In small houses, where there are restrictions with space, usually bathroom spaces are compromised. Within this optimal space also an effective expansive feel can be provided. Various techniques or design ideas can be utilized to in making small bathrooms look desirably enlarged and useful.
Maximizing Space: Small Bathroom Design Ideas
Smart Storage
Using an effective storage cabinet in the bathroom reduces plenty of space. Providing a cabinet below the wash basin is a great idea to avoid clutter shelves in to place things in the bathroom. Making niches in the wall or overhead shelves to place stuff also works. Finished edges overall give an enlarged look to the space in bathrooms.
Walled shelves
Space overhead can be utilized by making shelves to keep stuff.
Proper lighting
Proper position of the ventilation window such that maximum natural light enters the bathroom is a must. A lighted bathroom automatically gives an expansive feel.
Avoid recessed ceiling or false ceiling
Lowering down the height of the bathroom makes it look even smaller. Avoid using false ceilings for bathrooms with limited vertical space, as it can further reduce the perceived height and make the space feel cramped.
Relevant tile size
Using extremely large tiles or too tiny tiles can make the bathroom look disproportionate. So, using relevant tile size is really important.
Reflective Colors
Lighter tones of warm or cool colours that reflect light make the bathroom look brighter. Brighter bathrooms tend to look more pleasing and large.
Bathroom fixtures
Using minimum bathroom fixtures makes walls appear blank and large. These fixtures of the same material or color enhance the contrast and give a relatively good appearance.
Variety of textures
Adding textures to blank tiles can be an option. Using variance in tile colors or patterns adds to the quality of bathroom space.
Use of transparent glass
The use of glass partition or shower door is preferred over frosted or opaque glass. This would expand the field of view in the bathroom making it appear large. In opposition to that frosted glass would give privacy but make the bathroom look smaller.
Large Mirror
Placing a large mirror in the bathroom reflects a lot of light and is good for small bathrooms.
Use of countertops
Countertop basins tend to provide a more expansive look rather than the wall-mount basins which look more like an obstruction. Reflective countertops also add to giving an enlarged appearance. Moreover, cabinets can be placed below the countertops for storage.