Whether it’s a small half-bath that you added to your basement or just a cramped master bathroom in a cozy Dallas condo, there’s no reason you need to feel trapped in by a small bathroom.
In fact, with the right eye and a little ingenuity, a small bathroom is the perfect challenge for a dedicated DIY designer, offering plenty of chances for innovation, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Here are five big ideas for making the most of your smallest bathroom:
1.) Add Shelves
Take a look around your bathroom. See any open spaces on the walls? And we mean absolutely any open spaces. Above the door, above the toilet, near the sink? All of those areas can be equipped with shelves that can help turn your small bathroom into a functional, easy-to-decorate living space. Keep handy items like toilet paper or towels in easy reach, or use your new surface space to add in fun design elements, from a small plant to framed pictures. Add the space, and you can fill it in any way you’d like!
2.) Play With Colors and Textures
Playing with textures, colors, and patterns can add a lot of light and depth to even the smallest bathroom. Try using a light color – like pastels, which are having a major moment in design right now – to brighten up the space, or use the limited floor space for an eye-catching textured pattern.
3.) Add Mirrors or Illusion Glass
Adding a little glass can make a huge difference for your bathroom.
While adding either a large mirror or illusion glass can help your bathroom feel more spacious, these two popular design elements work in totally different ways. Illusion glass, often used for shower enclosures, makes your room more open; letting guests see from wall to wall without obstructions will make the area seem far more inviting and spacious. Mirrors, on the other hand, offer reflections that add the appearance of depth without wasting any space.
4.) Make The Most of Your Storage Space
With a little creativity, it’s easy to add storage space to your bathroom without piling up clutter. Try installing drawers to your built-in cabinets to help hold towels or bathroom products out of the way. To maximize the storage under the sink or in your vanity, try adding a lazy susan to give you quick access without the mess, or hang a magazine holder spice rack inside the cabinet door to hold up any cords or electrical products, like hair dryers or extension cords.
5.) Fix Up Your Fixtures
If you can’t add space to your bathroom, why not add a little luxury with beautiful, spa-like fixtures? A heated floor? An oversized shower massage jet? Or why not change up your faucet or toilet? Maybe add a state-of-the art toilet, brighten the room with a nickel-accented tap, or consider sculptural fixtures that cut out into the wall, freeing up your floor space? Although your space may be cramped, the sky’s still the limit.
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