Small Bathroom - Big Ideas
GO MINIMALIST
This one tip goes a long way and while it’s good advice for any bathroom, it’s especially useful for bathrooms where there isn’t an abundance of space. Having too much stuff in your bathroom not only impacts the internal space, but can make it appear messier than it really is.
Bathrooms can be clutter magnets, from daily use along with a high volume of household traffic, it’s no wonder that bathrooms can become very messy, very quickly. Going minimalist means only storing the items you really need in your bathroom – this way, you can really make the most of your storage – ensuring everything you need in the bathroom has a home.
You could start by having a sort through the items in the bathroom – be ruthless, if it doesn’t need to be in there then find another place for it in the house!
REAP THE BENEFITS OF FITTED FURNITURE
Speaking of storage, no bathroom can go without it and if you’re going minimalist, then you’ll certainly need somewhere to store those must-have bathroom products and items. In spaces that are a touch on the small side, finding sufficient storage (and somewhere for it to go) can feel a bit like solving a puzzle.
Fitted and built-in furniture can be a great solution for snug spaces. Up tightly against the wall, fitted furniture can help to create a neat and streamlined space. Numerous pieces of bulky freestanding furniture in a small bathroom can make the space look and feel smaller.
LET THE LIGHT IN
Creating the illusion of space in a small bathroom is key to opening up the room and helping it to feel bigger and brighter.
A large mirror is a great idea for windowless bathrooms, helping to properly illuminate the room by reflecting light from the light-fittings. Even if you’ve got a window that allows natural light into the room, it’s still well worth investing in a large mirror to bounce the light around and open up the space.
Bathrooms can be tricky to light as the numerous fittings can cause shadows, so the more light you can invite into the space, the brighter and larger it will appear. It’s well worth exploring the different ways to sufficiently illuminate your space.
Getting the lighting scheme right not only makes the room appear more spacious, but can also make the space much more functional by ensuring there’s sufficient light where you need it most.
MAKE SPACE-SAVING REPLACEMENTS
It might also be worth considering replacing your existing fittings with specially designed, space-saving equivalents. Wall-hung basins and toilets will increase the footprint of the space as the absence of the pedestal frees up floor space.
Slim-line or corner basins can be an ideal option for opening up the room, as these space-saving fittings fit snugly into the room without negatively impacting limited space. Designed for small bathrooms, a short projection loo can help save on space as the toilet bowl doesn’t protrude into the room. You can also find units that provide you with extra room as well as concealing all the pipes.
Another multi-functional, space-saving item is the shower bath. If you don’t have enough room for both a bath and a shower, you don’t need to sacrifice one or the other – you can have the shower mounted over your bath and get the best of both worlds.
Large bathrooms are rare, but small bathrooms can sometimes feel almost impossible to live with. With a few organisational hacks, a bit of design savvy and some lighting tweaks, your small bathroom will look and feel more spacious. Having everything in the right place will not only make the room appear neat and tidy, but it will be a pleasure to use every day, too!
