Bathrooms and cloakrooms are often the smallest rooms in a home. They are often located in places with low ceilings or little natural light, such as under the stairs.
You don't have to live with a small bathroom. Many design tips can make it appear bigger.
As with any room in your house, light and colour have a significant impact on how spacious a bathroom feels. However, there are many important fixtures like your sink, toilet, bath, mirrors, and towel warmers that need to be considered to make it work properly.
1. Wall-hung fixtures and fittings are the best options
Mount larger fixtures on your walls if you have limited floor space. In bathrooms, fixtures and fittings that are either freestanding or floor-mounted have taken up a lot of space. Many features, including the toilet and basin as well as accessories such as toilet rolls holders and toothbrush holders, can now be mounted on walls. To make your floor appear larger, lift everything off the ground. You can use extra space to store baskets if you have a small bathroom.
2. Compact size is better than standard.
Cloakroom basins generally measure less than 700mm, in comparison to standard basins. The largest baths can be up to 2m long, but smaller baths are available if there is limited space. You can also find compact toilets in wall-hung or back-to-wall styles. This allows you flexibility in design and installation.
3. Use lighter colours
In small spaces, natural and light colours are important. For this reason, you should choose a white base with hints of taupe, pale blush, and soft blues. To give the illusion of space, one paint trick that works is to use the same colour on walls, ceilings, and doors.
Bathrooms with smaller windows or limited light can feel dark and dark. You can avoid a dingy, drab feel by pairing brightly coloured hand towels and bathmats with other accessories, such as soap dishes, soap dispensers, plant pots, and shampoo bottles.
4. Storage solutions that save space are clever
A small space will feel smaller if it is cluttered. Make sure you have everything you need, including makeup, cleaning products, towels, and spare loo rolls. Smart storage solutions include drawer inserts and wall-mounted towel rails.
You can also place shelves above your door or shower baskets and organize your daily essentials on trays. Magnetic strips are a great storage solution that we love to hang razors and tweezers in cupboards.
5. You can replace your bathtub with a shower
A bath is a great option for families with pets, but you will need to weigh the pros and cons.
A walk-in shower is a great option if you only need a shower. They are easier to access, standard shower enclosures and shower trays, can save up a lot of space.
6. Add extra light
Lighting is essential to make the most of your bathroom. If you don't have any windows or natural light, add more lighting. You don't need to add more ceiling lights or wall lights. However, investing in an illuminated mirror for your bathroom or an LED bathroom mirror can make a big difference in the overall ambience.
