We would all love to bring the hotel bathroom back with us from the holidays. A pristine, well-worked-out space that we can luxuriate in and spend time pampering ourselves. However, don’t despair if your bathroom, shower room or WC isn’t as opulent and spacious. There are many ways to make your small bathroom feel larger, as well as ways to make it feel more luxurious. The following small bathroom ideas guide can assist you in deciding how to redecorate or design your bathroom to make the most of it. Scroll to the end for more design FAQs!
We’ve researched 10 of the best small bathroom ideas to inspire you before you start designing your new bathroom or redecorating your existing one. Our expert tips will help you make the most of the space and, at the same time, make your small bathroom look much bigger.
This might involve moving things around to achieve a more practical layout. Make sure that the door swings do not take up valuable space. And that the sanitary ware and furniture are configured in an optimum way for a small bathroom layout that includes a shower, bath, wash hand basin and WC.
The more storage and less clutter in the small bathroom, the larger it will seem. Choose storage units carefully and remember hanging wall units off walls helps clear floor space.
Make sure that the cladding materials and flooring are not too fussy. While colour can add dimension, it should be used sparingly, white and off-white tends to expand small spaces.
Using glass shower doors can give even a small bathroom the sensation of space. Mirrors, together with reflective materials, are another way of instantly achieving additional dimensions.
If the bathroom, shower room or WC is located in a roof space under the eaves, don’t be afraid to make a feature out of a sloping ceiling. Clad the underside of the sloped ceiling with matching tiles. Discover more ideas for bathrooms with sloped ceilings.
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Small spaces don’t have to be boring. Add a feature wallpaper (ensuring that it is moisture-resistant).
Generally speaking, white or off-white tones tend to open space and make small bathrooms seem larger. However, a dash of colour can help create an illusion of depth as well as a focal point in the room.
Scale is important. A smaller piece of furniture will make the space look bigger, while the opposite is also true. Keep accessories such as amenities and decorative objects to a minimum and choose carefully.
Simply by dividing the bathroom walls into two using a dado rail with tiling below and a painted or wallpapered finish above. This is both practical and has the optical effect of making the ceiling appear taller.
Consider turning your small bathroom into a wet room. The sensation of space will be maximised by not having a shower tray or a shower screen and instead laying the entire floor to a fall towards a floor drain.
No matter what size your bathroom is, however, embarking on a construction or refurbishment project is stressful and getting the best advice is important. Maximising the space in a small bathroom is a question of planning and good design. Trying to come to grips with small bathroom designs can be confusing. The following is a checklist regarding how to design small bathrooms and make the most of the space available.
Off-white is an excellent colour for a small bathroom. A combination of white and a more neutral colour palette, such as pastels, is also effective. A strong accent colour, on the other hand, can be a great trick to highlight the other contrasting tones.
Large rectified porcelain tiles are an excellent choice for small bathrooms because, in addition to being easy to maintain, moisture resistant, and extremely durable, they have very few joints, creating an almost seamless appearance and a sense of spaciousness.
Contrary to popular belief, tile size should not be determined by bathroom size. A large tile can actually benefit a small bathroom. The walls and floor are less cluttered and the room appears larger with fewer grout joints. However, it doesn’t mean that small tiles cannot be used in small bathrooms. Metro or mosaic tiles, for example, are ideal for drawing attention to specific areas, such as the shower wall, the backsplash behind the hand basin, and shower niches.
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