While we may all dream of having a large and luxurious bathroom, not every home has the space for a big bathroom that might be considered luxurious. However, while you might not be able to make your bathroom larger, you can make it feel much more spacious with a few simple tweaks. Keep reading for some essential tips and tricks.
Brighten up your colour scheme
Small bathrooms can often feel dark, and this is especially true if you have no windows and a more subdued colour scheme. While you may not be able to introduce windows, you can brighten up your colour scheme with lighter colours. Light and bright colours, such as paler blues, are perfect for giving the impression of a more spacious bathroom. Neutral light shades are also a great choice and have a timeless appeal. Keep flashes of bold colour minimal, as this can work well for towels and shower curtains!
Keep accessories bright
Small additions to your bathroom interior design can impact how spacious it feels. Items with metallic finishes, marble, and frameless glass for showers improve the light in your bathroom and can stop it from feeling cramped and crowded. Not only that, but these lighter materials can give your small bathroom a luxurious finish that you might not expect – providing a spacious feel and also allowing you to enjoy a tranquil and relaxing environment.
Choose larger bathroom tiles
Your tiling can be very important when it comes to how big or small your bathroom feels. Smaller tiles will automatically make the space feel “busy” and provide visual clutter. While mosaic tiles and smaller tiles from tiling specialists can be stylish and eye-catching, they are not the best way to trick the eye into believing a space is larger than it actually is. Large format tiles, when combined with lighter colours, can make walls look wider and more open.
Think about your layout
If your bathroom is on the smaller side, the layout is even more important than with larger spaces. For example, if you have a bath and shower separately, this may be taking up more space than a bath with a shower over it, or removing the bathtub altogether. While it isn’t always possible to make such big changes, even replacing large bathroom items with smaller ones can help.
Keep on top of storage
With a smaller bathroom, storage is likely to be limited, and free-standing units take up valuable flooring which can leave your bathroom feeling too cluttered, and difficult to navigate. Choosing storage that can be attached to walls is a good idea, and limiting the number of items around your floor. Floating cabinets with mirrored fronts add to the impression of having more square footage.
Bring in mirrors and lighting
When it comes to mirrors, they can be a brilliant addition to your bathroom even outside of your storage options. Having mirrors on your walls that face each other can help to spread light and open up your bathroom without adding any actual space at all. This can be especially beneficial in bathrooms with a natural light source, but you can also consider introducing bright, clean lighting with modern LED choices to illuminate the area.
