Turning a large bathroom into a wellness oasis is not especially difficult. There is room for a large tub, a walk-in shower, a large mirror and still some decoration. In a small room, it is different: space is limited and every piece can quickly make the bathroom feel cramped. Proper planning is therefore especially important. It is necessary to use the smallest room efficiently without making it look overcrowded. Narrow bathrooms can be equipped and designed well, but square-cut small rooms also need thoughtful planning. There are several ways to achieve this goal through the design of the floor, walls, fittings and furniture.
Designing a small bathroom – large tiles and bright colors
Bright colors are important because they make the room look bigger. Warm colors, such as natural beige or deep red, visually reduce the space. In a small room, these shades can quickly become overwhelming. Turquoise, blue, white and other light tones are more suitable for the design. If you do not want to give up warm colors, contrast them with white to create a sense of width. Tiles on the floor or walls should be large and simple. A few grout lines contribute to a feeling of space, while many small lines make the room look smaller. Small tiles are better used only as decoration, for example as a border around the wall. In general, avoid colorful patterns because they can make the room feel too busy. Since a bathroom should be a place to relax, that effect is not desirable. The walls can be tiled like the floor, painted in a shade adapted to the flooring, or designed in black-and-white contrast.
Designing a small bathroom – install a shower
A bathtub often does not fit in a small bathroom and usually takes up too much space, leaving too little room to move. A shower is better, ideally at floor level and in a corner. Without a shower tray, the space is not divided up. A glass shower screen lets light through and keeps the feeling open.
Designing a small bathroom can be a difficult task. The toilet is often a problem: unlike in a large bathroom, it cannot always be hidden behind a wall. Instead, it is visible right away. That cannot always be changed, but it is possible to integrate it so it does not feel intrusive. Today there are also spatial solutions in which the shower or bath disappears behind a wall. This is useful for people who do not want to see the bathroom fixtures immediately upon entering the room. In some cases, a small cabinet can also be used as a room divider, but that depends on the layout and does not work in every small bathroom.
Do not place too much furniture
To create storage space, many people add lots of cabinets to a small bathroom. However, this visually reduces the space. A couple of cabinets are fine, for example a simple mirrored bathroom cabinet. Small pieces of furniture are also a good option: a compact cabinet under the sink or a narrow chest of drawers can provide storage. Furniture can also be combined with decoration, such as a small table for makeup tools or a stool for towels. Open shelves, when kept tidy, are another good storage option and do not make the space look even smaller.
Designing a small bathroom – neutral tiles and glass shower
Small shower with glass door
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