Creating Space In A Small Bathroom

Renovating a small bathroom can be challenging. Because there is not much space to work with, trying to create a well-designed and functional bathroom is tricky. The need to find a balance between squeezing in new shower installations and adding storage units, while still ensuring there is enough space to move around can seem like too much work. Many property owners tend to put-off any renovations in smaller bathrooms for this reason.

While choosing to put off remodelling your bathrooms may be in the interim, it can become a point of frustration within the home and for the family. The common misconception that small spaces cannot be well-designed is untrue. Your bathroom is the ideal area to dismiss this. Complete bathroom redesigns may consist of redoing the plumbing to accommodate a newly installed shower, tub, basin, and toilet, so it is essential to look at your budget and remodelling schedules.

If you’re working within a limited timeframe and have a small amount of spare cash; there are other ways to create space in your bathroom.

Here’s how you can achieve this.

Add A Frameless Shower

Not only are frameless showers the more popular choice these days, but they also offer more than just an aesthetic appeal. They allow more natural light to pass through, giving the perception of a wider room. They are also less likely to get gunky from the build-up of water and mould, unlike framed doors and shower curtains. This allows for easy and quick cleaning.

Redo The Tiling

While many choose to go with small dimension tiles and patterns in bathrooms, it can make the room appear much smaller than it is. That’s because the grout lines break up space, creating the illusion of less space. Larger tiles, on the other hand, can change the look of a small bathroom because it is perceived as more spacious.

Mirrored Accent Can Add Space

Choosing clinical looking cabinet mirrors will not do much for a small bathroom, other than to make it feel cluttered and cumbersome. A large mirror hung directly on the wall is a practical space saver and can complement the look of any bathroom. Mirrors can add depth to a room and make it seem bigger than it is.

Use Practical Storage Solutions

It is common to see a basin attached to the vanity in a bathroom. However, this can create a block in the flow of a bathroom and make it feel smaller. One way to avoid this is by using a floating vanity or floating shelves. Both emphasise the space around it, and this can be beneficial to use in a small bathroom.

These design hacks are less time-consuming and more cost-effective than a complete remodel. The addition of an updated frameless shower installation or a simple full mirror can make your bathroom feel far less constricting. At Proven Projects, we give our clients comfort knowing that their bathroom renovations and shower replacements are installed by trusted professionals and can assure you that each project is completed to the highest standard. For more information on the services we provide – speak to us today.