Having a small bathroom isn’t the end of the world. Even a tiny space can look amazing with the right pieces and the right placement. With a few ingenious ideas, you can even make a smaller space look downright spacious.

Here are some remodeling tips for homes with a tiny bathroom:

Keep the colors light

Dark colors and sparse lighting can make a space look small and claustrophobic, while a light-colored space seems airy and spacious. Use this principle when remodeling your tiny bathroom. Keep the color of your bathroom light; this includes the tiles, walls, fittings, etc. This will give the appearance of a larger bathroom.

Whites, grays, and beiges are good options for a small space. Get the toilet and sink to match too. If you’re one for color, throw in some colorful accents like a bright rug, towels, flowers, a vase, bonsai, etc.

It’s also important to match the bathroom flooring to the walls and fittings. Having light colored walls and a dark floor will close in on the space.

Add height

It’s impossible to make your home’s bathroom higher than it already is. Once again, you need to play around with the placement and choice of fittings to give the illusion of height. Replace the large crown molding with a narrow one. Have it painted in a color that matches the ceiling.  Dark colored crown moldings close down on a small space.

The light fixtures in your bathroom affect the space as well. A ceiling fixture that hangs down makes a room look small. Choose recessed lighting instead; it gives a cleaner look and adds height to the bathroom.

Add more vertical pieces to the bathroom. Instead of a traditional oval wall-hung mirror, opt for a slim rectangular one. Have a narrower sink installed and place vertical rectangular paintings in the bathroom to add to the illusion of a higher ceiling.

Make the most of reflective surfaces

Reflective surfaces are the best way to open up a space. Mirrors make light bounces around the bathroom, making it look bigger than it really is. Choose the largest mirror you can fit in and afford on your bathroom wall. You won’t need as many light sources, which is an added bonus!

Even high-shine surfaces like the tub, sink, shower, and countertops add to the effect. When choosing fixtures for your bathroom, go for the most reflective ones you can find.

Pocket doors

A standard door that swings back and forth takes up too much room. When you’re already struggling with space in a tiny bathroom, don’t waste any more by using a traditional door. Have a pocket door installed to maximize space.

 

If you’re looking for a bathroom remodeling contractor in Los Angeles, CA, look no further!

Y.O.R. Construction can provide you with near-to-accurate quotes and manage the remodel procedures efficiently. We also offer seismic retrofitting and exterior paint jobs. Contact us for more details about our services.