Space Saving Ideas for Small Bathrooms

If you’re looking for some space saving ideas for small bathrooms, you’re in luck. LTK Interior Design has some great techniques and tips to help you go from cramped and crowded to roomy and spacious.

Before you start implementing any of these space saving ideas for small bathrooms, you will need to make a plan. First, decide what kind of job you have. Is there a flaw in you bathroom design that will require remodeling, or will some interior design tricks be enough to help create new space. Keep in mind that bathroom remodeling can be a pricey endeavor and if there is plumbing involved, it is best to consult a professional.

Once you have identified the problem areas, make a realistic budget for the project, and stick to it. If you’re going to be remodeling with the help of professionals, get a few quotes from local contractors before making your budget. You can also search online for costing information.

One place many small bathrooms lose a lot of space is with the shower and bath. If your bathroom has a long bathtub, plus a shower, consider ripping out the tub and replacing it with a shower only unit. Look for a shower with a curved side quadrant base; these bases are square, but the sides are curved instead of sharp, which will help create more space.

Instead of having a shower curtain, go for a sliding, clear shower door, which will also help create the illusion of more space by allowing the light to flow through. If you must have a shower curtain, go for light colors.

If having a bath is important to you, choose a bath that is deeper than it is long.

Of course, it goes without saying, when you’re ripping out a bath or installing a shower, there may be some complex plumbing issues involved. Never begin a job like this unless you know exactly what you are doing, or better yet, hire a professional to do it.

Another space saving idea for small bathrooms is to swap bulky storage units with ones that free up more room. One good option is to use “floating” cupboards – storage units that are suspended on the wall instead of sitting on the floor. Install a medicine cabinet over your sink for additional storage for toiletries and other essentials. Use the back of your bathroom door to hang a towel rack or a few hooks for hanging a towel and a robe. The wall space behind the toilet is often overlooked by people; make use of it by installing a few shelves.

If you have a large sink unit with cabinets underneath, rip these out and replace your sink with a wall hanging sink or a pedestal sink. This will create an enormous amount of new space.

Clutter will make your bathroom feel even smaller than it is, so make sure everything has its place and make an effort to keep the room tidy. In your shower, instead of collecting shampoo bottles and body wash on the side rim or on the floor, get a rack that hangs over your shower head to store your in-shower toiletries.

With a few interior design techniques, you can make your bathroom feel larger than it actually is. Give the following ideas a try:

• Add extra mirrors to the room. Mirrors help give the room a feeling of depth. Be careful not to overdo it, though – never have two mirrors facing each other.

• Replace dark colored bathroom tile with lighter colors.

• Paint the walls a light color or a neutral shade.

• Keep the decoration simple; lots of bold colors and patterns will overwhelm the room.

• Allow as much natural light into the room as possible. Install window blinds that you can open when the bathroom is not in use. If possible, install another window or a skylight.

• If your door opens into the bathroom, replace it with a sliding door.

These space saving ideas for small bathrooms can help make your bathroom more comfortable and more functional. Before you delve in, though, remember that bathroom remodeling can get very expensive if you don’t keep an eye on the costs; make sure the improvement you are making add real value to your home.

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