When was the last time you bumped your elbows against the shower doors in the midst of your bathtime? Or the time you knocked into the edges of the vanity cabinet while doing your skincare? If you have an answer to any of these questions, we are here to tell you that this small cramped bathroom is dangerous and full of hazards.
A functional bathroom is a priority, but we all want a stylish bathroom as well. This article offers you 10 ideas to reinvent your bathroom to become your ideal, yet hazard-free space. We prepared wallet-friendly options for those with a limited budget alongside more extensive bathroom remodeling ideas for those who are looking for a total makeover. Take a good look at the ideas because it’s time to bid farewell to your small, cramped bathroom!
Escape from the traditional shower enclosure
Most households have a freestanding shower cubicle. And, most of them are enclosed. Although the enclosure works for those with a large shower, it tends to look like a telephone booth or coffin for those with a smaller wet room.
Instead, try opting for curbless showers that are often found in countries with smaller showers such as in Asia. This shower does not have glass or tile surrounds so the bathroom space is not compartmentalized and the space now looks wider than it is. Even though the wet room on the bathroom floor is still on one level, the drain is located at the lowest part of the room to collect water.
Push for the corners
If you have a square-shaped bathroom, you might face difficulty when designing your bathroom. This is because the common bathroom interiors such as the rectangular-shaped showers and the single-bowl vanities are usually for a rectangular bathroom instead.
But fret not, because the square bathroom aesthetic can be further elevated by using its corners effectively. Circular corner bathrooms are a good way to keep the wet room in the corners and free up more space in the bathroom for a minimalist look.
Slim down the vanity
There is no doubt that a sink is essential in every bathroom. But that does not mean having a disproportionately big vanity countertop and a bulky cabinet box below in a tiny bathroom is a good decision.
Instead, we recommend a wall-mounted faucet instead of those that are mounted on the cabinet. This swap will significantly reduce the depth of the sink top and give the bathroom a modern outlook.
To compliment the faucet, you can consider opting for a wall-hung cabinet instead of the deep cabinet box to make the vanity space look more open and sleek.
Think BIG
Using a tiny decor pattern like Mosaic tiles in an already small bathroom tends to make the room appear more cramped than it already is. Worse, these tiles will give you an additional headache to scrub the grout joins.
If you are keen to get a tile shower, do opt for larger tiles on the shower walls and the floors. Do note that if you are swapping your shower pan floor, it requires a different drain system.
For those that want to bid farewell to tile grout, there are alternatives such as a laminate wall panel that looks appealing yet hassle-free!
Go transparent
If tiled shower walls are not your thing, why not swap it up with a glass wall? The transparent glass will help to ‘open up the tiny space a little more and give the bathroom a clean finish. The only drawback here is that you don’t get much privacy when you shower.
Brighten up your bath time
Small bathrooms tend to be quite dark and installing a light source is not so feasible for its size. To fix this problem, we suggest you install a high gloss wall panel that helps brighten up the room. Moreover, these panels are also cost-efficient – it’s cheaper than a back-painted glass while providing you with a brighter bathroom.
Create your light source
If reflective walls do not shine you enough light, you’ll have to take things into your own hand and create your own window opening. This design option, though inviting, is costly. You will have to hire contractors to cut out the walls to make an opening. For the window, decorative glass windows or a glass block window provides you with high privacy while enjoying the natural light.
For a more extreme measure, readers with roofs can choose to create an opening on the roof for a skylight. Privacy may not be strong here, but the daylight and nightlight that peeks in the small opening are simply irresistible.
Kill two birds with one stone
With limited space to work with, you need to be smart in your purchase decisions. We encourage you to buy interiors that are multifunctional. For example, a shower door towel bar now acts as a handle and a towel rack and saves you additional space. Let’s get cost-efficient and space-efficient with these double-up alternatives!
Change the doors
Bathroom or shower doors that swing in can get frustrating if the room is already cramped. It may sound like a minute problem but changing the direction of the door swing can directly impact your experience in the bathroom.
Aside from changing the directions, we also have other door options that you can consider. A sliding shower door may be a perfect choice because it saves you some room. Perhaps, a doorless shower might be the answer for you too. If you still want to have privacy despite opting for the doorless option, consider getting a shower screen or maybe a glass block shower.
Get vertical
When optical illusion meets interior design. Using vertical patterns generously in your bathroom design will help to move the viewer’s eye up when they enter the room. By being strategic about your pattern placements, your guests wouldn’t even notice the size of the actual room when they use your bathroom.
Conclusion
Having a small bathroom is not a lost cause – it may be limited in space, but there are still so many opportunities for a makeover. Use these 10 golden rules and you can say goodby to the
