Making The Most of A Small
Bathroom
 In
bathroom terms at least, bigger
doesn't have to be better – It’s
all just a case of making the
most of the modest proportions
you’re presented with! And
what's more, designing a
bathroom that’s small on space
usage but big on style and
functionality should be a lot
more fun.
The Click Bathrooms guide to
maximizing a modest bathroom
follows three simple principles…
1 - Make it seem bigger
A great way of tackling a
bathroom with limited dimensions
is by creating the illusion of
space. First and foremost, aim
to color your walls in lighter
shades such as whites, creams
and pastels, thereby avoiding
the darker colors that
dramatically reduce the sense of
space inside a small room.
Good lighting is also a vital
tool in expanding the look of
your bathroom. By illuminating
areas that are prone to shadows
with strong directional lights
you’ll find that the room opens
up even further.
Finally, attempt to generate a
feeling of space through the
clever use of mirrors, which
positioned correctly can
literally make a room appear to
double in size. For maximum
effect, adorn the back wall of
the room with one or more large
mirrors, or a number of smaller
mirrored tiles.
2 - Utilize hidden or
difficult spaces
Time to get creative and think
outside the box; can you utilize
space that isn’t immediately
visible? Start at the bottom by
identifying any available
low-level spaces - under bath
storage is a great way to keep
towels and toiletries out of
sight for a start. If you’re
struggling to free up low-level
space, wall hung ceramic ware
can provide vital extra ground
room.
Then it’s time to target the
high-level spaces – stylish
hooks and hangers can
effectively replace the need for
bulky closets, whilst a large
ladder style heated towel rail
can happily accommodate all
necessary towels and dressing
gowns.
Don’t just give up on the
difficult or unusual spaces your
bathroom may present to you.
Corner fitting WCs and basins
can squeeze in to the tightest
of spots, whilst short
projection bathroom furniture
and ceramic ware options should
also prove equally economic with
space.
3 - Get multifunctional
If space is really at a premium,
try selecting bathroom fittings
and fixtures that serve more
than one purpose. Choosing a
combined shower bath will allow
you the option of relaxed
bathing or rapid and refreshing
showering without occupying the
amount of space otherwise
needed. Then there’s the dual
functionality of the heated
towel rail, working as both a
radiator and a storage feature,
or bathroom cabinets that
provide shelf space, lighting
and mirrors.
Finally, look to combine
individual bathroom items to
create harmonious
multifunctional bathroom
features. An inset ceramic basin
can be housed on top of a short
projection vanity unit to create
a stylish washstand with ample
low-level storage.
About the Author:
Steven Cooper provides
informational articles and site
content for Click Bathrooms -
http://www.clickbathrooms.co.uk
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