One of the most important elements in remodeling or renovating a small (powder room) bathroom is to make it appear bigger and maximize all of the available space. This might seem difficult, but could be surprised at what can be done with a well-placed light, a smart renovated wall, or a different color theme. In the text below, we will review different ideas for making a small bathroom appear larger.
Try to have those entering the bathroom look upward.
If your bathroom (powder room) has a tiny narrow pathway, you should attempt to have the view they see upon entering the bathroom away from the floor. One thing you may consider when remodeling your bathroom is the utilization of a vertical line theme. Some suggestions include adding a striped wallpaper theme or adding a single vertical line in a different color to the walls. Other ideas to consider include using slim vanities, or powder cabinets and small mirrors. Additional considerations for your bathroom renovation include extending the tile all the way up to the ceiling instead of cutting it off at the waist or eye level. Consider adding an accent to your bathrooms ceiling.
Use Illusionary tactics with Mirrors and Lights in your Powder Room
By adding bright lights to your bathroom it will make the room appear larger because the bright light will help to blur the perimeter lines that define the room's limits. If you have it available, try always to use natural light in your powder room. If your small bathroom happens to be secluded but is near the roof of the home you may consider the addition of a sky light to take advantage of natural light. Something that never fails is the addition of mirrors at one end of the bathroom. Mirrors will help reflect both the synthetic as well as natural light in the bathroom and will help to brighten the room.
Don't use complex colors In Small Bathrooms
The lighter the color of paint of tile that you choose to use, the better the chances are that you will succeed in brightening the bathroom and creating the feel that the room is larger then it actually is. In small bathroom renovations and remodeling projects, you should always try to avoid using loud or dark paints and tiles. Try to avoid detailed wallpapers or busy "faux" finishes which tend to close in a room and make the bathroom appear smaller.
Expose the Flooring in Smaller Bathrooms
Try to use large tiles in your powder room with small grout lines in between the tiles. Using small grout lines and large bathroom tiles may help to define the floor's perimeter giving an illusion that the bathroom is larger then it actually is; and helping to highlight the size of the room. Also, keep the floor's edges as bare as possible to create an illusion of space. Replace floor cabinets and sinks with wall-mounted or pedestal ones, and hinged doors with sliding ones that create a more seamless look. Definitely attempt not to use a large toilet, bathroom fixtures and bathroom cabinets such as counters. Try to avoid the utilization of wide tubs, showers, and vanity tables.
Get the most out of your Storage Space and Bathroom Cabinets
Make certain that your bathroom cabinets have enough room to store all your bottles and small items. If at all possible place items in floating or recessed cabinets. Consider, although it may require a little more cleaning using glass fronts to your bathroom vanity or bathroom cabinets. If you require additional storage, add shelving (glass looks great) above your newly renovated bathrooms toilet.
