How to Make Your Small Bathroom Feel Larger

Do you feel cramped in your bathroom and dream of a spacious room? If an addition is not possible for your home, don’t worry! There are numerous tricks to implement in your new design to achieve a roomy vibe without adding any square footage.

1.      Lighter Colors

Light colors are more reflective than darker colors and our brains interpret that as being more open. By utilizing white or light-colored tiles and paint in your bathroom, you are effectively taking all the vertical space and maximizing the airy ambiance. A designer wants the entire bathroom to seamlessly connect and not feel disjointed.

2.      Large Mirrors

Choosing a mirror that is as large as the vanity space or larger, will trick the eye into thinking that there is more space available. Multiple mirrors are a great asset in a bathroom as it makes viewing hard to see places, such as the back of your head, more accessible.

 

3.      Consistent Materials

Selecting one tile in multiple sizes is another way to make your bathroom seem much larger than it actually is. For example, using a 12 x 24 tile on the floors and the same tile in a 2-inch mosaic on the shower floors visually creates one large space with no breaks in the design. If you choose to use different tiles, we recommend using something in the same color family to invoke similar results.

 

4.      Maximize Natural Light

If adding a window or skylight is an available option for your bathroom, do not hesitate to utilize this feature. Windows create an illusion of a bigger room because the more light you have coming into a room, the larger it feels. If privacy is a concern, a transom window that is higher up on the wall or a skylight will still let light in without letting anyone look in.

 

5.      Frameless Shower Doors

Clunky framed shower doors and shower curtains break up the wet area of the bathroom from the dry area. Frameless shower doors are minimal and help promote the feeling of one continuous space. Depending on the design of your shower, a standalone glass panel can also be sufficient to limit splashing and look virtually invisible.

 

6.      Lighting

Layered lighting is necessary in any bathroom design. We recommend using a combination of recessed lighting and sconces to customize your desired amount of light. If you prefer a more minimalistic look, a back lit mirror is a modern solution to amplify light on your face without the added wall accessory.

 

7.      Shower Niche

A niche is a recessed storage space that is built into the shower and/or tub area. This space saver keeps shampoo bottles off of the shower floor and bench. It is also a reminder that excessive products are not necessary and should be pared down. A clutter-free shower will make your entire bathroom feel more spacious.