Small bathroom designs
October 4th, 2009 Posted in Bathroom Design, small bathroom designHaving a small bathroom doesn’t mean can’t be fashionable nor comfortable. Well planned small bathroom designs can transform a small space bathroom become virtually large, comfort and also modern look bathroom. This dream small bathroom is possibly achieved – using the methods below; you will realize that it is easy and also cheap; you don’t have to spend thousands dollars or hire a professional to accomplish this modern small bathroom designs.
Things to consider in small bathroom designs for comfort and modern looks are as follow:
- Choosing the right color for bathroom wall
- Maximizing the light fixtures
- Utilize a smaller bathroom accessories and bathroom vanity
- Choose the right tile for bathroom flooring
- Maximizing the bathroom space through a good bathroom layout
Those aspects that mention above shouldn’t conflict with two very important factors on bathroom design: Safety and bathroom functionality.
Ok, let’s go through each factor for small bathroom designs:
- Bathroom Colors
Choosing the right color will impact in creating the illusion of large bathroom size. Light tone, neutral or soft color such as sky blue, yellow, peach, white or beige can make the bathroom looks bigger. Avoid bright tones and very loud color as well as heavily patterned wallpaper due to these colors will drive a cramped bathroom. Combining a small portion of loud/darker color is fine.
Those colors above could be applied also for bathroom tiles, sinks and also bathroom vanities.
- Bathroom lighting
Clear glass window, skylight and other entrance will create lots of light during the day, surely they’ll help to expand the room.
Beside a main light bulb, install additional bathroom light fixtures to give direct light towards every bathroom corners that naturally dark. Dark corners, crevices will illuminate and make the bathroom looks bigger.
For small bathroom, it is preferred to have a hanging light. Don’t forget to give sufficient light for the mirror - it is related with safety and also natural behaviour of a mirror that reflect light.
Next good idea is by placing the light behind the cabinets and underneath bathroom shelves
- Bathroom Flooring
Choose the neutral, pastel or light tones for bathroom tiles. For the tile size, choose a large one with a small design or pattern.
- Bathroom furniture, accessories and vanities
It is ideal for small bathroom to have bathroom accessories and vanities made from glass. Since glass and mirror will help reflect light to all directions: tissue holders, soap dishes and etc
Use a clear material for shower screens and curtains
Install a tall mirror on bathroom door, also a large mirror on one of bathroom side. This will give a double size effect.
It is also better to have a built in models for bathroom furniture: shelves, cabinets and also for toilets.
- Bathroom layout
Correct bathroom layout will create an extra space. Use wall mounted or pedestal sinks, hanging cabinets and also exposed/open shelves. Utilize elongated decoration or placing a plant on the counter top will increase the height of the bathroom. In order to avoid clutter, try to keep bathroom accessories hidden inside drawer.
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