Making a Small Bathroom Appear Larger

Your Smart Gift to Yourself: Making a Small Bath Appear Larger
There's nothing like a small bathroom to make you feel cramped and out of sorts, but sometimes taking out a wall to expand is not an option.

Take heart! There are a myriad of improvement options available for those suffering from out-dated, spatially deficient bathrooms and, best of all, many of them don't require a lavish budget.

Color is a great place to begin the remodeling process. Take stock of the colors already in play elsewhere in your home; it's important that the new space is in harmony with the existing color palette.

• Replacing a vanity sink with a pedestal fixture will give you a look that is both elegant and open, but you'll lose under-counter storage. If you don't want to give up the storage or countertop space, consider a vessel sink that sits above the counter.
• Evaluate what you really need to store in your bathroom. You might install a cabinet over the toilet that reaches high to the ceiling. Look for accessories that can double as storage for the essentials such as toilet paper rolls and towels.
• If your bathroom has a shower or bathtub, think about the enclosure. By simply raising dropped ceilings or removing solid walls (as many older tub and shower units have) and installing clear glass panels, the room will feel surprisingly more open.
• Trading a bulky tub for a slender shower stall allows you to repurpose newly gained square footage.

Making the room appear larger and gaining floor space
are your objectives, and you can do this in several ways:

• Remember brighter colors make a space feel more open. And, dark accents and warm hues, such as an accent wall or accessories like towels, help create a cozy feel instead of a cramped one.
• Consider the finish on tile, paint or wood - glossy paints and glazes add a dynamic element while matte finishes or textures give the impression of stillness.
• When shopping for tile or flooring, beware of busy or flashy designs. They look enticing on the showroom floor, but using too many patterns can quickly overpower small spaces
• If you're tiling on walls, use a single solid color and avoid any horizontal patterns of a different color that will make the ceiling seem lower.
• Windows are a delicate matter. Privacy is of the utmost importance, but the wrong window coverings can make the room appear smaller. Stained glass and translucent coverings are great light-permitting alternatives to moisture-vulnerable curtains and blinds and create openness.
• A traditional swinging entry door can make it difficult to get in or out, whereas a pocket-door can slide into place when you need it and out of mind when you don't.

Whether you plan on gutting to the studs or just updating décor and fixtures, the entire DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen remodeling team will be there for every step of the process, working to minimize any stress and maximize your satisfaction.

Contact us today for an estimate on your next project!