{"id":1790,"date":"2014-11-04T14:21:55","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T14:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2014-11-04T14:22:16","modified_gmt":"2014-11-04T14:22:16","slug":"5-tips-making-small-bathrooms-feel-big","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/5-tips-making-small-bathrooms-feel-big\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Making Small Bathrooms Feel Big"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re limited for space in your bathroom, it can feel impossible to fit everything in, but you can still conjure up elegant, yet functional space.<\/b><\/p>\n

Bathrooms (even the smallest ones) have the potential to be superb, modern rooms. Some simple design tricks, suitable furniture choices and the right accessories can create your ideal space.<\/p>\n

Get rid of the clutter<\/b><\/p>\n

Toiletries, bottles, children\u2019s toys and ornaments all make small spaces feel even smaller. Store all of these things away \u2013 out of sight in a cabinet somewhere. It will have an immediate impact. Limit yourself to a few choice things which complement each other, and your bathroom. Place them somewhere visible, but out of the way e.g. a window ledge or on a shelf.<\/p>\n

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Keep the designs to a minimum<\/b><\/p>\n

The same logic behind de-cluttering your bathroom applies to the designs you should choose to use. A small bathroom is best suited to simple, clean lines, limited designs and contemporary features, so hold yourself back from complicated patterning or art work and go for a simple finish, such as natural stone tiles on the walls and floor.<\/p>\n

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Light levels probably influence people\u2019s perception of space more than anything else. Sunlight reflecting off walls and surfaces creates the impression that a room is bigger than it otherwise seems to be. You can take advantage of that fact by using every opportunity to have big windows or a skylight in your bathroom. But even if natural light isn\u2019t able to reach your bathroom, there are ways to use light to show off the space. Once you\u2019ve got light into the room, you want to let it bounce around as much as possible! Use clear glass shower screens instead of frosted glass or shower curtains. And remember, mirrors are your friend.<\/p>\n

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Take it easy on the colours\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

The simple fact is that light shades (white, cream etc.) light up small rooms, making them feel bigger. So when you\u2019re choosing paint colours or picking out tiles remember: lighter is better! If you honestly cannot do without colour, you can use coloured mosaic tiles\u00a0to set a colour scheme, and then use colour coordinated things like towels and bottles to tie the room together.<\/p>\n

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Storage is your friend<\/b><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a huge variety of bathroom furniture available which has been designed for extra storage space with smaller bathrooms in mind. Corner basins and units can be ideal ways to increase your storage capacity without intruding too much into your bathroom.<\/p>\n

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Another tip: Raising your bathroom furniture off the floor creates the illusion of more floor space, so going for wall-mounted basin could be an ideal way to maintain the illusion of a bigger bathroom.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for more ways optimise your bathroom space, you\u2019ll find loads of inspiration on Victoria Plumb\u2019s Love Bathrooms site<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re limited for space in your bathroom, it can feel impossible to fit everything in, but you can still conjure up elegant, yet functional space. Bathrooms (even the smallest ones) have the potential to be superb, modern rooms. 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