How To Avoid A Cramped Up Feel In A Small Bathroom
The bathroom space is better when it is larger but more importantly if it feels and looks bigger. Unlike a bigger bathroom which offers numerous options for getting more space and playing around with décor, it does not get so easy with a small bathroom. There is one solution you have if you are looking to do some bathroom renovation Toronto. This is using the visual aspects of the bathroom to counter the cramped up feeling. Here are some tips on what to do and not to do in order to achieve the desired spacious feel.
Watch Your Use of Colors
There is little space to try all your color fancies and if they do not blend well you will end up having a cluttered visual look. For a larger feel work with a single color tone for the whole space. However, there is room for a set of two as long as you blend them well. For example you can have the ceilings and walls painted in a similar color tone and have the walls easily blending to the color of the tiles. For contrasts use the little furniture the space can allow.
Fewer Design Transitions
As it is with color transitions, the fewer the patterns and designs in the bathroom the larger it will look. From the shapes used, the patterns and the placement, you should make the visual transitions as uniform as possible leading into one another. While the walls and tiles can have different patterns, ensure they have cohesion instead of contrasts establishing the required continuity even through the furniture present.
Use of Mirrors and Glasses
Get a mirror or two in the bathroom for the ideal visual effect of enlarging a room. For an even greater effect on the lighting add more glass elements. These could include glass shower frames, and glass paneled doors.
Work on the Lighting
Get creative with the lighting to avoid the cramped up feeling. A well lit room creates a spacious feel and you can get luxurious with the designs you get and where you place them. It is also important to make use of natural lighting both for the freshness and spacious feel.
Use Co-related Patterns
Instead of getting dull colors or if you are looking for a brightened up feel, then try some patterns but do not over use them. They create an expansive visual effect and beautify the room. Ensure the patterns are co-related and have continuity through the various bathroom aspects.
Skip the Shower Door and Try a Number of Options for Shower Boundaries
The shower door consumes space and adds to the enclosed feeling. For more space and a bright room work with clear glass for shower. Textured glass can be an option where privacy is desired. Another creative and flexible option is working with curtains for the bathroom. They save space and can help in adding color in the bathroom.
Pick a Vanity that Meets Your Needs
Get stylish and still maintain space with a floating vanity with a single door. You get more space below for use and still the design appeal of the suspended vanity.
