5 Essentials For Small Bathroom Remodeling

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Remodeling a small bathroom can be a hectic experience for even the most organized people. There are so many things to take into consideration, including which colors to use, which fixtures to choose, and what style of bathroom appliances you would like to include in your design plan. When planning to redesign or remodel a small bathroom, there are 5 essential things that you must keep in mind when arranging your design.

1. Choose Bathroom Appliances And Fixtures That Are Small
Although having the long, luxurious soaking bathtub may seem attractive, it is just not practical in a small bathroom. Choosing smaller appliances and fixtures for a small bathroom will open up the amount of space that is available in the bathroom, which makes the bathroom appear larger and more comfortable. Many people choose to place slim pedestal sinks and doorless showers in their small bathroom area so that they will have a functional full bath in a small amount of space.

2. Choose Colors That Are Light
Studies have repeated shown that using light colors to decorate an area makes the area appear more open and spacious. For this reason, dark bold colors should be avoided in a small bathroom as they will make the bathroom appear much smaller and more claustrophobic, while light soft colors will make the walls appear farther apart and the available space seem more open. The walls are not the only things that should be covered with a light color as dark fixtures in the bathroom will also make the bathroom appear smaller.

3. Keep The Lighting In The Bathroom Bright

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A small bathroom that is brightly lit by attractive lighting appears much larger than a bathroom that is lit dimly with muted lighting. There are many ways to add additional lighting into a small bathroom without taking up any more room or making the room appear too crowded with lighting. Some people choose to place recessed lighting in the walls and ceiling of the bathroom to add plenty of additional light while avoiding having to match the lighting to the previously chosen décor or having to purchase bulky lighting fixtures for the bathroom.

4. Do Not Place A Large Amount Of Storage Space In The Bathroom
It is important to remember that there is a limited amount of space in a small bathroom and everything that is placed in the bathroom reduces the amount of space that the user has to move comfortably. If possible, storage items should be placed outside of the small bathroom, such as a closet in the hall or in a small cabinet placed in a convenient location. By reducing the amount of items located in the bathroom, you will create more open space for maneuvering and the bathroom will seem more comfortable.

5. Choose Soft Patterns And Accents For The Bathroom
One of the biggest mistakes that many people make when remodeling their small bathroom is

that they choose a busy or bold wallpaper pattern for the walls in the bathroom. A busy pattern on the wallpaper in the bathroom will make the room seem more closed in by focusing your eye on the pattern of the walls. Bold colored accents in the bathroom can have the same effect, making the bathroom appear smaller than it really is.

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