How to make your bathroom look bigger

How to make your bathroom look bigger

Your bathroom at home is small, crowded, and depressing?

You don't need to add square footage to make it appear more spacious. There are some great tricks with a little bit of planning you can use that fool the eye into creating more space so that your bathroom will feel bigger than it really is.

Depending on your style of decorating, it can be quiet and sophisticated, charming, or sparkling. No matter what style you choose to decorate your small bathroom, it is always at the same size.

These decorating tricks are simple, quick, easy, and best of all it is inexpensive. Here are some ways how to make your small bathroom look bigger without knocking down walls.

1) Color selection.
Select colors for serenity with same tone. Pick soft, pale, neutral pastels for both the walls and the flooring. These color schemes tend to give the illusion of more space. If you cannot replace the flooring, use a large rug to cover dark or unflattering floor tiles. Bright, strong and exciting colors such as red, yellow, and orange should be saved for accessories and towels.

2) Vertical stripes.
As an option, add a bit excitement by painting vertical stripes with same tone color to open up your bathroom. The stripes tend to draw the eyes upward, making the ceiling look taller and the bathroom more open.

3) Lighting selection.
Add extra lighting to open up the look of your bathroom. A light colored paint applied to the walls and floors is an inexpensive way to make a small bathroom look bigger. Recessed can lighting can be installed into the ceiling and focused on any work space. Wall sconces or a countertop lamp will add warmth.
If you use vertical stripes on the walls, keep the floors light in color and minimize the use of accessories in order to keep away from a cluttered look.

4) Mirror illusion.
Use a series of mirrors in your bathroom to give the illusion of more open space. Consider a few small mirrors arranged creatively throughout the bathroom. Put one full-length mirror on the back of the bathroom door. Change a bulky medicine chest with a wall mirror. Keep your first-aid kit in a kitchen or bedroom cupboard.

5) Eliminate clutter.
A clean and neat bathroom will always look bigger. Eliminate as much clutter as possible. Recessed or floating cabinets are a good option because they leave visible floor space while hiding clutter. Spend some time organizing your stuff.

6) Trade in your large vanity.
A vanity cabinet provides nice storage under a sink, but it takes a lot of bathroom space. Think about replacing your existing large vanity with a pedestal sink in a light color. If fixtures are being replaced, consider a small corner sink.

7) Visual pathway.
If you can see all the way to the back wall, your eye will think the room is larger. Therefore push the shower curtain to one side when it’s not in use.
Consider to use one sheer curtain covering the entire window. It will provide privacy and abundant light during the day. A shade behind the curtain can be pulled down at night.
Keep in mind that with a few small changes you can make your small bathroom feel much bigger. You may call a professional if you are not sure what to do so they can help you to design a spacious bathroom.