Getting the best out of your bathroom designs

Many home owners want to renovate their bathrooms to make them larger or to give them a more comfortable feel. It’s not just for huge bathrooms anymore. It is entirely possible to remodel a smaller bathroom, without tearing out all the plumbing and fixtures. Read on to find a few simple and easy tips on bathroom design.

Most houses have smaller baths, which lend a comfortable, intimate atmosphere. However, it isn’t really a room where you can “get cozy”.Most baths are strictly utilitarian, designed with a minimum of “fluff” and a maximum of efficiency. It doesn’t matter how you decide to decorate, your bath will always be small. You can make it seem more open by using certain colors and lighting, and you’ll have a warm and inviting bath.

That will make the room seem cozy and comforting, but most people don’t go into the bathroom to relax, do they? This results in most bathrooms sacrificing form for the sake of function. If it isn’t possible to add on to the bath to increase its size, you can try some different designs to give the illusion of increased area.

Cut back on stuff that sticks out too much. Eliminate towel racks, shelving, and decorative accents that protrude, because they just take up space. Doing this will make the area seem more open and airy.

Use vertical lines to add height. Maybe use bathroom tiles that go from ceiling to floor, or pick striped wallpaper.Create visual depth by adding some type of border at the top of your walls, closest to the ceiling. Mirrors can add the illusion of size because of their reflective properties. Use lighting in conjunction with the mirrors- perhaps put a fixture or two above your bathroom mirror.

Most design principles that work in the rest of the home will work here, too. Reduce clutter and add style by replacing your vanity with a smaller, more stylish countertop. Consider adding a pedestal sink to make the space seem even more expansive.

Your bath will probably never get any bigger, but you can give the illusion of size by utilizing certain lighting fixtures and painting the walls in a bright, airy color.