Many
articles and websites offer small bathroom remodeling ideas, but few
think outside the box. Thinking outside the box is what it takes to
truly make some noticeable changes in a smaller bathroom.
The standard
suggestions of
* Using lighter colors, which helps make the space seem larger and
brighter.
* Use shower curtains or clear glass to open up the room.
* Using mirrors to give the feeling of space.
* Install a pedestal sink, instead of using vanities or cabinets.
* Doors that open outward or sliding doors.
* Putting in a smaller toilet
work well, but often time, they only give the illusion of a larger bath.
While these suggestions should be strongly considered, I would like to
go further and think a little outside the box.
What you really want is more room, not just the illusion of more space.
Small bathrooms are usually in smaller homes, where square footage is in
great demand. On the same token, homeowners who would spend $50,000 to
create an addition, would simply rather move into a new home where a
large bathroom already exist.
Adding More Space
1. If you have a closet located next to you small bathroom, consider
creating a bathroom entrance and closing off the existing doorway.
Depending where you fixtures are located, you could possibly install a
sliding mirror door, which once again, adds the illusion of more space.
In adding an bathroom entrance to your closet you have created more
elbow room.
2. You could raise the ceiling if you live in a single store house (or
the bathroom is located upstairs). Climb up into the attic to double
check there are no major units to move or a wall is not a load bearing
wall. If free and clear, you could create a higher ceiling by removing
the original ceiling (sheetrock and wood studs) and raising the ceiling
up to the inside of the roof.
While you are at it, consider adding a sunlight. Natural lighting
increases the feel and look of any room.
3. If you have a window in your bathroom, consider taking out the window
and putting in a small bay window. They have some that include a window
seat and others, where you can put plants in.
4.
If one of your bathroom walls are located on an outside wall, you could
cut out the wall and install a single door or even a small French door.
This new door would take you outside. Surround the outside with a small
privacy fence, put down stepping stones and plant a garden. When the
weather is right, you could even open up the doors to let fresh air in
or step into your miniature garden area.
Be sure to install an exterior door (weather proof) and make sure the
door opens outward.
5. Buy and install a new shorter tub that will save space. Tub
manufacturers still make short tubs that fit in the corner. Normally,
these tubs are deeper, so you still will be able to soak away those
aching muscles. Some homes are taking out the whirlpool and installing
claw foot tubs. These tubs too, come in deeper and shorter styles.
6. Remove the tub all together if your family never uses the bathtub.
Once again, corner showers save space and can be bought in easy to
install shower modules.
A new wave, are showers without walls or doors. The shower head points
down and comes out of the ceiling and a shower head causing a rain
shower is used. This reduces the splash out circumference area, which
keeps water from splashing onto sinks or toilets. You would need to tile
the walls and surrounding areas and make sure that the area is
waterproof, but once done, it really increases the space. Since this is
a custom shower, you would need to contact a tile company to discuss
feasibility and cost.
7. Widen the bathroom entry door, this way when it is not in use, it
will look larger. The doors you could consider, would be a larger entry
door, French doors, bi-fold doors and even double bi-fold doors.
8. Look at the adjoining walls of the bathroom and if possible move the
wall a foot or two out. A couple of feet is all it takes to dramatically
make increase the size. If you would like, only move the wall the length
of the bathroom. This way you would create a large niche that is also
becoming popular.
Whatever you choose to do, get those creative juices flowing and start
thinking outside the box. Remodeling a small bathroom can be a fun and
exciting project, that will increase the value of your home.
Dean Lovvorn owns a remodeling company and also writes articles to help
homeowners come up with creative ideas. Dean also host two remodeling
websites, which can be found at http://www.deansbathroomremodeling.com
and
http://www.deanskitchenremodeling.com
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