Simple Tips For Small Bathroom Makeovers
Small bathroom makeovers can be done to make a bathroom both more comfortable and more visually attractive. When deciding what changes to implement, the size of the bathroom is a considerable factor to take into account.
Smaller bathrooms generally require a greater attention to detail and minor alterations to fixtures and fittings, due to their insular nature when compared to larger bathrooms, where color schemes, furniture and lighting tend to be more important. Smaller bathrooms can be renovated piece-by-piece, that is, essentially, the alteration or addition of minor items, such as cabinets, accessories and things such as light fittings.
Most people find it difficult to achieve a bathroom design and layout that is in accordance with what they expected. This is particularly the case with smaller bathrooms. Small bathroom makeovers can be achieved by applying bright colors, to make the room appear larger. Colors to consider in this regard include light green, sky blue, and pink.
Particular woods and varnishes go well with these colors. Consider a heavily-varnished softwood, such as pine, to increase contrast, and also consider adding a dado rail to divide the room into upper and lower portions, thus further increasing the contrast and making the room appear more vibrant. Dado rails can be installed relatively simply, and cost very little.
You can fit one as a DIY task during the makeover. Dark-colored floors also make bathrooms appear more warm and intimate — this can create a positive feeling in guests and visitors toward a small bathroom.
Small bathroom makeovers are not only done by changing the appearance of the color of the room, but also through the installation of more space-efficient furniture. Why have both a towel rail and a radiator when you can have a heated towel rail?
Also, you can install a vanity cabinet below the sink. Maybe consider replacing a bath with a shower to save space, or installing a smaller shower cubicle if a shower is already installed. Replacing a bathtub with a shower cubicle also has positive a visual effect — bathtubs not only take up a lot of space, but create the optical illusion of making a bathroom appear narrower than it actually is.
A further space-saving tip is to use windowsills effectively — can they be used as extra shelf space, or perhaps to hold perfumes? One extra space-saving tip is to consider re-wiring electrical switches so that they are outside the bathroom door. Not only is this safer, but it can also increase the functional area inside a small bathroom.
