Looking to remodel your bathroom? Whether you are planning on selling your house or you are looking to create a zen space all of your own, your home bathroom is a place where a few well chosen upgrades can make a major difference. The modern American bathroom looks more like a mini spa than ever before. But what do you do if you have a small, almost claustrophobic bathroom? Is there any solution beyond knocking down walls? Happily here are a few small changes you can make to upgrade your small bathroom.
Get rid of that moldy shower curtain- Shower curtains tend to be opaque and thus they block any natural light in your bathroom. Shower curtains also tend to visually cut off an already tight space. So ditch that shower curtain and try a more modern solution, frameless glass shower enclosures. The glass enclosure allows light to bounce around the bathroom making the room appear larger. Frameless glass enclosures are also free of heavy tracks and hardware which leaves your view of the room unobstructed. The glass enclosure can be made to work with your bathroom by incorporating angled glass walls or a frosted glass appearance.
Put the black paint bucket down-While dark moody colors and extreme accent walls may be all the current rage, think twice before choosing these darker shades for your small bathroom. Darker colors absorb natural and artificial light while lighter colors let the
light bounce and reflect off their surface. So, when pulling out your paint swatches try and gravitate to those lighter hues. Your bathroom will thank you for a timeless, clean, crisp look.
Pay attention to your vanity- If your bathroom is anchored by an old heavy vanity now may be the time to think about a floating vanity or a smaller pedestal sink. These types of vanities will take up less real estate in your small bathroom. Don’t forget about above the vanity as well. Incorporating a larger mirror can also assist in reflecting the space and light and thus make the room appear larger.