How to Make a Small Bathroom Appear Bigger

A lot of homes have small bathrooms, whether it is due to limited space in the property (for instance in urban flats), or because they are secondary/en suite bathrooms. If you have a smaller bathroom in your home, there are some design tricks you can use to make it feel larger.

The Right Fitted Bathroom

A big part of what makes a bathroom feel spacious or cramped is the size of the bathroom fixtures. In a small bathroom, you can even manage to have a bath tub if you want to and you choose one shaped and sized for a smaller room. Companies like Bathrooms Direct of Yorkshire offer bathroom fittings designed to complement all different shapes and sizes. So while you may not be able to get away with a huge whirlpool tub, you can still have a really nice corner tub or a compact but attractive shower cubicle. look out for Keuco Royal Integral or Villeroy and Boch bathrooms at Bathrooms Direct Yorkshire!

Use Vertical Space

While you may not be able to use a smaller bathroom for a lot of storage, you can manage to get the most out of it without making it looked cramped by using the wall space and using space vertically. For example, a thin but long towel rail unit will give a better sense of space than a short wide one. If you use the space over the sink for a longer than usual mirrored cabinet you will also find you get the practicality of more storage without sacrificing space at eye level. Choose brands like Just Trays Bathrooms or Villeroy & Boch ViConnect for better fixtures!

Use Design Techniques

There are also some design techniques that you can embrace to make the bathroom feel more spacious. One of these is using very pale colours, which reflect the light and make the room seem bigger and airier. You don't have to go for white, but a pastel colour or light neutral shade is recommended over bold colours in a small bathroom. Another trick interior designers tend to use is to put plenty of mirrors in smaller rooms, as this also creates the illusion that the room us bigger. Check Merlyn – 8 Series 1 Door Quad 900mm or Merlyn Showers UK for different colours!

Finally, where possible avoid dividing the room up, even having a shower curtain drawn when it is not in use blocks off part of the room and makes it seem smaller. Simply pull it aside after use or go for transparent screens.

With these tips, even the tiniest bathroom can feel welcoming and roomy!