Design Ideas for a Tiny Bathroom

19th September 2015

Even if your bathroom is tiny you can use some techniques to make it chic, interesting, and appealing to you and your family. By organising and using every tiny bit of space you can create a stylish space that is practical and space-efficient. Keep in mind your budget, your preferences, and the existing structure that you have to work with so that you won?t have to worry about over-spending or remodelling an area for which you didn?t plan.

One of the first changes that you can make is to use a P-shaped or L-shaped bathtub that allows you to have more room. You can then use the additional space at the end of your tub for a basin or vanity unit that also provides room for storage.
If you enjoy taking showers, you may want to combine your bathtub with a shower ? making the best use of a small space. Simply install a transparent protective shower screen to keep the water inside your bathtub ? and not on the floor.
If you prefer a shower cabin, purchase a small version that will fit into the space that you have. Today's models have features that take showering to new levels of satisfaction.
Do you have a corner area in which you could place a whirlpool? This is an excellent therapeutic way to bathe, soothe your tired joints and muscles, and have your own spa. There are lots of whirlpool bath options to explore and sizes available to suit even the smallest of bathrooms.
Other design techniques you can use involve colour schemes and lighting that can enhance the look of your bathroom. Let in as much natural light as possible and choose your lighting fixtures carefully so that they don't overpower the room with their size or power output.
For flooring, you can make your bathroom look larger with neutral coloured floor tiles. You could even extend them up onto your walls for an interestingly streamlined appearance. Try not to divide your tiny bathroom space into rigidly defined spaces that tend to make it look small and narrow.
You can address storage problems with a nice vanity cabinet where you can place grooming accessories. Also, try using shelving in front of a mirror to give the illusion of space. You can use wall areas to store some of your linens in interesting containers such as baskets and repurposed furniture. Your ultimate goal should be to avoid clutter and placing things on the floor which will present tripping hazards and create a more closed-in look.
From colourful linens to interesting accessories, you can express your own personality with the touches that you add to your d?cor. Use pastel hues of colour to highlight the colour of your bathtub, basin, and toilet.