9 Ways To Make A Small Bath Look Bigger

Copyright © 2006-2009 Julie Lohmeier

A small bath - it's a common problem. It may be a bath in an old house, an added powder room, or even a bath tucked under stairs. But how can you make a tiny space look bigger than it actually is? Here are a few tips:

1) Minimize. Use clean and simple lines in your fixtures. Don't make the sink, tub, or toilet too fussy.

2) Mount fixtures on the wall. If the floor is bigger, the space looks more open so mount as many fixtures on the wall, especially the sink, and even possibly, the toilet.

3) Use vertical lines to give the room an illusion of greater height, and therefore, more space.

4) Large mirrors to reflect light and make the area seem more spacious.

5) One large fixture defines the room instead of using a bunch of downsized pieces which just says - "Wow, look how small I am, I can't even fit a normal sink."

6) Create lots of light - recessed, chandeliers, sconces, you name it, add it. The more light, the brighter the room and the bigger it will feel.

7) Monochromatic color theme. One color stops the eye from breaking and makes the space visually seem larger. A light hue is recommended. Unless of course, you are going for the small cave look.

8) Creatively add storage above doors, in small nooks, under dormers, and along the wall behind the shower. Use open shelving to allow the room extra depth.

9) Pocket doors slide in and out of a wall preserving valuable floor space.

While your bathroom will still be small, using these tricks can fool the eye to see cozy rather than cramped.

About The Author:

Julie Lohmeier is the veteran of numerous home remodeling and building projects. From working hands on and doing much of the work herself to hiring contractors and construction managers, she has seen the entire spectrum of home improvement. She shares her remodeling tips, home decorating ideas, and other various rants at http://www.myhomeredux.com. Subscribe to her free newsletter at: http://myhomeredux.typepad.com/blog/2005/09/get_my_home_red_2.html

@copyright 2006-2007, Julie Lohmeier, www.myhomeredux.com Use this report in its entirety with proper acknowledgement and copyright.

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9 Ways To Make A Small Bath Look Bigger 
Copyright © 2006-2009 Julie Lohmeier

A small bath - it's a common problem. It may be a bath in an old house, an added powder room, or even a bath tucked under stairs. But how can you make a tiny space look bigger than it actually is? Here are a few tips:

1) Minimize. Use clean and simple lines in your fixtures. Don't make the sink, tub, or toilet too fussy.

2) Mount fixtures on the wall. If the floor is bigger, the space looks more open so mount as many fixtures on the wall, especially the sink, and even possibly, the toilet.

3) Use vertical lines to give the room an illusion of greater height, and therefore, more space.

4) Large mirrors to reflect light and make the area seem more spacious.

5) One large fixture defines the room instead of using a bunch of downsized pieces which just says - "Wow, look how small I am, I can't even fit a normal sink."

6) Create lots of light - recessed, chandeliers, sconces, you name it, add it. The more light, the brighter the room and the bigger it will feel.

7) Monochromatic color theme. One color stops the eye from breaking and makes the space visually seem larger. A light hue is recommended. Unless of course, you are going for the small cave look.

8) Creatively add storage above doors, in small nooks, under dormers, and along the wall behind the shower. Use open shelving to allow the room extra depth.

9) Pocket doors slide in and out of a wall preserving valuable floor space.

While your bathroom will still be small, using these tricks can fool the eye to see cozy rather than cramped.

About The Author:

Julie Lohmeier is the veteran of numerous home remodeling and building projects. From working hands on and doing much of the work herself to hiring contractors and construction managers, she has seen the entire spectrum of home improvement. She shares her remodeling tips, home decorating ideas, and other various rants at <a href=http://www.myhomeredux.com target=_blank>http://www.myhomeredux.com</a>. Subscribe to her free newsletter at: <a href=http://myhomeredux.typepad.com/blog/2005/09/get_my_home_red_2.html target=_blank >http://myhomeredux.typepad.com/blog/2005/09/get_my_home_red_2.html</a>

@copyright 2006-2007, Julie Lohmeier, <a href=http://www.myhomeredux.com target=_blank>www.myhomeredux.com</a>
Use this report in its entirety with proper acknowledgement and copyright.

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9 Ways To Make A Small Bath Look Bigger
Copyright © 2006-2009 Julie Lohmeier

A small bath - it's a common problem. It may be a bath in an old
house, an added powder room, or even a bath tucked under stairs. 
But how can you make a tiny space look bigger than it actually
is? Here are a few tips:

1) Minimize. Use clean and simple lines in your fixtures. Don't
make the sink, tub, or toilet too fussy.

2) Mount fixtures on the wall. If the floor is bigger, the space
looks more open so mount as many fixtures on the wall, especially
the sink, and even possibly, the toilet.

3) Use vertical lines to give the room an illusion of greater
height, and therefore, more space.

4) Large mirrors to reflect light and make the area seem more
spacious.

5) One large fixture defines the room instead of using a bunch of
downsized pieces which just says - "Wow, look how small I am, I
can't even fit a normal sink."

6) Create lots of light - recessed, chandeliers, sconces, you
name it, add it. The more light, the brighter the room and the
bigger it will feel.

7) Monochromatic color theme. One color stops the eye from
breaking and makes the space visually seem larger. A light hue is
recommended. Unless of course, you are going for the small cave
look.

8) Creatively add storage above doors, in small nooks, under
dormers, and along the wall behind the shower. Use open shelving
to allow the room extra depth.

9) Pocket doors slide in and out of a wall preserving valuable
floor space.

While your bathroom will still be small, using these tricks can
fool the eye to see cozy rather than cramped.

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Julie Lohmeier is the veteran of numerous home remodeling and building projects.  From working hands on and doing much of the work herself to hiring contractors and construction managers, she has seen the entire spectrum of home improvement. She shares her remodeling tips, home decorating ideas, and other various rants at http://www.myhomeredux.com Subscribe to her free newsletter at:  http://myhomeredux.typepad.com/blog/2005/09/get_my_home_red_2.html

@copyright 2006-2007, Julie Lohmeier, www.myhomeredux.com
Use this report in its entirety with proper acknowledgement and copyright.
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