Your bathroom has a significant impact on both your home value and your overall enjoyment of your property. For homeowners stuck with a small bathroom, however, finding ways to better use this space can be a major challenge. Thankfully, the home improvement ideas below will help even a cramped bathroom feel spacious and luxurious.

How to Maximize Space in Your Bathroom

1. Upgrade Storage Options

Finding space for linens, soaps, medications, and extra toilet paper can prove challenging with a small bathroom, especially if it’s used by multiple household members. Maximize your wall space with vertical shelving to create more storage space. Tall shelves will also help the room feel more expansive. Mount a shelf over the toilet or the sink to serve as an extra display area.

2. Use a Walk-in Shower

Bathtubs take up a lot of floorspace. Switch to a shower-only layout to make the bathroom feel more open. Showers are easily customizable for tight spaces; some models can even be designed to fit into corners. Add built-in shelving so you can keep your shampoo and conditioner accessible. A transparent glass shower will connect the shower to the rest of the room and make it appear larger. Mount a towel bar on one of the glass panels to further save space. 

3. Let There Be Light

Improved lighting can enhance a room and make it feel much larger than it is. Recessed lights are particularly effective, since they take up no space at all. Installing a wide mirror that stretches beyond the vanity will reflect more light and brighten up the bathroom. Depending on the bathroom’s location, consider installing a skylight or porthole window for even more natural light.

For high-quality upgrades to your bathroom, depend on Santoro Home Improvements. Serving New Haven County, CT for over 30 years, these building professionals have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau®. With their years of industry experience and expertise, they’ll design and construct the home improvement project of your dreams. To learn more about how they’ll help you get the most from your space, visit them online. Call (203) 287-9787 to request a quote.