If you have a compact bathroom, then you probably have considered making it more spacious. There are several remodeling techniques to maximize your bathroom. Before you embark on your home improvement project, keep these four tips in mind.

What Are Ways to Remodel a Small Bathroom?

1. Add Open Shelves

Traditional cabinetry may create a closed-in feeling that makes a small bathroom seem even more compact. You can resolve that by adding a couple of storage shelves against one wall instead of an actual cabinet. Use it to hold only the essentials as clutter can make a space look smaller. If the sink and toilet are next to each other, consider extending the countertop over the toilet to create additional storage space.

2. Install a Corner Sink

When space is at a premium, it’s important to create more room without sacrificing the necessities. In some bathrooms, it may make more sense to install a corner sink instead of a regular unit. Even adding a pedestal may be tricky, but a corner unit can be as simple as a basin if you don’t have room for something more substantial.

3. Use Light Colors

Using light colors in a home improvement project is an easy way to avoid a cramped visual effect. Darker shades tend to overwhelm small rooms, so the lighter you go will have a larger effect. You don’t have to stick with white; even airy colors like sky blue and mint are appropriate in bathrooms. If you want to work some color into an all-white bathroom, consider a row of decorative tiles in the shower.

4. Make Room for Mirrors

You don’t need to cover all of the walls with mirrors, but you should allow for the largest possible mirror that your home improvement contractor can fit in the space. That might mean covering the entire length of your sink wall with a mirror. This is a positive design element that can visually expand the space by doubling everything and giving it a more open appearance.  
 

Are you ready to transform a small bathroom with innovative design techniques? Turn to the team at Requarth Co. in Dayton, OH. Proudly serving Miami Valley residents and contractors since their inception in 1860, this home improvement company is committed to providing high-quality services in order to bring your vision to life. Expect beautiful bathroom vanities, energy-efficient new windows, and other elements that will transform your space. Visit the website for more information, or call (937) 224-1141 to speak with a representative.