Designing Your Small Bathroom

   Designing bathrooms tend to come with a variety of challenges as spaces often times are limited in space and variety. Throughout the years we have discovered a multitude of ways that can enhance not only the experience a family can enjoy with their bathroom but also maximize the potential that is present in the space.

   Families come in with different ideas of what they desire in a bathroom; however, some items remain constant throughout the process of bathroom remodeling. Home owners are demanding bathrooms that are open, luxurious, and spa like. Often times a powder room, bathtub, and large shower area are must haves in at least one bathroom in the home. Tubs have generally decreased in size and are fitting about one person at a time. These tubs are generally seen in only one bathroom in the house while the other bathrooms may offer a shower area or communal toiletry space; although, in some cases there is a request for a shower/tub fixture in order to accommodate for guest stays. One of the most important things to remember when beginning a bathroom remodel is a budget. Many home owners do not have a realistic idea of the cost that is required to remodel a bathroom in todays current market. Home owners should sit down with a professional and discuss their needs, wants, and potential items that they can live without. From there, the professional and the home owner can collaborate on a remodel that satisfies the home owners desires while staying in a realistic budget as well.

   These ideas are great when there are a variety of different bathrooms to incorporate your must haves in but how would you approach a remodel in a small bathroom split between rooms? These tight and cramped spaces leave a locked in floor plan and little space to create anew; thus, these remodels require a significant amount of creativity and again, a realistic idea in budget. Just because an area is smaller does not mean that the space will become much cheaper - choosing products, changes, and fixtures are all important money considerations while remodeling. In order to open up the bathrooms and increase space it can be done on some of the following ways: Replacing a hard to reach linen closet with a shallow and tall cabinet space. These free standing cabinets will allow for easier access and have the bathroom space feeling more open. Home owners can also invest in wall hung toilets as they will reduce the amount of space used compared to a standard toilet fixture. Installing an oversized medicine cabinet can increase your storage space while making the space feel bigger with the large mirror space that will be implemented. Use glass doors and frame less edges were applicable in order to increase the feeling of openness. Lastly, increasing the size of tile and also help to open up a room.