8 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Larger

If you’re remodeling a small bathroom, there are things you can do to add space and the illusion of space. Both are important.

In this Complete Home Remodeling Guide we will discuss 8 bathroom remodeling tips will make a small bathroom look and feel roomier.

Choose a light color for the walls

Dark colors feel confining, especially in small bathroom areas. The light color should not be too bright, since bright tones on a wall tend to make the wall seem closer, the opposite of what you want. Light to medium whites, off-whites, blues, greens, yellows, pinks and grays are the most popular paint choices for small bathrooms.

Add or enlarge a window

Natural light always makes a room feel bigger. If you have a main bathroom window, consider adding a second one above it or on another wall. Enlarging the opening for the single window can do the trick too.

Choose a pedestal sink rather than a vanity

A pedestal will take up less floor space than traditional bathroom sinks do. True, it won’t offer storage, but when a roomier feel is what you’re after, a pedestal is worth considering.

Consider a skylight

A bathroom skylight can be expensive and needs to be carefully installed so they don’t leak, but one in a bathroom will give the impression of more space. Some Skylights will also vent out humidity.

Add mirrors in addition to the main mirror, or choose a larger mirror

Using mirrors to make space look bigger is an old trick that continues to work just as well as ever. Arrange mirrors around the room where wall space allows.

Avoid clutter

Too many accessories, shelves and racks in the bathroom make the room feel close and small. Less is more when you’re trying to open up the look and feel of a small bathroom.

Choose flooring in a lighter color

As with the walls, choose bathroom flooring in lighter colors to give you the sense that the room is more spacious.

Recess what you can

This includes lighting, small shelves and mirrors. The less that is extending out from the walls and ceiling, the larger the room will look.

Remodeling small areas to feel more spacious takes a planned approach. These 8 ways to make a small bathroom look larger can be your guide to succeeding in your efforts.

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