Guest Blogger: How to Make your Tiny Bathroom Look Larger

Guest Blog #102, Entry #563, June 21, 2011

For the average homeowner the illusion of space is a primary goal in any room. When it comes to the bathroom, this is especially true for comfort, functionality and aesthetics. Although, giving the illusion of space, and actually making it feel larger can be two different topics all together!

Use these tips to make your small bathroom feel larger

Today, our Guest Blogger gives you tips to make your tiny bathroom look larger, and help you enjoy your bathroom again!

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We all may want a larger home but we can’t always afford everything that we want. Especially given the most recent housing market, instead of moving many people have had to make due with the home that they already live in. As families grow, it’s an unfortunate fact that houses don’t grow with them. You may find that your family’s feeling a little cramped but there really isn’t any other option. There are some ways that you can make parts of your house seem bigger than it really is. Taking your bathroom, for example, you can make some changes that will offer the illusion of spaciousness.

Lighting:

Changing the lighting, in any room, is one of the easiest, quickest, and cheapest ways to make a room seem bigger. By adding more recessed lighting you can make the room look busier. You can also use wall sconces so you aren’t taking up precious space with floor or counter lamps.

Wall sconces will save space

Coloring:

Many people want to make a room stand out by adding bold colors but this is a bad choice. It can end up worsening the situation and make the room seem even smaller than it is. Use softer colors and save the bold tones for the accessories and decorations. Use light and neutral colors. This doesn’t mean it has to look boring. There are a lot of options to choose from. And remember, it’s not the color of the walls that makes the room pop, it’s the accessories and the bending of colors.

Mirroring Space:

Most every bathroom already has a mirror in it. Usually over the sink but if you add more mirrors to a room, it can really give the illusion of a larger space. You don’t want to blanket the walls with mirrors or anything but a few subtle touches can really make the room feel more open. This same trick will work for any room.

Creative use of mirrors can make your bathroom appear larger

Only Keep Essentials:

One thing you need to do is cut down on the clutter. If you have a bunch of stuff it can really eat the space up. You can also downsize the sink. You might not want to throw everything out but if you’re dealing with storage issues then consider renting self-storage at a StorageMart to clear up some of the clutter. You don’t want to get rid of all of your decorative objects but sometimes less is more.

All of these tips can be used in any room of the house. Dealing with reduced living space can be really frustrating but it’s not something that you have to be content with. Often times we have too much junk or have furniture that just doesn’t fit a room. Taking a step back and taking a look at your home with fresh eyes can afford you the opportunity to make some great changes that will add to the quality of space in your small home.

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