5 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look & Feel Larger

Despite being one of the most frequently used parts of a home, the bathroom is usually one of the smallest. Fortunately, there are ways to optimize limited bathroom space and make it look and feel larger.

Improve Natural Lighting

Natural lighting not only helps to brighten a bathroom but it also makes it feel airier and more spacious. There are several ways to improve the natural lighting in your bathroom, the easiest of which is to install more windows. However, you’ll need to balance natural lighting with your privacy needs.

There’s also the option of incorporating more glass elements through bathroom remodeling. A strategically placed bathroom mirror helps distribute sunlight more evenly, while frameless glass shower doors give the illusion of a seamless bathroom design.

Choose Light Colors

The lighter a color, the more light it reflects. Using light colors or neutral colors with warm undertones helps to distribute sunlight more evenly and reinforces the illusion of a larger bathroom floor space.

Add Closed Cabinets

Lighting tricks won’t do much if there’s too much clutter inside the bathroom, which is why closed storage cabinets are a necessity in a small bathroom. Closed cabinets hide bathroom essentials and reduce visual clutter. When it comes to bathroom organization, out of sight, out of mind isn’t the best approach. To keep your cabinets organized, add baskets, bins, buckets and other organizational accessories.

Install a Wall-Hung Sink

It’s important to maximize every inch of limited floor space in a small bathroom. One way of doing that is to install a wall-hung sink, which frees up valuable floor space.

Install a Built-In Custom Vanity

Custom vanity cabinets don’t take up more space than needed. Their streamlined design also helps draw attention away from a small sink, which is usually a necessity in small bathrooms, but not exactly pleasing to the eye.

Keep in mind that while a few organizational and visual tricks can help free up space, the best way to maximize bathroom floor space is with a bathroom renovation. If you’re still on the fence on whether your bathroom needs extensive renovations, consult one of the professional bathroom contractors at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Madison.

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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Madison offers a wide range of professional remodeling services, including kitchen, bath and shower remodeling services. To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (608) 352-9944 or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Stoughton and Oregon, as well as the surrounding communities.

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