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Bathrooms are indispensable for every human accommodation; one cannot ignore the place where one starts her/his day.
Bathroom is not just a place to shower and relieve, it is the special zone where an individual explores her/his individuality, plans about the day and prepare oneself before every great start. Bigger like its role in the life, all love to have a big bathroom, but due to shrinking space, people are compelled to compromise with its size. Don't get disheartened, a pessimist cannot live a contented life, those who positively explore right alternatives are smart as well as delighted. There are ways to make a small bathroom look bigger because seeing believes. A small bathroom can be designed to look bigger if following tips shall be sensibly considered before finalising the furnishing and layout.
Less is More
Always keep your bathroom junk free, never allow the non-essentials. As every inch is precious, the management of clutter will allow you more free space, more tidiness and broader look. Avoid piling up the towels or extra storage of cosmetics and personal hygiene products back-up products bought in bulk. The less you store in the bathroom, the more spacious it will be.
Whiter the Wider
White is the purest colour which soothes our eyes and gives a wider look. A theme based concept in absolute white walls, fixtures and stunning white tiles, sparse white walls and of course, white fixtures will make your room look bigger. White is the only colour which reflects maximum light and gives a feeling of openness. Therefore, white is highly recommended and somehow if you can't go with a complete white makeover, then select some lighter shades such as the ocean blue, pistachio green and peach because these lighter hues help greatly to transform a small bathroom into a bigger one.
Choose Big Wall Tiles
Big tiles generate a seamless and bigger image than smaller tiles. Go for light colour tiles that may align well with the pain of your ceiling and colour of the floor tiles with If you're planning a bathroom renovation, choose large tiles over small ones. Contrary to wall tiles, 12inch X 12inch small tiles are more preferable for the floor. And they must also be in the light shades.
Big Mirror Reflects Big Space
It is always advisable to use a large mirror, and if possible, go for a wall size mirror. It is a proven rule that nothing makes a bathroom large and spacious than a huge mirror. Because there is a great connection with the size of a mirror and look of a bathroom. First of all, big mirrors create a real size image when a person sees herself/himself into it. Secondly, great reflections of the lights you have installed in the ceiling intensify the reflection of these lights to a great extent and your bathroom looks bigger than its actual size. But, never use double mirrors or mirrors on opposite walls of the bathroom as it will spoil the purpose and it will be seemed that you are getting compressed between the two.
Choose Clear Glass and Shower Curtain
Clear and colourless glass doors in the shower zone and clear curtain give more length to your vision and it travels easily without any obstacle or hindrance. That's why installation of clear glass and shower curtain is a smart strategy to make a small bathroom look bigger.
Open Shelves Mean More Moving Space
Open shelves grant a lot of free space to a bathroom and if you are capable to make inside wall shelves, then it is the best way to save a lot of precious space, and if it is not possible for you to redesign your bathroom then always prefer floating vanity without legs. Open shelves help to keep the floor clean and clear and gives a feeling of spacious room. If you have open shelves in your bathroom, you will never allow any unnecessary stuff in the bathroom and it will look bigger as well as cleaner.
Avoid Large Bathtub
If the size of your bathroom is not big enough then choose a simple yet swanky bathtub, which allows enough room for free movement inside the bathroom. These days, one can find stylish bathtub that doesn't only save the space, but also enhance the elegance of a well managed small bathroom.
Avoid Bulky Pedestal Sinks
Minimal pedestal sinks are the gift of the modern era, they are sumptuous, sensuous, captivating and space saving. Avoid bulky pedestal sinks as they are no more in trend and not suitable for small bathrooms. To make it more stylish, use an open glass door cabinet along with it for the storage of your toiletries.
By Radhika Bhutani (Executive Director of ED&P)
Bathroom is not just a place to shower and relieve, it is the special zone where an individual explores her/his individuality, plans about the day and prepare oneself before every great start. Bigger like its role in the life, all love to have a big bathroom, but due to shrinking space, people are compelled to compromise with its size. Don't get disheartened, a pessimist cannot live a contented life, those who positively explore right alternatives are smart as well as delighted. There are ways to make a small bathroom look bigger because seeing believes. A small bathroom can be designed to look bigger if following tips shall be sensibly considered before finalising the furnishing and layout.
Less is More
Always keep your bathroom junk free, never allow the non-essentials. As every inch is precious, the management of clutter will allow you more free space, more tidiness and broader look. Avoid piling up the towels or extra storage of cosmetics and personal hygiene products back-up products bought in bulk. The less you store in the bathroom, the more spacious it will be.
Whiter the Wider
White is the purest colour which soothes our eyes and gives a wider look. A theme based concept in absolute white walls, fixtures and stunning white tiles, sparse white walls and of course, white fixtures will make your room look bigger. White is the only colour which reflects maximum light and gives a feeling of openness. Therefore, white is highly recommended and somehow if you can't go with a complete white makeover, then select some lighter shades such as the ocean blue, pistachio green and peach because these lighter hues help greatly to transform a small bathroom into a bigger one.
Choose Big Wall Tiles
Big tiles generate a seamless and bigger image than smaller tiles. Go for light colour tiles that may align well with the pain of your ceiling and colour of the floor tiles with If you're planning a bathroom renovation, choose large tiles over small ones. Contrary to wall tiles, 12inch X 12inch small tiles are more preferable for the floor. And they must also be in the light shades.
Big Mirror Reflects Big Space
It is always advisable to use a large mirror, and if possible, go for a wall size mirror. It is a proven rule that nothing makes a bathroom large and spacious than a huge mirror. Because there is a great connection with the size of a mirror and look of a bathroom. First of all, big mirrors create a real size image when a person sees herself/himself into it. Secondly, great reflections of the lights you have installed in the ceiling intensify the reflection of these lights to a great extent and your bathroom looks bigger than its actual size. But, never use double mirrors or mirrors on opposite walls of the bathroom as it will spoil the purpose and it will be seemed that you are getting compressed between the two.
Choose Clear Glass and Shower Curtain
Clear and colourless glass doors in the shower zone and clear curtain give more length to your vision and it travels easily without any obstacle or hindrance. That's why installation of clear glass and shower curtain is a smart strategy to make a small bathroom look bigger.
Open Shelves Mean More Moving Space
Open shelves grant a lot of free space to a bathroom and if you are capable to make inside wall shelves, then it is the best way to save a lot of precious space, and if it is not possible for you to redesign your bathroom then always prefer floating vanity without legs. Open shelves help to keep the floor clean and clear and gives a feeling of spacious room. If you have open shelves in your bathroom, you will never allow any unnecessary stuff in the bathroom and it will look bigger as well as cleaner.
Avoid Large Bathtub
If the size of your bathroom is not big enough then choose a simple yet swanky bathtub, which allows enough room for free movement inside the bathroom. These days, one can find stylish bathtub that doesn't only save the space, but also enhance the elegance of a well managed small bathroom.
Avoid Bulky Pedestal Sinks
Minimal pedestal sinks are the gift of the modern era, they are sumptuous, sensuous, captivating and space saving. Avoid bulky pedestal sinks as they are no more in trend and not suitable for small bathrooms. To make it more stylish, use an open glass door cabinet along with it for the storage of your toiletries.
By Radhika Bhutani (Executive Director of ED&P)
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