|
SPACIOUS TIPS
FOR SMALL BATHROOMS:
Even
baths with minimal measurements can offer full-scale
convenience. The bathroom pictured to the right uses full
height, edge to edge mirrors to visually expand the space &
bounce light around resulting in a room that belies it's
diminutive footprint. Here are some other ideas Sea Pointe
designers use to help you solve space issues:
Replace a bulky vanity with a
sleek pedestal sink. To make up for lost countertop space, add
a narrow ledge to the wall behind the sink.
Investigate tub options.
Choosing a nonstandard size or shape may allow more efficient
use of floor space. Check out corner tubs, old-fashioned
freestanding units, small-but-deep soaking tubs, & models
specifically scaled for small spaces.
Improve efficiency with
special cabinetry fittings: pull-out laundry hampers, tilt-out
waste cans, drawer organizers for cosmetics & toiletries, &
appliance garages for hair dryers, curling irons, etc..
Be creative with shelving.
Stack a corner with out-of-the-way wedge-shaped glass shelves.
Stow rolled towels in a wall-mounted wine rack. Build a
labyrinth of recessed cubbyholes in spaces between the wall
studs.
Use pocket doors instead of
hinged doors, so there's no need to make room for swing
clearance.
Make a small space feel
larger with mirrors, shiny metals, & glass. Reflective
materials create the illusion of more space. Glass lets the eye
see through a solid surface.
Consider sneaking a few extra
feet into your bath by annexing space from an adjoining closet,
hall, or room. Look at bump-out possibilities. Can you push out
a wall to gain extra square footage?
 |