If you like bright colors, don’t hesitate to add a splash of bold color with your bath rug or towels. Keep in mind that saturated cobalt blue and bright red can make your room look smaller. There’s no rule saying you have to use light colors—you can do a dark, dramatic bathroom. If you do, go for a bold black look and choose glossy fixtures and tiles that reflect light to maximize your space.
Shop for mirrors that have backlighting if you’re short on places to hang lighting.
For instance, if you have thin, bronze handles on the cabinets, pick a large mirror that has a very thin bronze frame. If you can’t install a single large mirror, fill the wall with lots of small mirrors. This has the same effect as a large mirror.
For extra-sneaky storage, buy a mirrored medicine cabinet. Not only will you get valuable storage space, but you’ll also have your mirror that reflects light to make the room feel larger.
For example, if you want a traditional style bathroom, you might choose brushed nickel finishes for the sink, the shower, and your drawer knobs.
Stick with a pale-colored shower curtain that matches the color of your walls and always pull it back when it’s not in use—this way it won’t close off the shower space and make the room feel smaller.
Skip wallpaper with complex geometric patterns, tiny floral prints, or bold colors—these can all crowd the small bathroom.
Use behind-the-door hangers or hooks for an out-of-sight way to store towels or bath robes.
Checkerboard tiles are a fun way to make your bathroom seem bigger and more stylish. If you have a shower, ensure that the tiles reach all the way to the ceiling and use the same tile that’s on the bathroom floor to make the bathroom feel bigger than it really is.
Keep in mind that you’ll need to keep your shower and tub area really clean since they’ll be on display all the time.
If you prefer to keep a few items tucked under the sink, install a narrow vanity that’s the same width as the sink. You’ll still be able to store items in the cabinet, but the vanity won’t take up most of your bathroom.
If you don’t want to install the pocket door yourself, reach out to a local contractor.
