How To Remodel A Small Bathroom

Not all bathrooms can be lavish spaces with whirlpool tubs and two separate vanities. For some bathrooms, space is at a premium and knocking out walls is not an option, but remodeling must be done. Small bathroom remodeling presents its own complications, but with the right information, a small bathroom-remodeling project can shine.

Before beginning your small bathroom remodeling, design a floor plan that maximizes the room’s useable space. Don’t be afraid to design up by incorporating free-floating cabinets. Use mirrors to stretch a small bathroom’s space, and keep the color scheme simple. Keep a small bathroom bright, fresh, and inviting with coordinated colors and accessories.

Pare down the scale in your bathroom. Big items take up more space in the bathroom and look bulky. Corner sinks are simple and small. These sinks free up visual space below, but don’t provide the counter space and cabinet space that a traditional sink provides. Another option is a pedestal sink. These sinks have a more classic design and are free standing. Wall-mounted sinks save space but do not have counter space. Both types of sinks do not provide storage space underneath. Most home-improvement stores stock smaller sinks, or you can custom order one from a cabinet shop for a price.

A simple way to conserve space is to do away with a tub and just use a shower. Smaller tubs, however, are available, although most cannot handle whirlpool faucets. Any tub less than five feet long will probably spill the water sprayed by the whirlpool faucets.

Pick a toilet that can sit close to the wall to conserve space, and the size of the seat and tank design determine just how much space the toilet will use. Also pay attention to the size of the home’s original toilet. Older homes have toilets with 10 to 14 inches between the wall and the toilet drain, but newer homes typically have 12 inches. The wrong toilet won’t fit. Buying a toilet with a low tank takes up less visual space and compact toilets leave more room, but as with any small bathroom remodeling project, use these suggestions to find a toilet that is both stylish and fits in the room.

Finally, limit what you bring into the bathroom. To save space in a cramped bathroom, for example, it may be best to have a dressing area in a bedroom. Limit the number of accessories — clutter can easily make a small bathroom look smaller.

Planning a small remodeling may take extra planning, but the resulting clean, beautiful, an uncluttered bathroom will be an inviting space.

Bathroom Remodeling Info provides detailed information on bathroom remodeling ideas, costs, plans, and checklists. Bathroom Remodeling Info is the sister site of Kitchen Remodeling Web.

Bathroom Decor: Improve the Ambiance

Colors and themes matter in the ambiance of your bathroom decor.

Bathroom Decor: Improve the Ambiance for Your Private Time

It can be hard to relax in the tub when your bathroom is in disarray. Sure, shower curtains serve a practical function by keeping water off the floor, but shower curtains are also essential to the design, motif, and the general “feel” of your bathroom. The shower curtain you have will likely stand out more than anything else in your bathroom—so choose your shower curtains wisely. They can make it or break it, as they say.

Shower curtains and bathroom accessories can help you create that perfect, relaxing bathroom you desire. A bathroom can be like a small vacation. A shower or bath is not only meant to cleanse you, but should also refresh you, and be a tranquil experience.

In college I showered every morning in the dorms—sharing one bathroom with three other girls. Plain, off-white shower curtains, shampoo bottles everywhere, and messes from who knows who that would be cleaned up who knows when. I would try to take a bath and relax there, but I couldn’t seem to relieve tension that way. Then I visited home and took a bath in my parents’ bathroom in the master bedroom of their house. Ahhhhh … that’s what I needed – some real relaxation. So, what is the difference?

My parents’ master bathroom has a pale yellow motif. Yellow towels, yellow washcloths, yellow soap dispensers by the sink and yellow bath mats. There is a yellow soap dish, and even the soap in it is yellow. There are two lemongrass-scented candles on either side of the bathtub. And as you may have guessed, this bathroom always has that lemony smell. The shower curtains are also pale yellow with a translucent glimmer. The walls and tile are white, as is the counter with dual sinks. The point is that it is very nice in there. And it really seems to be the shower curtain that ties it all together. Now maybe yellow, yellow and more yellow may not be the way you want to go, but you get the gist. Needless to say, I did not look forward to returning to my dormitory tub.

There are many aspects that must be taken into consideration when you redesign your bathroom—even the color and condition of your shower curtain rings can make a difference. My parents did not go overboard. In fact, they had the right idea altogether. The whole point is to create a bathroom that is right for you. One that functions not only because it has the proper appliances, toilet, shower/tub and sinks, but part of what makes a bathroom wonderful is the shower curtains, the accessories, and the cleanliness of it.

So you want a change? Well, the best place to start is with shower curtains, there are many different people out there all with many different tastes. Pick the shower curtain that reflects your personal style the best and build from there. If you are unsatisfied with your bathroom now, make a few changes and presto! you have created the perfect bathroom for you.

Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for websites on gardening, parenting, fashion, and home decor. Her background includes teaching and gardening. For more of her articles on Home Decor please visit Shower Curtains.