When renovating the bathroom, it's crucial to create a space where you can unwind. However, one thing that can ruin the ambience is a sense of claustrophobia. To avoid this, consider the following ideas for generating a feeling of roominess instead.
Natural Light
A room bathed in natural daylight tends to feel larger than one steeped in shadow. So think about ways to let more light flow into the bathroom. Could you increase the size of the vertical window? Alternatively, a solution may be as simple as trimming trees outside that block the sunshine. Or could you fit a skylight to open the bathroom to the outdoors? Upward-facing openings often bring in more light than vertical ones, as they receive direct sunlight that's not blocked by other objects, such as fences. A skylight will make the room feel airier by breaking up the ceiling.
Large Tiles
You might think that you should spread small tiles around a compact bathroom. But that will tend to have the opposite effect of generating spaciousness, as many small tiles will cover the flooring with a busy grout pattern. Instead, use large tiles in a compact room. The tiling will show fewer grout lines, and the tile surface itself will stand out more. Also, lay them in a simple grid-like pattern.
Wall-Hung Vanity
Another way to make a bathroom feel bigger is to expose as much floor area as possible. For example, install a wall-hung vanity that will let you see a glimpse of the floor underneath. As you can see further, the bathroom will seem larger. Conversely, a floor-mounted vanity virtually brings the wall closer as it reaches the ground.
Mirrors
Don't forget about the power of mirrors to visually expand a room. You could fit a mirror above the vanity that extends from wall to wall. Alternatively, install a feature mirror in a shape and a frame that harmonises with the rest of the decor.
Sliding and Bifold Doors
A bathroom often has two doors, one at the entrance and another on a glass shower. Consider installing a sliding rather than a swinging design in both areas. Sliding doors roll neatly sideways rather than extending over the floor area. At the bathroom entry, you could install a pocket door that disappears into a wall cavity, becoming invisible. Alternatively, the door can slide along the wall, which requires that area to be free. In the shower, install a sliding or bifold shower door that won't block the path of others using the bathroom. Sliding doors also increase your layout options for bathroom remodelling, as you don't have to move other bathroom components to leave the free floor area for a swinging door to open.
Reach out to a contractor who can help you with your bathroom remodelling project.
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