contemporary design ideas for small bathrooms

1. install a corner sink sometimes even a pedestal sink can disrupt the only available traffic lane in a bathroom. in this case placing a corner sink acrossfrom the toilet works better than a sink across from the shower. the opening and closing of the shower doorusually creates an awkward walk-around condition. 2. use a shower curtain a shower curtain that moves back and forth saves space over a glass door that moves inand out.

shower-tub combos actually can fit into smallspaces, with some tubs coming in at 60 inches in length. 3. float the vanity besides just visually helping the bathroom appear bigger, mounting a vanity above thefloor frees up a little space for small items. 4. round the vanity tight spaces can make sharp corners hip hazards.

if the corners of a vanity would get in theway, opt for a rounded style. yes, a round vanity can work in a square space. no more bruised hips! 5. extend the counter over the toilet this banjo-style arrangement can be done with stone or a wood slab. the extended counter creates just enough spacefor a few needed items. toilet placement is not affected, and thelook is minimalist and clean. 6.

use a large-scale pattern a large-scale pattern, like this wide stripe, can trick the eye into seeing expanded space. the square footage might stay the same, butthe bathroom will feel bigger. 7. skip the shower door if your bathroom is about 5 feet wide, that's just enough space to squeeze in a toilet anda 30- by 60-inch tub. with tight conditions such as these, considera glass panel instead of a glass shower door. it will keep most of the water in the showerand will free up needed elbow room.

8. expand the mirror in the tightest spaces, having a mirror stretch across the wall instead of just the vanitycan enable two people to use it at once. in less-than-ideal space conditions, everyinch helps. 9. mount the towel bar on a door when space is at a minimum, mounting a towel bar on the shower door keeps towels handy.

you might need to store the bulk of your towelsin a nearby linen closet, but having that one towel close by to dry off with is essential. 10. install a trough sink the narrow, clean styling of a trough sink is a good-looking space solution. trough sinks have a low profile. when wall mounted, they free up floor spaceas well for storage or foot traffic. 11.

select a vanity with one shelf pedestal design has gotten smarter. even a pedestal style with one shelf can holdtowels or a basket for toilet paper. 12. use a wall-mounted faucet mounting a faucet on the wall allows for a narrower sink or vanity, which in turn freesup square footage in the total bathroom. don't be afraid to try a wall-mounted faucetin traditional design. it works anywhere!

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