Bathroom Remodeling

Bathroom Remodeling in a Compact Space

Call it compact, bijou or just plain small. The bathroom in most family homes is indeed the smallest room. That makes planning a bathroom remodel a challenge in more ways than one. How do you get enough storage in there while leaving enough room for the essentials and to walk around? Read on to find out.

Fortunately, many bathroom designers have cottoned on to the fact that many bathrooms are small. Europe is a great place to look for space saving ideas. They generally have much less floor space than we enjoy and are quite innovative at finding new ways of finding space when there is none.

So when you’re planning on remodeling your bathroom, consider these design ideas to make the most of limited space.

Bathroom Storage in Unlikely Places

Bathroom designers are now quite adept at finding space where there seems to be none. For example, sink units that have a cupboard underneath are an obvious way of getting storage from otherwise wasted space.  A medicine cabinet is another subtle storage solution that doesn’t get in the way of the room. It’s a great place to hide bathroom sundries and keep everything looking tidy.

Swapping out a wall radiator for a towel rail is a way of killing two birds with one stone. For those homes with water heating, this is a great way of keeping towels and the room warm in one fell swoop.

Unlikely storage includes tall corner units, wall hanging cupboards, eye-level shelves, hanging shelves and fitted cupboards. Each can be tailored to a particular space to add storage in a smaller area. Each can be purposed specifically for bathrooms and will be water and mold resistant.

Bathroom Fittings

Less obvious storage solutions for a remodeled bathroom include narrow toilet cisterns and corner sinks. Both of these are designed to fit into tight spaces without compromising the experience. In the case of the toilet, the cistern is narrower that standard but provides the flush you expect.

Showers also come in a variety of sizes too. Most newer bathrooms will fit a standard shower tray, but some converted properties can be a little tight with floor space. Opting for a slightly smaller shower cubicle can free up space elsewhere for storage.

The same can be said for baths. If you absolutely must have one and space is tight, consider a smaller one. Remodeling a bathroom is all about fitting the room to your lifestyle. While half an eye should always be kept on the resale value of the house, it’s about how you live in it that counts.

Vanities and sinks can also be a range of sizes. The aforementioned corner sink is one idea. Smaller or narrower ones are also considerations you could make when planning your new bathroom.

Remodeling a bathroom is more about proper planning than the execution. The more time and effort that goes into the planning, the better the end result will be.