In the UK, the style and bathroom design could devalue the property by as much as £20,000. It is a known fact that houses in the United Kingdom are some of the smallest in Europe and other developed nations.
The average size of a property in the country is 828 sq. ft. Compared to other nations in the same region, UK’s dwelling places lack space. This usually has a roll-on effect on bathroom sizes. If this is your situation and you’re wondering how to maximise your bathroom space, here are some ideas worth trying to add space to your small bathroom.
Opt for oversized floor tiles
This creates the perfect illusion of space in any small area. The oversized floor tiles allow the eyes to travel a longer distance, which the brain interprets as a wide space. When combined with smaller wall tiles, the effect is more significant and has more impact. And the sharp contradiction created by the oversized and small tiles creates the illusion of space.
There is a good reason why larger tiles make a small room appear bigger. Oversized tiles have fewer grout lines, unlike smaller tiles. Many grout lines on small tiles make a room appear truncated. This is not the look you want for an already small bathroom. Additionally, you may want to use white-coloured wall tiles to bring in more natural light as it creates an open look.
Create a wet room and not the traditional bathroom
A wet room usually is an open bathroom space without the usual inner wall or glass enclosure. The open space relies heavily on a floor gradient, allowing water to flow towards the drain built into the floor. Wet rooms are open bathroom designs with several benefits. First of all, they are easy to clean, provide greater accessibility, have more design options, and increase aesthetic value. However, before you break down walls to renovate your bathroom, you may want to seek technical advice from an architect first. Due to slip resistance and other considerations, it would also be best to learn about this and look up some wet room tiling ideas.
In a wet room you also have more space for radiators.
Hang a large mirror on one side of the wall
Mirrors are excellent for creating an illusion of a bigger space, making it worth considering. The larger the mirror, the bigger your bathroom space will look. It works best when the mirror stretches from one end of the wall to the other. Another option is to get a mirror of the same width as your vanity. That also adds definition to the illusion you create. As you think about the visual appeal, you should also pay attention to safety. You need an expert to ensure that the wall mirror is well-secured with no chance of falling, so keep this in mind.
Small bathrooms may seem quite discouraging if you have no idea how to work with them. These points can help you add style and space (even if it is an illusion) to that tiny room.
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