Large, luxurious bathrooms with updated features are great, but not every home has them. If you’re in a home with small bathrooms, remodeling may seem like an impossibility. However, good planning and design ideas for small bathrooms can help you create the feeling of more space, even in the smallest bathrooms. Take a look at five ways to expand your small bathroom.

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Mirrors

Mirrors are a great way to create the visual illusion of a larger space. By reflecting light and other surfaces, mirrors open up a space and make it feel lighter and brighter. In a small bathroom, consider a large decorative mirror over a pedestal sink, a mirrored wall over a vanity, a floor-to-ceiling mirrored wall, or mirrored shower doors to open up the bathroom.

Small Tiles

In a small bathroom, small tiles will put emphasis on the entire room rather than individual features. This will create a cohesive space that feels much larger than it really is. Small 2 x 2 tiles or sheets of small mosaic or subway tiles are great for small bathrooms. They come is a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, so it’s easy to find a tile that will compliment your existing bathroom features.

Pedestal Sinks

Instead of a built-in vanity cabinet, consider a wall mounted or free-standing pedestal sink that will open up your floor space. Although you will lose the storage space from a cabinet, you’ll gain floor space and the feeling of a larger bathroom. Reorganize your bathroom supplies and find a convenient place in a hallway closet or adjacent bedroom to store them.

Uniform Colors

When you have a small room, using minimal colors on all surfaces will create uniformity and make the room feel larger. In a small bathroom, consider all white for the flooring, walls, cabinets and fixtures. If you want a more dramatic look, consider all brown or gray surfaces. You can add pops of color to either color scheme with towels and decorative accessories.

Windows

If your bathroom doesn’t have a window, consider adding one to open up the room and provide extra light, fresh air, and a view. If you don’t have an exterior wall for a window addition, consider a skylight. You can install one that’s stationary for light only, or one that opens and closes for both light and ventilation.

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