Small bathroom, bigger illusion

12 years ago

Hi!
I have a small area for a guest bathroom. 1.6m x 1.2 m... How do i maximize the space and what color scheme to use to make it look bigger?

Thanks!

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Lights Online

12 years ago

Try to utilize natural lighting as much as possible--a window, a skylight, etc. Paint the room a light color so the paint won't absorb all the light and so the bath will have a nice spa-like feeling. Make sure to get good lighting to either accompany the natural lighting or substitute for it (because sometimes you just can't bring natural light into a room). Our bath lighting buying guide can help you make great choices: http://bit.ly/1i1k8sL

Let us know if you need more advice!

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Total Solutions Group
12 years ago
There are so many tricks for small spaces, you just have to see which ones are do-able in your bathroom. Here are a few ideabooks with helpful tips and suggestions.

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/12-design-tips-to-make-a-small-bathroom-better-stsetivw-vs~17835448
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/get-more-from-your-small-bathroom-stsetivw-vs~1483180
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/8-clever-and-creative-ways-with-small-bathrooms-stsetivw-vs~16361520

If you'd like more specifics for your space, photos of your bathroom would definitely help users get a feel for what you have to work with. Best of luck!
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Kaya Sharley Cercado-Calzado
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you so much... I'm thinking i could add a big mirror tocreate an illusion of a bigger space. My dillema is more of what color palette to use. I don't like ecrus and whites....
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Total Solutions Group
12 years ago
Large mirrors always help reflect light and make spaces appear bigger. Great idea! Could you post a photo of your bathroom, so I could help you narrow color palettes and get an idea of your style?

Or if you could post some photos from Houzz that really speak to you, that would help give me an idea of what you do like. I'd love to make suggestions for you, but it helps to know what furnishings / features you will be incorporating in the bathroom.
lucindanyc
12 years ago
Keeping the eye moving around the room will help the space feel larger. Using some contrasting elements, carefully, such as light vs. dark tones or small vs. large format tiles, will provide interest and help make the space feel larger.
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Warner Decor
12 years ago
Another way to make a room look larger is by adding a mirror or mirrors. Here are a few ideas for you:

http://deciture.com/cki-rectangle-wall-mirror/

http://deciture.com/alexa-abstract-mirrors-set-of-5/

http://deciture.com/fletcher-carved-mirrors-set-of-3/

http://deciture.com/gaylynn-mirror-w-hanger-set-of-3/

http://deciture.com/haberly-wall-mirrors-set-of-3/

Hope this helps you!
Kaya Sharley Cercado-Calzado
Original Author
12 years ago
Hi! Construction of the house will start on the 28th and we didn't hire an interior decorator so i'll be doing it on my own. It's actually a small house. It's made mostly of concrete and the interiors will be mostly of hard wood. Here's a photo of the bathroom... Another problem i have is that it has two doors, one that will connect it to the living room and the other door to the guest room. I'm thinking of moving the toilet beside the sink.