You don’t have to demolish half of your house just to build a more spacious bathroom. Neither must you spend half of your hard earned money to remodel one of the most important spaces in your home. However, the return on investment for some of the more popular home renovation projects – i.e., kitchen and bath remodeling – is worth the expense.
According to professional real estate agents, a simple bathroom remodeling project results in a 70 to 78% recovery rate once you put your house on the market. Even if you’re not planning to sell your house in the near future, seeing a tiny bathroom being transformed into a spacious and elegant space can be quite rewarding.
If you are on a tight budget but still want to remodel your bathroom for the sake of creating space, you can follow these three simple guidelines to achieve your goal without literally demolishing walls.
Let there be light
If you want to create an illusion of space inside a tiny bathroom, the first thing you need to do is to let some light in. Apart from adding more windows to let natural light in, you can also change your bathroom’s color scheme to make the space look brighter.
There’s a reason why most reputable bathroom design and remodeling contractors choose white as their preferred color. The color white amply reflects either natural or artificial light to create an appearance of space. However, white is a high-maintenance color, as it requires regular cleaning to avoid ugly stains. If you’re not a big fan of white, you can use other color schemes that are either light or bright in tone to make your bathroom look more spacious.
The color change should not be limited to walls and tiles, though. Apply your chosen color scheme to your rugs, furniture and light fixtures so that everything complements your overall effort to brighten up the room.
Trade that bulky vanity cabinet for a pedestal sink
Vanity cabinets are quite useful for storage, but they tend to consume a lot of floor space. Instead, choose a pedestal sink and open cabinets to create the illusion of space. Taking the doors out of cabinets and shelves can deceive the eyes into believing that the room is larger than it is.
Try installing floating furniture and shelves to help de-clutter your floor and walls, opening more space for movement.
Use clear glass and mirrors
Mirrors can reflect light as well as create an impression of depth, even in the smallest of bathrooms. So, don’t be stingy with mirrors. Ask your contractor to install a full-length mirror instead of a small one above your sink. Furthermore, have them install clear glass around the shower and bath area to complete the appearance of an open space.
By following these simple bathroom remodeling tricks, you will gain a more luxurious and spacious bathroom without overshooting your allotted budget. Of course, you can always go to a remodeling expert should you need expert fixes for your bathroom.
Sources:
Make a Small Bath Look Larger, BetterHomes&Gardens.com
How to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger – Tips and Ideas, ImpressiveInteriorDesign.com
