Sneaky Solutions to Supersize Small Bathrooms

SNE AKY SOLUTIONS TO SUPERSIZE SMALL BATHROOMS CREATE THE ILLUSION OF ELBOW ROOM WITH THESE TIPS ► ► ► ► ► ► 1. GO FOR GLASS • Replace shower curtain with glass shower door • Glass lets light flow, making the room feel bigger • The space feels less restricted • Decorative shower tiles become more visible 2. REFLECT LIGHT • Group different-sized mirrors together • Choose a single mirror for over the sink • More light reflection increases feeling of space • Floor-to-ceiling mirrors add dimension 3. INSTALL SMALL FIXTURES • Go small with sink and shower fixtures • Keep light fixtures simple • Choose frameless glass shower doors • Install frameless or small-framed mirrors 4. LOOK TO THE SKY • Add a skylight to bring in natural light • Adds vertical space • Makes room feel more open 5. COLOR CAREFULLY • Dark or bright colors can dwarf small rooms • Go for neutral or light colors • Use same colors throughout to boost feeling of space • Paint ceiling the same color as walls Infographic provided by: MICHAEL'S www.michaelsglasscompany1977.com Sources: http://www.bhg.com/bathroom/small/make-a-small-bath-look-larger/ http://interiordec.about.com/od/bathroommakeovers/a/a_smallbathbig.htm http://carlaaston.com/designed/11-easy-ways-to-make-a-small-bathroom-look-bigger http://www.handyamerican.com/articles-ways-to-make-a-small-bathroom-look- bigger.asp http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/10-ways-to-use-mirrors-to-make-113181