Remodel a Small Bathroom Can Be a Challenge

Do you have a small bathroom or powder room that needs remodeling? Of course it can be less expensive to remodel a small bathroom as compared to a larger one but there can be challenges as well.

Design Tricks to Remodel a Small Bathroom

Let’s face it, not all of us have been blessed with large bathrooms. A lot of older homes have especially small bath spaces with no existing areas to expand the bath. There are several design tricks to successfully remodel a small bathroom that can make it appear larger.

When you remodel a small bathroom one major hurdle is getting all the necessary fixtures to fit into a small space. While everyone else is looking for larger tubs or showers and toilets you will need to find smaller ones. These smaller fixtures are not always easy to find at your local home improvement center. They may have to be special ordered and could actually cost more than their larger counterparts.

If two or more people are sharing this smaller bath countertop space can be another concern. My husband and I used to share a small bath. When we remodeled we extended the countertop over the toilet. This gave the illusion of more surface area. We were even able to create two small drawers under for very small items. But this did help remove some of the clutter.

To help in your effort to remodel a small bathroom consider this design trick, replace the existing tub with a larger walk-in shower. You can showcase your beautiful new tile with clear glass shower doors. This can be a very stylish and elegant look for a functional small master bath.

Another way to make the whole room feel larger is to lower the ceilings over the sinks and tub. This creates small alcoves creating a variety of spaces in the room. This can trick the eye into thinking you are in a much larger space than you actually are.

Look through home magazines for photos and ideas to remodel your small bathroom. Check out some DIY bath remodeling sites online for other small bath design ideas. Visit your local home improvement and talk to professional bath contractors for their input. They will often come to your home for free to give you ideas and estimates.