Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger

Small homes, like all homes, have their pros and cons. They can be homey, cozy and can easily and perfectly encapsulate a homeowner's personal style, but they can also sometimes feel cramped. Making the rooms of your small home look larger is not as difficult as it may seem - and the tricks can easily apply to a bathroom. Your home's primary space for rejuvenation and relaxation can feel as roomy as any bathroom in a larger home with our easy tips.

Luminous Luxury
Lighting techniques are an affordable way to lend a spacious feel to a bathroom. Recessed light fixtures can open up a small, dark bathroom, and wall sconces can add warm depth while providing necessary vanity and countertop illumination. If your budget is as big as your dreams, you can consider a skylight or larger windows to allow plenty of natural light to pour elegantly in.

Sleek Touches
Minimizing bathroom fixtures can also create the illusion of a larger space. Pedestal sinks open up floor area, and while they do eliminate storage space, you can get some back with a single, well-chosen, slim storage element. Do keep in mind, though, that unnecessary furniture and wall decor will make the space seem smaller, so streamline decor as well.

Warm Walls
The lighter the wall color of your bathroom, the bigger the bathroom will feel. Choose soft, pale colors; the light will bounce softly off them, and you'll see why the bathroom has a reputation for being a home's inner sanctuary.