Small Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Wouldn't it be great if we could all have palatial bathrooms with spacious Jacuzzis and sufficient storage space for all of our toiletries and towels? Yet the reality is that many homes and apartments today have bathrooms that are smaller than their occupants would prefer. But this doesn't mean that small bathrooms should be neglected or overlooked. In fact, it is often the small touches that can make a tremendous impact on the look and feel of a limited space. Below you will find small bathroom decorating ideas that can make even the smallest water closet feel like a spacious water park.

Install new cabinet hardware onto your bathroom cabinets. In a small bathroom, your bathroom cabinet probably has 3-5 cabinet knobs or pulls at most. And yet, these small articles are probably quite noticeable (since there aren't many other places to focus your attention!). Replacing outdated, worn out or unsightly cabinet hardware with new designs can instantly update the look of any small bathroom. If you're looking to add a 'cute' touch to your space that remains subtly sophisticated, consider a pewter, aquatic-themed design from the Betsy Fields line of Liberty Cabinet Hardware. Or, if you're trying to transform a plain bathroom into luxurious lavatory, start your search with Top Knobs cabinet hardware, a company known for its wide selection of tasteful and elegant hardware designs.

Invest in a new medicine cabinet. Small bathrooms are often plagued with insufficient storage space and distorted mirrors that make it difficult to perform even the most basic of bathroom activities. Mounting a new medicine cabinet in place of an old, mottled, or flat mirror will make it easier to shave and apply makeup. The right medicine cabinet will help you to remove some of the clutter from your sink basin, which will also improve the look of your space. A proper mirror will also help to reflect the light in your space, giving the illusion of a larger area.

Add style to your shower door. With the exception of half-bathrooms, most truly small bathrooms are likely to have only a shower stall rather than a full bathtub. Homeowners looking to make their bathroom feel more spacious should consider replacing their frosted or grungy shower doors with transparent glass shower stalls. Clear shower doors make small spaces feel instantly larger by enabling visitors to see beyond the doors to the space behind them. Those who rent their space may not want to invest in new shower doors, but can still beautify their bathroom by adding small stick-on decals or appliqués to their shower door or bathroom tiles. These decals are not expensive and can be changed over time to continually update the look of your bathroom whenever you get bored.

Use the proper color of paint. Many homeowners don't realize that painting small spaces with light colors (rather than dark or bright colors) can make the space seem larger and airier. Likewise, walls covered with busy wall-paper patterns are not only outdated, but can make the space seem smaller than it actually is. Choosing gentle shades such as pastels or neutral tones can dramatically affect the ambiance of your small bathroom and turn it into a more welcoming place.

Utilize proper bathroom lighting. A common mistake that many do-it-yourself decorators make is that they choose undersized light fixtures to fit into a small bathroom. And while small bathroom light fixtures may not overwhelm the space as larger ones can, they will likely provide insufficient bathroom lighting that will make the room feel drab or cramped unnecessarily. If possible, the right bathroom lighting should include a bathroom sconce next to the mirror to aid in makeup application, as well as an overhead light that will provide enough illumination to properly light the room and the shower stall or bathtub. The bathroom light fixture itself should not be oversized, and should be chosen to subtly complement the bathroom's décor. One of the most erroneous small bathroom decorating ideas is that bathroom light fixtures should serve as a focal point of the space. In reality, bathroom lighting should serve to illuminate the small touches you've made to the rest of the bathroom, not add another gaudy detail.

Whether you rent an apartment or own your home, there are ways that you can improve your space quickly and affordably. Although you may have a limited space, with the right creativity, you'll soon see that your small bathroom decorating options are endless!

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