How to Make a Small Bathroom Seem Bigger

A pedestal sink can free up space, making the bathroom seem larger.

Even if you have a small bathroom, you can create the illusion of more space with some design changes. Having a larger-looking bathroom can be good for both your own feeling of space and for resale value.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Glass shelves
• Pocket door
• Lighting
• Pedestal sink
• Frameless shower door

Instructions

1. Consider using a pearly white or another neutral shade throughout the bathroom with the use of an accent color for accessories.

2. Install vertical-rising glass shelves to create a sense of lightness and height.

3. Avoid busy wallpaper. Pick wallpaper that draws the eye upward, such as vertical stripes.

4. Replace the door with a pocket door. This will open up more floor space.

5. Use multiple lighting fixtures to create more light, especially if the room does not have a window to let in natural light.

6. Keep clutter out of the bathroom.

7. Choose curved corners for sinks or countertops. Rounded edges naturally take up less space than sharp edges, and they provide a feeling of flow.

8. Include a pedestal sink instead of a sink and cabinet.

9. Go with a frameless, clear glass shower door.

References

• HandyAmerican.com: Seven Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger