Renovation Tips for Teeny Tiny Bathrooms

Not all of us are blessed with spacious spa-like bathrooms. Especially in older St. Louis homes, bathrooms can leave much to be desired in terms if space.

Colors

• You may think that in a small bathroom, you can only use white or varying shades of off-white, but a bold color accent can help the small space pop.
• Bathroom murals also make the space feel larger.

Lighting

• Adding light to a small bathroom is a great way open the space.
• Choose glass blocks to keep the light pouring in, rather than a window treatment that blocks light.
• Installing a skylight can add height and openness to the room.
• Recessed lighting in the ceiling saves space
• If you have a bathroom with a standing shower only, frameless glass doors can make the shower appear and feel larger

Show Off the Floor

• The more floor that shows in your small bathroom, the larger it looks.
• Use wall mounted cabinets, sinks, mirrors and shelving

Draw The Eye Upward

• Use stencils, borders or bright colors to draw the eye up and create the illusion of height and space.

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