WAYS TO MAKE YOUR BATHROOM FEEL SPACIOUS
Small bathrooms in big cities are an inevitable challenge, especially if you live in New York City. Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, there are small and big ways to make your bathroom feel more like you. Windowless and narrow bathrooms can seem challenging to style at first glance, but recreating a space doesn’t mean overextending your budget or looking for new rentals. Smaller bathrooms can bring in more personality than bigger ones, depending on how you style them. Whether you plan to make your bathroom your own spa-like oasis or a sleek modern masterpiece, all it takes is a bit of inspiration and some carved-out time for the vision to come to life.
1. BRING IN MORE LIGHT
Adding more light is the secret to creating more space. When picking wall or bath colors, opt for bright colors that aren’t just limited to white. Go for a refreshing mint green or any pastel color of your choice. Lightweight curtains instead of blinds give the room a more airy feeling and also add in more ~natural~ light.
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2. A FULL WALL MIRROR
Although mirrors in bathrooms are relatively common, instead of placing a mirror above a vanity, consider placing a mirror on an entire wall. This will create a new opportunity to give you additional mirror angles and reflect more light into the bathroom for – you guessed it – the illusion of more space.
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3. AN ADDITION TO DARK HUES
If you’re a fan of a slightly darker scheme and light bathrooms are not your thing, a full-on dark color scheme can create just as much space as a light color scheme. Dark colors like black create more depth and give the illusion of a larger bathroom. Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone; matte black or deep blues could make an inviting statement.
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4. FUN PATTERNED FLOORS
Sometimes we can’t have it all, aka having a windowless bathroom. For the bathrooms without a window to bring in more natural light, patterned floors give the illusion of more space. Pairing the floor pattern with the style of the interior fixtures gives you more space without the natural light.
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5. GLASS SHOWER DOORS
When it comes to bath renovations, opting for a glass shower door instead of a bath with a shower curtain is an ideal way to maximize space. Choose from frameless and framed shower screens. VIGO, an industry leader in the kitchen and bath industry, has a vast supply of shower screens, like this VIGO Vertana Fixed Frame Screen that offers a French-style shower screen to elevate any bathroom.
6. EFFICIANT AND STYLISH WALL-MOUNT FAUCETS
Need more room for a large vanity space? Wall mount faucets come in various styles and attach to the wall, making them the ultimate space-saver. Whether you’re opting for faucets to match your matte black or matte brushed gold interior finishes, VIGO has a stunning Cass Wall Mount Bathroom Faucet in four different finishes as part of its classic Cass collection.
7. TILE TAKEOVER
Tile makes an eccentric entrance to your bathroom and isn’t just for your floors, either. Using small tiles to cover bathroom walls is an exciting way to bring color and personality to your bathroom. Designers recommend using small and intricate tiles.
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