Many bathrooms, especially in older homes, are relatively small. You might want to renovate the space but not expand its floor area. If you're careful with your remodelling choices, you can make the bathroom appear bigger regardless. Here are several suggestions.
Glass Shower
The shower is often the bulkiest item in a bathroom, taking up a lot of floor area. Opaque shower screens and curtains work like room dividers, cutting off the shower area from the rest of the space. If you replace curtains and heavy screens with frameless glass, the bathroom will appear larger because your line of sight isn't blocked. To add to the illusion of spaciousness, continue the same floor tiles around the room, inside and outside the shower.
Windows and Skylights
Your bathroom will seem more expansive with larger windows and a skylight. If you don't want to move the external wall outward, a bigger window is the next best thing. With more transparent glass and less solid wall area, the room will naturally open up. A skylight is another option to consider. It will provide an upward rather than a horizontal viewpoint to the outside, which can be a more interesting perspective. Plus, it can be a more effective way to protect privacy while letting daylight stream in.
Seamless Tiling
The bathroom's tiling covers a large section of the wall and floor. So choose tiles that visually expand the room. Opt for light neutral colours like ivory, pink, and beige. Plus, minimise contrasts and transitions. You could install similarly coloured tiles throughout to create a sweeping vista. Add visual interest with subtle variations in tile shape, size, and pattern. If you use strong colour contrast, however, it will interrupt the flow, and the room may feel more crowded as a result.
Floating Vanity
A floating vanity will help with spaciousness as it will reveal as much floor area as possible. The extra visible floor area will make the entire room seem larger. To preserve storage, you could only slightly raise the vanity and choose a tall design. If the vanity extends to and covers the floor, it will function as a wall.
A shallow vanity is another option during bathroom renovations. You can choose a wide design to make up for the lack of depth. That way, the vanity won't protrude as far into the room. You can save counter space by mounting the taps on the wall.
Contact a professional for more information about bathroom renovations.