Make Your Bathroom Look Larger

Most bathrooms are not designed as a room where much leisure time is spent. Many bathrooms are downright small and basically, uncomfortable little rooms. If closet is more the word you would use to describe your bathroom, a little imagination and planning can make your bathroom look larger.

There are a few general decorating techniques that may be applied to make your small bathroom appear larger without moving any walls.

Because you can't do much about the size unless you bring down the walls and extend the space, you can just create the illusion of a bigger bathroom. Now how's that for magic? The items you need on hand are mirrors. Mirrors make a room look bigger. You can have a large mirror on the wall or group smaller mirrors in different spots in the bathroom.

Nothing makes a small area seem smaller than clutter. Cut the clutter to make the bathroom more attractive in general. Instead of hanging numerous towels, at most hang one pair in a light tone coordinated with the color(s) of the bathroom. Rather than displaying many small artistic pieces, select only one. Avoid using numerous small accessories, stick to just one. Whatever you do not need, stash it out of sight. Ridding the room of clutter will instantly make it appear more spacious.

Don't worry about not being too fancy with dividing the shower area from the rest of the bathroom (with what little space is left). A shower door will only contract the appearance of the bathroom. This is known as visual obstruction. It's better to use a shower curtain that you can leave open when not in use for a more airy look.

Extra lighting does not take any space and costs very little. Lighting adds interest and opens up the appearance of your space. Recessed lighting, wall sconces and lamps add warmth and the illusion of increased space. If expense is not an issue, a great way to make your bathroom appear larger is to put in a skylight or a large window to bring more light into the room.

Color is very important in making a small room appear larger. Soft, pale, neutral tones create an illusion of space. Use "cool" colors to create a comfortable, serene atmosphere.

Use colors not only for the bathroom walls but also for the floor. No need to change the flooring. The mere use of a light-colored area rug adds to the wide-enhancing quality and brings a cheery look to the room. It's also nice to feel a soft fabric under your feet after taking a shower.

Make your bathroom appear larger by clearing clutter, using lighting and color (be sure to include the floor) to give the illusion of increased space.

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