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It’s a common misconception that small bathrooms are easier to decorate. If you have a tiny bathroom and have tried to do some upgrades before, you may understand just how challenging it actually is! Squeezing all the fixtures in that limited square footage might feel like mission impossible. Worry not, the team at Best Melbourne Bathrooms will take care of everything! 

We’ll give you a few pointers on how to make your bathroom look and feel larger and if you decide to go for it, we’d gladly lift the weight off your shoulders and do all the hard work!

So many ideas, so little room… how can you make the most out of the very limited bathroom space? You asked, we answered!

1. Let There Be Light

And on the first day, the professionals at Best Melbourne Bathrooms said: ‘let there be light’! If your bathroom is dark, get to installing windows immediately – light there should be! 

A small skylight or solar tunnel will work wonders. Instead of opting for window blinds or curtains, go with translucent shades. They will let more light in while protecting your privacy.

2. Magic Mirrors

Mirrors serve a triple purpose – they never fail to let you know when you have something stuck between your teeth, they add the illusion of spaciousness, but they also reflect more light back in the bathroom. Oh, let’s not even mention the touch of glamour they bring to the room! 

You can incorporate multiple mirrors or you can go big and mirror a whole wall. For those more daring, you can even go for mirrored furniture, but keep in mind that there’s going to be a lot of glass cleaning.

3. Pick Your Colours Wisely

Although using lots of colours surely seems fun, all those different shades and patterns might make your bathroom feel cluttered and narrow. If you have a small bathroom, you should stick to the basics – white is so classy and it’ll never go out of style, but much more than that, it makes the room feel more open. 

In case you don’t like the monochromatic look, a textured, darker flooring will do the trick. You can’t go wrong with wood floors, and a few antique details will bring it all together.

4. Pay Attention to Tiles

With so many tile designs available, you can mix and match until you find the winning combination! Since you’re dealing with a smaller space, go with lighter colours. White marble tiles, for instance, give superior reflection, which in turn brightens the room. 

Don’t be afraid of letting your creative side run the show – a mirrored tile here and there or a black one randomly placed will give you the aesthetics you’re going for without sacrificing the openness of the room.

5. Glass Shower Doors for the Win

There’s nothing worse than using plastic shower curtains in small bathrooms! Although shower curtains do seem like the cheaper variant compared to glass doors, remember that glass doors are actually a one-time investment. On the other hand, you’ll have to change the curtains at least twice a year. 

Aside from the money aspect, glass shower doors will make the room feel bigger and, let’s be honest – they’re just prettier to look at!

6. Be Open About Open Shelves

While we all like to tuck our mess behind closed doors, open shelves create depth and give an overall feel of open space. Throw away what you don’t use and you wouldn’t have to hide all those products in the counters. 

Instead of buying separate bathroom cabinets that’ll take up most of the available space, build open shelves on the wall. They serve the same purpose but take significantly less room!

7. Go For Wall-Hung Toilets

Wall-hung toilets are the new black. They are modern, minimalistic, and above all, they deliver a cleaner look! Additionally, they don’t require as much cleaning as floor-mounted toilets do. 

If your budget allows it, consider replacing all the bathroom vanities for wall-mounted variants!

8. Keep it Simple

Last, but certainly not least, never forget that you’re, in fact, dealing with a small bathroom. As such, simplicity is the key to making it feel larger. Just because you need upgrades doesn’t mean you have to over do it!

When the bathroom is small but the expectations are big, let Best Melbourne Bathrooms turn your ideas to reality! We won’t add extra squares if you don’t want us to, but we surely can make the most out of what you have. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more ideas on how to make your small bathroom look and feel larger!