A guide to saving space in your bathroom

Bathrooms are usually the smallest room in the house, though sometimes even those which are relatively big in terms of floor space can seem smaller due to poor design and a lack of consideration of its size. The good news is that there are many ways in which space can be saved in a small bathroom – and there are even further ways to accentuate the space there is.

Of course the first things to consider with your bathroom are the essentials, and how these can be adapted to save space. If you are particularly pushed, it may be worth sacrificing the bath altogether and instead opting for shower tray and enclosure which come in a variety of shapes (square, curved or triangular – perfect for a corner) and sizes and thus can be a good compromise. Additionally, if you wan to keep the options of a shower and a bath, tapered baths feature a larger shower end but save floor space by being narrower at the other end.

Space can also be saved with your sink and toilet also. Although pedestal sinks are the most common, they are perhaps not the most efficient when it comes to saving space. Vanity sinks, although large, come with a significant amount of storage space below, while other options such as wall hung sinks leave more floor space for accessories such as a laundry basket. Sinks are often also built into bathroom corners to save on space. Although toilets are less versatile, corner and wall hung designs are available and are excellent space savers.

Aside from keeping your bathroom minimal more can be done to make the space seem larger than it actually is. Light colours, large mirrors and a big window can all add to any small room – and all of the above have an even more practical reason for inclusion in a bathroom. Additionally, opting for simple design and colour schemes as opposed to busy patterns will also benefit.

As far as space-saving accessories go, utilizing walls for storage is a great idea. Heated towel rails can accommodate all the towels and facecloths you need, while ample shelving and mirror fronted cabinets will also be very handy for bathroom items. If you bathroom currently has just one solitary light-bulb, it may be worth upgrading for something a little more illuminating!