A bathroom remodeling job doesn't have to mean a long, drawn out master bath upgrade.
If you're simply upgrading a smaller powder room, consider using these tips to make the most out of every single square inch that's available.
Although many of these tips can translate into any bathroom remodeling job, they're particularly useful if you're planning one for a small powder room.
Improve The Room's Lighting With Beautiful Fixtures Many small powder rooms are located in an interior spot in the home, which means there's not likely to be a window to let in natural light.
This makes choosing the right lighting fixtures even more important.
Look for a bright ceiling fixture or one with multiple bulbs that can be installed directly over the mirror.
Take care to avoid those 'Hollywood' lights -- they're terribly out of fashion in today's bathroom remodeling jobs.
Forget About Dark Walls And Ceilings To help maximize brightness and light, also avoid heavy, textured wallpapers and dark colored paint jobs.
Instead, look for colors that are light and create an open feeling, such as cool grey, warm beige or a peaceful blue or green.
Some homeowners are tempted to paint the ceilings in their bathrooms, but this a bad idea for small rooms.
Instead, look for a complementary color for the ceiling, like bright white or off-white.
When choosing a paint finish, consider semi-gloss or satin since these finishes can be easier to clean than matte surfaces.
Find A Sink With A Small Footprint When you have a small room, you want to be able to maximize your space and nothing takes up more space than a large, built-in sink with a shelving unit.
Instead, consider a small pedestal sink.
These sinks have an extremely small footprint, which can make your room appear larger than it actually is.
However, pedestal sinks have one distinct disadvantage -- there's no storage space underneath.
Use Vertical Shelving In Your Bathroom Remodeling While pedestal sinks are space-saving, most bathrooms require at least a little storage.
Instead of leaving toiletries and extra toilet paper sitting right out in the open, ask your bathroom remodeling company to design and install a vertical shelving unit that fits in the space directly over the toilet.
Have your design company create one with doors that can be closed off for toiletries and toilet paper along with open shelving for stacks of fluffy towels and other decorative touches.
Also include a bar or ring to hang a hand towel.
These aren't the only ways you can maximize space in a smaller powder room.
If you're considering a bathroom remodeling job, turn to a local contractor to help you draw up plans that use smart touches like bright light fixtures, thoughtfully chosen paint colors, pedestal sinks and built-in vertical shelving.
Your contractor will be able to take a look at your specific space -- and your budget -- and design a plan that works for you.