How to Make a Small Bathroom Appear Larger

Many homeowners would like a bigger bathroom, but lack the money or know-how to make it happen. However, you can give the illusion of a bigger bathroom with very little money and some fast and easy fixes that almost anyone can do. Using any or all of these  tips will help your bathroom feel and look more spacious.

• Replace a frosted glass shower door with a shower curtain that you can leave open when the shower is not being used.


• Get rid of the vanity and put in a pedestal sink instead.


• Paint the walls a light color to open up the space; use bright white for the ceiling and the trim.


• Hang a large mirror above the bathroom sink. Mirrors give the illusion of a bigger space.


• Get rid of clutter. A lot of small objects in a room make the room feel smaller.


• Use light-colored flooring. If you do not want to replace the flooring, use large light-colored area rugs.


• Paint any dark cabinets white.


• Use glass shelves instead of wood, plastic or wicker.


• Keep items off the walls. Instead of towel racks, place towels in a basket on the floor. Find creative storage solutions that look good and can hide items in them. This way they add interest and a decorative look, and also keep any clutter out of sight.


• Bring more light into the room. Remove curtains if possible. Add recessed lighting. Remove regular light-bulbs and use compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs in their place. Light opens up the room.


• Use streamlined modern fixtures on the sink.


• Keep most of your decor light-colored. Use darker colors in very small amounts.


• Install crown molding around the ceiling, or if you are artistic, paint a molding design around the ceiling. This will make the ceiling look higher.