{"id":109990,"date":"2023-11-10T07:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T06:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=109990"},"modified":"2023-11-09T10:07:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T09:07:50","slug":"how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Much Larger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The bathroom is one of the most important spaces in our home. The bathroom is where we relax after a busy day at work and where we disconnect. That&#8217;s why it is so important to <strong>make our bathroom a comfortable and welcoming space<\/strong>, as well as that is should be functional.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our bathrooms are, however, not always as spacious as we would like them to be. That is why today&#8217;s article will give you a couple of ideas on how to gain a few extra square meters (well, at least visually speaking). <strong>Designing a small bathroom to make it feel much larger is an interesting project!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#Intelligent_bathroom_layout\" title=\"Intelligent bathroom layout\">Intelligent bathroom layout<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#Maximize_every_inch_or_centimeter\" title=\"Maximize every inch (or centimeter)\">Maximize every inch (or centimeter)<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#Shower_or_bath_tub\" title=\"Shower or bath tub\">Shower or bath tub<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#Toilet\" title=\"Toilet\">Toilet<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#Washbasin\" title=\"Washbasin\">Washbasin<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#General_advice\" title=\"General advice\">General advice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#Choose_your_bathroom_materials_wisely\" title=\"Choose your bathroom materials wisely\">Choose your bathroom materials wisely<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#Suitable_lighting\" title=\"Suitable lighting\">Suitable lighting<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-make-a-small-bathroom-feel-much-larger\/#Choose_bathroom_decorations_according_to_your_personal_style\" title=\"Choose bathroom decorations according to your personal style\">Choose bathroom decorations according to your personal style<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intelligent_bathroom_layout\"><\/span>Intelligent bathroom layout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before starting any bathroom design project, you must <strong>plan the layout of it properly<\/strong>. Think about where pipes and downpipes will go, so all of the sanitary elements will function perfectly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A thoughtful layout not only avoids problems in the future, but also ensures the <strong>best possible use of the available space<\/strong> in your bathroom. And, in case of a tiny bathroom, it is of the utmost importance to be able to include everything on our wishlist, without it taking up more space than necessary.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximize_every_inch_or_centimeter\"><\/span>Maximize every inch (or centimeter)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is crucial to divide the available space into <strong>separate corners<\/strong> and plan each corner specifically to make the most of our bathroom.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109998\" style=\"width: 573px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109998\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shower-tray.jpg\" alt=\"shower tray\" width=\"563\" height=\"841\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Shower tray (Photo via Pinterest)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shower_or_bath_tub\"><\/span>Shower or bath tub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Choose a <strong>shower tray<\/strong> instead of a bathtub, as this will make the bathroom feel more spacious and take care of coherence.<\/li>\n<li>If your space allows, consider adding a <strong>shower wall a niche<\/strong> and built-in shelves to make a clever and dedicated space for your hygiene products.<\/li>\n<li>Install a <strong>glass screen<\/strong> with a thin profile instead of hanging a shower curtain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_109997\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109997\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/shower-with-niche-in-wall.jpg\" alt=\"shower with niche in wall\" width=\"564\" height=\"825\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Shower with niche in wall (Photo via Pinterest)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toilet\"><\/span>Toilet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When choosing a type of toilet, a <strong>free-standing or wall-hung<\/strong> one feels spacier than another type of toilet. Opting for a smaller model will gain about 5 to 6 centimeters in space. You can add <strong>shelves or cupboards<\/strong> above the toilet for extra storage space, while also creating a place for decorations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take into consideration that hanging toilets have a <strong>lighter effect visually<\/strong>, and they also are more aesthetic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109996\" style=\"width: 654px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109996\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hanging-toilet.jpg\" alt=\"hanging toilet in bathroom with shelves\" width=\"644\" height=\"895\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Hanging toilet (Photo via Pinterest)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washbasin\"><\/span>Washbasin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Hang a <strong>large mirror<\/strong> to create a spacious effect, because a small bathroom will not benefit from a small mirror.<\/li>\n<li>Check available sizes of bathroom furniture and items, because they come in <strong>different depths<\/strong>. We recommend a depth of 30 cm if possible.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to be organized and tidy, add <strong>bathroom furniture with drawers<\/strong> to place everything out of sight.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>wall unit<\/strong> always looks more spacious, and if you want to secure it, attach legs only to the back for extra support.<\/li>\n<li>Although we are really not a fan space-wise, if you don&#8217;t have many storage options, consider a <strong>mirror with storage<\/strong> behind it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_109995\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109995\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/washbasin-in-small-bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Washbasin in small bathroom\" width=\"564\" height=\"847\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Washbasin in small bathroom (Photo via Pinterest)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_advice\"><\/span>General advice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>If you have a small bathroom, it is hard to include a bidet as well, so a <strong>hygienic shower<\/strong> is a good solution.<\/li>\n<li>If <strong>taps are installed on the walls<\/strong>, this provides more space and it looks cleaner as well.<\/li>\n<li>If there is any space left, consider <strong>hanging shelves for towels<\/strong> or add decorations to create a feeling of spaciousness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_your_bathroom_materials_wisely\"><\/span>Choose your bathroom materials wisely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it&#8217;s time to decide on the materials, less is more. <strong>Avoid adding too many different types of materials<\/strong>, as this will make the space feel cramped. It&#8217;s much better to choose for a combination of two or three types of materials, as it creates balance and gives your bathroom character.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Floors, for example, benefit from tiles that <strong>bring style and personality to the bathroom<\/strong>. The floor is much more attractive when NOT going for the standard 30&#215;60 cm size tiles.<\/li>\n<li>If you would like to add <strong>wallpaper to your bathroom walls<\/strong>, remember to check if it is <strong>suitable for humid areas<\/strong> and definitely don&#8217;t put wallpaper in the shower itself.<\/li>\n<li>When it comes to the shower tray, resin is an excellent choice due to its <strong>versatility and easy installation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If you want a more aesthetic look, consider a masonry shower tray, although it is less recommended because it requires special equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-info-circle broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/owners-services\/architecture\" rel=\"nofollow\">Want to renovate your home to sell or rent out?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suitable_lighting\"><\/span>Suitable lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lighting plays a crucial role in how you perceive the space is a small bathroom.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>General lighting<\/strong>: choose a color temperature around 3000K for warmth, but not too yellow lighting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lights above the mirror<\/strong>: neutral or warm light around 3000K is ideal here as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spots and decorative lights<\/strong>: consider LED strips or small lights with a sensor. A lower light intensity is preferred, while a nice temperature in the bathroom will take care of creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_109994\" style=\"width: 522px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109994\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/lighting-in-bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Lighting in bathroom\" width=\"512\" height=\"752\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Lighting in bathroom (Photo via Pinterest)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_bathroom_decorations_according_to_your_personal_style\"><\/span>Choose bathroom decorations according to your personal style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Selecting the right decorations can make all the difference when it comes to small bathrooms.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109993\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109993\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bathroom-with-pictures.jpg\" alt=\"bathroom with pictures\" width=\"564\" height=\"752\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Bathroom with pictures (Photo via Pinterest)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Choose reusable containers for personal hygiene products. This creates <strong>unity and looks tidier<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Add <strong>plants<\/strong> for a fresh look. Plants create life in a bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>Opt for <strong>bathroom textiles<\/strong> that complement already chosen colors for your bathroom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Light candles for a <strong>soft touch and cosier <\/strong><strong>ambience<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Hang <strong>pictures<\/strong> to give your bathroom <strong>personality<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> add <strong>warmth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_109992\" style=\"width: 538px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109992\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/decorative-reusable-bottles.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative reusable bottles \" width=\"528\" height=\"713\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Decorative reusable bottles (Photo via Pinterest)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Designing a small bathroom can be quite the challenge, but with <strong>smart zoning and planning, and choosing the right materials and strategic lighting<\/strong>, even a small bathroom can feel much larger and more functional than it actually is. 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