Practical Design Tips to Make a Small Bathroom Better
As anyone who has a small bathroom knows, trying to make everything fit in the available space is eerily similar to doing a giant crossword puzzle. Among the challenges is configuring the sink and toilet comfortably, allowing enough space for a shower, and of course, where to put the towel rail. In most instances, and despite these challenges, it is still better to squeeze in an additional bathroom where one is desperately needed, even if it must be small.
Even if it’s your main bathroom that is this small, you can still get a lot out of it. One of the first ways to maximise any small bathroom is to install a corner sink. At times, even a pedestal sink can end up disrupting the only available traffic lane in a bathroom. In this instance, placing a corner sink across from the toilet could work better than a sink across from the shower unit. Avoid creating an awkward walk-around condition with the opening and closing of the shower door in your bathroom.
One effective trick to create the illusion of more space is to opt for a shower curtain rather than a glass door. Shower-bath combinations are also a great fit for smaller spaces. The reason the shower curtain is a better option for smaller spaces is that it can retract when not in use, avoiding the permanent separation of space that a permanent door creates. It leaves the room looking and feeling airier than would otherwise be possible.
Float the Vanity and Open Up the Floor Space
By floating the vanity, you can help the bathroom appear bigger. Do this by mounting a vanity above the floor, freeing up some space for small items and also making an aesthetic statement. Consider using a rounded vanity, as tight spaces can make sharp edges a hip hazard. You will be surprised at how well a round vanity can work in a square space, and no more bruised hips! Another way to make any bathroom space seem larger than it is, is to use a large-scale pattern. This pattern can be can be something like a wide strip used to trick the eye into seeing expanded space. While the square footage of your bathroom may stay the same, the room will feel bigger.
Expand the mirror in your bathroom, and you may be surprised at its effectiveness. In the tightest of spaces, having a mirror stretch across the wall rather than just the space of the vanity can enable two people to use it at once without feeling cramped. Keep in mind that in less-than-deal space conditions, every centimetre helps. Use everything from your wall space to floors and lighting to your advantage.
Find Your Next Shower Stall at GEZA
Our bathrooms and kitchens are designed for quick and easy installation and maintenance. We’ve worked hard to produce the ideal solutions for small bathrooms and kitchens for modern South African homeowners. These units are suitable for houses, apartments, and cottages with wooden floors and dry-wall partitions. As there are no wet trades required when installing GEZA products, you save even more money. No brickwork, plastering, or tiling are required when installing any of our products. As a supplier and installer of a unique range of bathroom and kitchen units suitable for small bathrooms and kitchens, we continue to design, develop, test, and refine our products to remain at the very cutting edge of our industry.
Delivering Excellent Service to Our Valued Clients
Our service and responsibility to you don’t end after we install your new shower stall or kitchen unit. We have a full-time maintenance team operating in Gauteng from Monday to Friday, as well as for after-hour emergencies, to make sure that you enjoy the very best value and returns on your investment. All our products and workmanship are guaranteed for a minimum period of one year. After all, how can we expect you to have confidence in our products if we don’t, right?
We also have a retail shop that holds stock of all spares for our products, as well as the required general plumbing supplies. Spares can be ordered through our website and are delivered within 24 hours in Gauteng. Contact us to learn more about our shower stalls and complete bathroom units today.
