Optimise the Space in Small Bathrooms with Quality Shower Units and Other Great Ideas
A lot of modern developments have smaller bathrooms than traditional homes built in earlier times. This is particularly prevalent in housing developments, where a lot of different homes or apartments are built in close proximity to each other. Because large homes are becoming less affordable and first-time home buyers are need homes they can afford, property developers are tapping into this market by building smaller, more compact, yet comfortable apartments and homes for this demographic. Other developers divide larger homes into smaller apartments and, in some cases, smaller or temporary homes are built for temporary workers on sites. Some developers even design homes within containers!
The thing all of these have in common is that they need a comfortable, practical bathroom. However small, the bathroom must be fully functional and easy to install and keep clean. If you have a small bathroom, there are a lot of things you can do to give the illusion of space within the room, and to make the bathroom more user-friendly. You can focus on the installation of quality shower units, bigger windows, or more compact bathroom units that fit together like puzzles to create more space. Let us provide you with some great ideas on how to work the space in a small bathroom and to make it seem bigger and more spacious:
- Plan your storage. All bathrooms need some storage for toiletries, cleaning products, and towels. Do not store things on the floor; build floating shelves above the bath (low enough to reach but high enough for sufficient head clearance) and store rolled-up fresh towels on these. They will be within easy reach of the bath and won’t take up any floor space. You can also buy some wicker baskets and store toiletries in them on the shelves next to the towels. Attach coat hooks behind the bathroom door for items such as dressing gowns or shower caps. Another idea is to invest in quality shower units that combine the shower, basin, vanity, and the toilet. They can all be designed to fit seamlessly together, while providing as much space as possible in the bathroom.
- Choose compact, quality shower units. Often it is not possible to have a bath and a shower in a small bathroom and, if this is the case, invest in quality shower units only. Often, smaller shower units are more cheap than cheerful, but if you consider the variety of high-quality shower units available at GEZA, you will realise that it is possible to get a quality finish for a fraction of the price of a tiled shower unit. There are many different materials and finishes to choose from, and you can turn your smaller bathroom into a sleek, modern space in white, or into a cosy, timber-covered country bathroom. You can even bring the seaside to your bathroom if you choose to paint the timber white and bring in light blue touches with a nautical theme. Whichever you choose, your shower is important, and you therefore need access to high-quality shower units that are long-lasting and will remain in good shape for a long time.
- Pressed for time, or on a budget? When we build a house, or purchase off-plan, the home may take longer to finish than planned, or the finishes may cost more than initially anticipated. This is where a truly affordable bathroom can really help! If you are a little stuck for time, you can assemble quality bathroom units from all the required components that are already pre-manufactured and ready to install. This means that the bathroom can simply be brought to your new home in kit form and installed, and it will be ready to use in a jiffy! Compared to the lengthy process of installing a tile-and-grout shower, bathroom floor, and other bathroom components, this is very convenient. A warning though: it is vital that only high-quality shower units and bathroom components are chosen, as cheaply pre-made bathrooms can soon lose their dashing looks. If you choose well, you can have a completely functional, waterproof shower and bathroom within 24 hours – at a fraction of the cost of a brick-and-mortar bathroom.
If you are wondering how our high-quality shower units can bring new life to your small bathroom, simply give our team at GEZA a call today and we will help you to choose the best bathroom solution for you.
