Five Practical Tips to Design a Compact Bathroom
Practical bathrooms are not so much a current trend sweeping through South Africa as it is a necessity. More people have to contend with smaller homes and spaces nowadays as property becomes more expensive and space is selling at a premium. There are many reasons for this, including a strong housing demand due to increased urbanisation. Whatever the case may be, if you need to contend with a compact bathroom, we have got some great tips to help you make the most out of your limited space. Compact does not need to equate to unpleasant. You can still make your bathroom a sanctuary from the outside world with beautiful basins, baths, and shower units. With some planning and forethought, you can look forward to a practical and beautiful space that ticks all the boxes.
#1 Measure, Then Measure Again
When designing your compact bathroom, be prepared to invest a great deal of time in measuring out the space before spending a single rand. Taking the time to plan the floor layout, and source each piece of the bathroom, whether it is the basin, toilet, or bath, from the same supplier to ensure that you end up with a well put together small bathroom that just works on all fronts. It is even more important to get every detail right in a small room, as any mistakes are amplified and will show up far more readily in a compact bathroom. But it is entirely avoidable when you put in the time to smell the roses and take care of the detail.
#2 Storage, Storage, Storage
Toiletries, bathroom cleaning products, spare towels and toilet rolls… the list of products needed in a bathroom can at times seem endless. When you plan a compact bathroom, the last thing you want is to end up with a room that looks like a scullery filled with household supplies. Make sure you take this into account during the planning phase. There are many innovative storage solutions available, aside from the basic and expected. You can invest in a bathroom basin that comes as part of a unit, and use the storage space beneath the basin to full effect. Floating racks are great too, and helps you utilise wall space as storage.
#3 Practical Can Be Beautiful Too
Never feel that your bathroom is too small and therefore leaves no space for beauty. Fight this by picking pieces that can serve a dual purpose, wherever possible. An example of this is choosing the perfect mirror, and one that is as large as possible as this makes your bathroom instantly look more spacious. The mirror can be charming in its own right, while serving its primary purpose.
#4 Achieving a Perfect Balance Between Light and Space
Mirrors add the illusion of space to any room. However, bathrooms more than any other room in the house need to be well lit. For those so inclined, you can install a dimmer switch in your bathroom for a romantic or relaxing atmosphere when the circumstances call for it. However, bathroom users in general need to see clearly in order to apply make-up or simply take care of essential personal grooming for the day ahead. Good lighting has the added advantage of also making a compact bathroom seem bigger than it really is!
#5 Concealed Plumbing
When at all possible, opt for bathroom basins, baths, showers, and toilets that feature concealed pipework and plumbing. Not only does this effectively free up a considerable amount of valuable space, but it also looks neater. Our bathroom and kitchen units are designed for quick and easy installation and maintenance. The products are ideal for compact bathrooms and are suitable for use in homes, apartments, cottages, and Wendy houses. We are proud of our nearly 20-year history of supplying South Africans with innovative and quality, durable bathroom and kitchen solutions.
There is no reason why you need to be satisfied with anything less than the very best when investing your home’s bathroom and kitchen. Our products are acclaimed and enjoy great regard among both the public and private sectors, and have received many accolades from each. Speak to us for all the advice needed to make the most out of your compact bathroom.
