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# Small Bathroom Design Ideas

If your bathroom is spatially challenged, then it can be very tough to find the right design which will make it feel bigger. Now despite any dreams you may have to place a [freestanding bath](https://www.abey.com.au/products/bathroom/bathroom-freestanding-baths/) in the bathroom or a walk-in shower, it is better in such a small space to stick to what you can do. But don’t be disheartened, there are still a number of options for how best to use this space. Some sacrifices will have to be made, yet that is no reason that you can’t give your bathroom a more spacious feel. Here are some tips to achieving this.

**Replace Swinging Doors**

There are two key reasons why replacing the swinging door for a sliding door makes sense in this space. The first of course is to avoid losing the space behind the door which you inevitably lose once it is open, restricting you from doing anything behind it. The second is that a sliding door option creates a relaxingfeeling which helps the room to feel more elegant and calming.

**Use of Glass**

When it comes to making a place feel more spacious a great option is to utilize glass in the room. For example, if you have a shower cubicle then aim to keep it fully transparent so that you don’t get the feeling that it is jutting out into the bathroom. Secondly the use of mirrors and framed images on the walls can also increase the feeling of scale inside the bathroom. If you do use mirrors, the bigger they are, the better they will look.

**Lighting Features**

Never underestimate the power of lighting when it comes to the amplification of space in the bathroom. If you think of a drawn image, the way in which artists play with dimensions and angles is to blend light and dark to achieve a certain look and that is what you are looking to do here. You should look for something which can both flood the bathroom with light and combine well with carefully placed spotlights.

**Multi-Purpose**

Getting as many 2-for-1 deals in the bathroom as possible is a great way of increasing function without encroaching on the space. For instance, if a bathtub is a must then double it as as shower too. There are also some great toilet designs which feature the wash basin on top of the cistern so that you can have both items in the room without taking up double the space. Furthermore, you could look at using a mirror with a cabinet underneath as a great storage solution. Ultimately allowing for a maximising of functionality, whilst minimising the amount of space in the bathroom.

A final option here is to use curved corners, both on the shower cubicle, the cupboards and even the corners of the walls. This offers a smoother and more spacious look and ultimately improves how easy it is to move around the bathroom. Good luck with designing your small bathroom, be sure to conduct thorough research to find the best possible solutions to fit in with your needs and bathroom look.
