Tips for Opening Up Small Bathrooms

Small rooms and bathrooms benefit from the illusion of space. The Oval and Round Mirror Store offers helpful design tips to brighten up small areas, helping transform petite spaces into inviting nooks.

Mirrors – Bathrooms benefit from large bathroom wall mirrors. Mirrors help reflect light, casting patterns and colors throughout small spaces. For bathrooms that are short on space, consider placing a collection of round mirrors to add more light and depth.

Flooring – Small spaces benefit from light-colored flooring. If flooring is dark, an easy update is purchasing a light rug. Floors help add brightness and texture to bathroom areas.

Accessories – Reduce clutter and keep accessories to a minimum. This includes using a single oversized rug, reducing the number of towels, selecting a single piece of artwork and incorporating only a few select accessories.

Visual Obstructions – Remove gaudy visual obstructions, such as frosted glass shower doors. Clear shower doors are preferable, as they don’t draw the eye inward and make bathrooms feel smaller.

Wallpaper – Add wallpaper that is white or offers a light background, which helps create the illusion of additional space. Designs should reflect yellow, white or neutral tones.

Walls – Add depth to walls by hanging pictures that mimic window views, which help expand spaces.

Ceilings – Add crown molding where the wall and ceiling meet to create the illusion of a lofty ceiling. Paint molding the same color as the ceiling to achieve a balanced, cohesive look.

Clutter – Reduce clutter and keep vanities well organized. Consider investing in organizational drawers and linen closet organizers to help maximize space. Having a streamlined bathroom helps create visual interest and makes small spaces appear warm and inviting.

Light Fixtures – Upgrade three-light fixtures with five- or seven-light models. For dark bathrooms, consider adding extra light fixtures or remodeling to incorporate recessed lighting. Higher watt bulbs also add much needed brightness to small bathroom areas. Pair light sconces on either side of wall mirrors to reflect light and to generate visual interest.

Shelves – Adding shelves to bathrooms that have limited storage space is a practical organizational solution. Whether it’s an over the toilet organizer or a small bookcase for holding towels, decorative shelves serve double duty for storage and decorative displays.

The Oval and Round Mirror Store offers a wide variety of round mirrors, oval mirrors and rectangle mirrors. Each frame is offered in dozens of color options, making it easy to select a style that blends seamlessly with home decor.