Space Saving Solutions for Small Bathrooms
By Alannah Monks, Abode Stylist
When I think of bathrooms, gorgeous expansive rooms filled with marble come to mind. They could be overlooking the ocean, or surrounded by lush greenery. A glorious place to unwind and soak. Unfortunately, these sort of spaces probably exist more in my mind than in reality, as most of us know that the square footage in bathrooms is usually deeply neglected for a room that is so central to our homes. However, a small space is no reason to leave it’s potential unutilised. There are simple ways to make the most of your bathroom, maximise your storage space and open it up to a new world of design.
Work On Your Floor Plan
During the planning stages of a bathroom remodel pay close attention to your floor plan, and take your time to get it right. Where you put your waste and water points will determine how you use that bathroom forever, so be clever! Try to keep sink and toilet to one side, leaving the opposite wall free for storage, and where possible have everything wall hung to create the illusion of floor space. SONAS Bathrooms have an extensive collection of wall hung toilets and concealed cisterns to help achieve that minimal look.
Use Your Vertical Space
Take every angle of your bathroom into account, ceiling height can be utilised also! Go for a column radiator to leave space for vertical storage, the Scandinavian range by SONAS Bathrooms has a selection of 30cm column units that offer ample storage while leaving your floor space unhindered. They’re also available in a selection of colours so they also offer an opportunity to add a design flair to your space.
Look Out for Every Opportunity
No space is too small when it comes to bathroom storage. The space between studs can be used for thin shelving, both in a shower space and beside a sink, make statements of these alcoves by tiling them in an accent colour or pattern. Similarly use your under sink space well, even slim line sinks like the Charm Vanity Unit have under sink storage. Opt for drawers in your sink unit if possible, these can be compartmentalised to help with storage solutions.
Bath vs Shower
One of the biggest dilemmas small bathrooms face is the choice between bath and shower. People often talk about baths in houses in terms of resale value, but the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to build your house to suit how you live! If you’re too concerned with resale value then your house will always feel temporary, and never like a home. If you aren’t a bath person, then don’t put one in. They take up far too much space for something that you aren’t totally convinced on.
Shower Styling
Creating flow through your bathroom will help give an illusion of space, and this is most evident in shower choices. Steer clear of big and bulky enclosures if you can, opt instead for wetroom panels and low profile shower trays. SONAS have a wide range of stylish wet room panel options, with varying finishes of fixtures; for a simple finish opt for Chrome but if you’re feeling adventurous go for a trendy black finish and pair your shower head to match.
No matter the space that you have available there will always be ways to optimise it. Take your time in figuring out the best way to plan your space, and always ask the experts. The sales team at SONAS Bathroom are always on hand to give advice from their 40 years of bathroom retail experience.
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