First-time buyers rarely have the spending power to purchase a large family home as their initial transaction on the property ladder.
Whether they’ve bought a small detached home or an apartment, their greatest challenge is usually square footage, or the lack of it.
The ability to make the most of every inch will maximize their enjoyment of their home and add value to the property, making it an even more worthwhile investment.
In many cases, one of the most cramped rooms in a small house or apartment is the bathroom.
When space compromises have to be made, the bathroom always seems to be singled out for special treatment.
However, help is at hand.
There are many ideas and solutions to ensure even the smallest bathroom is fit for purpose with adequate storage and a touch of luxury.
Below, I‘ve listed eight ideas to ensure your bathroom is more than adequate. I hope you find these tips helpful.
- Seek Inspiration – Check out some of the leading bathroom websites and showrooms to see how professionals design small bathrooms. You’re sure to find this educational and inspirational.
- Clear-Out: Start with a clean slate. If the bathroom is old, consider seeking quotes to replace the vanity so you can utilize some of the great storage solutions available today.
- Storage Priority: Don’t underestimate the importance of storage. Only consider new vanities and mirror wall cabinets that maximize their storage areas.
- It’s Curtains: Sliding shower doors or curtains make a bathroom feel small. Can your budget stretch to a modern all-glass shower screen? You’ll be amazed at the difference they make.
- Wheelie Neat: Bathroom carts are a neat solution. Small, slim models on wheels can fit into awkward spaces and help resolve storage issues without using much space.
- Head for Heights: Vertical storage solutions are often overlooked in every room in the house – and bathrooms are no exception. Shelving above the toilet is a good example of how to make the most of vertical space.
- Door Organizer: Hanging a shoe organizer on the back of the bathroom door is another avenue for storage. Towel rails on the door can also free up wall space.
- Shower Shelving: Acrylic shelving is perfect inside the shower. Here, you can leave your shampoos and conditioners without creating clutter elsewhere. Wire bins that hang off the shower pole can hold soaps and scrubbers.