| In bathroom terms at least, bigger doesn't have | | | | a start. If you're struggling to free up low-level |
| to be better - It's all just a case of making the | | | | space, wall hung ceramic ware can provide vital |
| most of the modest proportions you're presented | | | | extra ground room. |
| with! And what's more, designing a bathroom | | | | Then it's time to target the high-level spaces - |
| that's small on space usage but big on style and | | | | stylish hooks and hangers can effectively replace |
| functionality should be a lot more fun. | | | | the need for bulky closets, whilst a large ladder |
| The Click Bathrooms guide to maximising a | | | | style heated towel rail can happily accommodate |
| modest bathroom follows three simple principles... | | | | all necessary towels and dressing gowns. |
| 1 - Make it seem bigger | | | | Don't just give up on the difficult or unusual |
| A great way of tackling a bathroom with limited | | | | spaces your bathroom may present to you. |
| dimensions is by creating the illusion of space. First | | | | Corner fitting WCs and basins can squeeze in to |
| and foremost, aim to colour your walls in lighter | | | | the tightest of spots, whilst short projection |
| shades such as whites, creams and pastels, | | | | bathroom furniture and ceramic ware options |
| thereby avoiding the darker colours that | | | | should also prove equally economic with space. |
| dramatically reduce the sense of space inside a | | | | 3 - Get multifunctional |
| small room. | | | | If space is really at a premium, try selecting |
| Good lighting is also a vital tool in expanding the | | | | bathroom fittings and fixtures that serve more |
| look of your bathroom. By illuminating areas that | | | | than one purpose. Choosing a combined shower |
| are prone to shadows with strong directional lights | | | | bath will allow you the option of relaxed bathing or |
| you'll find that the room opens up even further. | | | | rapid and refreshing showering without occupying |
| Finally, attempt to generate a feeling of space | | | | the amount of space otherwise needed. Then |
| through the clever use of bathroom mirrors, | | | | there's the dual functionality of the heated towel |
| which positioned correctly can literally make a | | | | rail, working as both a radiator and a storage |
| room appear to double in size. For maximum | | | | feature, or bathroom cabinets that provide shelf |
| effect, adorn the back wall of the room with one | | | | space, lighting and mirrors. |
| or more large mirrors, or a number of smaller | | | | Finally, look to combine individual bathroom items |
| mirrored tiles. | | | | to create harmonious multifunctional bathroom |
| 2 - Utilise hidden or difficult spaces | | | | features. An inset ceramic basin can be housed on |
| Time to get creative and think outside the box; | | | | top of a short projection vanity unit to create a |
| can you utilise space that isn't immediately visible? | | | | stylish washstand with ample low-level storage. |
| Start at the bottom by identifying any available | | | | For even more space saving bathroom ideas, |
| low-level spaces - under bath storage is a great | | | | techniques and products, be sure to visit Click |
| way to keep towels and toiletries out of sight for | | | | Bathrooms - The UK Online Bathroom Shop. |