Small bathrooms are one of the most common challenges in Rhode Island's older homes. The good news? Smart design can make even a tiny bathroom feel spacious and luxurious.
1. Swap the Tub for a Walk-In Shower
Removing a bulky tub and installing a frameless glass walk-in shower instantly opens up the room.
2. Use Large-Format Tiles
Counterintuitively, larger tiles make a small space feel bigger because there are fewer grout lines breaking up the visual plane.
3. Float Your Vanity
A wall-mounted vanity creates visible floor space beneath it, making the room feel larger.
4. Add a Recessed Medicine Cabinet
Built-in storage doesn't intrude into the room like a protruding cabinet does.
5. Use Light Colors
White, light gray, and soft blues reflect light and create an airy feel. Save dark accents for small touches.
6. Install a Pocket Door
A standard door requires 8+ sq ft of swing space. A pocket door reclaims all of it.
7. Add a Window or Skylight
Natural light is the best space-enhancer. If a window isn't possible, a sun tunnel works wonders.
8. Use Continuous Flooring
Extending the same floor into the shower (with a linear drain) eliminates visual breaks.
9. Mount Towel Bars on the Door
Use the back of the door for hooks and bars to free up wall space.
10. Upgrade Lighting
Layered lighting (overhead + vanity + accent) eliminates shadows and makes the room feel open.
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