Small Bathroom Remodeling Ideas

Bathroom remodlers crave nothing more than small bathroom ideas. If knocking out a wall or taking over a closet isn't in your bathroom remodeling plans, you may be forced to deal with the realities of a small bathroom. Creativity and an eye for smaller fixtures can go along way to overcoming the limitations of a small bathroom.

Small Fixtures For Small Bathroom Remodeling
Finding smaller fixtures and fittings can be a challenge, but you'll find a good selection at specialty showrooms where you can special order smaller items than you'd find in your typical home center. Here are some space saving ides to consider:

• Sinks - There are no standards for bathroom sink sizes, so it can be easier to find sinks that are smaller than average. Wall hung, pedestal and corner sinks can all be space-saving configurations. Be thoughtful about sizing faucets to match the scale of your sink, however.
• Tubs and Showers -Although standard tubs are 5 feet long, it is possible to find shorter tubs. American Standard's McKenzie tub comes in a four-foot long version, for example. Also, a corner tub is a space saving option. If you rarely use your tub, consider getting rid of it for a stand-alone shower. Showers can fit into a space only 36" square, but can be custom-built to fit most any space. Neo-angle showers can fit into the corner of the room for extra space savings.
• Toilets - Although elongated bowls are currently more popular, round toilet bowls can save extra inches. Several manufacturers make compact models that don't sacrifice style for spacing saving designs.

Feeling Big In A Small Bathroom
If you can't make your bathroom bigger, you can at least give it a bigger feel. Here are some ways to make your small bathroom seem bigger:

• Let there be light. Filling your bathroom with light will increase its apparent size. Adding a skylight or glass blocks in an exterior wall can add natural light without sacrificing privacy.
• A little color for big impact. Color can be a big factor in the apparent size of your bathroom. While dark colors can make a room feel closed and confining, lighter colors can make the room seem more open and airy.