How to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Bigger Without Moving Walls

Replace Your Bulky Bath

Not all small bathrooms have bulky baths, but some do. And if you use your bath, you’re not likely going to want to get rid of it, and that’s fine. But if you don’t love your bath and it’s making life awkward, then swapping over to a shower can open up the space immediately. A walk in the shower, especially, is a great idea.

Talking to experts about a professional tub to shower conversion can help you understand exactly what will work in your bathroom and how it will give you the best use of space 

Swap Out Large Vanity Units

Large vanities can be extremely practical and offer you copious amounts of storage space. But they can also dominate your bathroom without you even realizing it.

They sit on the floor, taking up space; they consume your wall space and make the space feel tighter than it needs to be.

Wall-mounted options, however, change that feel instantly. They’re opening up the floor first of all. And the visible space underneath automatically makes the room feel bigger. And instead of losing storage, you’re giving yourself space back to use or whatever you need it for around the units. Whether you add shelving around your wall-mounted cabinets or you put baskets underneath on the floor for cleaning supplies you get to use the space more flexibly for your needs.

Rework the Layout

Sometimes you just need to rip everything out and start again. Because the size of the room itself might not be the problem.

Instead, look at how things are laid out, how your fixtures are fitted together. Are there any wasted spaces? Are things in awkward positions? Even the smallest of adjustments can make a small room feel bigger and more balanced.

Whether you reposition the toilet and sink, or you shift the location of the bath, or even just tweak the layout of units, pay attention to how each aspect of your bathroom fits in the space and utilize the space efficiently.

Swap to Pocket Doors

Something that can be easily overlooked in relation to what is making your bathroom feel smaller is your doors. 

Hinged doors in small spaces take up space. They need somewhere to open to and this can cut into your usable space.

If you want to increase usable space in your bathroom, then swap over to pocket doors or even folding doors if you prefer. This way, the doors don’t open up and take up space; they simply slide out of the way until you need to close them. Pocket doors go into a cavity in the wall created for them, while folding doors simply fold in on themselves to stay within the frame. Sliding doors can work here, too, but they can still eat into your space slightly.