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Working with a Small Space |
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One of the biggest obstacles I see customers having is working with a small space. In NYC, and in many old homes in the area, the standard size for a bathroom is 5’ x 7’, which doesn’t give you much space to work with. If you are one of those people, do not fret! There are many things you can do to maximize your space and make the most of your small bathroom. Below are some common questions from customers.
- How do I make my small bathroom look larger?
- Using a pedestal, console, or wall mounted sink will free up floor space and make the bathroom look larger.
- Playing with the shape, size and layout of your tile can help make your bathroom look larger. Placing large floor tiles on the diagonal will play a trick on your eyes and make the floor look larger. When using a rectangular tile, your eyes will follow the length of the tile, making the room look longer. Butt jointing your tiles, which means using the smallest grout line possible, will make your floor look more seamless, again making it look larger. The larger your tile is, the less grout lines you will have, making the floor again look more seamless.
- Using light colored tiles will better reflect the light, making the space look bright and open.
- Use a one piece toilet. These toilets are shorter than a traditional two piece toilet, while the seat height is still comfort height. They are more compact, generally protruding out 3-4” LESS than a two piece toilet.
- I need more storage space, how can I get it?
- Believe it or not, there are vanities that are even smaller than a standard pedestal sink, giving you storage space a pedestal does not allow.
- Using a medicine cabinet instead of a plain mirror will also give you extra storage space. Set on using a large mirror above the sinks? Try putting a fill length medicine cabinet on an empty wall! Robern makes many different full length medicine cabinets, including one with electrical outlets built right in.
- Use a toilet topper! Many bath furniture companies have coordinating toilet toppers to match the style and finish of the vanity.
- Can I fit a comfortable tub into my small area?
- Many older homes have small cast iron bathtubs. They tend to be 60” x 30” and an uncomfortable 14” deep (which only allows about 9” of water for bathing.) If you have just an extra 2” of space, you can switch out that tub for a much more comfortable and spacious one! Kohler has many different styles of acrylic tubs that are 60” x 32”, and a much more comfortable 19-20” deep.
- Don’t have that extra two inches? Consider taking out the tub and replacing it with a shower. What good is a tub it you can’t even bathe in it?
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