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Small bathroom ideas that maximise space
Want to maximise your small bathroom? Here are some clever design tricks to make the room feel spacious.
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Maximise your small bathroom with clever design tricks. Create an open feel with frameless glass showers and wall-mounted vanities and toilets, which increase visible floor space. A freestanding bath is also preferable to a built-in one.
For a budget-friendly update, focus on improving lighting and using a cohesive, light colour scheme with mixed textures. Using similar tiles creates continuity, while a bold ‘hero’ tile can make a big impact on a feature wall or floor.
Creating a sense of space in a small bathroom
Hanging plants are an easy and budget-friendly way to introduce a natural element to a small bathroom without taking up precious floor space.
Small bathroom renovation ideas on a budget
When using colour in smaller spaces, lighter tones often work well. In this beautiful contemporary bathroom designed by Jessop Architects, a muted palette is used to create a light, airy feel. Image: John Williams
Using colour in small bathrooms to make the space appear larger
In this bathroom design by Margaux Word from Chroma Interiors, hexagonal tiles are used to create an elegant feature wall. Image: John Williams
Floor and wall tile ideas for small bathrooms
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