Working with Small Bathroom Space

Sep 18
07:49

2009

Peter West

Peter West

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When you are doing a remodeling project and you have a small bathroom, there are several things you will need to consider before getting started.

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When you are doing a remodeling project and you have a small bathroom,Working with Small Bathroom Space Articles there are several things you will need to consider before getting started.  In a small bathroom your fixtures may need to be updated.  Your plumbing may also need to be updated.  You will need to take a good look at your plumbing, electrical outlets floors, walls and ceilings to make sure you do not have a serious problem lurking behind a door or a cabinet.  In older homes such as ours, we find that some of the walls are not plumbed right.  They are sometimes uneven and when hanging sheet rock, you have to really be careful to fit everything correctly.  Whether you have a new home or an old one, having a small bathroom to work with can be tricky.  In the remodeling case, you will need to measure everything.  If you are completely remodeling a small bathroom space, you will need a plan to go by so that you will not be stuck with unwanted fixtures.  Choosing smaller fixtures could be a great way to save on space.  You may need to play around with the idea of a shower versus a tub and shower or a vanity versus a standalone sink or pedestal sink, but you may be able to choose several nice fixtures that are smaller in size to help streamline your small bathroom space.If you have a closet in your bathroom and feel like you can live without it, you can tear the closet out and make yourself extra space.  You can always replace the closet with a smaller linen closet or use wall space or over the toilet space savers to store your things. If you have to have a closet, at least try to slim it down or remodel the closet so that it gives you more space than you originally had.If you still aren’t sure, hire a professional who has experience in working with small bathrooms.  This person can play a great role in choosing the right plan, choosing the right fixtures for your bathroom and finishing up the final project.  This is highly recommended if you have any doubts at all about doing it yourself.  You can still have a beautiful small bathroom without all of the mess and labor of doing it by yourself and they may even give you a discount if you help with some of the remodeling.Home remodeling books and software is also a good way if you want to do it yourself and aren’t sure what you need.  Using the new software available is a good way to get your plan in virtual mode so that you can see how the finished project will look ahead of time.A small bathroom to work with can be somewhat frustrating but it doesn’t have to be.  If you choose wisely the fixtures that you will need and plan ahead, you can make this transition a smooth and easy one.  Working with a small space in your bathroom can be accomplished easily with a little planning ahead and researching your options.