Bathroom Renovations: Small Changes to Make a Big Difference

Between showering, getting ready for work, using the toilet, and cleaning, you spend a lot more time in that little room than you probably think. Yet, for many homeowners, bathroom renovations fall fairly low on their list of improvements to make. Why is that? Well, as an almost purely functional space, most people don't think about making it a priority when it comes to style and comfort. Sure, you want a great kitchen and a great living room, but the water closet? That can wait. A cute shower curtain and some matching rugs should cover it. But there is so much more that you can do. Here are some small changes you can make that will make a big difference. Creating Space The most common complaint that leads to bathroom renovations is space. People are more than willing to buy a house that skimped when it came to building a larger lavatory. As long as the total square footage is there and you don't feel as though you'll be stepping on each other's toes in the kitchen, there's plenty of room. After all, how much time are you really going to spend in there? But as time goes on, you realize that the answer to that question is: "much more time than you thought". If you're sharing the room with someone else, space can quickly become a problem. But there are things you can do to at least create the illusion of more space. Use smaller fixtures, put up additional mirrors, and get rid of some of the useless knickknacks. A curved shower rod will give you a larger bathtub instantly. Lights Nothing can create the illusion of space the way lighting can. You can go in a few different directions with your lights. Bright, bare bulbs can illuminate brightly, giving you that Hollywood makeup mirror look. Recessed lighting will instantly warm the space, giving you more comfort. While it's not a small adjustment by any means, you can put in a skylight, which can open up the space and give you the warm lighting of the sun (when it's daylight outside, of course). Putting some smaller lamps into your bathroom renovations can give your space the feeling of a study space, which is sometimes more appropriate than you might be willing to admit. Color Along with lighting, color is your best friend when it comes to bathroom renovations on a budget. Using lighter colors on the walls will help open everything up. One popular idea is to create a full color theme, matching everything from the curtain to the rugs to the walls. That doesn't mean everything is a single monotone shade, but rather using colors that complement each other to create a singular vision. You could be pleased with the final result.