Big Solutions for Remodeling Small Bathrooms on a Tight Budget

Renovating your bathroom is an exciting venture with endless possibilities. However, remodeling small bathrooms can be more difficult than solving a Rubik’s Cube. You must consider shower clearance, configure the sink and toilet to code, find enough space for the sink and vanity, and much more.

Needless to say, working within the small confines of a tiny bathroom is a big undertaking. Even if your bathroom is spatially challenged, you can still think big. With a few simple tips and best practices, you can easily transform the ittiest bittiest bathroom into a functional and inviting parlor. Use the following five big solutions to learn how to remodel a small bathroom.

Corner Sink

Corner sinks are stylish, unique, and can be the perfect solution for your space-challenged lavatory. While pedestal sinks are one of the top choices for smaller restrooms, sometimes they can cause organizational snafus and traffic flow problems in the confined space.

If you place the sink across from the shower, it can hinder the opening and closing of the shower door to create an awkward walk-around solution. You may find better resolve by situating the corner sink across from the toilet instead.

Remodeling Small Bathrooms with Vanity

One of the latest and most modern trends for smaller restrooms are floating vanities. In addition to making the small bathroom appear bigger, mounting a floating vanity above the floor will free up space for smaller items. By adding a shelf to the vanity, you can store hand towels or a toilet paper basket.

Another vanity trick for tight spaces is to use a rounded vanity. Small spaces can transform a square vanity with corners into a true hip hazard. If your vanity’s corners get in the way, opt for a rounded style vanity to free up space and reduce bruised hips.

Over-the-Toilet Counter

Since counterspace is often difficult to generate in smaller washrooms, extending your counter over the toilet will maximize every square inch. Your bathroom contractor can easily implement this banjo-style arrangement with a stylish wood or stone slab.

An extended over-the-toilet counter offers a unique clean and minimalist look. This simple solution is ideal for generating the perfect amount of storage space in smaller bathrooms for the most essential items.

Wall-Mounted Faucets & Trough Sinks

Save space and free up square footage in your lavatory with wall mounted faucet. Mounting a faucet on the wall allows you to use a narrower vanity or sink. Even if your bathroom has a traditional design, don’t be afraid to free up space with a wall-mounted faucet.

Another option similar to wall-mounted faucets are wall-mounted trough sinks. Trough sinks are excellent for adding a splash of modern style. They have a super low profile and will open the floor space up for storage and/or foot traffic.

Create the Illusion of Space

If you’re not up for knocking down walls to increase square footage, you can use simple bathroom remodeling ideas to create the illusion of space. Implementing large-scale patterns, such as wide stripes, can trick the human eye into perceiving more space than what is there. While the square footage stays the same, large-scale patterns will make your bathroom feel more spacious.

Another way to create the illusion of space is to use of mirrors. Mirrors are excellent for reflecting light and reflecting your walls to make tiny restroom seem more spacious. You can also stretch a mirror across the wall to serve two people at the same time. When you have unfavorable space conditions, use mirrors to make every inch count.

Save Money When Remodeling Small Bathrooms

In almost all instances, remodeling small bathrooms is much more than what meets the eye. Depending on the age of your home and the quality of the construction, you may have a litany of hidden problems beneath the surface. While water damage is one of the most common problems, other issues include:

Regardless of what’s beneath the surface, you can save money and minimize the fallout by hiring an experienced bathroom renovation contractor. Attempting to save a buck by doing it yourself or hiring an unlicensed contractor may result in you spending thousands more. Get it done right the first time with the professionals at GAMCO Remodeling.

Get Big Results Out of Small Spaces with GAMCO Remodeling

Whether your bathroom is spacious or spatially challenged, the professionals at GAMCO Remodeling offer innovative solutions. We have decades of experience remodeling small bathrooms and will guide you through the entire process and ensure it’s completed to perfection.

Our experts bring decades of experience helping homeowners in Western Suffolk and Eastern Nassau make the most out of tiny spaces. We provide complimentary in home consultations and always stand behind our work with the industry-leading 4 Diamond Guarantee.

Contact GAMCO Remodeling to request your free in home bathroom consultation.