One of the simplest ways to start planning your bathroom remodel is to scour other bathrooms for bathroom remodel ideas. Pay attention to what you like and what you don’t like. Take out your friends’ bathrooms when you visit, browse homes for sale, browse design magazines, and browse the internet for inspiration. Ask yourself questions to generate your own bathroom remodel ideas.
Do you want a relaxing bath to relax or a practical and functional bathroom for busy mornings? If your goal is relaxation, try separating the space into zones to pamper yourself. Have low lighting near your tub, a cozy walk-in closet with plenty of room to try on clothes, and a bench between two vanities so you can sit while you get ready. If you want a more utilitarian space, use different types of storage to keep everything in its place and within easy reach. Use simple, elegant containers to group your supplies. Keep hair care tools in one area and shower supplies in another. Pay attention to how you get ready in the morning and design your bathroom remodel on how you operate. For a clean look, line storage bins flush with the wall.
If you share a bathroom in the mornings, add special features to help control the space. If you do your makeup over the bathroom sink, add a separate sink and mirror so you can do your makeup while your partner brushes their teeth at the other sink without tripping over each other.
Also avoid recessed lights. These lights can create the right mood, but they will put your mirror in the shadows. You want a bright, clear light for applying makeup or shaving.
Put the shower and toilet in a separate area so one person can get ready while the other bathes. Alternatively, move the prep center to the bathroom. It will free up bathroom space and cost a fraction of a bathroom remodel.
If space is at a premium, then storage is your answer. Build with cabinets, even kitchen cabinets, or shelves. Put things you use all the time at eye level and extra towels on top. Put your things in their place with different stylish storage containers, either on shelves or on the floor. In a small room, be sure to keep only the things you really need. Useless clutter will make the bathroom seem smaller.
Mount cabinets to the wall to open up floor space. Use a sliding pocket door to hide your bathroom door. Keeping your color scheme neutral will calm the space. Use different shades of the same color throughout the bathroom and use brighter colors and accents. Also use different textures like wooden baskets, plain tiles and soft towels to add interest and mirrors to stretch the space.
If the bathroom is dark, don’t be afraid to add windows or skylights to brighten the space. But don’t block the windows with fancy curtains. Keep windows simple to keep a small bathroom clean and bright.
Don’t just limit yourself to accessories in the bathroom section. Take a look at cabinets, faucets and tiles for the kitchen or outside. You never know which bathroom remodel ideas will inspire you.