Creating space in a small bathroom

Many homes have a small bathroom. It can be a challenge to find the space which is needed in a bathroom. If you use the space that you have wisely you will find that there is more space available than you may have originally thought. When it comes to creating space in a small bathroom it takes creativity.

Some things are permanent and you may not want to replace them. The tub or shower is one of them. If however you are doing a total redesign, consider going with a smaller tub, they do come in 4.5 feet and though it doesn’t seem like much, the additional six inches can allow for additional storage. If you don’t need a tub, a shower takes much less space and can be a great space saver in a small bathroom.

If your small bathroom has a vanity, you may want to replace it with a wall mounted or pedestal sink. This frees up a lot of floor space. You can also cut down on the size of the vanity. Though, the loss of storage is an issue.

With a small bathroom, space is at a premium. If you are currently taking up valuable space with a hamper, it might be time to move that to a bedroom or to the laundry room. Another option would be to have a hamper that attached to the back of the door, this will free up floor space and use a space that is probably under used.

Take a look at your wall space. This is space that is often not taken into consideration. If you have a mirror on the wall over your sink, you can replace it with a cabinet with shelves that has a mirror on the front. This way you won’t lose out on your ability to do your grooming but you will be able to store all your toiletries out of sight.

Another location that is underused is the area above and behind the toilet. There are cabinets that can be placed there as well as racks that can act as a linen closet or a place to store the extra rolls of toilet paper. The racks usually have legs that go onto the floor on either side of the toilet. These come in a variety of materials from wood to wire type materials. They also come in lots of sizes, some have all open shelving and others have some closed spaces.

If you have a tub and are lacking in space to store your additional towels, you can buy a wall rack where you roll them and they will be at your fingertips when you need them. Your toiletries can be stored in a basket with a handle that can be hung from a rack that hangs over your shower door or stored in a basket on the back of the toilet tank.

Space will always be an issue in a small bathroom. You need to be creative to utilize every bit of it that is available to you. There is more than you ever suspected.

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