Top Bathroom Design Trends for Smaller Bathrooms

The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your house. Along with the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the first rooms that potential home buyers fully inspect. If you are thinking about renovating your home, the bathroom is one of the greatest places to start.

While your bathroom may need an update, deciding on the features and design details that you want to include can be a major challenge. This is especially true when you have limited space.

If you want a luxurious, elegant bathroom, you should first consider some of the top design trends for smaller bathroom suites.

Seamless Showers Help Open the Bathroom

If you have a smaller bathroom or want to make your bathroom appear larger, seamless showers are a great choice. Also called frameless showers, a seamless shower does not include a visible frame around the shower door. Instead of closing off the rest of the bathroom, the shower helps to create a more open space.

While the frame of the shower door is hardly visible, some designer bathroom suites include a seamless transition from the shower to the bathroom walls. Using the same tile along the back of the shower across the rest of the wall helps make the shower even more seamless with the rest of the bathroom.

Installing Floating Vanities and Cabinets

Another bathroom installation design trend that helps create a more open look is the installation of floating furniture. Vanities and cabinets can be mounted to the wall and away from the floor.

While most medicine cabinets are already wall-mounted, keeping other cabinets and the vanity off the floor gives the bathroom a more modern, open design. Find a bathroom supplier with a wide selection of floating vanities or use mounting hardware to bring a standard vanity off the floor.

With designer bathroom suites, the toilet, sink, vanity, and cabinets should all contain similar styles or design elements. If you choose to install a floating vanity, you may also want to consider installing a free-standing bathtub or the previously discussed seamless shower.

Add Skylights for More Natural Lighting

Installing skylights may also help create the impression of a larger bathroom. A smaller bathroom may not have the space for a window on the wall. Windows that open are also more prone to mould growth in the bathroom. With skylights, you can enjoy natural lighting while having a view of the sky.

If the bathroom is not located on an upper floor, a sun tube or light tube may offer a similar solution. The tube can bend around beams to reach lower floors and uses reflective material to help direct light toward the bathroom.

The design professionals at Bells Kitchen & Bathrooms are ready to assist with your home renovation plans. Visit our showroom to gain more inspiration for your bathroom remodel. During your visit, we can discuss your designer bathroom installation.