While today's bathrooms are likely smaller in overall square footage, they can feel larger through better space planning and innovative solutions.
With some clever forethought, small bathrooms can be just as enjoyable as their larger, more extravagant counterparts. It starts by designing an efficient floor plan that is as inviting as it is efficient and leverages available space.
Select fixtures that extend your room's size. There are now wall-mounted flush toilets that conserve water and save valuable real estate by placing the toilet's water reservoir in the wall. Such wall-hung lavatories are the perfect small-space solution for a down-sized, but feature-rich, bathroom.
You can extend a room’s physical square footage through built-in or wall-mounted fixtures that provide a 'big-bathroom' feel to smaller spaces. Likewise, shifting from a tub to a shower is a better match for how we live today, as well as a means of adding more features in less square footage.
Multi-function showerheads and hand showers provide the same relaxation as a soaking tub in far less time and with significantly less clean-up. Another luxury easily incorporated into a small bathroom is a residential steam shower, which offers a spa-like experience in the same footprint as a conventional shower. The steam generator can be located away from the bathroom, so that even in a downsized space, homeowners are able to relieve tired muscles, enhance skin tone and treat respiratory conditions.
Radiant floor heating is a way to deliver consistent room temperatures more efficiently and in a healthier way than conventional systems provide. Ideal for new construction and retrofit applications, modern radiant systems heat objects instead of air. In fact, people with radiant heating systems can be comfortable at temperatures six to eight degrees lower than with traditional forced-air heat.
Finally, small spaces seem larger and more inviting when filled with natural light - a task easily accomplished through the use of operable acrylic block and decorative glass windows. The fully-customizable windows come in a broad range of styles, helping homeowners add natural light and fresh air to a room without sacrificing privacy. Operable acrylic block windows are Energy Star-qualified in most areas of the country and make privacy a breeze in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways and other living spaces.
With upfront planning, small bathrooms can feel larger and more luxurious, as well as maximizing functionality and providing a strong resale investment. Don't wait, the time is now to take advantage of the tips to make your small bathrooms feel and live larger. Contact the professionals at Handyman Matters today - click here to find a location near you or call (281) 358-6666.
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