It’s no surprise
when buying a home built in the 60’s that renovations are going to be a
necessity but that’s the fun part - you get to make everything your own! Nevertheless,
when I first walked through my house for the first time the bathroom felt small, cluttered and a
feeling of heart burn came over me. How
could I make this space appear bigger? Was it going to work? Could it be my style? The questions were endless since bathrooms
can make or break a house but with these 5 simple tricks – you will allow
yourself to create a beautiful room that everyone adores.
Enjoy a few befores first!
1. Paint Color
Bold
paint colors tend to make a room feel small and closed in. Choose a paint color that is light, fresh and
crisp. I chose Sea Salt by SherwinWilliams because it instantly felt soothing and that’s exactly what I wanted my
bathroom to be. Sea Salt can be a tricky
color though– is it green, gray or blue?
It all depends on how much natural sunlight comes into the room but it
always beautiful none the less.
2. Flooring
Timeless,
neutral flooring is essential in making a room appear larger. The last thing you want is a strong pattern
because it will naturally catch people’s attention bringing the focus down
instead of up and out. A lot of people
make the mistake of going with a super trendy floor and with the cost of
flooring – let’s be honest, who wants to be replacing that every couple of
years? Not me!
3. Double Shower Curtains
Two
shower curtains are the perfect way to effortlessly draw the eye away and creates
the concept of a larger room and adds such a finesse. I found these shower curtains at At Home,
formerly Garden Ridge and they are perfect.
I love the Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware style but not the price
tag. These curtains were $24.99 each and
I had a 10% off coupon – so a major score, affordable and my style.
4. One Statement Piece
In
small rooms, too many patterns and prints can become overwhelming. That’s why I recommend only one statement
piece and keep everything else simple and neutral. Think outside the box when it comes to decorations
– baskets, buffets, old drawers, shutters, antique wooden ladder, etc…
5. Mirrors
If
there is one design trick I can give, it is mirrors - especially when dealing
with a small space. Mirrors essentially
double your space but can be tricky to pick out. Make sure it isn’t going to compete for
attention in your space and the size is perfect. I brought home 3 before falling in love with
this one – too big, not the right color or just not the look I was going for. Again, I purchased at At Home for
$59.99. I am a bargain shopper but
mirrors are worth a little splurge.
As you can see, the
before and after pictures are drastically different and hope that every decision will help with resell value one day. I couldn’t be more pleased with the end result
and found these 5 simple tricks to work perfectly. What is your go to design idea for the small spaces in your house?
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Behind the scenes!
Here is what the vanity looked like before.
And choosing sinks was no easy task but I decided white was best choice!
