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Tehama Country Real Estate – Make the most of small bathrooms R enovating bathrooms is commonly at * Minimize wall hangings and keep fixtures the top of home improvement to-do lists. smaller. Filling the walls with knickknacks may Though some rooms around the house may contribute to clutter and make the space appear remain timeless, bathrooms, like kitchens, show their age (and era) much more easily, which closed in. Use decorative items sparingly. could be why homeowners are always on the lookout for new ideas. * If possible, store towels in a closet outside of the bathroom. This way you won't have to Although many people devote space inside the may dream about creating a bathroom to a closet, leavspa-type oasis in their ing more room for other homes, not everyone is things. lucky enough to have a large bathroom, much less a large * While some people budget for a full-scale renolike the thought of a sepvation. Small bathrooms are arate bath and shower, in common, particularly in smaller bathrooms this older homes, but they needmay not be possible. n't force homeowners to Instead, look for a comcompromise on style when bined shower and bath, or renovating. select a walk-in shower with a much smaller proSmall bathrooms may be a file. half-bath on a main home level or even a full bath, * Windows are often depending on the home. By welcome in bathrooms thinking creatively, homebecause of the ventilation owners can maximize their they provide, but they spaces and redo bathrooms could be a hindrance in in ways that bring out their smaller bathrooms best assets. because they take up prime wall space. Cover a window in a shower stall to free up space. Just * When space is at a premium, it's best to look be sure to install a venting fan to reduce moisfor fixtures and items that fit with the scale of ture in the bathroom. the bathroom. Although you may want a large vanity and cabinet in which to hide all of your * Maximize wall space if you need storage. toiletries, this simply may not be practical -- tak- Find cabinets that will fit beneath windows or be ing up most of the bathroom real estate. Instead, able to fit in thin areas between sinks and toilets. look for elegant pedestal sinks that have a much Over the toilet is prime area for cabinetry. smaller profile. They'll also help you control the clutter in the bathroom because there won't be * Consider a frameless shower. This is a partianywhere to hide it. tioned area of the bathroom that's set aside for * Use optical illusions to make the bathroom the shower and is typically only cordoned off by appear more roomy. For example, lay tile diago- a thin wall or piece of glass. Or a shower with no nally to create the impression of space. A large walls at all is the ultimate in space-saving. The mirror will reflect the room back and make it entire bathroom floor is decked out in tile, and a appear much larger than it really is. portion is sloped toward a shower drain. * Select lighter hues in paint colors and accessories. Dark paints and fixtures could make the room feel cramped. Dark colors are generally used to make spaces feel more cozy. In a small bathroom, it may make the space feel claustrophobic. Instead, think light and bright and the room will instantly feel more airy. * Think about installing a skylight if you prefer natural light, but there is no room for a traditional window. Thinking creatively can help turn a cramped bathroom into a space-saving and well-designed room homeowners desire. 3

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