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BATHROOM SPACE
IDEAS - MAKE IT or FAKE IT:
Make It:
If you are looking to add a new
bath or expand an existing bath, you can always steal space from
other parts of the house -

Closets: Commandeer a nearby closet (or one already in the
room) to enlarge an existing bath. A large closet can be
converted into a small powder room.
Bedrooms: Who needs that
spare bedroom more - an occasional guest or your busy family?
Use the whole bedroom for a spacious bath, or borrow part of it
to expand a nearby bath. A large bedroom can be split into a
bath and a smaller bedroom.
Stairs: Is there wasted
space under your staircase? Put it to work as a small powder
room or turn it into storage and convert another closet
elsewhere in the house.
Bump-outs: If there's nowhere
to go but out, a bump-out or cantilevered wall projection can
provide extra square feet for a tub or shower without the need
for a full addition.
Fake It:
Stuck with a small space no
matter what you do? You can always make it look roomier. Try
the following perception altering tricks -
Windows: Replace small
windows with larger ones & eliminate heavy window treatments
(glass block or window films can be used if necessary, for
privacy). Install a skylight to add a spacious feeling.
Light: Chase away
room-shrinking shadows with a good source of overall light. Add
supplemental lighting above each vanity sink, tub, shower, and
cosmetics table.
Mirrors:
Reflective surfaces double the light and create the illusion of
more space. Beware, however, of enclosing the room in a sea of
mirrors, which can be disorienting.
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