bathroom remodeling, home additions

Home additions aren’t always necessary to enlarge a bathroom.

As the saying goes, nobody’s perfect, and no home is perfect either. Even if your home is your “dream home,” odds are good there are things you would change about it if you could. One common complaint, especially among homeowners who live in older residences, is their homes’ bathrooms are far from luxurious. If you suffer from small bathroom syndrome , specially when it comes to the master, don’t worry. Help is available in the form of a custom built home plan designed to maximize the square footage you do have and create the illusion of space.

Small Isn’t Always a Bad Quality in a Bathroom

Before you automatically assume you must upgrade your small bathroom, consider its location and traffic patterns. Powder rooms are actually better when they are small. There’s simply no need for a large room when those who use it will probably spend only minutes, maybe even seconds, in the space. All you really need in a powder room is a toilet, small sink, mirror, hand towel, toilet paper holder and a small trash can. In this case, small is ideal! Similarly, guest bathrooms don’t necessarily need to be or feel large, unless you frequently have guests who stay with you for an extended period of time.

If your problem bathroom is your main bathroom, though, no one can blame you for seeking out contractors who perform room additions in MA. Before you start interviewing Hingham home additions contractors, consider the following tips that can help create the illusion of space and make the bathroom you have more functional. You may not need a full room addition. Instead, you may be able to achieve the results you dream of by strategic remodeling. Here are three tips for making a small bathroom seem bigger:

Your custom built home plan can create a larger bathroom.

Use Color Wisely

Choose one cohesive color scheme and use it throughout the space. Varying colors or shades break up a space and make it appear smaller. Paint your walls and ceiling the same color and match your tile and paint colors.

Retile Your Shower Strategically

Redo your shower tile, but this time have your contractor tile all the way to the ceiling rather than trimming with crown molding or bull-nosed edge tiles. Again, this approach is seamless. Fewer seams and transitions make a space appear larger. As you’re redoing your shower tile, ask your contractor to install recessed shampoo and toiletry shelves. You’ll have a clutter-free place to keep your essentials because clutter makes any room feel smaller.

Mirrors, Mirrors on the Wall

Maximize your mirrors! The bigger the mirrors, the better. Floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall mirrors create a seamless look. Avoid his-and-her mirrors over his-and-her sinks. That just chops up the wall and creates a claustrophobic feeling.

Whether you need a custom built home plan, Hingham home additions or a remodeling specialist, contact us. Colony Home Improvement specializes in home additions and renovations, and we’ve got plenty of great ideas that will help transform your tiny master bathroom.