Most homes have at least one small bathroom with a tiny sink that is more often than not a decorator's nightmare. Too often small bathrooms end up looking like closets or worse yet, caves, and homeowners find they avoid using them and are embarrassed when they have guests. This does not need to be the case, however. A small bathroom just needs the right touch to become an inviting space in the home.
Remodeling your bath may be the best option for creating the look you want. Whether your home was newly constructed when you purchased it, or has been around for some time, chances are the bathroom fixtures and furniture are less than beautiful. Small bathrooms are often overlooked by builders as they are viewed as being purely utilitarian in purpose. Placed off of a laundry room or near the entrance, they are at the bottom of the list in importance for the new homeowner as well. Larger decorating projects are at the top of the list.
Replacing an unattractive small bathroom sink with a newer model that has a more interesting design is one of the things you can do to make a bathroom look more inviting. There are two popular choices in home decorating that are a perfect option for a tiny bath. These are the pedestal sink and the vessel sink.
A pedestal sink does not take up the visual space or floor space that a cabinet does and will make a smaller area look larger. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. You will have minimum counter space, but using baskets and other creative storage ideas will more than make up for the lost cabinet space and provide ambience for the room as well.
It is important to use light colors in a small bathroom to give a feeling of space. When using wallpaper on the walls, choose a pattern with a light background with a simple contrasting design. Add mirrors and lights to give a feeling of space. All wall fixtures should be flush against the wall, so when you are choosing light fixtures, choose some that are recessed or minimal in size. A skylight or recessed ceiling lights are a good choice.
Another option to consider when choosing a small bathroom sink is the vessel sink. This is a bowl shaped fixture that sits on a cabinet and is most often made of glass or ceramic. The cabinets that are used with vessel sinks often have open shelving or are made of glass and metal. Choosing an ornate design may be all you need to create a focal point in the room. You can then dispense with wall decorations and maintain a feeling of space and openness in the bathroom.
A console sink is another small bathroom item that will make a bath look bigger. It is a typically shaped porcelain bowl on metal legs. This, like the pedestal sink, creates open floor space that eliminates the closed in feeling of a cabinet. Using color, light and a minimalist approach to remodeling will help you create the look you love.
Jim Webb writes more about home decorating at http://thehomedecoratingsite.com.