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Clear away clutter so you can thoroughly clean your bathroom. Tight spaces benefit from surfaces free of daily detritus. Clean your bathroom windows inside and out to increase the amount of natural light that enters the room.
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Integrate architectural features that open up your bathroom space. For more in-depth bathroom redesigns, you can add a window or a skylight so the room receives more natural light. On a smaller scale, consider affixing a floating shelf in a dead space, such as above the toilet or over a window sill.
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Determine a color scheme that lends your small bathroom the illusion of volume. A blue-based white with a semi-gloss finish on your ceiling, window frames and door frames reflects natural light. On bathroom walls, cool tones like stone gray, blue, lavender and green make the walls appear to recede.
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Furnish a bathroom that has a tight floor plan with pieces that offer small space solutions. An etagere shelf over the toilet can hold linens or baskets of items. A narrow bathroom vanity provides hidden storage. Some people opt for pedestal sinks in the interest of having a more open look in the bathroom, but then they lose valuable storage space. Keep furnishings angular, in light finishes and with minimal ornamentation to create a more streamlined look in a small bathroom.
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Accessorize with functional pieces. Sheer panels provide a modicum of privacy while allowing light to filter through. Recessed lighting overhead opens up vertical space, while track lighting permits you to point light toward the areas that require it most. A flat mirror over the sink has a sleek look, while a medicine cabinet offers additional hidden storage. Baskets, buckets or glass jars hold soaps, washcloths, hand towels and toiletries.
