We have already given you some suggestions on how to furnish a small bathroom, but what happens if the room is really very small? If, despite its small size, you do not want to give up anything either from the point of view of functionality and comfort or from the aesthetic point of view, it becomes crucial to choose the right furnishings and accessories and take the necessary precautions. So let’s find out how to furnish a very small bathroom: here are some valuable tips.
What is meant by a very small bathroom?
Let’s first clarify what the dimensions of a very small bathroom are. To be defined as such, the size of this room must remain under 4 square metres. Usually such small bathrooms are those found in studio or two-room apartments, or the second or third bathrooms in the house. Another aspect that influences furnishing choices, beyond the size, is the shape of the room. The goal is to make the most of the spaces to meet the needs of those who use it.
Below are our tips to avoid making mistakes:
#1 Washbasin
Avoid deep sinks (for example 25 cm deep and 45 cm wide) and prefer small-sized accessories. Flaminia offers the Acqualight and Acquababy washbasin, AppLight with more squared lines or the more rounded App and Twin. A further solution is to equip the sinks with space-saving accessories, such as the towel holder integrated into the sink. Suitable for very small bathrooms is undoubtedly the suspended washbasin which does not include furniture, shelves or columns, the choice of corner washbasins is equally intelligent.
#2 Bathroom fixtures
The same goes for toilets and bidets: it is best to choose sanitary fixtures with a reduced depth (for example 48 cm). Both suspended and floor mounted ones will work as long as they are flush with the wall. Flaminia offers the space-saving suspended version of both the Link and App collections, the miniLink and miniApp bathroom fixtures. Even the space given by the bidet can be avoided with toilet models with integrated bidet function. The Civita Castellana company offers this solution in its catalogue on both collections.
#3 Wallpaper and mirrors
Playing with coverings and accessories is essential to create visual effects that make the space seem larger. First of all, very large mirrors: they manage to give the room a sense of depth like no other material could, they visually expand the surfaces and make the environment brighter. The backlit mirrors from the Flag collection are perfect in this sense. Another good idea is to choose wallpaper with a depth effect.
#4 Lighting
Another very important aspect is to exploit natural light as much as possible: therefore green light to large windows and poorly opaque curtains. However, if it is not possible to insert windows in the room, artificial lighting will play a very important role. Therefore, provide a general light, an effect light in the shower and one on the mirror directly on the sink.
#5 Furnishing heaters, niches and storage columns
When you have a very small bathroom, the main objective is to make the most of all the spaces. Fortunately, there are several solutions: creating niches, for example in the shower or on any wall, will allow you to gain precious and otherwise unused space. In the same way, you can optimise the spaces by choosing a radiator that also acts as a shelf, in which to store small objects and towels. Equally useful are the storage columns and wall units. By developing in height, they will take advantage of the heights, without taking up precious centimetres of the room. With the Cubika collection, Flaminia offers many comfortable and design solutions.
#6 Colours and coverings
Prefer light and bright colours, first and foremost beige, light gray and white. Choose minimalist coverings and materials in stone or earth tones. For very small bathrooms, the advice is to cover the walls up to half the height. If completely covered, they could create an “oppressive” and counterproductive effect.
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