The narrow and long bath is a room type typical of past homes. In the 1970s, in fact, it tended to divide the spaces according to this provision. If you want to renew your environment, here are 5 useful tips on how to make the most of a long and narrow bathroom.
1. Reserve the part at the bottom of the shower
A functional solution, even in the presence of a window. It is often useful to opt for a non-wood window. Shower is the most important element, so it is important install a shower system to optimize spaces. You can choose a transparent box, which will have less visual impact.
2. Space for the bathtub
To place the bathtub you need to have at least 200 cm wide, To place it in the bottom or longitudinally. We recommend leaving enough space for easy passage. The Flaminia line Io, for example, can be the right solution as it features a 193 cm bathtub and a minimalist style that blends perfectly with the typically essential furnishings of a long and narrow bathroom.
3. Decorate only one side
When we are having to optimize the space of a narrow and long bathroom, a remedy is to work on furnishing furniture items on one side only and optimize the smaller size for pipes and connections on a single wall. To soften the verticality, you can choose soft and round shapes. This will create a dynamic and airy environment. On the other side, you can take advantage of the minimal spaces, placing functional shelves in the arrangement of objects and decorations.
4. Recess are also functional
Often in narrow and long bathrooms there are recesses inside the walls. The best way to take advantage of this space is to reserve it to the bathtub and shower system if there are large spaces. Otherwise, we can take advantage of the small recess for shelves and towel rails or, moreover, furniture items.
5. Choose sanitary ware with reduced volume
When the space is really very small, the choice of sanitary ware must be oriented to models with the measures contained. Sanitary ware suspended can guarantee a few centimeters and give a feel of the airy environment. Another example is on washbasins: a rectangular sink is certainly the best choice because it can even reach 30cm deep.
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