10 tricks to make your bathroom look and feel bigger, according to interior designers

Cheyenne LentzApr 8, 2024, 23:52 IST

There are several things you can do to make your bathroom look bigger.Joe Hendrickson/Shutterstock

Business Insider asked three interior designers how to make a small bathroom look larger.
One of the easiest things you can do is declutter your counters to open up the space.

Tiny bathrooms can easily feel unwelcoming and uncomfortable for both you and your guests. But with the right design tips, you can transform the small room into an open space with a zen-like vibe.

Business Insider asked three interior designers to share their best tips for opening up a small bathroom.

Keep the counters free of clutter.

Clean counters give the appearance of more space.Jonathan Park/Shutterstock

Create an orderly space in the shower.

Shower caddies can help organize your toiletries.APN Photography/Shutterstock

Hang your shower curtain high to draw the eye upward.

Shower curtains can help create more visual space.Shutterstock

Add artwork to trick people into thinking the room is bigger than it is.

Artwork can brighten up your bathroom.karamysh/Shutterstock

Allow natural light to pour through the room to create depth.

Natural light can make a bathroom look larger.Artazum/Shutterstock

Paint the walls white to open up the room.

White walls create the illusion of more space.Mirjana Ristic Damjanovic/Shutterstock

Maximize the hidden storage spaces in your bathroom.

Hide away any unsightly bathroom necessities.design.at.krooogle/Shutterstock

Get a large mirror to trick the eye into thinking there's more space.

Big mirrors can open up small bathrooms.B Brown/Shutterstock

Opt for open shelving instead of bulky storage units.

Floating shelves can make the room feel less cramped.ArchiVIZ/Shutterstock

Build vertically to save floor space.

Make use of the height of the room.New Africa/Shutterstock

I paid $500 extra to upgrade my room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride, and I thought the additional 20 square feet was worth every penny

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