The professionals say these simple swaps can make your space appear larger.
Jay Wilde
Square footage is not the only thing that canmake a bathroom look small.
To avoid making your space feel small, these are the design faux pas designers recommend avoiding.
Credit:Jay Wilde
Lauren Lerner is the CEO and founder of Living with Lolo.
Theresa Butleris the principal and founder of Theresa Butler Interiors.
Kerith Flynnis the principal and founder of Margali & Flynn Designs.
Poor Lighting
Designers say lighting plays a huge role in how spacious your bathroom looks.
“Poorly positioned fixtures disrupt flow and make the space feel cramped,” she says.
Instead, “Opt for lighter, neutral tones to create a sense of openness,” Lerner suggests.
“Clutter oncountertopscan overwhelm a room and reduce usable space,” Butler says.
Incorporate enough hidden storage in your bathroom to ensure that bathroom countertops don’t become a cluttered eyesore.
Bold Patterns
Similar to dark color schemes, designers say bold patterns will make your bathroom look smaller.
Flynn notes that too many busy patterns can overwhelm the eye.
