Repairing the Bathroom: 8 Design Hacks in 5 Minutes

The bathroom is not the most spacious room. However, it's necessary to find space for essential plumbing fixtures and additional equipment. Let's explore how to do this without sacrificing useful area or visual appeal.

Water Supply and Drainage

Water pipes are major space hogs. For aesthetic reasons, the faucet pipe and hot and cold water pipes must be hidden with gypsum board since it's not recommended to move or bend them. However, the water supply and drainage can be embedded into the wall to save valuable square meters.

Design: Inna Arbua

Inspection Access

Free access to all plumbing systems is essential. If they are enclosed, an inspection hatch should be installed. It must be wide enough to easily read meters or replace or repair them when necessary. Modern hatches can easily blend in with the same wall cladding tiles.

Design: Maria Dadiani

Additional Equipment

Carefully plan the placement and installation of additional equipment like towel warmers and water heaters. Electric models are better mounted away from wet zones. Check in advance whether the wall can support the weight of a large water heater. Some models can be mounted both horizontally and vertically for convenience.

Design: Vera Sheverdenok. Water Heater — Dune1 R, Ariston

Tip from INMYROOM: For a family of three, it is better to choose spacious water heaters — 50 liters or more. Don't be afraid of large sizes; modern models with attractive designs are easy to find.

For example, the stylish Ariston DUNE1 R water heater fits perfectly into both classic and modern bathroom interiors.

Opening Doors

In small bathrooms, carefully plan the placement of doors and sliding drawers. They should open conveniently without hitting anything.

Design: Pavel Burmakins

Lighting

Plan several lighting schemes for the bathroom to avoid a dark and gloomy look. Ceiling spotlights provide general illumination. Wall sconces or LED strips on mirrors are practical for those who usually spend time in the bathroom doing cosmetics.

Design: Ileda By

Bath Tray Shape

A bathtub usually takes up a lot of space. Instead, it's better to install a shower cabin or tray, whose shape can also save space. The most ergonomic is the angular pentagonal one.

Design: Maria Lazich

Storage Spaces

If there are many small items used in the bathroom, utilize any available free space. This can include a vanity unit under the sink, shelves above the door, a niche under the bathtub, or a small shelf in the corner.

To avoid being overwhelmed by these small items, cover storage cabinets with mirror facades. This will further expand the space.

Design: Inna Arbua

Finishing Materials

In small bathrooms, it's better to choose light-colored and not overly large tiles. Horizontal laying expands the space in width, vertical laying — in height.

To make the room more interesting, a dark floor can be used. Mosaic is also better placed not on the wall to avoid overloading the walls with too many small details.

Design: Sasha Karpinskyi

Cover Image: Design Project Oh, Boy! Interiors