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 both basic plumbing fixtures and additional equipment. Let's explore how to do this without sacrificing useful area or appearance.

Water Supply and Drainage

Water pipes are the main space consumers. For aesthetics, the bathroom pipe and hot/cold water pipes must be concealed with gypsum board, as moving or bending them is not recommended. However, the water supply and drainage can be built into the wall to avoid wasting valuable space.

Design: Inna Arboua

Inspection Access

Any plumbing must have free access. If they are enclosed, an inspection hatch should be installed. It should be wide enough to easily read meters or replace/repair them when necessary. Modern hatches can easily blend in with the same wall 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 if the wall can support the weight of a large boiler. 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's better to choose larger water heaters — 50 liters or more. There's no need to fear large sizes. Today, it's easy to find models with an attractive design.

For example, the stylish water heater Ariston DUNE1 R 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 easily and not catch on anything.

Design: Pavel Burmakine

Lighting

It's advisable to provide several lighting schemes for the bathroom so it doesn't look gloomy. Ceiling spotlights will set the overall light level. Wall sconces or LED strips on mirrors are convenient for those who usually spend time in the bathroom doing makeup.

Design: Ileda By

Basin Shape

A bathtub usually takes up a lot of space. It's better to install a shower cabin or a basin with a shape that also saves space. The most ergonomic is a corner pentagonal one.

Design: Maria Lazich

Storage Areas

If there are many small items used in the bathroom, utilize any free spaces. This could be 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 units with mirror fronts. This will further expand the sense of space.

Design: Inna Arboua

Finishing Materials

In small bathrooms, it's better to choose light-colored and not too large tiles. Horizontal layout expands the space horizontally, while vertical layout expands it vertically.

To make the room more visually interesting, a dark floor can be used. Mosaics are better placed not on walls to avoid overloading the walls with too many small details.

Design: Sasha Karpinskyi

Cover design: Oh, boy! Interiors project