So, you've got a small bathroom. It's a little outdated. And you're on a budget
Yeah, I think we've got you covered. You don't have to have a massive budget to have an on-set and home
Show & Steals is all about breaking down the things that you would see in a designer showroom
but we show you how you can get the look you like. In our first episode of this season, Yoko did a deep dive into kicking tricks and tricks
you need to know as you kick off the new year. If you haven't checked it out yet, do yourself a favor and go do that
In this episode, we're talking bathrooms. More specifically, that small bathroom that needs a 2023 space rate and is screaming
I can add property value. I'm not going to say we all have that one
but if you clicked on this video, you probably do. I like to think we're in the middle of a golden age of bathroom design
It wasn't long ago that bathrooms were designed solely with functionality and the essentials in mind. A sink, a tub, a toilet, you get it
But a focus on design in your bathroom is a must in my opinion. Understanding trends and where to focus your budget can help you get the most out of your upgrade
Today, we'll break down some ideas you can pick and choose from to make the most of any budget
To start, let's focus on opening up a space. Obviously, you can't just make extra square footage appear out of thin air
so you'll want to do whatever you can to make the space you do have seem larger
Color is a good place to start. Monochromatic palettes are trending right now, and white reflects light well
which can help create a more spacious look. But consider an off-white with subtle cream tones rather than pure white
One more consideration on color is matte black. I know, black can be scary to incorporate into your design
and it's very much the opposite of what I just recommended. With that said, matte black is not only trending in bathrooms right now
it also adds lots of depth to a small space. Whether used on a single wall or the entire room
it'll make the space seem a bit bigger. This next tip will not only help the space feel larger, but also weigh more high-end
Rather than small tiles with lots of drought lines all over your walls and floors
slab looks are trending right now, and for good reason. It's an illusion that makes your space appear larger
This is normally done with large porcelain, marble, or concrete slabs, which look amazing
but can be super expensive. A trick to get the same look for a fraction of the cost is to go for large format tiles
and use a grout color that matches the color of the tile. Uniformity is key when it comes to that larger illusion I just mentioned
so don't stop at just your floors with a large format tile, you can use the same tile and grout for your walls as well to maximize the look
I already mentioned monochromatic palettes are in right now, and that works really well with this design technique
Two final tips when it comes to opening the space are glass dowel doors and oversized mirrors
Similar to the look of a slab, a single oversized piece of glass for your dowel door or partition
can elongate the look and make the room seem even larger. And of course, with it being glass, there's nothing to obstruct the view and split the room up
For mirrors, the reflection's an oversized option to do some heavy lifting to expand the space
Now that you've got some tips and tricks to maximize space, let's focus on other ways to tie in current frames to get the most out of your upgrade
Starting with textures, natural materials and texture finishes are in right now
Again, we're looking for tranquility and coziness, and bringing some elements of nature into your bathroom can really help with that
Wood grain, terrazzo, texture, ceramic, and fluted wood detail are all great options to tie into your design
Entire fluted wood walls have been trending for a while, but if you don't want to commit to an entire wall
you can incorporate the look in more subtle ways, like on cabinets, vanities, or just a portion of the wall
Without the right lighting, even the most thoughtfully designed spaces can look outdated or underwhelming
The biggest mistake I see often is not having enough light to spur off bathrooms
Traditionally, bathrooms tend to have an overhead light and a vanity light
but that's not going to cut it. For starters, if you have a single light above your vanity
replace it with two sconces, one on either side of the vanity. That'll give you more balanced light and it'll look so much better in the mirror
There are so many great options on Lowes.com, but these tie in nicely with the looks we've been talking about
Other lighting options you should consider are built-in architectural lighting, like LEDs under a floating vanity or storage compartment
or integrated mirror lights like this. These ideas so far should give you a solid start
for creating a really high-end and modern bathroom. Of course, there are some things that you might be willing to spend extra on
to get the look. Keep in mind, you don't need everything in your bathroom
to be high-end to create the aesthetic. All you need is a handful of segment pieces to serve as focal points
and elevate the entire room. We've already touched on the glass shower door or partition
and I think that's something worth spending some money on, but here are a few others you should consider
I mentioned oversized mirrors earlier, but that's the point if you choose an untraditional shape
like a circular or curved mirror. In our last episode, Caroline covered how and why
you should incorporate arches and curves into your home, and this is a great opportunity to do that
The curved line stops in the space, adding to the cozy feel we're going for
Even the smallest bathroom upgrades can demand big return and increase your quality of life
Most bathrooms aren't huge, so it can be an easy project to tackle that can make a big difference in your property value
and transform your entire space. Let us know in the comments how you plan to transform your bathroom
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