One-room apartments are in demand on the marketreal estate most of all because of their relative affordability. And then, Khrushchev-era apartments and small-sized apartments in panel houses have not gone away yet, so they usually come with very cramped bathrooms: their area varies from 1 to 4-5 sq. m. And it is very difficult to arrange them so that they are not only comfortable, but also beautiful.
Tip #1:shower cabin instead of a bathtub When equipping a tiny bathroom, if possible, replace the bathtub itself (it takes up the most space) with a shower cabin. In this case, it is better not to buy a cabin in a store (it is also quite bulky), but to make it to order; then lay the tiles in the shower area at a slight slope, equip a competent drain and install light doors (you can even use glass ones - this will visually make the space larger). This is the kind of shower that will take up the least space in your bathroom.
Tip #2:washing machine outside the bathroom If the bathroom is no more than 1-2 sq. m, you can save space by choosing a narrow washing machine or even installing it in the hallway or kitchen - depending on which place is most suitable for your layout. Usually in the hallways there is a small nook in which the machine will fit without problems.
Tip #3:tall narrow cabinets The fact that it is inappropriate to clutter the bathroom with furniture is obvious. But where to put all those little things that are stored in abundance in them? It's simple. Choose very narrow cabinets from the ceiling to the floor: they will take up a minimum of space, and you can place a lot of different things in them.
Tip #4:combining a bathroom and toilet This option is more complicated and will require significant reconstruction, but it is effective: the wall between the bathroom and toilet can sometimes free up a whole square meter!
Tip #5:lighting It would seem, what is special about bathroom lighting? But it also plays an important role. If not in expanding the boundaries of the bathroom, then in the visual feeling of space - for sure. To do this, you just need to give up the overhead light and make lamps with diffused light at head level.
How to equip a small bathroom: effective tips for repair
