1. TUCK YOUR BATH UNDER A SLOPING CEILING
A common problem designers and homeowners often encounter is a bathroom with a sloping ceiling, meaning you're spending your time crouching down. An easy way to remedy the problem is by simply slotting your bath underneath. It creates a cozy, snug space where you can relax while taking a soak and makes sense of the shape of the room.
2. WALL HANGING STORAGE
Go for wall-hung, floating designs that give you space and create an illusion of more room. A typical wall-hung bathroom sink might feel too large for an awkward-shaped bathroom, but there are smaller models you can opt for that feel stylish and sleek.
3. GO FOR A COMPACT TUB
If you have a small bathroom, you might be fooled into thinking that a freestanding tub isn't going to work for you, but it doesn't mean you've got to banish your hopes and dreams of that luxurious freestanding tub. Look out for the smaller models that measure up to 55 inches. Compact slipper baths are a great option with their asymmetrical frame raised at one and lower at the other.
4. PURPOSE-BUILT STORAGE
Good bathroom storage can boost the sense of space by keeping surfaces clear and clutter out of sight. Just like how a floating vanity can help those awkward-shaped bathrooms, think about going for a shallow depth, a custom-made corner build, or look to build up. A taller vanity or bathroom storage cupboard might grant you more space for a less claustrophobic feel in a narrow space.
5. TRY A WET ROOM SOLUTION
If you have a small or irregularly shaped bathroom, creating a layout with a dedicated wet room can be a great option to carve up the space in an elegant way. One of the key advantages of a wet room is that it can be an excellent space-saving solution. 'By eliminating the need for a traditional shower enclosure, you can make even the smallest of bathrooms appear much larger than they really are,' says Irene.
6. TRY A PRIVACY WALL
If you don't have the space or have an awkward room, make sense of the layout by optimizing privacy with a bathroom partition or privacy wall. These can be easy features to add, as shown here in a design by Emily Lauren Interiors with a simple brick wall extended into the bathroom to hide the WC.
7. CREATE AN ILLUSION OF SPACE THROUGH COLOR
Finally, as with all rooms in the home, the way you apply color to the walls might just be the trick to helping create zones and an illusion of more space. In this narrow bathroom designed by Atelier Ochre, the designers have created an illusion of space in the room by tiling the end of the room with a dark blue tile and taking it upwards to the ceiling - creating a feeling of length and depth with a sharp contrast against the white walls.