Visual techniques affecting the perception of room space
For an experienced designer, expanding space with visual illusions in a small bathroom is the first thing that comes to his mind. The most popular tools for visually modifying a space are color, interior elements, type of lighting, and consideration of the direction of light.
Designers have secrets to influence the geometry of a room – deepen, narrow, widen, “raise” or “lower” the ceiling, flatten the walls or give the room a slightly different shape.
Absolute order and ergonomics of space
Space-saving is an important consideration when decorating small spaces. Minimalism as a design style is ideal for small bathrooms. The neatness of shelves, cabinets or countertops, bathtub or sink sides create the effect of an extension of the interior space.
The furnishings do not need to be bulky. For example, a storage system in the form of a stairway with a stairway shelf that matches the color of the walls will look very minimalist in absolutely orderly and well-lit conditions.
Unwanted bottles and jars should be disposed of regularly to avoid creating clutter that “eats up” the available space. Space ergonomics is the science of order and convenience. This has led to the development of wall-mounted toilets and bidets, as well as corner sanitary models (toilets, sinks, bathtubs) specifically designed for small bathrooms. Ergonomics includes the use of transparent bathtub screens, which open up the view and make the room look more spacious.
Glass folding partition screens can be adapted to any bathtub. In addition to the effect of expanding space, glass partitions look modern and support minimalist design.
Clear glass objects in bathroom accessories, bathroom furniture with glass doors, shelves above the sink make the room look bigger.
The floor of the small bathroom is an untouchable area
Ceramic bathroom tiles should be darker than the color of the walls. In a small bathroom, a floor color that is too dark will make the space narrower. A tile that is only one shade darker than the color of the walls is optimal.
Designers have an important tip: In a room with limited space, you don’t want to force the floor. Hanging sanitary ware and bathroom furniture, hanging accessories up to toilet brushes, are ideal. Everything on the wall takes the attention away from the size of the room.
Instead of using laundry baskets on the floor, use hanging drawers or shelves or drawers in cabinets. Bathroom furniture that floats in the air visually makes the room look wider and more spacious.
Change the space with color and lighting
White + good lighting is a formula for expanding space in interior design. It should not be forgotten that the perception of the color spectrum is directly related to the ability to absorb light. White reflects 100% of the light. What would happen if there was nothing to reflect? In the dim light, poor lighting strips white of all its qualities and makes white surfaces look grayish.
Natural light coming in through windows is ideal, but this type of lighting is rare in high-rise buildings. Artificial light has come to the rescue with soft lighting. For rooms with limited space, cool blue grays, pearlescent colors, and understated greens and pinks are used as base finishes.
However, color alone is not enough to create an optical illusion. If the bathroom furniture matches the walls, the room will look more spacious. The secret is that the front will be less conspicuous. A visual trick: the space occupied by the bathroom furniture does not seem to be taken up.
The effect of the format, texture, and decoration of the tiles on the size of the room
A. Format
One of the parameters of ceramic bathroom tiles is the format, which affects the space through the shape of the modules and the direction in which they are laid. The rectangular shape of the tiles, depending on how they are laid, affects the visual perception of the space. If rectangular tiles are laid vertically, along the long side, the ceiling will appear higher. If rectangular tiles are laid horizontally, the walls will be elongated and the room will appear deeper.
Large tiles visually expand the room, contrary to stereotypes. Straightening (cutting off the edges of tiles) allows tiles to be laid with minimal joints (1.5-2 mm) or seamlessly. When laying small format tiles, minimal joints and a visually solid surface can prevent a graphic grid of multiple joints from shrinking the space.
Curiously, the very small format of a mosaic, for example, also enhances the sense of space with its gloss and iridescence.
B. Texture
Another parameter of a tile is the texture or type of surface. Bathroom floor tiles with a matte finish can prevent accidental slips and falls when waterfalls on the floor. Glossy wall tiles combined with a large mirror or mirrored wall cabinet above the sink are an effective tool for correcting the visual perception of the room. Reflecting the brilliance of glossy tiles in a mirror helps expand the space – a rule that applies to any small room along with the use of light colors.
C. Stripes, accessories, patterns
Large patterns or geometric accents draw the eye and distract from the room’s imperfections. Choose tiles with a large geometric or floral pattern and decorate the accent wall. The rest of the walls, fit the chosen style of finish, but in a lighter color. Horizontal and vertical stripes in wall finishes affect the size of a room in the same way as rectangular bathroom tiles. Horizontal herringbone, wavy lines visually deepen the room, and vertical herringbone makes the ceiling higher.
D. Lighting as a tool to expand space
Built-in ceiling lighting contributes to the visual expansion of the room. While locally placed lighting fixtures illuminate only certain areas, ceiling lighting from several recessed fixtures covers the entire room. The more light sources used on the ceiling, the higher the room appears.
Glossy bathroom tiles are especially good for directional light. To illuminate the walls and the lower part of the bathroom, small wall sconces and multilevel lighting are suitable. In a small room, you should forget about bulky chandeliers and large lampshades. Minimalism in lamp design is the best choice.
E. Bright accessories and doors to the bathroom
Bright accessories and bathroom accessories “weight” the space. Simple but textured materials and textiles are the mottoes for decorating small bathrooms. The bathroom is an intimate space, so it is almost impossible to deny access to the door. Above any door, there is a space that can be converted into a storage shelf.
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