{"id":24728,"date":"2019-07-04T18:29:44","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T16:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/?p=24728"},"modified":"2019-07-05T13:21:32","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T11:21:32","slug":"bathroom-upgrade-ideas-for-small-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/bathroom-upgrade-ideas-for-small-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bathroom Upgrade Ideas for Small Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Big bathrooms are a luxury many of us can only dream about, but as fabulous as having a free-standing bath in the middle of the room might be, a compact bathrooms can be just as gorgeous! While making the best of a small bathroom space can be quite challenging, a small space also presents the perfect opportunity to go bold and express your creativity. Just because a bathroom is small doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s not worthy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=bathroom%20renovation&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Bathroom_Upgrade_Ideas_for_Small_Homes&amp;utm_content=Bathroom_Upgrade_Ideas_for_Small_Homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home improvement upgrades<\/a> like any other space in your home. Here are just a few\u00a0home improvement ideas and tricks for upgrading your bathroom in a small home.<\/p>\n<h3>Use paint or tiles to create an illusion of space<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24729 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_paint-300x239.jpeg\" alt=\"bathroom\" width=\"700\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_paint-300x239.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_paint.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If done in a clever way, a simple paint job can completely transform a small bathroom space and make a small space appear larger than it really is. For example, you can\u00a0create an illusion of height by painting halfway up a wall. By lowering the eye with a darker paint shade you create depth in the room and the illusion of distance from the upper portion of the wall. This illusion of space can also be created by\u00a0tiling halfway up the wall. Not only will you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=bathroom%20renovation&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Bathroom_Upgrade_Ideas_for_Small_Homes&amp;utm_content=Bathroom_Upgrade_Ideas_for_Small_Homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">save on tiles<\/a>, but it will also make the space feel larger.\u00a0Choose a dark neutral tile and paint the space above it white to maximise brightness from windows and lights.<\/p>\n<h3>Mount your taps and cabinets to the wall<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24730 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_wallUnit-300x241.jpeg\" alt=\"bathroom\" width=\"701\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_wallUnit-300x241.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_wallUnit.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another great way to create the illusion of space in a compact bathroom is wall-mounted mixer taps and bathroom cabinets. Wall mounted taps allows for a narrower sink and the pipework can be hidden without the need for a space intensive basin pedestal. A\u00a0&#8216;floating&#8217; wall-mounted cabinet offers a\u00a0streamlined look and visually makes the bathroom appear bigger while freeing up space underneath for small storage items.<\/p>\n<h3>Distract from the size with feature wallpaper<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24732 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/statement_wallpaper-300x238.jpeg\" alt=\"wallpaper\" width=\"700\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/statement_wallpaper-300x238.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/statement_wallpaper.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to disguise a small bathroom is to create interest. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=bathroom%20wallpaper&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Bathroom_Upgrade_Ideas_for_Small_Homes&amp;utm_content=Bathroom_Upgrade_Ideas_for_Small_Homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Striking wallpaper<\/a> is ideal for this.\u00a0Opt for a unique, bold or interesting print to maximise the impact in a small space. A\u00a0large-scale pattern can trick the eye into seeing expanded space and make the bathroom feel bigger. If you&#8217;re looking to create a statement in a guest bathroom go ahead and choose any wallpaper you wish, however if it&#8217;s a full bathroom, complete with shower or bath, then you will need to invest in wallpaper that has been designed\u00a0specifically for bathrooms, that can cope with the damp, warm conditions.<\/p>\n<h3>Use the same tiles on the floor and walls<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24743 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_walls-300x240.jpeg\" alt=\"bathroom\" width=\"700\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_walls-300x240.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bathroom_walls.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another clever way to make a small bathroom appear bigger is to use the same tiles on the walls and the floor. The continuous run of tiles creates a spacious feel while still creating a modern look and feel to a small bathroom. Using the same tiles on the walls and floor helps to\u00a0create a cohesive look in a small bathroom space and can make a bold statement if you choose the right tile.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Looking to renovate your bathroom at home? Buy everything you need at the best price online via PriceCheck now:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=bathroom%20renovation&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Bathroom_Upgrade_Ideas_for_Small_Homes&amp;utm_content=Bathroom_Upgrade_Ideas_for_Small_Homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easy ways to maximise space in a small bathroom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":24742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2862,57],"tags":[4819,4806,4807,4814,4808,4813,1442,4815,4817,4816,1374,1258,4818,4809,4810,4811,4812],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/small_bathroom.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24728"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24728"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24755,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24728\/revisions\/24755"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}