Planning a new bathroom or remodeling the existing one is a great challenge. But if you deal with a small bathroom remodel you face a double challenge, as a small bathroom must include all the elements of a large one but cramped in less space. You must think over everything: functionality, fixtures and space-saving bathroom storage, appearance, cohesion with the entire house style, together with the amount of bathroom space you have and the sum of money you are ready to outlay on the bathroom remodel project.

In the situation when every inch counts, you might consider it obvious to obtain professional design help at a kitchen and bath design studio or from the design staff at a local home center. And finally compare your plans against the guidelines given below to get a good you start and make sure that you new bathroom will look and function properly.

Stage 1: layout planning. Small bathrooms put you and your ideas in a direct dependence from the space you possess. So if the space is the limit you have to use every inch effectively and efficiently. As soon as you’ve determined how much space you have, there is a bunch of ways to make it look more spacious.

For example, when choosing a shower to fir in make sure it’s large enough so you and all your family members can comfortably raise your arms when washing hair or bend over to pick something up.

Use a pocket door, rather than a hinged one. Buy a mirror that is as large as possible. Choose light-colored finish materials for the interior décor, as they visually expand the space. Besides, clear-glass shower doors act identically, and you can unify the entire bathroom by using one finish for all surfaces, trim and hardware.

Organizing a space-saving bathroom storage is usually a top-list problem in small bathrooms. That’s why think about recessing a bath cabinet above the vanity in order to save priceless inches. Choose a vanity with drawers or boxes or add the special organizers (if the unit comes unequipped with these items) to keep toiletries and cleaning supplies. Plus pay attention to install the vanity at a comfortable height that is good for all family members.

Eventually, don’t select pedestal sinks in a small, full bathroom. No doubt that they look wonderful but at the same time are rather impractical for small spaces because they don’t provide bathroom storage facilities. If you still have to use a pedestal sink, add some open shelves or a tile-lined niche behind or adjacent to it to your bathroom remodel plan.

Stage 2: affordable bathroom. How much will an affordable bathroom remodel project cost? Actually, that depends on many factors: structural changes that are on the list, prices for the materials chosen, designer fee, the amount of contractors, etc. Of course, the figures can be cut by more than half if you choose shopping at a local home center and doing all the work yourself. On the other hand, it’s easy to exceed the amount you rely on by picking high-end components that are usually expensive. Another important factor that defines the final sum is the cost of labor. As all the major building firms and agencies deal with bathroom remodel, making over even a small bathroom might turn out to be expensive in case you decide to hire professional contractors to do all the work.

Eventually, only a deep research of the market and a detailed comparison of the supply and demand will help you not to waste the money but to spend them reasonably and rationally.