People first describe me as 'short', then after that is established, as a 'delightful quirky warrior'. I am five feet to be exact-but so much more. That is why the bathroom renovation I just completed in Allentown PA meant so much to me. It is a packed bathroom in the size of a walk-in closet. I looked at it and knew right away that I wanted everyone to walk in and forget about its size and just see the beauty inside.
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There is no secret to making anything look bigger and taller. For a five foot lady like myself that means wearing four inch heels. For this little bathroom that means using materials that reflect and grab the eye all the way to the back of the space. We used iridescent subway glass tile in the shower all the way up the wall, and so the space isn't interrupted, we inlcuded a frameless glass shower door. Big tip about flooring in bathrooms-try long wide tiles that require less grout lines, making the floor feel bigger. And just because you use white wall tile does NOT mean you need to have white floors too!
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Space was so tight and measurements had to be precise to take full advantage of everything. We switched out the round toilet for a narrower oval one, and the vanity was a great find online. It uses its depth instead of its width as storage, yet the sink bowl is still large enough to be extremely functional.
Instead of centering the bathroom mirror over the vanity, we used a large mirror that measured the size of the toilet and vanity to bring in more light and create an illusion of space.
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We took advantage of the empty wall opposite the vanity by adding a focal point that will come as a surprise for visitors. The door opens into this wall so as soon as they step in to the space and close it behind them they will see a large niche covered in more of the iridescent glass subway tile, framed out in glass bars, with a wooden tree sculpture. You know, every room should have interest, including the bathroom.
We used very contemporary pieces in a chrome finish. I actually had fun picking out even the knob for the shower. And the right accessories can set any space off. Don't forget about the details!!
I know this bathroom thanks its owner for seeing its potential and taking pride in it! "Thanks Wayne!"
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