While renovating a small bathroom is of course possible, a little more forethought and imagination may be required to make the most of the space, and create a ‘big bathroom’ feel. If you work with an experienced renovation or construction company, they may have their own ideas as to how you can achieve this, but in the meantime, here are some ideas:
Install a pocket door
Pocket doors don’t open inward; instead, they slide into the wall by way of a cavity, helping to create more usable space without a door swinging inward and making the space feel even more cramped than it already may be.
Install a glass shower
By getting rid of any visual barriers, glass showers help create the illusion of space, and when light can flow freely through the space in such a way, the entire room will feel bigger and more airy, even if it isn’t.
Opt for a space saving toilet
Wall-mounted toilets give you additional floor space and help to create a sleeker, more modern look, while a corner toilet could make the most of space in an awkwardly shaped small bathroom.
Add windows
If you’ve already got a window in your bathroom, making it bigger will instantly make the space brighter and lighter. Or install a skylight if a regular window isn’t an option.
Choose a non-pedestal sink
The space that a pedestal sink would have taken up, can be replaced with a smart storage solution, which won’t give you more floor space, but will help to reduce clutter; the last thing you want in a small bathroom.
Hang some big mirrors
As with any small space, the more light and brightness you can create, the better, and sometimes, all it takes is a big mirror, strategically placed, to give that illusion.
Use wallpaper or tiles with big patterns
With this simple trick, you can make the eye feel that the space is bigger than it is, but this only works if you like patterned wallpaper or tiles, naturally.
Create built-in storage
By carving a couple of niches of varying sizes out of the walls in your bathroom, you can make some useful storage solutions (or spaces for putting decorative items such as candles), in much the same way as a medicine cabinet that is recessed, provides a storage solution behind the mirrored door.
Use horizontal lines
For helping to widen a small room visually, stripes can be wonderfully effective. If you don’t want the whole bathroom to be stripey, opt for an accent wall, and use horizontal wainscoting panels for a classic look, or alternating colored tiles.
With the help of some space-saving solutions and clever, visual tricks, even the smallest of bathrooms can be made to look bigger and more luxurious. From mirrors and stripes, to skylights and pocket doors, see what tips you can use to give your small bathroom a spacious feel. For the best results, work with a trusted and experienced renovation company who won’t compromise on quality.
Melissa Williams 
Brooks Reynolds