Small change, big impact

In this bathroom, the major fittings were locked into place by the existing plumbing. The owner-designer wanted to find a way to update the decor and at the same time, make the room look more spacious.

The first step was to address the proportions of the space, the owner says.

"The bathroom is just 4m², so I lowered the ceiling from 2.7m to 2.3m, making it more in keeping with the overall scale. Ironically, this increased the sense of spaciousness."

Next, a sliding shower door that pulls back across the toilet area to allow entrance to the shower was introduced.

"The sliding door creates a point of interest and avoids the space-hungry turning arc of a standard door so there's more room to move," says the owner. "Sheets of precision-cut glass were siliconed into place to achieve a seamless fit."

The glass shower stall also gives clear views through the bathroom, adding to the impression of volume.

Similarly, a contemporary wall-hung vanity means more floor space is visible. A near-invisible shower drain set into the groove in the floor for the sliding door furthers the clean-lined, minimalist aesthetic.

Story by: Trendsideas