When you hear the phrase “bathroom remodel”, you probably think of a full bathroom, with a shower, maybe even a tub, a vanity, sink, toilet, and ample storage for all of your toiletries. While yes, a large bathroom is definitely a great candidate for a remodel, that’s not the only bathroom in your home that could use a little bit of love.
Chances are, you have a half bathroom adjacent to a space built for entertaining. When you host, your half bath is almost certainly seeing a lot of foot traffic. Your powder room is a small but mighty space and can be a great candidate for a bathroom remodel, but they’re a bit different from a full bathroom remodel. Lucky for you, we’re breaking down all our tips and tricks for planning a powder room remodel so you get a space that’s functional and perfect to show off to friends and family for years to come.
Laying the Foundation: Half Bath Layout Ideas
A half bath is trademarked by its fixture composition. More specifically, it’s lack thereof. You might think that no shower or bathtub means planning the bathroom layout is a walk in the park, but it’s actually the opposite.
Controlling Sightlines
A powder room remodel means fewer places we can draw the eye. Really, our main goal is for the first thing you see to not be the toilet. While it’s incredibly necessary for any functional bathroom, we’ve never met a homeowner who wants their toilet to be the focal point of a newly remodeled space. If this sounds like your current layout, we can try adjusting the door swing or even adding a wall partition.
Space-Saving Sinks
Of the two main parts of a half bath, we have the most control over the space taken up by the sink. It’s important that there’s enough clearance around the sink, whether the door is open or closed, to allow you to move around the bathroom without bumping into anything. If there’s not enough space for a full vanity, consider a wall-mounted, corner, or pedestal sink instead.
Making a Statement: Half Bath Design Ideas
Once you have an idea of what can fit in your bathroom and where, you can really have fun and bring your Pinterest board to life.
Choosing a Vanity
If your bathroom does have the space for a vanity, we highly recommend it. On top of the valuable storage of cabinets and design flexibility, we can even tie in the design elements of your kitchen. Many Columbus homeowners love to bundle a powder room remodel with their kitchen remodel so everything matches. What’s not to love about matching quartz countertops and custom Amish cabinets?
Accenting Paint and Wallpaper
If you’re wondering how to decorate a small half bath, we always recommend you consider your walls. Remodeling your powder room can be the perfect time to experiment with a funky design idea you’ve always loved, but never wanted to commit to a large space. Whether there’s an eclectic wallpaper or your favorite color, the walls of your half bath are a great place to get colorful.
Built From Materials That Last
Your half bath silently supports your everyday life, whether you’re stopping to wash your hands before dinner or hosting friends for a sporting event watch party, so it’s important to choose materials that will stand the test of time. Our Hilliard remodeling showroom is stocked full of options we’d confidently recommend to Columbus homeowners. Stop by, explore, and let’s bring your dream half bath to life.
