Tips for Adding Glamour to a Small Bathroom

It may be more of a challenge to add glamour to a small bathroom, but it is certainly not impossible. With some thought and effort and a little help from ABC Glass and Mirror, you can integrate trendy looks into your compact bathroom.

Start by Adding Frameless Glass to the Shower

Whether your bathroom has a traditional tub/shower combo or a single stall, adding frameless glass will instantly glamorize it. This transparent, frame-free glass creates no visual barrier between the shower area and the rest of the room, so whether you are inside or outside the shower, the space you are in will look and feel roomier. Some of the possibilities offered by ABC Glass and Mirror, Inc. are:

• Installing a frameless glass swinging door panel on a small shower enclosure.
• Adding an L-shaped enclosure with a swinging glass door to a tub/shower combo.
• Using an in-line door and panel to enclose a tub/shower that is already surrounded by walls on three sides.
• Installing a rolling “barn-style” shower door system.
• Building a frameless custom glass shower enclosure if space allows.

Not only will you help design the new shower enclosure, but you will further personalize it by your choice of a handle style and the hardware finish. Since a shower door is such a substantial fixture, placing a frameless glass door on your shower will impact the look and ambiance of the entire room.

Be Creative with the Vanity Mirror

Another easy way to make a small bathroom shine is by choosing the perfect vanity mirror. You could make a statement with:

• An ornately framed mirror that evokes old-world charm.
• A sleek polished edge mirror that extends all the way to the ceiling. (This will also draw the eye upward and create the illusion of height – an added bonus in a small space!)
• A mirror installed with spacers so that it stand out from the wall. Along with this technique, you could back-light the mirror for a more dramatic effect.
• A uniquely shaped mirror for a funky, modern feel. ABC can craft mirrors in a number of geometric shapes including triangle, hexagon, teardrop, and semi-circle.

Work with ABC to find the vanity mirror that’s just right for your space. Our custom-cut mirror glass will take into account any structural irregularities such as non-level surfaces or corners that are out of square.

Use Dreamwalls Back Painted Glass for a Wall Covering

Dreamwalls back painted glass provides another way to easily add style to a tiny bathroom. This product consists of ultra-clear glass that is painted on one side. It is installed with the painted side adhered to your wall or other surface so that the paint color is visible through the ultra-clear glass. Instantly transform a small bathroom by covering one or more walls with Dreamwalls in the custom color of your choice. For a small space, you might want to choose a pale neutral such as blue-gray or cream.

On a smaller scale, you could design a custom backsplash made of Dreamwalls glass. ABC can fabricate a seamless backsplash or help you create a tiled or mosaic effect using small squares or rectangles of back painted glass. However you choose to use it, Dreamwalls will give you a beautiful, easily sanitized surface in your small bathroom.

Glass Shelves Can Help De-Clutter a Small Bathroom

Last but not least, put unused wall space to work by adding custom glass shelves to it. These will give you the additional storage surfaces so necessary to a compact restroom. Glass shelving can house a range of items such as:

• Extra toilet paper rolls
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Soap and shampoo
• A decorative accent item such as a vase, scented candle, or seashell
• Glass decanters filled with bath salts

Schedule a Free Consultation to Get All the Details

Call ABC at 703-257-7150 and schedule a free in-home consultation with one of our glass experts. Our estimator can provide you with product info tailored to your specific bathroom and can answer any questions you might have about the project. ABC Glass and Mirror has been helping Northern Virginia homeowners with bathroom remodels for over a decade – give us a call today to see how we can help with you!