Should I remove cabinets in my small bathroom?
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Betty
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Would my small bathroom look larger if I removed the cabinetry above my toilet and added open shelving? It's nice to have the storage there but I can move the stuff somewhere.
7 answers
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I've had some sort of closed door storage over my toilet for years...but removed it when I renovated recently. My bathroom isn't the biggest either..bottom line, it looks bigger, clearer and less cluttered w/o anything there!
Susan
on Jan 22, 2015
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Paint the open shelving the same color as the walls. Less contrast makes the space appear larger.
Leslie Sharpe
on Jan 22, 2015
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I agree with both of these answers and deal with this myself. I have a teeny tiny bath. Having the cabinet the same color as your walls does give illusion of larger space. Having a large mirror over your sink will also enlarge the look of the bath. My problem is I do not have good storage in my house and need the storage for this bath. Since that does not sound like your problem I would probably lean towards your idea of getting rid of the closed cabinet and put up open shelving. It will definitely give you that larger look you want and if you can make them glass shelves that would be even better. Hope this helps.
Teri Hansen
on Jan 22, 2015
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It depends on what your floor is. The part under it may not be finished. If the new cabinet is larger there is no problem but if not you will have to replace the floor too.
Kristine Fiddelke
on Jan 22, 2015
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These are above the toilet and that bathroom is so small I couldn't sit down in the floor if I had too. Only thing in there is the toilet, the tub/shower stall and the cabinets above the commode. The vanity is off that bathroom in a dressing area. I may try painting them to see the effect. If I don't like them I don't have any qualms about removing them.
Betty
on Jan 22, 2015
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I wouldn't do it, unless you are a meticulous housekeeper, cuz you have everything exposed, but, if you do do this, you may want to transfer things you use, into some pretty container, like cotton balls, and cotton swabs in pretty glass container, etc. good luck!
Rosalind Duran
on Jan 22, 2015
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I think I agree with Rosalind; I'm not a meticulous housekeeper. If I do anything I'll just pain them.
Betty
on Jan 23, 2015
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