Furnishing a bath A long and narrow space is no easy challenge, especially when it comes to arranging furniture and fixtures and maximizing the space. Let's see what we can do in this article!
Arrangement of furniture and sanitary ware in a long and narrow bathroom
When it comes to the arrangement of the sanitary fixtures, the starting point will clearly be the presence and position of the so-called "water connections".
It's a good thing to design the bathroom before the renovation or design phase of the property.
If you have the opportunity to intervene at this stage, it's advisable to use a single wall for the sink and fixtures (toilet and bidet), placing them side by side. This will create more space for passage and the layout will be more orderly and linear .
Shower
As for the shower or the bathtub bathroom , the ideal is to place it at the back, on the shortest wall of the bathroom . This will create an optical illusion of enlarging the space.
Entering the room your gaze will fall on the back wall which will be occupied by a spectacular bathtub. bath or walk-in shower.
Inside the shower, consider hanging storage units that take up little space and are very practical (see, for example, our Marinella ). They allow you to have everything within reach!
How to enhance a long, narrow bathroom
The back wall (the shortest one) is the one that generally needs to be highlighted the most. This is especially true if this wall is the one in front of the entrance to the bath .
The advice is to choose a unique tile , with a striking pattern or color, an original wallpaper , or a wall covering that captures attention and draws the eye to the back of the room. This helps to best enhance the bath narrow and long and to make the spaces appear larger and more harmonious than they are.
Which furniture to choose to furnish a bath narrow and long?
When you don't have much space in width, you need to furnish using the height of the room .
So yes to narrow and space-saving shelves , small cabinets bath light and harmonious (if you want to get inspired, look at our selection of shelves ).
Yes, even hanging shelves , toilet roll holders and wall-mounted towel holders : they will allow you to save space when passing through.
Where to place the washing machine in a bath narrow and long?
If you don't have a laundry room, and you also need to include a washing machine in your bathroom , here are the options you can evaluate.
The best position for the washing machine is on the wall where we will have placed the other bathroom fixtures , so as to make the passage smooth.
The ideal is to place it in a cabinet together with the sink : the cabinet will have a larger size than standard (it will be at least 60-62 cm) to allow the washing machine to fit comfortably.
It could be an open or closed cabinet to hide the washing machine from view. It should be a cover that matches the decor . and the style of the bath .
Another solution, if the length of the bath A laundry column allows this: the washing machine, in this case, is placed beneath the dryer inside a storage unit. You could also create a plasterboard structure to hide your laundry column.
Recap: to furnish a home impeccably bath narrow and long
- Arrange the furniture and bathroom fixtures along a single wall
- Place the shower or bathtub on the short wall , at the back of the room
- Try to enhance the back wall with a particular covering, with a WOW effect
- Choose wall elements that make the most of the height, such as shelves.
- If you need to place the washing machine, choose to integrate it into the sink cabinet, or in a laundry column
The extra tip
Finally don't forget about the accessories matched!
Nothing pleases the eye more than a coordinated and palette set: it will instantly give a sophisticated look to your bath!
