Brooke Coe
My name is Brooke Coe and I'm a furniture and interior designer in the Los Angeles area and own my own company, Huh? Designs.One thing most of us are short on in our homes is space. Bathrooms are often shortchanged in the overall scheme of home design. When a client is looking for a remodel, I recommend a layout that maximizes space without doing away with design and storage.
All too often, I see designers recommending getting rid of cabinets in favor of pedestal sinks. In my opinion, that's the wrong direction. You lose valuable storage and there are different options available.
One recommendation I would offer is to take out the clunky sink cabinet and replace it with a floating countertop with a vessel sink. You can then incorporate either hanging or floating shelves below for storage (include baskets for those items you don't necessarily wish to display). This takes the visual weight up and off the floor while still providing for ample storage in a small space - something much needed in every bathroom.
As for materials, usually when it's such a small space, you have the luxury of being able to splurge a bit since you'll only need a small amount of materials. Add a glass mosaic backsplash with remnants found on CraigsList.org or DiggersList, reuse cabinets or mirrors that are not typically made for the bathroom IN the bathroom to create interest. There are a lot of options available, you just have to look outside the proverbial bathroom box.
