By Wyatt Fisk
Perhaps one of the greatest challenges in redesigning or remodeling a bathroom is determining how to incorporate style and fixtures within the limits of what is probably the smallest part of the house. This perspective is especially applicable for L-shaped bath spaces that usually have one long wall and one short wall. Usually, L-shaped bath spaces are used for small homes, apartments and condominium units because they permit homeowners to install their drain lines and water supplies on the same walls and also utilize space more efficiently compared to other small layouts. However, when it comes to placing modern bathroom vanities in L-shaped bath spaces there are some options that could be used in order not to crowd this already tight layout.
In an L-shaped bath layout, the contemporary bath vanity is commonly placed right next to the toilet within the long wall, while the bathtub or shower enclosure is installed against the back or smaller wall. The bathroom door is then positioned opposite to the vanity or sink. This arrangement reduces the integration of the “hallway- look which is often seen in corridor bath layout. This detailing could make a huge difference in a very tight-spaced bathroom since not all the large fixtures are placed facing each other or lined in a single pile against the wall.
First of the modern bathroom vanities that you could utilize for your L-shaped space is the wall-length vanity. Since an L-shaped bathroom has one wall longer than the other, you could install a wall-length vanity on the side of the long wall, place the toilet next to it and your shower enclosure against the smaller wall. Your chosen vanity should have a long countertop with double sinks and under-counter drawers for more functions so that you won’t have to install extra cabinets for storage purposes. Pair it with a wall-length mirror to ensure that your vanity will aid you properly on your hygienic routine.
Pedestal contemporary bath vanities also complement L-shaped bath spaces fairly well. Unlike wall-length vanities, pedestal vanities do not have countertops and drawers, rather they are stand-alone fixtures that hold the sink and have separate mirrors. For an L-shaped bathroom, a pedestal vanity looks better if placed against the corner of the smaller wall next to the toilet, while the shower enclosure or bathtub is placed against the longer wall, for wider shower space. This type of vanity allows you to have more floor space that you could use to place other fixtures such as small cabinets for storage.
To make the most out of your L-shaped bathroom’s floor space, you could install either wall-mounted or single vessel sink contemporary bath vanities. Accordingly, wall-hanged vanities are structured to not to reach the floor, which you could take advantage of to install narrow cabinets in case you need more storage spaces, while single vessel sink vanities are very compact and combines the sink and cabinet in a single fixture that works well for corner installation. One of the most important principles that you should follow when purchasing bathroom vanities for L-shaped bath spaces is to go for looks rather than function. This is because the configuration applied for an L-shaped bathroom should specifically highlight one of the walls rather than both walls inside the bathroom because doing so would make the bath space appear smaller and crowded.
In terms of the doors of your vanities, never neglect the importance of space to properly allow the cabinets and drawers of your vanities to open. If you are to place your vanities next to your toilet, be sure to leave art least 14 inches of space between the two fixtures to accommodate the door swings of your vanity cabinets. Aside from modern bathroom vanities, you should also make use of appropriate lighting for your L-shaped bathroom. Avoid using colored lighting inside your bathroom because this will definitely make your bathroom look smaller than its original size and could make such room less panoramic.
L-shaped bath layout has restricted floor space that requires efficient design planning to avoid overcrowding. To avoid cramming, it is necessary to make use of modern bathroom vanities that are not too large, rather go for simple contemporary bath vanities that would appropriately sit next to your toilet.
