Bathroom remodeling takes some careful thought when seeking small bathroom ideas.

   Consider first what you want and need when first beginning to plan for bathroom remodeling. Small bathroom design requires strategic planning.

   Are you going to do a complete remodel of the entire space, or do you just want to do a partial bathroom remodel? A partial remodel can sometime bring great results.

   The small bathroom ideas that prove useful will depend on whether it is used by all members of the household and it's guests, as in the case of a main bath, or whether it is a private area such as a master bath.

   The primary usage of the bathroom is important when gathering your small bathroom ideas. What applies to a bathroom used mostly by children may be different than what works well for a bathroom designed mostly for adult usage.

   While you want a a main bathroom to function well and be attractive, you may want to give a master bath a real touch of luxury by adding special materials not suited for heavy traffic, or amenities better suited for a couple such as a two person soaking bathtub

   Color choices are important when selecting flooring, surfaces and wall color in a small bathroom. The right colors will visually expand the space, and the wrong colors will close in the space and make you feel cramped.

   Keep flooring patterns simple as well as light in color. Using tiles that are larger will also help to expand the feel of your bathroom space. Avoid busy designs.

   If you must use a shower curtain, keep it an all over color rather than a bold or themed pattern. Better yet, invest in a glass shower door which slides to save space.

   Keep window treatments simple. A small bathroom is not the place for fluffy curtains. Blinds or bamboo shades will streamline the look of your window. Another option is to get a mylar covering from you home improvement store to cover the glass. This will allow privacy, as well as add a decor element. They are available in a variety of designs. Add a very simple valance in a coordinating color.

   Light colored cabinetry that coordinates with wall color will continue the effort to stretch visual space. Cabinetry should be simple design and covered in front to conceal items that are stored. Existing cabinetry can be sanded and stained a lighter wood tone or even a color. This will reclaim what you already have and give it a new appearance.

   Replace towel rods with rings. Rings are more elegant, and fit closer to the wall. Think how much wall space a standard towel bar consumes.

   Consider, if you are replacing fixtures, getting smaller more compact versions. Many fixtures are planned and manufactured with small bathroom design in mind.

   Another small bathroom idea, depending on the shape of your bathroom, is corner fixtures. In some specific situations, utilizing corner space is a good option. There are corner bathtubs, corner toilets, and corner pedestal sinks, as well as corner vanities.

   Once your bathroom remodel is complete and you are happy with it's new function and appearance, keep it neat. Smaller rooms are more challenging to keep up. Use bins or baskets for grooming needs. Once you are done the items can be replaced in the basket and whisked behind cabinet doors and out of sight.