Like many people, you may have a half bath or powder room in your residence. If you are also like many individuals, you may not really know what steps you should take to remodel your small bathroom. Here are some tips and tricks that will improve the overall look, feel, and value of your residence.

Replace the Sink with a Pedestal

One step that you can take to improve the appearance of a small bathroom in your home is to install a pedestal sink. Your small bathroom may currently have a bulky, countertop style sink that takes up a considerable amount of space in your half bath.

By adding a pedestal sink, you can give your half bath or powder room a more spacious feel. You also open up more floor space, which is nearly always beneficial when it comes to a small bath.

You do not need to completely sacrifice the storage space you may have had with a bulkier countertop sink and the cabinets underneath it. For small bathrooms or powder rooms, you can use the walls for additional storage. You can add shelves to the walls to stow thinks that previously were kept under your sink before the installation of the pedestal.

Consider a Wall Sink

Another ideal option for a small bath or powder room is a wall sink. This type of sink frees up space in a smaller bathroom in comparison to a bulky vanity. Indeed, a wall sink frees up even more floor space than the pedestal sink.

With a wall sink, you can stow moveable items underneath. This allows you more flexibility with how you use the limited space in a smaller bath.

Install a One Piece Toilet

Another plumbing step you can take to improve the look and feel of the small bath in your home is to replace your bulkier traditional toilet. Consider installing a one-piece toilet to your small bath. A one-piece toilet is sleek and attractive. It takes up less space than a traditional toilet. Literally and figuratively, a one-piece toilet is the perfect fit for a small bath or powder room in your residence.

Beyond the Plumbing

If you really want to give your small bathroom a makeover, plumbing truly is a major element. However, once you make decisions regarding the plumbing, you will want to consider some other alterations to modify the space as well.

Once you've made decisions regarding the type of sink and toilet to install in a small bath or powder room, the next step is to consider what to do around these plumbing fixtures. For example, you can adopt a theme for the small bathroom. You might consider a rustic look, accenting the new sink and toilet with décor additions that include wood and perhaps other accents in brown, gold, and green.

You might also consider modern accents. These can be particularly appropriate when you install a sleeker wall or pedestal sink together with a one piece toilet. These modern installations can be showcased with bold colors on the walls and floors. These types of small bath plumbing additions can also be smartly set off with black, white, or gray.

Do It Yourself or Hire a Professional

When it comes to giving a small bath or powder room in your residence a facelift, you may ponder whether to get professional assistance or do it yourself. In the final analysis, because of the complexities associated with plumbing, unless you have experience with that aspect of a remodel, you should seriously consider professional assistance.

On the other hand, if you decide to go the more cosmetic route, these tasks can be done yourself. Thus, in many instances, the ideal course is to hire a plumbing professional and do some of the other work on the room on your own.

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Jessica Kane writes for PlumbersStock the top choice of do-it-yourselfers and professional plumbers alike for all of their plumbing supply needs.