Transform small Bathrooms with Bathroom Wall Panels

How Bathroom Wall Panels can be used to transform a small bathroom

When it comes to bathrooms, size certainly isn’t everything. And with many homeowners looking to maximise every centimetre of their small bathroom design, bathroom retailers and installers can use bathroom wall panels to achieve a space which balances eye-catching aesthetics with full functionality.

So how exactly can the benefits of bathroom wall panels be leveraged for a smaller space?

As an alternative to bathroom tiles

Recent times have seen demand for alternatives to bathroom tiles grow as the perfect storm of a cost-of-living crisis and supply chain challenges impacted retailers and homeowners alike. The knock-on effect of this was a growing interest in bathroom wall panels, which are as well-suited to small bathrooms as any because of the versatility they bring to a compact space.

For those looking to replicate the look of a tiled surface but with a quicker installation process, wall panelling such as our Elite range offers the best of both. Finishes such as a Beaumont Tile, a Concrete Tile, or even a statement look such as Abruzzo, make simple or bold tile designs possible in a small bathroom. With no need for grout,  homeowners are left with a space which is a lot easier to maintain.

Integrated design features

Products such as our Elite range offer panels in different sizes with postformed edges, which can be adapted for horizontal and vertical applications. This flexibility means bathroom fitters can implement various design applications such as vanity units which hide pipework, and even windowsills. In a compact space, this potential to use one material for a whole host of design features makes for a project which is both easy on the eye and budget-friendly too.

Let the light in

When it comes to aesthetics, lighter colour palettes which maximise the use of natural light will always lend themselves best to bathrooms where space may be at a premium. Therefore, we expect Scandinavian design to remain a popular bathroom choice for the foreseeable future. Whites, light greys, and woods are popular choices in Scandi design, and the natural choice is to opt for matching tiling or panelling and cabinetry. Those keen to be a bit more experimental with their colour palette can choose panels that imitate wood, like those in our Elite Wood range.

A watertight finish

Regardless of the small bathroom wall panel ideas a retailer might be supporting with, one feature should remain commonplace – that need for a watertight finish. Our Elite range of bathroom wall panels brings with it our patented tongue and groove system, which creates a watertight join with no need for trims. In a typical en-suite, where there’s a pressing need to maximise every millimetre of space, being able to guarantee no water ingress that could lead to warping or corrosion can prove priceless. With the absence of grout, a bathroom wall panel already makes for a ‘wipe and go’ cleaning routine.

From small bathroom to wetroom

Of course, that need for simple maintenance combined with the growth of multigenerational living means many will consider turning their en-suite into a wetroom provided the size of the space allows. Again, the water-tight configuration of bathroom wall panels such as Mermaid Elite makes them just as suitable for customers looking to install a completely water-tight wetroom.

Maximise budget

The reality is, compact spaces will often mean a compact budget, especially in the current climate, so products which keep installation time to a minimum will be popular among designers and installers alike. This is certainly the case when it comes to bathroom wall panels, which enable a plethora of styles traditionally associated with ceramic tiles, natural stones or even wood to be recreated with ease, and with a synthetic homogenous core which is generally much more cost-effective to buy too. We now offer as many as 38 different decors within our Elite range to ensure a limited budget doesn’t have to mean limited small bathroom design options.

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