You can make your bath seem bigger without knocking out walls or adding on to your house. Take a look at this recent remodeling project I completed for inspiration.

Pearly Whites
Deep-hued sinks, toilets, and tubs can look dramatic in a large bath, but induce claustrophobia in a small one. Go with classic white and express your sense of style with the design of the fixtures.

Scale Down Fixtures
Replace space-stealing fixtures with smaller versions, like these scaled-down wall-mounted sinks. You'll also find small basins or slim-and-trim pedestal sinks designed especially for small baths. The downside to a pedestal sink is that it doesn't allow for much storage. However, adding a small ledge above the sink, like the glass ledge here, creates room to store bathroom essentials.

If you can handle a major remodeling, consider replacing a typical tub with a soaking tub like this one -- it's deeper but smaller in circumference. And if you rarely use your tub and want to gain space, you may want to replace it with a sleek shower stall.

Take a Neutral Stance
Because pale and cool colors reflect light, soft whites, pastels, and neutrals can make a bath feel bigger. Woodwork, trim, and doors will "disappear" if they are painted the same hue as the walls. The effect is enhanced if cabinets and counters are the same color as the walls. For variety, use a light color of paint for the walls and a lighter tint for the ceiling. This combination will make surfaces recede from view and make the room seem larger. To keep a neutral scheme from appearing bland, introduce bolder colors through accessories, linens, and artwork.

Treat Windows Simply
No matter what their size or style, windows help enlarge the feel of a room if they're allowed to transmit light. If possible, leave windows unadorned with clear or frosted glass. Mini-blinds, matchstick blinds, or shades that can be drawn to the top of the window are other sleek solutions. Or cover the lower half of the glass with sheer fabric held in place with tension rods or shutters that will readily admit light but still maintain privacy.