Restoring a bathroom and replacing a bath is twice as difficult when you are looking at a small space to fit it in. Your entire bathroom might not be much more than a big closet, and the idea of tearing out the existing bath and replacing it with a new one is unappealing. You're convinced that you will end up bumping into the wall at every turn while you try to make it work.

Fortunately, it doesn't have to be all that difficult. Even with really small spaces, you can recreate your entire bathroom starting with the bath. By ditching the traditional rectangular tub and replacing it with a modern corner or square tub you can gain several square feet of space to work with. This gives you several square feet of space to change into a more spacious bathroom.

There are all kinds of space saving baths available, and most of them come with some really neat features. Corner and square bathtubs are made deeper than traditional baths so that you aren't losing the ability to take a bath. They usually come with a shower stall or backdrop to make sure that you do not end up without a convenient shower. Even cooler, there are built in seats accompanied by opening doors for easy step in and water jets for relaxing muscles.

If you open up your bathroom by replacing your traditional tub with a new, sleek, space saving tub you can alter everything else about your bathroom. Giving your small bathroom a total makeover can make it much more comfortable to perform normal, every day tasks in without bruising your elbows. Brushing your teeth should not be an exercise in contortionism.

Your new and improved bathroom will be a fantastic place for you to relax and recuperate from a hectic day. You are able to turn a tiny space into a sanctuary that offers you numerous ways to kick back and relax. There is nothing quite like coming home and jumping into a warm bath with water jets to soothe away the daily grind. What used to be an uncomfortable closet space is now a place where you get to go and recharge your daily batteries. Not a bad way to upgrade your home.

Small bathrooms are the norm in older homes and town homes. Expanding the room is often not possible because of plumbing limitations or because of the surrounding rooms. With the very simple change that a corner bath offers you end up with a completely new room.

You can be highly creative when you open up the space. You suddenly have the option of creating a scene that is warm and inviting rather than cramped and stuffy.

Your new bath can change the entire dynamics of your bathroom. It's a seemingly simple change that gives you more freedom than any traditional styles. New changes in styles give you more options than ever before. Who knows? This could be one of the most fun projects you get into when it comes to home improvement.

Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer. Her current area of specialism is furniture, oak dining table and recliner chair