Need help designing this bathroom
Hi,
I am in the process of designing this bathroom in my own home for a full refit.
The toilet is moving from the back wall (opposite the bath/shower area) to the exterior wall (next to the window) for better soundproofing, as shown in the sketchup photo. Currently the cistern refill can be heard in the bedroom next door so not ideal for late night and guests.
Other than that layout is basically the same, except the shower will move to the door side, away from the window.
Given that the room is kind of an odd shape with lots of angles, I need recommendations for choice of flooring and tiles for a balanced harmonious feel, as well as overall colour scheme and furniture, how many walls to tile etc.
I am thinking a fitted cupboard would make good use of the space on the back wall where there is a kind of alcove.
Mainly why I am struggling with this is that the online bathroom designs all seem very different from my space and I prefer a practical, easy to maintain, organic contemporary style (eg bamboo). I also looked around for bathroom designers and they all seemed super high end or focused on adding too much shiny glamour.
I have a good bathroom fitter but no real input on design or materials other than general practicalities.
Having the sink under the window is nice but makes using a mirror difficult.
Any sharp-eyed designers out there could give me some tips?
I would happily pay £500-£1000 for a service that could complete a great design and source affordable tiles, flooring, fittings and furniture.
The sketchup photos show my initial ideas for tiling..
Thanks
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Yan White
7 years agoHi Alena, thanks :)
The budget before labour ideally doesnt go above £3k
The style should be somewhat neutral as sometimes I rent the place out.
Overall I like SE Asian style (tends to use a lot of brushed concrete, though that may be too expensive for here). I prefer something a bit artistic and bohemian, or at least a space where I can easily add interesting items and pictures.Low maintenance is key because this is a very hard water area and I may be away for several months at a time when I'm renting out the flat.
Here are a couple more photos that show the actual space, which gets a lot of good light.
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7 years agoOr it looks as if you could fit a Japanese style soaking tub on the short end wall
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7 years agoThanks for the suggestions! Im pretty sure the space is too small to have the bath along the window. Also a full length bath is probably more popular for most people I think :)
Dimensions are hopefully legible from this plan which I based the sketchup on.
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoHello Yan, wanted to show you an idea of colour scheme for your bathroom. I decided to keep up with your layout idea and I noticed you like grey and wood in interior. In addition, SA contemporary style isn't much about colours but more about textures to keep interior simple and rich. In general, interior is neutral with couple of small colour accents, which can be easily updated or changed in time.
There is no drama that sink in front of window! Moreover it gives fantastic advantages to use natural light. You can hang oval mirror at the window frame. In the evening hours, you can use illumination from wall light above window.
Flooring is grey brushed concrete tiles with soft matt texture. Wood like porcelain tiles use for walls from the left and right, including curves. That's how you unite broken wall on a left and make it longer and identical. Tiles for walls around window and the opposite side ( including all curves and around door) should be the same - light grey with stone like texture. Grey tone on walls is lighter than on a floor.
Here are screen shots (everything is in scale, actual bathroom size):
I hope concept is easy to understand, let me know if you have any questions.
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