Huge Bathroom - what to do?
Craig Donald
8 years ago
Hi guys,
I've read some great ideas in these forums, so I'm hoping you can help me! I've just purchased a large (for London at least) maisonette. The master floor comes with a VERY large bathroom. The previous owners had a PowerPlate and Multigym to the left and right of the Juliet balcony in this space.
I have no desire to recreate a gym in here, so I'm wondering - what else could I do with the space, aside from storing a clothes horse? :)
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Craig
I've read some great ideas in these forums, so I'm hoping you can help me! I've just purchased a large (for London at least) maisonette. The master floor comes with a VERY large bathroom. The previous owners had a PowerPlate and Multigym to the left and right of the Juliet balcony in this space.
I have no desire to recreate a gym in here, so I'm wondering - what else could I do with the space, aside from storing a clothes horse? :)
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Craig
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoAh, London. I realize this is completely my daydream, but it's probably a good example of how one design choice helps to direct the rest.
First of all, I adore your city, and fell in love with some of the equine population there -- long story. So when you said "clothes horse," I was already going in that direction. For you, it might be something completely different that inspires you.
Anyway, functionally, I put a large apothecary cabinet along the far wall. While a Union Jack rug is probably complete cliché for you, I couldn't resist it with the cabinet and the blue Turkish towel. A quick search on Etsy brought me to the well-heeled crowd at the horse races -- I've lost the links after stepping away from my desk, sorry. I didn't find the perfect sepia horse mural for over the tub, but you get the idea.
The takeaway -- functional storage, and let your mind wander.
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8 years agoHow about a striking colour on the walls? A rug and a bench in front of the window. There are indoor/outdoor rugs that can withstand weather, so they'll definitely be fine in a bathroom. But I'm pretty sure other rugs will work too, as long as you have good ventilation in there and don't get it soaking wet.
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8 years agoYou have the perfect place to add a palm tree and other plants to soften the hard angles.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoGorgeous space! Definitely some art - canvas works well in humid environments. I agree totally with some large linen storage. You can use a colorful back panel to add interest, in addition to a boldly patterned rug. (I hear wool kilims make good bathroom rugs) Some seating might be good too. A quick sketch is attached.
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Rug is from West Elm - http://www.westelm.com/products/kite-kilim-rug-r894/
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8 years agoA larger tub would be my knee jerk thought. Then a skylight over the tub. Heaven. Also a funky antique mirrored armoire. I'm great at spending other peoples money.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoI like the bench, large rug and cabinet on wall to right idea and some beautiful plants.............the bench you can use for sure, and the rug, you can do yoga or some stretching exercises on! That's what I would do anyway.
OR you could build a little dry sauna area enclosure to the right of the window in that area!
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoYou could do so much with this extra space!! Who says you can't enjoy the view from the bathroom.....lol! Make it luxurious by adding different textures (especially wood) and shapes with unexpected items. Totally agree about the armoire......the bigger the better! I realize the wall is slanted but you can still add some frames. Mouse over image to enlarge.
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8 years agoI second the faux fireplace idea that Lydia posted above! There's lots of different styles and colors. A friend of mine had one and it threw quite a bit of heat and made the room very charming and cozy. A relaxing bath by a fire? Hmmmm.....doesn't get any better than that!
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7 years agoLarge Bathrooms are actually the biggest challenge we face in our showroom! so many customers come in with large spaces but not knowing what to do. One option is to have a large freestanding bath as the vocal point in the dead centre of the room, then fill the room out around it with storage areas and furniture. Another common solution is to create a bedroom/bathroom all in one space. This may even add value to your property!
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