Bathrooms
Rethink traditional positionsThis is an interesting idea for a small-ish bathroom where you want both a bath and a shower. Here, building in a conventional cubicle would have been tricky without losing the bath, but by positioning a frameless screen strategically – enclosing both tub and shower – the space has been used extremely economically. Your floor in this context will almost certainly need to be fitted as it would do in a wet room, so ensure your contractor is tanking it and installing suitable floor drainage. Read expert advice on what you need to know when choosing a shower enclosure
Add velvety colourWant to pep up a monochrome bathroom? How about contrasting black and white marble tiles with a striking purple ceiling? Here, the bright white and neutral elements in the room contrast brilliantly with the painted surface overhead. The designers have chosen a matt paint for the ceiling to give an almost velvety look against the metallic pendant and glossy walls and fittings.See 9 beautiful bathrooms where marble steals the show
These baskets tuck nicely into the vanity unit, and their dip-dyed style works beautifully with the pattern on the floor.
If you don’t mind going asymmetrical, try something like this.
Display them on a vanity unitWith a wide variety of ready-made vanity units and bespoke models available, there are all sorts of configurations where open towel storage is part of the design. Here’s a great example: neatly folded matching towels are the way to go with this solution. The next few photos illustrate various storage ideas – see if any of them suit your style.
Upscale your bathroomAn armchair in a bathroom is a pipe dream for most of us, let alone a sofa, but if you do have the space, introducing a welcoming loveseat will give your washroom an injection of upmarket hotel style. Look for upholstery fabrics that are moisture-resistant or have them treated to avoid mould-growth.How to make your bathroom feel like a spa
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