8 Ways to Squeeze In an Elegant En Suite
Think you can’t tuck a wet room or bathroom into your bedroom? Try these big ideas for even the smallest spaces
Rachel Ogden
14 May 2014
I’m a UK-based freelance journalist with more than 14 years experience of writing, editing and sub-editing. For the last six years, I’ve worked exclusively in interiors, writing about everything from extending your home to kitchen worktops, flooring, storage and more.
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It’s such a treat to be able to roll out of bed and step straight into your own private bathroom (especially if you have kids). Plus an en suite makes having guests to stay easier and, done well, can bump up the value of your home. So if you think you can’t fit one in, take another look. From sectioning off a corner to creating a stylish screen, be inspired by our ideas and start measuring now.
Wow with a wet room
A wet room is a great small-space solution, and who could resist a drench under this beauty? Make sure the space is properly tanked (so it’s waterproof) and add a slim shelf to keep lotions and potions neatly off the floor.
A wet room is a great small-space solution, and who could resist a drench under this beauty? Make sure the space is properly tanked (so it’s waterproof) and add a slim shelf to keep lotions and potions neatly off the floor.
Rethink awkward corners
Ceiling heights can present a tricky design challenge or two, so make use of space where you can. If head height is restricted, it’s often an ideal spot to tuck a bath or one end of a shower cubicle – ideal for shelving – leaving the full height area free for a mirror and vanity unit.
Read tips on how to work with awkwardly shaped rooms
Ceiling heights can present a tricky design challenge or two, so make use of space where you can. If head height is restricted, it’s often an ideal spot to tuck a bath or one end of a shower cubicle – ideal for shelving – leaving the full height area free for a mirror and vanity unit.
Read tips on how to work with awkwardly shaped rooms
Maximise your space
Make an en suite appear larger and more luxurious with clear glass walls. Choose tiles that tone with the bedroom walls to link the spaces, and mirrored surfaces to reflect the light.
Make an en suite appear larger and more luxurious with clear glass walls. Choose tiles that tone with the bedroom walls to link the spaces, and mirrored surfaces to reflect the light.
Add a touch of frost
Sectioning off an area of a bedroom to create an en suite can leave the bathroom without a window. Solve the problem with a wall of opaque glass, which lets in maximum daylight while maintaining privacy.
Sectioning off an area of a bedroom to create an en suite can leave the bathroom without a window. Solve the problem with a wall of opaque glass, which lets in maximum daylight while maintaining privacy.
Tuck in a tub
If you can’t fit in a full en suite, make a feature of a freestanding tub by giving it pride of place in your bedroom. Mounting the bath on a low plinth makes the bathing area distinct from the sleeping area, yet still part of the room.
If you can’t fit in a full en suite, make a feature of a freestanding tub by giving it pride of place in your bedroom. Mounting the bath on a low plinth makes the bathing area distinct from the sleeping area, yet still part of the room.
Look behind you
Some of the most useful space in your home can often be overlooked. Here, room beyond the bed has been transformed into a smart en suite, with the bespoke bedhead forming a dividing wall. A ‘window’ in the structure ensures the bedroom doesn’t miss out on too much light.
Some of the most useful space in your home can often be overlooked. Here, room beyond the bed has been transformed into a smart en suite, with the bespoke bedhead forming a dividing wall. A ‘window’ in the structure ensures the bedroom doesn’t miss out on too much light.
Reflect on glass
Mirrors are not only essential in a washing and dressing area, they can help make the space feel larger and more luxurious, too. These eye-catching mirrored panels bounce light around the room, as well as neatly concealing the bathing area from view.
See how mirrors can transform your space
Mirrors are not only essential in a washing and dressing area, they can help make the space feel larger and more luxurious, too. These eye-catching mirrored panels bounce light around the room, as well as neatly concealing the bathing area from view.
See how mirrors can transform your space
Use smart storage
When wall space is limited, think laterally about fitting everything in. Here, the partition wall between the bedroom and en suite has been made into a wardrobe. The fact that it doesn’t reach the ceiling helps both areas of the room remain as light as possible.
See bathroom accessories including basins and taps in the Houzz shop
Are you considering installing an en suite in your home? Share your plans with us in the Comments.
When wall space is limited, think laterally about fitting everything in. Here, the partition wall between the bedroom and en suite has been made into a wardrobe. The fact that it doesn’t reach the ceiling helps both areas of the room remain as light as possible.
See bathroom accessories including basins and taps in the Houzz shop
Are you considering installing an en suite in your home? Share your plans with us in the Comments.
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Doug, how much - and how hot - is the water you're using? My en suite doesn't even get steamed up never mind the bedroom! So you should be ok with decent ventilation
don't think I like the idea of pooing in the bedroom. En suite NEEDS to have a door!!
Squeeze? What a joke, none of these are "squeezed" in. Most are in an area the size of, say, a bathroom.