This former garment factory in Bethnal Green had previously been used as a commercial office before being converted into a large open plan live/work unit nearly ten years ago. The challenge: how to retain an open plan arrangement whilst creating defined spaces and adding a second bedroom. By opening up the enclosed stairwell and incorporating the vertical circulation into the central atrium, we were able to add space, light and volume to the main living areas. Glazing is used throughout to bring natural light deeper into the floor plan, with obscured glass panels creating privacy for the fully refurbished bathrooms and bedrooms. The glazed atrium visually connects both floors whilst separating public and private spaces. The industrial aesthetic of the original building has been preserved with a bespoke stainless steel kitchen, open metal staircase and exposed steel columns, complemented by the new metal-framed atrium glazing, and poured concrete resin floor. Photographer: Rory Gardiner

Michael Cameron Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Cambridgeshire.

Michael Cameron Photography
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Cambridgeshire.

Inspiration for a small traditional ensuite bathroom in London with a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, yellow tiles, a wall-mounted sink, metro tiles and an open shower.

Chris Snook Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary ensuite wet room bathroom in London with a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, grey walls and a wall-mounted sink.

Anson Smart
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary ensuite bathroom in Sydney with an integrated sink, marble worktops, cement tiles, open cabinets and multi-coloured tiles.

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Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary ensuite bathroom in Perth with light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, wooden worktops, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floors and brown worktops.

Jean Villain
Design ideas for a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Paris with a wall-mounted sink, an alcove shower, a wall mounted toilet, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, open cabinets and white cabinets.

Traditional bathroom with a modern touch
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary ensuite bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, marble flooring, an integrated sink, marble worktops and a hinged door.

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Devon.

Inspiration for a small contemporary family bathroom in London.

Inspiration for a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Devon.

Oscar Kornyei
Inspiration for a small bohemian family bathroom in London.

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in London.

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in London.

Wall hung WCs and vanity basins make small bathroom neater and easier to clean. The natural pebble mosaic tiles and wooden mirror surround and storage shelves give it a calm feel. CLPM project manager tip - always consider access of cisterns and pipework etc for future maintenance when fitting a bathroom. It's also a good idea to keep a few spares of the tiles used in a safe place in case any get damaged and need replacing in the future.

Inspiration for a small contemporary family bathroom in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface worktops, a built-in bath, a built-in shower, brown tiles, mosaic tiles, beige walls and porcelain flooring.

Nautical inspired child's bathroom
Design ideas for a small coastal ensuite bathroom in London with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a console sink.

Photography by Veronica Rodriguez Interior Photography.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary shower room bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tiles, an integrated sink, beige floors, marble tiles and marble worktops.