Bathroom
If you need storage, but don’t like basin vanity units, consider open shelving which looks more airy. Can also incorporate a towel rail.
Wall hung units make cleaning the floor easier and make the space look bigger.
Adult bathroom with original floorboards White metro tiles with grey grout Large shower with a tray and one glass partition. So the bathroom has to be heated to use it.
If the basin is in an alcove consider decorating the whole alcove as the basin space as seen here with the wrap around tiling
Tap plumbing can go into the wall instead of the basin, although the basin will need waste water plumbing going through the worktop and unit. The shower is above the bath, with brass fittings at the opposite end so you operate the shower from a dry area.
Black or navy and white
Tongue and groove and floorboards
What kind of lighting is best in a bathroom? “Bathroom lights can be tricky, as they need to be IP [Ingress Protection] rated,” Emma Merry says. “As a rule of thumb, you have to think, if I can physically splash it with water, it needs to be a sealed light. As we typically have small bathrooms in the UK, I always specify closed lights due to the steam and moisture. “If space is at a premium, then lights within the wall cabinetry or a smart mirror is an effective solution to this issue,” she continues. “I also often find some great alternative bathroom lights in the exterior lighting section.” Think about having different lights for different moods. “If your budget allows, use more than one lighting circuit,” Sara says. “We often use low-level night lights on a sensor, so you don’t need to turn on the main lights at night.” While the electrics are being fitted, she adds, consider including a shaving socket to charge your electric toothbrush. You might also like Expert Tips for Planning Your Bathroom Lighting.
What sort of heating should I choose? As your bathroom floor is likely to be a cool, hard surface, it’s worth considering underfloor heating, but Cat suggests it’s teamed with a towel radiator. “Ideally, go for piped [wet] underfloor heating, but for a small space, electric [dry] with a good control system can work well,” she says. “We almost always advise some sort of dual-fuel radiator/towel rail, too, so it’s warmed by the central heating during the months that that’s functioning, but also has an immersion/electric heating option, so you can still dry towels during the summer months.” You might also like What You Need to Know About Underfloor Heating.
A tray-free shower can be achieved by building a platform above the plumbing and slightly sloping the floor of the shower towards the drain. More expensive than a tray. Even with a shower tray waterproof the floor beneath. If the shower is open at all cold air will be felt when showering unless the room is well heated. Fancier wall tiles here make the shower a feature
Any item of furniture could be adapted for a washbasin
Mix a few expensive tiles with cheaper plain ones
White metro tiles, grey grout, painted wall,
One basin for two people
A platform can hide pipe work/ drainage
I.5 m shower tray is the largest size Frameless glass Metro tiles with grey grout - Topps tiles
Smart tech in a traditional bathroom, like blue tooth mirrors, can be discreet and have retro styling
Mirror finish tv in bathroom Music in the shower Windows that can change from opaque to clear at the touch of a remote
Automatic soap dispensers
Touch free taps - many styles - hard wired or battery operated. Lower flow rate saves water, temperature is pre set and they are timed to turn off after a set time
LED lighting retro fitted under the mirror , connected to a sensor outside the bathroom, so the light comes on when you enter and goes off later
PIR - motion sensor lighting - comes on when you enter, goes off when you leave
The large pattern wall tiles go with the tiny pattern floor tiles.
Metro tiles with grey grout
Vintage mirror Trad style radiator
Tops tiles on floor Vintage wall cupboard painted white Tongue and groove painted white forms a shelf and conceals a small cupboard eBay bath
White wall tiles are given a lift by using chrome trim around window and edge of bath. The white wall tiles were a budget option as the floor tiles were more expensive and dramatic. Glass blocks create the window providing light with privacy. A ledge around the bath for a few items - avoid clutter. Under eaves storage for other stuff.
To stay within a budget you can choose to spend money on either floor tiles or wall tiles if you want to make a statement. Rather than on both.
This diamond-shaped design was the answer, as it protrudes far less into the space and slots neatly into the slim shower tray below.
Add storage at the end of the bath
Building storage around the washbasin/sinking washbasin into a unit Walls are white metro tiles
Luxury vinyl tiles - LVT
Laminate is one of the most affordable materials
Slate floor tiles
A sliding door for a utility area shared with another room
Using the space at the end of the bath
Matt black and Matt white
A less clinical look
To avoid cutting tiles, stop before you reach the ceiling.
An electrical demister pad behind the mirror
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