Tips to help you make a small bathroom feel more luxurious

Tips to help you make a small bathroom feel more luxurious

Having a small bathroom can come with its challenges. You need to make sure that you have enough room for everything without making it feel cluttered, but luckily this is more than possible for you to achieve.

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Invest in a corner sink

Sometimes a pedestal sink can disrupt the flow of traffic to a bathroom. This can be frustrating to say the least, but there are ways for you to have that picture-perfect bathroom without causing obstruction. A corner sink is great in this instance because they don’t take up much room and they’re still just as luxurious as pedestal sinks. If you can’t have a corner sink for whatever reason, then consider floating the vanity. This will make the bathroom feel bigger and it will also give you plenty of floor space.

White shower curtain

Shower curtains

A lot of people prefer to have glass shower doors in their bathroom because you can swing them open and closed. If you were to invest in a shower curtain instead however, then this will save you a lot of space. There are plenty of luxurious shower curtains out there for you to choose from and when you coordinate it with the other colours in your bathroom, you’ll soon see that you can get a very impressive look.

Bathroom shelf

Shelving

Shelving is great if you have a smaller bathroom. The main reason for this is because it eliminates the need for a cabinet, and it doesn’t compromise on the overall look of your space either. If you want to install a shelf then consider installing one over the cistern. This will not affect the placement, but it will free up the majority of your wall space for other features such as the mirror or even a towel rack.

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Wallpaper and paint

When decorating your bathroom, it really does help to use large-scale patterns. Over-size patterns will trick you into thinking that there’s more space than there actually is. If you fancy trying it out, opt for big and bold stripes, florals or other similar designs.

Shower with large shaower head

Shower heads

Believe it or not, the shower head that you have will have a huge impact on the room. Just because you have a small shower doesn’t mean that everything in there has to be small. In fact, sometimes an oversized head can add a sense of purpose and luxury. If you want to find out more about that, look into a Hansgrohe shower to see if you can get some inspiration.

White bathroom with wrap-around mirror

Mirror

If your bathroom is incredibly small, invest in a bigger mirror. This may sound counter-productive, but it can really help to bounce the light that you have around the room. If you want to do this, have the mirror stretch beyond the vanity unit. You might also want to think about having some kind of under-mirror lighting installed as well. This will illuminate the space around the mirror, and it will maximise the enlarging effect that it has on the room.

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A long soak at the end of the day is something I look forward to the most. I’d find it hard to prise myself out of the tub in this gorgeous boho bathroom.

The large, marble-look wall tiles give a feel of opulence; practical and beautiful at the same time. The variety of plants in natural containers softens all the hard surfaces. As do the tassled textiles and handy wooden ladder.

The personalised framed print should be my mantra too: “Soak away your troubles, in a bath full of bubbles”.

  1. Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
  2. Beechwood ladder
  3. Personalised quotes poster
  4. Large willow & glass lantern
  5. Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
  6. Mode Ellis freestanding bath

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Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Large willow & glass lantern
Large willow & glass lantern
Beechwood ladder
Beechwood ladder
Personalised quotes poster
Personalised quotes poster
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Large willow & glass lantern
Large willow & glass lantern
Beechwood ladder
Beechwood ladder
Personalised quotes poster
Personalised quotes poster
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Mode Ellis freestanding bath
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Black & white tassel baskets (set of 2)
Large willow & glass lantern
Large willow & glass lantern
Beechwood ladder
Beechwood ladder
Personalised quotes poster
Personalised quotes poster
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile
Torrano™ Calacatta 30x60cm tile

How to breathe new life into an old bathroom

How to breathe new life into an old bathroom

Do you look at your current bathroom with dismay and disappointment? It’s easy to allow the lustre of a bathroom to start declining and it can be hard to know where to begin to restore it to its former glory. Below, we’ve listed some relatively simple ways in which you can reinvigorate an old bathroom.

Sage green pained bathroom with copper bath and gold sofa

Paint

The easiest way to give your bathroom a fresh new look is by giving it a fresh new lick of paint. This can be the cheapest option and it’s one that radically changes the way your bathroom looks and feels.

Remember that it’s crucial that you use high-quality paint due to a bathroom’s humidity and frequent temperature changes. A bathroom paint job can also take longer than other rooms because of the time spent getting around the fixtures and furniture. But even with these factors taken into account, a new paint job is one the easiest ways to update your bathroom.

Stainless steel retro bath tap

Updating bathroom fixtures

Another simple method for breathing life into your bathroom is by adding new fixtures. These may seem insignificant, but they can make a real difference to the overall look of your bathroom. These can include things that you maybe hadn’t considered such as towel racks and new light fixtures.

You’ll be surprised at just how much a difference these fixtures can make in reinvigorating your bathroom. They can be bought inexpensively individually, or in a set to help create a theme for your bathroom.

Bathroom wall cladding

Wall panels

Wall panels are an inexpensive way to update the walls in your bathroom completely and they have the added benefit of being hygienic and easy to clean. They’re completely different to traditional tiling but can give you the same effect as good tiling work.

One of the most common places for installing wall panels is in the shower. Fitting shower wall panels is cheaper than tiles and the installation is much more straightforward. They come in a variety of designs and colours, so you can find a design that suits your current décor or use them to create a brand-new look in your bathroom. As they’re more durable than most other wall coverings, they’re an effective low-cost option that is long-lasting. Enhancing a bathroom with new wall panels can be a cost-effective solution when planning a renovation.

Simple bathroom shelving & storage

Functionality upgrades

If you have a small bathroom, you can get really creative with some functionality upgrades. This can include the installation of a towel bar, a shower door, or storage such as a medicine cabinet. There are many small functional upgrades that can improve the way your bathroom looks while also helping you to make the most out of the space you have.

Hopefully you’re now inspired to reinvigorate your old bathroom bringing it up to date. It’s often a room that gets less attention than it deserves. But with these tips you can make simple yet significant changes which will make your bathroom look better and become easier to use.

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Get their look: Pink House bathroom

Pink House bathroomcredit

Whilst looking for a room to feature in this week’s ‘Get their look‘ feature, I came across this bathroom. One word… WOW! It belongs to lifestyle blogger and journo, Emily Murray. Her award-winning blog, The Pink House, is full of really inspired and inspiring interiors.

The first thing that caught my eye in this photo was that super wallpaper – exotic, opulent and just so beautiful. The colour-matched brass taps, towel warmer and light give the room a sumptuous feel – Cleopatra herself would be delighted at taking her ass’ milk bath in here!

On further inspection, you’ll see how well she has designed and fitted a really, really awkward space. The bathroom is located in the eaves of the house; while all the interesting sharp angles look attractive, it meant that she had to install a ‘kneeling’ shower in the compact space. Storing the ablutionary accoutrements of a family of four hidden away in the custom-built under-sink unit keeps the surfaces clutter-free. The Pantone pink espresso mug of flowers gives a knowing nod to The Pink House.

Pop on over Emily’s blog to see all the before & after photos and read about this successful bathroom redesign. You’ll really love her writing style and turn of phrase.

  1. Overton wall light with prismatic glass globe
  2. Osborne & Little Derwent wallpaper, charcoal, W5796-01
  3. Farrow & Ball ‘Down Pipe’
  4. Ceramic melon knob
  5. Bath fittings
  6. Evnille towel warmer
  7. Pantone 7432 bone china mug, Raspberry Crush
  8. Grubby Cow zesty hand wash (300ml)

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