A Small Room with Big Ideas

You may have a traditional house, but you can still have a state of the art bathroom.

We recently worked on a very small bathroom in a Grade II listed cottage, and even with oak beams, we were able to add an amazing walk in modern shower, as well as a Victorian bath, sink and toilet.

A great way to add style is to be daring in your choice of sink. I love the glass basins, which come in so many beautiful colours from lime green to bright red – a real WOW for any bathroom, and remember you do not have to by a 3-piece set, you can buy the sink, toilet and bath separately. But do remember to keep the style similar.

A soak in a bath is relaxing, and for something a little different why not try a spa or whirlpool bath. Whirlpools are good for massaging, but can be a little noisy. Spa baths are less expensive, but don't have the massaging effect of a whirlpool. They have a much more gentle touch.

Its Just an Illusion

Very often the bathroom is the smallest room in the house, but you can still create the illusion of space.

• Firstly keep the floor clutter free – go for wall mounted fittings.
• Mirrors used cleverly reflect light as well as giving the illusion of space.
• Give the illusion of space by using whites or pale colours. You can give the room a lift by adding a contrasting colour in the towels and accessories. At this point also think about lighting – nowadays you don't just have to have one single pendant light. Look at task lighting above mirrors, and perhaps lighting at floor level.
• Instead of a radiators opt for a wall mounted heated towel rail.
• If the space really is small why not use a corner sink.
• To stream line the entire look position all the fittings along one wall.
• And as always, good storage is the key to staying clutter free.