Space is often at a premium in powder rooms and second bathrooms, yet this doesn’t have to affect style and functionality. When planning an update, start by creating a floor plan to determine the dimensions you have to work with and what will fit in.
Consider who will be using the room, how often and what you need. If it is a second family bathroom, storage and more durable finishes will be a top priority.
Where space is limited, you’ll need to consider all the angles. Ensure you allow adequate clearance for bathroom and shower doors and don’t forget vanity unit doors, too.
Smaller proportions can offer big benefits. With less space your budget will stretch further, opening up possibilities for bespoke finishes, designer tiles and tapware. Luxuries aren’t lost either.
Heated towel rails, beautiful accessories and fragrant candles work wonderfully together to create a mini pamper zone.
If it’s a bathroom just for two, the sense of intimacy can be further accentuated with double shower heads and basins, furniture for bath-side conversations and vanities with personalised features such as smart speakers and LED lighting.
Investing in good storage will reduce visual clutter, instantly making your room feel bigger.
Mirrors are another great way to create the illusion of more space and brighten smaller bathrooms. In tight spots you always want to ensure accessories offer maximum functionality, and mirror-fronted cabinetry is ideal.
Choosing tiles in a light neutral palette is a simple design trick to allow walls to recede into the background and enhance the sense of space. In small areas, keep the majority of the walls and floor neutral so the tiles are not too overwhelming.
Make the most of natural light with cleverly positioned glazing and skylights, and showcase focal points with a mix of ambient and task lighting.
Back-light shelves and vanities with recessed LEDs to add a sense of depth, illuminate the surrounds of mirrors to draw the eye around the room and, in powder rooms, create a striking statement with a feature light.
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