Invigorate yourself and your home with a new bathroom
From bijou wet rooms to sumptuous master bathroom suites, a new bathroom is a treat for any home. Our bathrooms are typically intimate, personal spaces where we get to enjoy a moment of peace and solitude away from the pressures of everyday life.
It’s no wonder therefore that trends in bathroom design are moving away from functional bathing spaces to indulgent sanctuaries of rest and relaxation. It’s a place we choose to go to de-stress or revitalise for the day ahead.
For that reason, why should settle for anything less than your own private spa bathroom with the design and features of your choice? We can certainly show you a thing or two about luxury bathroom installations.
Types of Bathrooms
Master bathroom
A master bathroom is typically intended for 2 people to share and will be the largest bathroom of the house. It will usually be a ‘his and hers’ format, featuring a separate bath and shower, sometimes two showers, a double sink vanity with a shared w/c often with privacy partitions. A master bathroom may or may not be an ensuite, adjoining the master bedroom.
When considering the largest of bathrooms in the property, there is no need to compromise on fixtures and fittings. There should be plenty of space for free standing baths and rainforest showers and large format tiles will compliment the grandeur of the room. For a really high-specification design, or for those that love their bathroom you can go one step further and consider a jacuzzi style bath, fireplace or even a waterproof wall mounted TV.
Since this is a space that is usually shared, effort needs to go into the design to ensure it feels airy and spacious. Colours, textures and scents should invoke a sense of calm with lighting and accessories that inspire tranquility.
ENSUITE bathroom
It will always depend on the characteristics of the property, but an ensuite bathroom will typically be smaller than the master, unless of course they are one and the same thing. When working with a smaller space, it is more common to see a bathtub with an overhead shower, or simply just a shower cubicle making it more of a shower room.
When size is limited, it’s important to create a sense of space by using light neutral colours, mirrors and the right choice of furniture sets. Floating sinks and wall-mounted toilets help to maximise space and cabinets with sliding doors help to reduce clutter.
Sometimes with smaller bathrooms its not always possible to have an external window, so it’s important think about light and ventilation to avoid it becoming stuffy or damp.
Jack and Jill bathroom
These bathrooms are usually connected to two rooms and are useful for siblings who don’t need a bathroom of their own. They aren’t much use for other occupants of the house but can certainly cut down on queues at peak times when bathroom options are limited in large family households.
WET ROOM
This would be the very smallest type of bathroom. Whilst still offering shower facilities, they’re may not be space for a shower cubicle, so the whole room would be designed as a shower enclosure. Tiling, drainage and ventilation are critical in these designs to ensure there is no build-up of water or perpetually wet surfaces. It might not be to everyone’s preference, but they are a handy solution when dealing with very small spaces.
Guest Toilet
Whilst it can’t be considered a full bathroom, a guest toilet can add value to a property and privacy for owners for guests that don’t need bathing facilities. This half-sized bathroom can easily fit into otherwise dead spaces such as under the stairs or disused storage.