Project Description
These clients came to me with a brief for a blue bathroom, and whatever assistance the design and fit could contribute to making this very narrow en suite feel more spacious. Creating the mood board above was the starting point for a dark blue and brass bathroom in the attic eaves of their home.
Before...
Bathroom in attic eaves floorplan and space-creating tips
Shower enclosure widened
Above is the 'before' shot so I can demonstrate that the shape of the room feels so different now! The shower was tightly boxed in before with only a 70cm square shower tray inside. Kirt at Surefit Installations busted out this boxing and opened up the shower area so that he could fit a 1.8m wide tray. The wide tray tricks the eye and makes you feel the room size is increased. A bespoke templated screen finishes the shower enclosure with wide glass panes to maximise light distribution.
Streamlining the vanity wall
Another useful technique to improve a small bathroom is to simplify the space. This means boxing in as many pipes as possible and creating a streamlined look so that the eye moves easily across the room.
I achieved this on the vanity wall as we needed to box out slightly to give the required head height at the sink. As a result this created a useful shelf and capacity for the toilet cistern as well as the pipes for the wall-mounted tap. In addition the wall-hung vanity contributes to a feeling of spaciousness by keeping all the couple's toiletries hidden away, as well as showing you the floor underneath. The unusual fluted basin and brushed brass fittings provide a nice touch of glamour!
Creating hidden storage
On the opposite side of the room, a kitchen cupboard is fitted into the eaves space to give the couple additional hidden storage. A push-fit mechanism was installed for a streamlined look. The wall paint was matched to the cupboard door to give a seamless finish.
Bathroom Lighting
The home owners installed a Velux window, which significantly improved the room as there is now lots of natural light pouring in. The artificial lighting also contributes to the luxury feel of the bathroom. At the apex of the eaves a small platform was built out to provide a surface for LED lights to be mounted into. You can see this light bouncing off the gleaming brass shower trim. We also installed a light underneath the vanity to bounce light onto the tiled floor and then around the room. A lit niche in the shower keeps toiletries tidy and provides a warm glow to shower by.
Tiles and Trim
Using a darker blue tile that has a feeling of natural pattern and texture worked well to create subtle drama in the bathroom. This is the Highline blue and ice tile from Porcelain Superstore. The blue tile was used in the shower enclosure and the vanity wall, with the co-ordinating cream tile used on the floor. It's all polished off with brass trim to match.
In conclusion, this bathroom in the attic eaves benefitted from a huge makeover! Outdated fixtures and fittings were replaced with smart, modern options alongside a dose of glamorous brass. Taking the walls back to the studs enabled me to create a wider-feeling bathroom in this tight space, and to install additional features in the eaves themselves. This is now a light-filled bathroom this couple can enjoy for many years to come.
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Fit by Surefit Installations
Supply by Cuckfield Bathrooms