Bathroom Conversion Makeover

Before: Mould, crumbling plaster, rotten window frames – this room had it all. So how did it take on its current fabulous finish?

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Before

After

After: This former bedroom was stripped right back, the plaster was replaced, along with the windows and electrics, and new plumbing was introduced to create a room that was generous-sized, ideal for a family.

Give Yours The Hotel Feel

To give the room a feeling of real glamour, the chimney breast was blocked up to create enough space for twin vanity units, both of which have plenty of storage space beneath the sinks for bathroom bottles. The free-standing bath sits centrally framed beneath the window and, halfway up the alcove wall, a bathroom TV was set into the mosaic tiles. Luxury... For more hotel bathroom design ideas, see our gallery.

Invest In Good Lighting

Good bathroom lighting is important to plan in. The long mirror above the vanity units is lit by wall lights, while the rest of the room is kept bright with halogen spots. Both these measures help the room feel like it's lit by daylight, even at night.

Choose A Contrasting Colour Scheme

In a big room, you can afford to go for a more dramatic colour scheme. The dark wood of the units is contrasted by pale colours on the floor and walls, which help create a feeling of space. For more contemporary bathroom design ideas, see our gallery.

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Pictures: Colin Poole