Be inspired by this modern bathroom makeover

'Re-thinking our bathroom’s layout was the key to success,’ say the owners of this three-bedroom Victorian terraced house in Middlesex.

The original bathroom looked tired, lacked light and was badly laid out with very little storage. ‘The shower cubicle had one solid wall which obscured the window, making everything feel rather forced in. We wanted to make the bathroom look good and maximise its generous proportions.’

To make the new layout work, the couple removed a partition wall next to the shower cubicle, moved the bath and basin and replaced the window. The shower stayed in the same position but with a smart new glass enclosure in its place.

Struggling to imagine the new space, the couple sought inspiration from a local bathroom designer, as well as friends’ houses, magazines, Pinterest and bathroom showrooms. They wanted the suite and matching furniture to be clean, simple and family-friendly – hence the rounded corners – and their plumber helped them source the items, saving money by buying at trade prices.

1/10 Modern neutral bathroom

The finished bathroom is a room that is both functional and good looking with its smart green/grey metro tiles, white walls and wood-effect floor tiles. ‘Before it was just a practical space that we had to use,’ say the owners, ‘but now we love to relax in here. We’re so pleased with the end result.’

Status bath, Carron range
Nationwide Bathrooms

Shower enclosure
UK Bathrooms

2/10 Curved bath

Repositioning the bath snugly in the corner has created the perfect bathing spot with a view. A curved bath makes the room family friendly while the palm tree print adds a spot of tonal fun.

Status bath, Carron range
Nationwide Bathrooms

Towels
The Wise House

3/10 Glass shower enclosure

The removal of a solid wall for an all-glass enclosure has made a big difference. The hand-held shower is practical for children, while a fixed rainwater showerhead adds hotel style.

Shower enclosure
UK Bathrooms

Showerhead
Crosswater

4/10 Vanity unit

A wall-mounted basin unit creates room for useful, moveable storage below and looks contemporary, fresh and sleek.

Celeste 80 basin, Bauhaus range
Fountain Bathrooms & Kitchens

Mirror
Graham & Green

5/10 Stylish storage

The medicine cabinet is a piece of art in itself – the owner likes to hunt out quirky pieces to finish off the look.

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Authentics

Metro tiles
Walls and Floors

6/10 Wood-effect flooring

The faux wood floor tiles were another smart find. The rich warmth of the tiles and the wide plank design adds to the overall impact, while providing a non-slip surface. 'I was so impressed with how real they look' the owner explains.

Esteril Fieme floor tiles
Eurotiles & Bathrooms

Storage baskets
Urbanara

7/10 Towel rack

The chrome coat rack is a playful addition to the bathroom and provides a place to store towels and hang up other bathroom essentials.

Coat rack
Graham & Green

Towels
The Wise House

8/10 Shower feature

Flexible showering for the children was a must – hand-held showers are useful for cleaning and washing hair, so the owners have one in the shower and over the bath.

Showerhead
Crosswater

Metro tiles
Walls and Floors

9/10 Heated towel rail

To save on floor space, the owners opted for a wall-hung towel rail, teamed with underfloor heating. Peach bath towels make an attractive contrast to the iridescent mint tiles and complement with the Malibu style framed print.

Towel rail
Nationwide Bathrooms

Towel
The Wise House

10/10 Bathroom before

Before work began, the old bathroom was tired, dark and had an awkward layout - what a brilliant transformation.