Read article : Changing a Small Bathroom Layout
Changing a small bathroom's layout completely transformed the space of this house in Dorset.
HOW IT BEGAN
Jan Self, lives in a three-bedroom, 1960s end-of-terrace house in Wareham, Dorset. Her old-fashioned bathroom, with unsightly pipework on show, had a tiny basin and there was no space to put anything. Jan would have loved a shower, but with the bath in the middle of the side wall it was impossible.
ACTION PLAN
- Revise layout to include a shower over bath
- Conceal all pipework
- Install wall-hung basin and WC for modern look
- Add more storage and surface space
How did you approach the planning? I thought over the options for a while and I had a clear idea of what I was looking for. I didn't want to compromise, so had been saving for some time. My neighbours had shown me their new bathroom – they'd placed their bath across the back wall, so I knew the room could accommodate a bath with shower over it. Then I began visiting local suppliers, DIY sheds and bathroom showrooms for expert guidance to help me source the right items. I looked at Purbeck Kitchens and Bathrooms whose vans I'd noticed in the area and was impressed by their website and showroom.
So you were ready to get going… Yes, although planning took about three months because I wanted to consider every decision thoroughly. A 1600mm bath, slightly shorter than usual, fitted across the room perfectly while allowing space for a false wall to hide the pipework. The streamlined look really appealed, so the boxing-in was extended to conceal the WC cistern too, and create a handy ledge above the hand basin. Although the floor area ended up slightly smaller, it doesn't feel crowded because everything is wall-hung. There are no awkward angles, no visible plumbing, and I've gained surface space.
Where did you find colour inspiration? My beautiful artworks of local Studland Bay spiny seahorses by Dorset artist Cliff Towler were the starting point. I love these images, with their dramatic blend of dark and light. For a clean, classic look, I settled on white sanitaryware and creamy, marble-effect wall tiles. The tiles were actually my second choice – my first option was paler, but I'm glad now that they weren't available, as they may have made the room feel cold and clinical. The black floor has real impact and when I saw the black radiator in the showroom, I absolutely loved it. Green towels and leafy pot plants tie in with the paintings.
Are you pleased with it? Delighted, and it will stand the test of time. The shower's my favourite part; an utter luxury.
WHAT IT COST
Floor tiles… £650
Wall tiles… £1,460
Granite… £340
Bath and shower… £1,909
Basin and WC… £1,871
Radiator… £615
Storage… £1,737
Total… £8,582
- purbeckbathroomsandkitchens.co.uk; 01202 622916
- Words Annabelle Grundy
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