ONE ROOM RENOVATIONS
Art Deco-style tiles inspired the design of a stunning family space
Before
‘The bathroom was very dated. The bath felt squeezed in and there was a strange separate shower that had been conver ted from an airing cupboard’
What was the starting point?
The bathroom was part of a larger renovation – we added a two-storey extension on the side of the house and also built out at the back. The previous family bathroom became a corridor between the old part of the house and the extension. We were left with a brand-new rectangular-shaped room at the front that wasn’t as big as we’d hoped, so I put my design skills to good use to maximise the space.
How did you plan the layout?
A bath was essential for the children, but as we’ve no plans to move anytime soon, we also wanted to create a big shower for when they’re teenagers. Our architect’s initial layout included putting the basin under the window and the toilet opposite the door, but I didn’t like that idea so drew up my own plan. As we started with a blank canvas, we were able to put hidden storage behind the false wall where the vanity unit is.
Did you have to make any compromises?
We managed to fit everything in but it meant the bath had to go under the window. I chose a narrow design to ensure there would be plenty of space around it and room to use the basin easily. Tucking the toilet just inside the door meant we weren’t staring straight at it on entering the room and we put the shower at the far end but made it wider.
The pink tiles make a real statement…
Yes, they inspired the decor. I was conscious that we were adding an extension to a 1920s house, so wanted to include elements that would give a nod to the era and the tiles do that. Having the pattern facing upwards gives them an Art Deco feel. The Crittall-style black shower door, black shower and taps work really
