Create an accessible yet stylish bathroom to suit your busy household, with the help of these practical design ideas that work for young and old
Mizuki Fern terrazzo ceramic matt finish wall and floor tiles, £31.95 per sq m, Walls & Floors
There are a lot of questions that come up when planning your family bathroom, and the answers will be different from household to household. How many children do you have? What ages are they? Are there elderly family members? Do you have space for both a bath and a shower? Accessibility, storage, and maintenance are all important factors to consider, as well as the overall design. ‘Just because a bathroom is used by all ages, doesn’t mean it has to look like a children’s nursery,’ says Ruth Foster, interior designer at Victoria Plum. ‘Start off by looking at bathroom trends and think about how you might like to incorporate these into your own space,’ she adds.
ROOM to grow
P-shaped right-handed 1600mm shower bath with front panel and 4mm screen and rail, £369.99, Bathroom Mountain
Orchard Kemp Riven Grey 1200mm wall hung double vanity unit with Black handles and basin, £469, Victoria Plum
‘Take some time to consider what you may need to futureproof your bathroom. Are you planning more children? Or do you need the space to work for teenagers as well as parents? This will inform your storage needs and the products you need, too’
Ruth Foster, interior designer at Victoria Plum
MAXIMISE your space
