Get in the zoneA change of levels is an effective way to zone a bathroom. Here, steps lead up to a shower on one side and a sunken bath on the other, separating the bathing area from the basins and concealed toilet beyond the wall. A raised edge makes the bath distinct without compromising the luxury look.
The main shower room is next to the master en suite. “We reconfigured the bathrooms to create a better flow,” Lavers explains. “Originally, there were two long, narrow wash spaces, so we took out the vertical wall and put in a horizontal one to create two squarer rooms instead.” (Scroll to the floor plans at the end of the story to see how the layout changed.)The décor in here is a simple, unfussy design in tones of grey and white.Aster framed mirror in antique brass, Rowen & Wren.Discover beautiful bathrooms where marble steals the show
Prepare for unforeseen problemsIt’s hard to get a handle on the full extent of the works until everything has been stripped out. Depending on the age of your home and its general condition, you might have to spend a lot on fixing or preparing your walls and floor. For example, once the original floor finishes have been removed, you may find the surface isn’t perfectly even. To level it, the contractors will have to lay a special compound, and a change in floor level might even lead to doors having to be adjusted. Unforeseen extras like these will add to the cost.
Take a step up Fitting steps creates a sunken bath experience without actually having to sink the tub into the floor. Here, there’s a reasonably generous space in which to fit the tub, but in a smaller room, the surround could easily be reduced, leaving just a narrow ledge on one or two sides. It could be a good option for a bathroom with a bay window or a way to make more of a bathing space in a corner.
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