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Bathrooms. They excite me far more than other rooms in the house. Maybe it’s because my bathrooms have always been so tiny, they’ve seemed easier to achieve. I’ve been looking forward to sharing photos our new ensuite, and I’m sure my husband is too, as I’ve been making us both shower downstairs until I finished taking these photos!
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| Hooks: Wilkinson |
Our bathroom is pretty much as small as it could possibly be. But to me – it’s perfect. Yes, again, we had to compromise (I was desperate for marble tiles but even for our tiny surface area, they were way out of our price bracket), but I’m so happy with how it has turned out.
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| Sink: Victoria Plumb. Towel holder: £6.50, Ikea. Hand towel: £12.99, H&M Home |
Unsurprisingly, we went for a monochrome scheme – it was just easier that way to keep it looking chic and expensive looking. The white tiles were pretty much the cheapest ones available at Topps Tiles – but we went with square rather than Metro tiles for a change and the grey grout keeps it modern looking (and easier to keep clean!). H&M Home sufficed for most of the interiors.
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| Shelf: £52, Rowen & Wren |
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| Taps: Victorian Plumbing. Soap: £14, L:A Bruket |
Bathroom shopping was difficult, as I was suddenly in a field I had no knowledge on – was it a rip off, was this shop naff? I basically came to accept that all bathroom shops are the same – there really isn’t much between them in regards to stock, pricing etc. After deciding Burlington sinks were just too pricey for what possibly won’t be our ‘forever’ home, it really was a case of just picking one that did the job and didn’t look too cheap – and was small enough not to get in the way.
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| Mirror, £35, Cox & Cox |
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| Towel radiator: Wickes. Towel: £4.99, H&M Home |
The basic style of our bathroom was based on Cowshed, with a bit of The Hoxton Hotel, Holborn, thrown in (how middle class of me!). We were lucky to have a friend help us with the tiling, as that saved a huge amount of costs. Pinterest, was of course, a huge inspiration (see my ‘Dream Bathroom’ board here).
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| Shower Door: Elegant Showers |
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| Shower taps: Victoria Plumb |
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| I HAVE A COWSHED BUILT IN SHELF (the one thing I wouldn’t compromise on). |
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| Shower head: Victorian Plumbing |
I am really liking the mix of patterns and shape tiles that are going on, now. And I just love opening the door into my little tiled haven…even more so that I’ll actually be able to shower in it now this post is up!
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I have recently discovered H&M home, they have such nice things! I can't wait to get some goodies for m student room!
Anna | aforvogue
You have done such a fabulous job on your bathroom, and with your loft conversion in general, it all looks beautifully done! I always swoon over bathrooms and kitchens on Pinterest but find them hard spaces to decorate in reality, so many decisions to make! Well done!
I am loving all your interior posts so much!! In a couple of months I am moving into a new flat and I am going to keep looking to you for inspo! I am moving into a rented place, and it's perfect apart from one thing… the shower room is carpeted! Ahhh! It makes me cringe (for some reason!), the thought of stepping out the shower onto carpet. I have bought a GIANT bathmat to hopefully prevent any damage to the carpet – but I would love to know if you had an ideas as to how to make it work?? I am worried it is going to feel dirty and damp all the time!
Shot From The Street | Fashion Blog
I'm loving all your home posts, your house is beautiful. I love the H&M home bits too x
Wonky Lauren
Just perfect and H&M home are just the best…mixed with some IKEA:)
Once you've found it, there is no going back…
Thank you!! Yes – so hard to decide which finish you want when Pinterest makes everything look so good. Kind of why I stuck to black and white, made the decision making much more manageable!
I love it Alex! We have very similar taste and I love the accessories. Can I ask where the flooring is from please? x
Funnily enough, my parents have always had a carpeted bathroom – you get used to it! As long as you have a good bathmat and open windows (if there are any) after you shower -that's all I can suggest! x
Thank you so much, I love H&M Home -just waiting for them to start making furniture!
Thank you – I learnt a long time ago that clean and simple is always better for me! The flooring is from Topps Tiles x
There's high to low shopping, and then there's low to low (I fall into the second bracket) 😉
Very cool!
Your loft and bathroom is so pretty and really well curated, you definitely have an eye for it! I always struggle with the less is more concept! I have just gathered too much stuff (not all good) over time! Frankie 🙂 http://www.newgirlontheblog.me
LOVING how you've done your bathroom. All your interior posts have been fab. Very inspirational.
Thank you! And we're slowing doing our whole house (it has only been almost 5 years since moving in!) – so will update as we go!
Thank you! I've been reading Marie Kondo's book 'The Life Changing Magic of tidying' and it really helped my brain get through clutter! x
Love it! Simple, stylish, interesting! Xx
Hi Alex, totally understand if you're not willing to share, but I wondered how much it cost you to totally kit out your bathroom? I'm planning on ripping mine out and totally re-fitting, re-tiling and more it and I have no idea of costs! Thank you. Laura
No worries at all, you're the second person to ask me in 2 days actually! Ours roughly cost £700 including tiles, units, tilers. But a friend tiled it for us for mates rates, and our builders fitted our toilet, sink etc as agreed when they started the loft – hope that helps! We bought everything separately and scoured the internet….tiles were super cheap Topps Tiles, Victorian Plumbing was a good site if I remember – and good old Amazon! xx
Just perfect and H&M home are just the best…mixed with some IKEA:)
Jonathan
MyBedMyBath
Thanks for sharing
Hi. Can I ask what the measurements were for this space? I’m hoping to add an ensuite to my bedroom and it’s going to be tiny! I’m aware this post was from a while ago so no worries if you no longer have the info! Thanks xx
Sorry I don’t have, plus I don’t actually think we really measured….mainly just asked the minimum requirements for a shower and drew it out on the floor! xx
Have you ever tried the stick on tiles? I presume they go over existing tiles. We are hopefully buying a new house that has a dated bathroom but will be extending the house and changing layout (in about 3 years!) and so no point in spending lots of money on a new bathroom. I just want to try and update what is there already. Would love to know your thoughts.
I’ve never tried! But Medina from Grillo designs might have (she is amazing for temporary decor ideas!) x