Owning
a small house or flat needn’t mean compromising on life’s
luxuries. Many people assume that an en-suite is a privilege only
afforded to those who live in large, spacious homes but that’s
simply not true. There’s very little to stop you adding a beautiful
en-suite to your master bedroom or in fact to any bedroom if you
don’t mind giving up a little floor space or perhaps even a
cupboard.
En-suites
are a great solution for larger families and particularly those with
a teenager in residence. It might be that the family bathroom is no
longer enough to cater to everyone and it makes sense to add an extra
in the form of an en-suite. A well-designed en-suite, even a small
one, will most definitely add value to the property in addition to
making it more comfortable to live in.
Small
can be luxurious
A
small en-suite can be just as luxurious as a large one when the
design is clever and careful thought is put into planning
space-saving storage. Most people assume for example, that bathtubs
are out of the question for small en-suites but the plethora of
amazing designs put pay to that idea.
Small baths are the key here, especially when coupled with clever storage
solutions. Think of the bathtub as the focal point of the room with
everything else working around that central hub and you will be
surprised at how much you can make of limited space. Of course, some
rooms are very small and a built-in bath might be impossible. In
these cases, small freestanding baths are a very stylish option, most
particularly for en-suites in heritage buildings.
If
your home is a beautiful Victorian property for example, then it’s
very likely you will want a heritage style freestanding bathtub to
ensure your en-suite fits in with the overall look and feel of the
house.
Clever
storage and space savers
We
all need somewhere to put our lotions and potions and larger families
have more of those than average! Then there’s the question of
towels and grooming devices - they’ve got to go somewhere and out
of sight is always preferable.
That’s
why storage must go upwards in a small en-suite. Don’t think about
cabinets which take up metres of floor and wall space but look out
for a freestanding, corner vanity unit which will provide all you
need in terms of sink space but still leave plenty of room for towel
rails and of course, that all-important bath.
Keep
general storage at face level; towels, beauty products and similar
items are all easy to access when they’re at a moderate height and
by keeping as much of your furniture and fixings off the floor, you
will create an illusion of space which will contribute to a more
luxurious atmosphere in general for the room.
Colour
basics
Of
all the most popular colours for bathrooms, white remains the most
classic and easy to accessorise. White doesn’t date and so you can
change your decorative details when the mood takes you, without
compromising on style. White also has the advantage of creating the
illusion of space and so will make your en suite appear to be larger
than it might really be. A neutral colour palette consisting of
white, black and grey tones will add an air of sophistication to your
space. Heated towel rails will keep things cosy during the winter
months.
So
remember the best ways to ensure that your small en-suite doesn’t
lack in style what it might lack in floor space.
* Freestanding
baths
* Freestanding
vanity units
* Storage
installed at face height
* White
gives the illusion of space
Plants
and wall art
Small
en-suites can look too fussy when you have an overpowering theme.
Keeping it simple is the best way to make the most of the space
without cluttering it up. To add subtle accents to the room, using
well-placed houseplants can brighten your bathroom. Plus if you don’t
have space for shelving, then these can be hung from the ceiling with
stylish hanging planters. Wall art is also a popular trend in
interiors and featuring a few prints in this room can add a unique
touch to neutral interiors. These little touches are easily
interchangeable and make affordable updates for your bathroom.
Creating
or updating a small en-suite doesn’t have to cost the earth, and
with careful planning, you could have not only a beautiful en-suite
but also a room which could potentially add value to your home in the
long-term.
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