Master En Suite
Scale it upWith a bathroom as gloriously spacious as this, clean lines and lack of clutter help to create a tranquil, spa-like mood. Part of what really emphasises – in fact, boosts – the size of this wash space is the seamless join between the pale floor and walls. Going frameless for your shower screen in this aesthetic context really is the only answer, as you want to avoid adding any unnecessary lines or breaks. On that topic, note the inset (ie, invisible) shower tray: this, instead of a raised tray made from, say, acrylic or stone resin, gives a wet room effect. A fixed screen design is perfect, as there’s plenty of space to get in and out, plus you don’t want to be moving a sheet of glass that size around. Particularly as it’s fitted floor-to-ceiling, you’ll be looking at buying a bespoke piece of toughened glass – pricier than an off-the-shelf design, but it’ll look incredibly classy.
On the second floor of the house is the master en suite. Clean lines and a lack of fussy detail were prioritised here, too, but the Calacatta marble tiles on the floor and walls add their characteristic dramatic veining. The room is fitted with a large oval bath, wall-hung double basins that keep the floor space open, and a big walk-in shower to ensure the room feels light, fresh and airy.
Install a glazed partitionConsidering putting a bath in your bedroom? It’s a trend that’s still beloved by some boutique hotels, but there are distinct drawbacks long-term, including bedroom surfaces being prone to condensation, damp and splashes. So if you like this look, but want a more practical approach, try dividing the bathing and bedroom zones with a glazed wall. Here, black metal frames create a definite distinction. Check the glass is building regs compliant before you buy.
Staircase
Rethink traditional positionsThis is an interesting idea for a small-ish bathroom where you want both a bath and a shower. Here, building in a conventional cubicle would have been tricky without losing the bath, but by positioning a frameless screen strategically – enclosing both tub and shower – the space has been used extremely economically. Your floor in this context will almost certainly need to be fitted as it would do in a wet room, so ensure your contractor is tanking it and installing suitable floor drainage. Read expert advice on what you need to know when choosing a shower enclosure
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