Create An Attic Bathroom

How to turn your attic into an extra room by creating a bathroom

Install shelving in niches beneath sloping walls and create a luxurious feel with a walk-in wet room style shower and a large freestanding bath. A delicate colour scheme helps soften the angular lines of the room and a window seat with cupboards below is both comfortable and practical.

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK...
A console table or a simple chest of drawers can be adapted to make an excellent alternative to expensive fitted units and create a stylish integrated look.

A wet room style shower will increase the sense of space within the room, while a specially made storage unit below a window can double as seating.

Draw up a detailed plan of the room, and consider each corner carefully. For example, can you fit a shower under one of the eaves?

Consult a good bathroom supplier for advice on creating a wet room.

Paint walls and pieces of furniture in pale colours to give the room a light, spacious feel.

All wood used in a bathroom should be oiled to protect it against water. Choose wooden flooring that has been engineered for use in a bathroom.

Use different materials, such as wood and stone, to create gentle divisions in the room.

Make removable covers for all soft furnishings so that they can be easily washed.

Use acrylic eggshell or a specially formulated bathroom paint with a plastic base which is impervious to water and can be wiped down.

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