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MAKING SPACE WORK Savvy ideas
from Hjjhj
by elloco2019
SOAKING SPACE
‘Scott loves laying out in the bath. He really wanted a freestanding tap so there was no tap end’
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Do it!
MAKE A RAISED PLATFORM
1The platform should extend at least 30cm wider and longer than your bath. Building the frame and platform from timber and plywood is a fairly easy job for a joiner, but requires accurate measuring and cutting. 2Make sure your joiner leaves a removable opening in the front panel for access to pipework. 3Victorian Plumbing sells a 1000mm ready-to-tile bath step for £209. Use a waterproof floor covering, such as tile backer board with ceramic tiles or waterproof vinyl.
heating, but left the tiling to the professionals. The whole job took about six months as it was quite stop and start.
New sanctuary
The wall colour – Tranquil Dawn – was the Dulux Colour of the Year in 2020. I also love the black Venetian blinds which set off the space. Even though we’ve lost a bedroom, it’s worth it for such a wow bathroom. It’s so nice having one finished room to escape to while the rest of the extension is still ongoing. My favourite part of the room is standing in front of the vanity unit – whether you look left or right, you can be happy with either view.’
You can discover more handy tips on creating a smart bathroom at
idealhome.co.uk
Where to buy Tracey’s style
Similar Florence White 1800x750mm double-ended bath, £699.95, Wholesale Domestic. Similar Orchard Wye toilet, £209; and Orchard Wye black basin tap, £71.99, both Victoria Plum. Similar Harbour Status matt black floorstanding bath shower mixer tap, £339.99, Drench. Fresco cabinet, £499, Swoon, is an alternative. Nuie Vessels round countertop basin, £72.95, Heat & Plumb, is similar. Try Galway premium ceiling mounted black square shower head, £199.99; and Barcelona matt black heated towel rail, £104.99, both Bathroom Mountain. Hudson Reed black frame walk-in wet room shower screen, £119.20, AQVA. Similar MX Minerals 1200x900mm Ice White shower tray, £206.96, Showers to You. Metro brick flat White matt tiles, £10sq m, Tiles Direct. Oska Jungle Green matt porcelain tiles, £46.34sq m, Mandarin Stone. Similar Chambly Black matt stone effect floor tiles, £10sq m, B&Q. Balento Islands waterproof vinyl flooring, £29sq m, Floor Monster. Gold mirror, £129, Barker & Stonehouse. Black Venetian blinds, £116.54, Blinds2go
BARGAIN BUY
‘My starting point was this solid wooden unit found on Facebook Marketplace for just £30. It dictated the proportions of everything else’
