Christopher House and Garden

If you are lucky enough to have a spacious bathroom you still have to plan carefully where plumbing fixtures will be positioned and at the same time maintain a large enough space around each of your fittings. There are many things to keep in mind such as having a storage space close to the bath, this will save you walking across the bathroom when you get out of the bath. It is a good idea to group fixtures together, this can create extra space for relaxation areas, or to install fitted cabinets and other storage.

The use of bathroom furniture is ideal for a large bathroom, don’t feel constrained by fitted furniture cabinets, instead you could use more unusual ideas such as freestanding cupboards for towels, or you could opt for a large cabinet to store any toiletries. Having extra space in your bathroom means there is more scope to experiment with different ideas, it is a chance to personalise your space.

Having a spacious bathroom means that you can create a stunning focal point in the room, this could be centred on a stunning freestanding bath or a large hydrotherapy whirlpool bath that will create a feeling of luxury in the bathroom. Think about where the bath will be positioned, for example opposite the door so it would be the first thing people see when they walk in the bathroom.

Lighting must still be considered carefully in a large bathroom, make sure that any light can reach all areas in the room, planning this around the natural light from any windows is a good idea. Using mood lighting can create a very personal feel to the bathroom and variable lighting can highlight areas that you want to stand out. The use of colour is again important, darker colours and tones will make the room seem cosier and inviting in a large space.