Unless you enjoy stumbling down narrow stairs in the middle of the night, a lot conversion with bedroom should also include an en suite. The biggest diference when installing one in the eaves will be head height. Pitch your shower at the highest point, or setle for a bath with a hand shower if necessary.
Below Fleur bathtub, £899.99; Hatie vanity unit, £899.99; Iris mirror, £219.99; Amie radiator, £299.99, Soak.com
Achieving the correct gradient for smooth lowing drainage is heavily dependant on the depth of your loor joists. If they aren’t capable of concealing pipework, the quickest, and oten cheapest, solution is to raise the loor level, either just where it’s required (i.e. below the shower tray or bath) or throughout the room. You can make a feature of the stepped level by installing plinth lighting or fancy tiles, so it feels like a deliberate move rather than a lood prevention necessity.
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KAT NUNN
En suites created from part of a bedroom oten have no windows. To avoid a cell-like ambiance, if internal windows or glass bricks that borrow light from the bedroom feel too 1980s, just embrace your inner goth and go for a dark and dramatic scheme. Metallics and mirrors will add depth and sparkle to keep emo-ping at bay. Experiment with exotic materials, like gold leaf mosaic tiles – small amounts won’t bust the budget.
Contemporary 2025 single outlet digital shower set with ixed shower head, £760, Briton Bathrooms
‘Shaking up the blandness of a new build was my mission when we bought this home off-plan. The master en suite was always set to be my domain for pampering and relaxing – hubby graciously stepped aside – so I could afford to make it really personal. I chose grey tiles from the developer’s catalogue (the choices were all pretty plain) but they serve as an excellent neutral for Mini Modern’s amazing Paisley Crescent wallpaper in a vibrant orange that I absolutely adore. Adding a coat of Polyvine’s Decorators Varnish helps it survive in humid conditions. The shelves came from my grandmother – they are perfect for hosting the endless toiletries of a product junkie! Then I just went for it with the accessories, using artwork with a vintage flavour, faux plants and colourful towels that make me smile. It’s one of the rooms that I have been most fearless about decorating and, consequently, it’s one I love the most.’ Instagram @projecthomedesign
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