Made to match Utilise every inch of your bathroom to boost storage and space with sleek modular furniture

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Utilise every inch of your bathroom by boosting storage and space with sleek modular furniture

Fill an alcove with a mix of base and wall cabinets, including a toilet, basin and vanity units, for a flush finish that doesn’t encroach on the rest of the room Novara bathroom in Matt Indigo, from £1,192, Symphony M inimise clutter, conceal pipework and elevate a humdrum bathroom or en suite into a streamlined hotel-like sanctuary with modular furniture. Choose co-ordinating modular pieces such as vanity, cupboard and drawer units, and combine each of them to suit your room’s layout and storage needs. Wall-hung and floor-standing designs come in a huge choice of sizes, making it easy to enhance even the trickiest of spaces, such as below the sink or an awkward corner.

Flora ceramic shade in Pacific Blue glaze (Swan neck sold separately), £33, Pooky

Orchard Lea Ocean Blue floor-standing vanity unit with ceramic basin, £269, Victoria Plum Keep clutter at bay while having your lotions and potions close to hand with generous storage in a sleek washbasin stand Trent Stone Grey combination vanity basin and Denver toilet, £469.99, Bathroom Mountain

Make a plan

‘Modular bathroom furniture refers to separate pieces that can be combined to form a complete bathroom setup. There’s no one size fits all solution, so work with a qualified installer before committing to anything.’ Jonathan Phillips, Bathrooms Product Manager at MKM

Vos brushed brass toilet roll holder, £39.99, Drench

Essence basin mixer tap in Warm Sunset, £300.52, Grohe

Shaker-style cupboards aren’t just for kitchens – they look just as good in the bathroom, and give it the feel of a rustic retreat. Up the ante by teaming them with marble or wood-effect worktops, and add interest with two-tone tiled splashbacks Valencia bathroom in Matt Platinum, from £1,351, Symphony

Save time on the daily routines while boosting storage with a statement double basin unit Milano Thornton Light Grey 1,200mm traditional vanity unit, from £899.99, Big Bathroom Shop

Focal point

‘A modular washbasin unit with a large, illuminated mirror above will introduce a sense of space and is a much more stylish and practical alternative to a traditional basin and pedestal arrangement.’ Helen Clark, Head of Marketing at Utopia

Dive into a sea of colour with units that match your flooring and wall colour. Slimline integrated options, such as this mid-century-style design, will work well in a narrow bathroom or cloakroom Aruba Derwent Blue, back-to-wall toilet unit with Motif basin and integrated worktop, from £1,500, Roper Rhodes

Go ultra-modern with matt marble units – these flush narrow cabinets make the most of narrow corners and contain plinths that conceal the plumbing Zara bathroom with integrated handles in Silver Fusion, from £277 for a base unit; washbasin unit with a Quantum Square semi-recessed basin, from £808, both Utopia

Bilberry Blue wood paint, £50 per 2.5L, Thorndown Paints

Hutton reversible magnifying wall mirror in Black, £120, Origins Living

Arezzo speckled stone-effect 410mm diameter round countertop basin, £129.95, Victorian Plumbing

Cordoba Patios tile, £49.92 per sq m, Tile Giant

Free rein

‘There is a freedom with modular bathrooms that extends beyond furniture. For instance, different basin options can be selected to complement the same furniture collection.’ Natalie Bird, Brand Marketing Manager, Add understated glamour by swapping knobs Roca for curved grooves on the units. Surprisingly spacious, this wall-hung unit contains five shelves, plus the lack of a stand makes mopping the floors a breeze Glide II wide tower unit in Storm Grey Matt, £855; Glide II basin unit with marble effect worktop, £1,265, Crosswater

Lindbyn mirror in Black, £50, IKEA Get the period look for less than you might think by buying units as a combination rather than as separate pieces Chatsworth suite in Satin Blue: 500mm wide toilet unit, 560mm wide vanity unit and basin and 1,900mm high x 355mm wide tall cabinet, £849.95, Victorian Plumbing

Mermaid Deep Sea and Fresh Musk scented mini candle pot, £6, Daisy Park Jean bathroom ceiling light in Satin Brass, £88, BHS