En-Suite

One of the main challenges when creating a new en-suite is deciding where best to position the toilet, basin and shower enclosure. It is important that there is enough space around each item, which will make getting ready as easy as possible. It is a good idea to choose space saving items to help maximise the available space as much as possible.

Quadrant shower enclosures are ideal for small en-suites as they feature a curved front, which helps to create more floor space. Make sure you choose one with sliding doors so no extra room is required to allow for the doors to open. Quadrant shower enclosures are available in a choice of sizes ranging from a compact 800x800mm to a more spacious 1200x900mm offset style. Bi-fold showers doors are also great for small en-suites as the whole door folds back on itself to allow for easy access in and out of the shower.

Toilets with shorter projections than standard are great for creating more room, some toilets such as the Vitra S50 compact toilet measure just 600mm from front to back. A wall-hung toilet is also ideal for an en-suite as it can make a small space look bigger than it really is. If your en-suite has an awkward shape think about choosing a corner toilet so you can make the most of what otherwise could be wasted space.

Your choice of basin will make all the difference too. A wall-mounted basin is great for freeing up floor space and there are a variety of styles and designs available for you to choose from; some even include a handy towel rail. The Roca Meridian-N compact collection includes a choice of compact basins which are designed to make space saving within your bathroom easier than ever. A corner basin is ideal for an awkward shaped en-suite and will help you to make the most of the available space.

Don’t forget to include some storage in your en-suite, if the room is full of clutter it will only make your en-suite appear even smaller. A wall-mounted vanity unit or mirrored cabinet will provide you with somewhere to store your bathroom essentials out of sight for a clean, minimal look.

Finally, the finishing touches such as a shower, basin tap, lighting and tiles will bring your en-suite to life. A large illuminated bathroom mirror will help to make your en-suite appear more spacious and a heated towel rail will provide you with somewhere to place your towel.

Laufen Pro B Bathroom Suite

With good attention to detail and careful planning all shapes and sizes of bathrooms can be transformed into a stunning space where you can unwind and relax after a long day. When planning your bathroom refurbishment make sure you plan well in advance the kind of look and feel that you want to create in your bathroom. It is important that you accurately measure the space and decide what you want to include in the bathroom; is there enough room to install a separate bath and shower enclosure or is there only enough space for just a bath or a shower? Also think about the layout too and where best to position the bath or shower, toilet and basin, so you can make the best use of the available space.

If you have a spacious bathroom it is always a good idea to install a separate bath and shower enclosure, including a bath is always attractive to any potential buyers, especially families with young children. Double-ended baths are a great choice, they feature plenty of bathing space and washing two kids at once will be much easier as the bath taps are located in the centre, which also means that you can comfortably bathe at either end. When choosing a shower enclosure there are a wide variety of styles available ranging from quadrant enclosures, bi-fold doors to sliding doors and walk-in showers. A walk-in shower is the perfect choice for adding some designer style to your new bathroom and they offer a really convenient showering solution.

For a smaller bathroom decide if you want to include a bath or a shower enclosure, if possible think about gaining extra space from an adjoining room so you have more to play with. If you want to include a bath there are a variety of compact baths available that measure just 1500mm in length, these range from straight acrylic and steel baths, corner baths and even a shower bath so you don’t have to compromise on having to choose between having a bath or a shower. If you prefer to include a shower, quadrant shower enclosures are perfect for maximising the floor space. Installing a walk-in shower or creating a wet-room will provide a sleek, minimal feel and help to open the space up.

Choosing the right style of toilet and basin to fit in with your refurbishment is also another important factor to get right. Wall-hung pottery is great for creating more floor space and will provide the illusion of more room, perfect for bathrooms with limited space. For a spacious bathroom consider installing double basins for a feeling of luxury. Storage is important too and now forms an essential part of any new bathroom. Bathroom furniture is available in a wide range of styles including vanity units, cabinets and tall storage units so you have somewhere to store your toiletries out of sight for a minimal, clean look.

The final details will really make all the difference to your new bathroom, such as the right style of taps, there are some striking designs around that will make a real design statement in any bathroom. Install a stylish heated towel rail near to the bath or shower so your towel is easy to reach and to create a warm and inviting room.

Small Bathroom Suite

• Before choosing any new products make sure you measure the bathroom accurately and check the measurements again and again, as every bit counts.
• Look around for inspiring ideas in magazines, on the internet and in showrooms so you gain a good idea of the look you want to achieve.
• Most small bathrooms usually only have enough space to install a bath or a shower enclosure, so decide what is most important to you, do you love long hot soaks in the bath or do you prefer quick refreshing showers?
• For those who prefer to shower, there are a wide variety of shower enclosure styles to choose from including space saving quadrant enclosures, which feature a curved front to maximise the floor space. Walk in showers are great too and will provide a very contemporary and open feel to a small bathroom.
• If you want to have a relaxing soak, you can choose from a range of compact bath styles including straight steel or acrylic baths, corner baths or even compact freestanding baths for a touch of luxury.
• If you can’t decide between a shower or a bath, then consider a shower bath, where you can have the best of both. Shower baths widen out at one end to form a spacious showering area and they feature plenty of bathing space too. Shower baths are available in 1700mm and 1500mm lengths.
• When choosing pottery for your small bathroom, look at toilets and basins with shorter projections and dimensions to create more space. Wall-hung items are the best choice for small bathrooms as they provide the most floor space and create a very modern look.
• Storage is an essential part of any bathroom, and there is a wide range of compact bathroom furniture available. A small bathroom full of clutter will only feel more enclosed so it is a good idea to only keep what you need in the bathroom and store it out of sight in a vanity unit or a bathroom cabinet for a neat, organised space.
• The finishing touches will help bring the look together; clever use of lighting will create a bright and airy feel and a mirror will bounce the light around. Make sure the fittings such as taps, the shower and accessories have simple, minimal designs for a fuss-free look and a heated towel rail will provide you with the luxury of warm towels and create a warm and inviting space.

Balterley Smart En-Suite

When designing your new en-suite make sure that you have the best possible layout to make getting ready as easy as possible and to make the most of the space you have. By choosing the right products for your en-suite you can easily maximise the available room and enhance the feeling of space. Deciding where best to position the toilet, basin and shower can be a challenge, but by planning well and making sure you leave a good amount of space around each item you can create your perfect en-suite.

Choosing a shower enclosure for your en-suite can be a tricky decision, so consider opting for a quadrant enclosure which is ideal for a small space. Quadrant shower enclosures are a great space saver as they feature a curved front to create more floor space providing the illusion of a larger room; choose one with sliding doors so no extra room is being taken up to allow for the doors to open into the room. If you have enough room a walk in shower enclosure will add a touch of designer style and will create a very stylish feature as well as providing you with a spacious showering area. To really open up the room, how about creating a wet-room style environment? This will allow you to create a showering space to your exact requirements as you are not limited to the size of a shower tray, to protect the en-suite from splashes a wet-room glass panel is ideal and will still create a sense of space.

A wall-hung toilet and basin is a fantastic choice for an en-suite as they will provide maximum floor space to create a sleek, streamlined feel and make cleaning your en-suite easier too. Storage is an important element in your en-suite too so you have somewhere to keep your bathroom essentials hidden from view. If your en-suite is full of clutter it will make the room feel even smaller, but by keeping everything stored away you can make the room feel more spacious.

The right style of shower and taps will help to enhance the overall look of your en-suite, choose simple, sleek fittings to create a clean, minimal look. A large mirror with lights will bounce the light around and a designer radiator will create a warm and cosy en-suite.

Showering is now a more popular option than ever due to more people leading busier lifestyles and there is a great choice of shower enclosures for small spaces such as an en-suite bathroom.

Milano Wetroom Glass Panel

To really create a feeling of space in a small bathroom or en-suite you could turn it into a wet-room or install a walk-in shower enclosure. Wet-room glass panels are ideal for creating a minimalist feel to a small space and are available in a range of sizes and can be used individually or combined to create your ideal shower enclosure. Wet-room glass panels can be installed on a low-level shower tray or can be fitted direct to floor. Walk-in showers are also ideal as they still provide a minimal look but without the hassle of creating a wet-room and come complete with a low profile shower tray for easy access.

Quadrant Shower Enclosure

Quadrant shower enclosures are ideal for a small bathroom as they fit into the corner of the room and feature a curved front to help maximise the available space. Quadrant shower enclosures are available in a variety of sizes ranging from 800x800mm to an 1200x900mm offset quadrant style. Most quadrant shower enclosures feature sliding doors so they won’t take up any valuable space in your small bathroom or en-suite. If you want to create a minimalist look opt for a semi-frameless design to enhance the feeling of space, the Milano 800mm Luxury semi-frameless quadrant shower enclosure is a great option, but make sure you have enough room to allow for the doors to open as the enclosure features hinged doors.

Bi-Fold Shower Door

Bi-fold shower doors are also well suited to a small bathroom as the door folds back on itself it means you can easily access the shower enclosure and you don’t require any extra space to allow for the door opening. Bi-fold shower doors are available in a wide range of sizes meaning that you will easily find one to fit the space you have. Bi-fold shower doors also look sleek and stylish when built into a recess so the door is the only glass panel on show, but they can be installed with a side panel too.

Roca Meridian N Compact

The Roca Meridian-N Compact collection will add some contemporary style to any small bathroom and includes an ultra-chic compact basin which will look fantastic in a cloakroom suite. The collection also includes a compact toilet measuring just 600mm from front back to maximise floor space, to enhance the feeling of space even more opt for the wall-hung version.

Milano Shower Bath

If you don’t have the space for a separate shower enclosure and bath and don’t want to compromise on either then opt for a shower bath. The 1500mm Milano shower bath is a great choice for small bathrooms and features plenty of showering space at one end combined with a spacious bathing area, the shower bath has a curvaecous design to add some style to a small bathroom.

Milano 400mm Vanity Unit

Bathroom furniture is an ideal way to add some storage space and make the room appear more spacious by hiding any clutter from view. The Milano 400mm vanity unit and basin is perfect for a small space such as a cloakroom suite and the slim-line design makes the best use of available space, choose between a gloss white or walnut finish.

Milano 1500mm Steel Bath

Steel baths are ideal for a family bathroom as they are hard-wearing and practical. For a small family bathroom the Milano 1500mm steel bath is ideal and features chrome grips to make getting in and out of the bath easier.

Crosswater Shoot Mini Basin Mono

Compact basins work best with small taps and the new Crosswater Shoot mini basin mono will add a designer statement to the bathroom. The Shoot mini basin mono features a waterfall style effect to create a spa-like effect.

Milano Luxury Semi Frameless Quadrant Shower Enclosure

Quadrant shower enclosures are great for small bathooms as they fit right back into the corner of the room and feature a curved front to maximise the space. The Milano Luxury quadrant shower enclosure features a semi-frameless design to create a minimalistic look.

En-Suite Bathroom

The biggest challenge when it comes to creating an en-suite is planning where to position everything and deciding what items to include in the room. You need to make sure there is enough space around each item to make getting ready as easy as possible. Choose space saving items to help maximise the available room such as a quadrant shower enclosure or an enclosure with a bi-fold door. Wall-hung toilets and basins will make a big difference and will enhance the feeling of space, corner basins and toilets with shorter projections are great too. The Vitra S50 collection is perfect for an en-suite and features a space saving compact wall-hung toilet, compact close coupled toilet and a 45cm basin. By opting for a smaller sized basin it could allow you to install a larger shower enclosure.

Storage space is essential in an en-suite too, think about using a corner cabinet or a wall-hung vanity unit with an integrated basin, this will give you somewhere to store toiletries and help to create a neat, streamlined look which is important in an en-suite bathroom. Finishing touches such as large mirror with lights and a stylish heated towel rail will complete the look of the en-suite, make sure you choose minimalist designs to create a ultra-modern space.

Small Bathroom Layout

Have a good think about what you would like in your bathroom; do you want a stylish bath but no shower enclosure, a shower enclosure but no bath or maybe a shower bath to combine bathing and showering? It is a good idea to look at compact bathroom suites which feature space saving items to help you fit in all you require.

Here are some useful guide-lines for making the most of a compact bathroom:

• Measure the space accurately and double check the measurements as every little bit counts.
• Choose simple fittings to help create a minimal, clutter free look and to keep your bathroom looking organised. Make sure there is a good amount of room to move freely about in, if there is too much going on it will only make the bathroom feel more cramped and appear even smaller.
• If possible opt for under-floor heating as a radiator will only take up valuable wall space. Bathroom towels will still need to be hung up somewhere though, so choose a small heated towel rail as well.
• Opt for wall-hung basins and toilets as they will give the illusion of more floor space and make cleaning the floor really simple to do. Using large tiles and a large mirror will also help to create a feeling of more space.
• Choose the right fittings such as a compact bath, sliding or bi-fold shower doors, shower baths, compact toilets with shorter projections or even a corner toilet or basin.
• Installing compact bathroom furniture will give you somewhere to store bathroom toiletries and any spare towels.

On Big Bathroom Shop you will find all you need for a small bathroom from specially designed compact basins, toilets and baths to stylish compact bathroom furniture. For complete compact bathroom suites the Milano Compact bathroom suite is a good choice, it features a 1500mm bath and a compact toilet with a projection of just 600mm, ideal for the tightest of spaces.

When looking at bathroom furniture great options are wall hung fittings, a great advantage to these are that they are easier to clean around, but provide a portable step that will help small children reach the WC and basin.  Incorporating as much storage as you can in a small bathroom is obviously key to a family-friendly design. Vanity units can be built under basins in place of a pedestal, another advantage of this is that all the pipework is hidden.

Shower enclosures vary in many shapes and sizes, the trend is now looking towards large, walk-in or wetroom styles. When looking for a shower look for one with an adjustable headset so that it will allow different head heights to suit all of your family. For safety, choose shower valves with an anti scald device and chrome surfaces that won’t get scalding hot, such as the Milano Bar Mixer Shower.

If you have a smaller family bathroom then you may need to decide what is more important a shower or a bath. Do four people need to wash quickly in the morning or is a warm soak in the bath at the end of the day more important? There is also the option to have a showerbath which gives you bath with the room to have a shower also.

The are many key factors to creating the ideal family bathroom but with the right planning and products you are sure to get your perfect family bathroom. Visit Big Bathroom Shop to find all the products you require.

Vitra Form 300 Bathroom Suite

Milano Bonaire Compact Furniture

Our full accessories range, including plinths and worktops, are specially made for these products. Big Bathroom Shop also offers a range of compact sanitaryware to fit with the furniture. The furniture units start  from £60, with matching sanitaryware from £79.

So visit Big Bathroom Shop for a great range of bathroom furniture.