5 real bathroom renovations to pin to your moodboard

Posted on 30th July 2024

If you’ve been dreaming about transforming your bathroom into a tranquil retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of life, but lack inspiration or motivation, we’re here to help!

One of the perks of working in the interiors industry is discovering precious gems across the UK – picture anything from luxurious loft conversions and grand kitchen extensions to incredible bathroom renovations.

Luckily, we get to share some of those inspiring case studies, from our brimming Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms portfolio, with you. Today, we’ve gathered five of our favourite real bathroom renovations to help you kick-start your moodboard.

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1. Colour-drenched bathroom

It was the pandemic that finally nudged Chantel and her husband into making a move to the countryside. And when the couple, who had lived in London for 20 years, were given the opportunity to design and build their family home in the Cotswolds, they jumped at the chance.

An architect had worked on the original build drawings for the five-bedroom home. Then, Chantel, with decades of experience in the interiors industry, worked on the layouts and space planning. When she turned her attention to the family bathroom, which is mostly used by her children, she knew she wanted to design a colourful scheme.

Picture bold, geometric tiles, a tin bath, which is painted in a deep shade of blue, and an orange vanity unit, which all add more fun to the design. Sounds like your style? Click here to discover more about this joyful project.

Colourful bathroom with orange vanity unit and white basin with a blue and tin bath. The two colours are matched in the colourful floor tiles. — Chantel customised Popham Design’s Hex Zulu floor tiles by choosing the colours and the layout. Photography: Alexander James.

Round shower area with curved walls and dark brassware to contrast the white walls. — Maker wall tiles, from European Heritage, with a bespoke shower tray, Counter Production.

2. Zen ensuite

While the homeowners managed to refurbish most of the five-bedroom property in Lewes, East Sussex, throughout the years since buying the property in 2005, it wasn’t until recently that the couple realised they never really completed the renovation of their master suite; more specifically their own bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. So, the brief was for these new rooms to reflect their personal taste, with both classic and contemporary elements.

“The home looks out on the South Downs and it was a shame this view wasn’t utilised. So, I designed the bathroom around it,” says interior designer Amy Hunt of the eponymous design studio. Click here for a complete tour of this stunning space.

Bath area with a curved wall clad in mosaic tiles with a freestanding bath sitting on top of marble floor tiles. — A natural, earthy green bathroom design brings the outside in – see fittings in natural oak, plant pots on the shelves and bronze details such as the Matilda Goad bamboo handle on the built-in storage next to the basin. Photography: Darren Chung.

Bathroom design with oak vanity unit, white surfaces, green tiles and LED mirror. — HiB’s modern LED bathroom mirror sits above the Dansani vanity unit in natural oak.

3. Marble bathroom

Homeowners Jen and Miles decided to buy a larger home when they were expecting their second child. The pair spotted a house in serious disrepair but knew it had amazing potential. “It was very tired and unloved and needed a lot of work,” says Jen. “We wanted to bring it back to life.”

So, one of their projects involved turning a toilet, a small bathroom and a box room into one spacious family bathroom. Adorned with terracotta tiles, Calacatta marble, brass accents and neutral colours, the space is now inviting, light-filled and practical, perfect for both preparing for the busy day ahead and relaxing in homely luxury. Discover how the project came together here.

Luxurious bathroom with freestanding bath, terracotta tiles, and a marble niche. — The terracotta floor by Ca’ Pietra lends a rustic touch to the design. Photography: Chris Snook.

Double bathroom vanity unit made from wood and marble. — The couple chose a double unit, clad in Calacatta marble, with two basins and plenty of useful storage.

4. Luxurious retreat

After living in their Victorian home for 10 years, events director Hannah Thomson (@homemade_hannah) and her husband decided it was time to convert the loft-level storage space into a relaxing haven. “I liked the idea of using lots of colour and different textures – and really have a bit of fun with it. I wanted to go bold but for the room to feel luxurious,” says Hannah.

Hannah didn’t use an architect but approached East London Lofts to do the conversion work. She enlisted the help of her friend, designer Alexa Page of Studio Page Interiors, to pull together the tiles and the paint colours, while she did the layout, and chose the big items and the lighting. Click here to discover the full story of how Hannah transformed the ordinary loft into a luxurious retreat.

Loft ensuite renovation with zellige and terrazzo tiles, a green tub, fluted vanity unit and two mini basins. — Hannah turned the loft into the perfect space for sleeping, bathing, dressing and working. Photography: Darren Chung.

Green shower design with zellige tiles on the wall and floor. — The shower, with recessed shelving, is clad with green zellige tiles, and sits under a huge glass skylight.

5. Characterful bathroom

Jess and Jehan lived in the house for more than a year before they began planning the renovation of the bathroom. Retaining the period features and character of the property was a key part of their brief. “We wanted the furniture and fittings to look as though they could have always been here and for the house to be quietly beautiful, which meant using muted paint colours,” says Jess.

The planning stage of the new bathroom design was straightforward and revolved around the positioning of the bath. To find out how they chose the all-important tub, incorporated the loo (which had previously been in a separate WC closet across the landing), patterned tiles, and Victorian finishing touches, click here.