

Making sure you have the correct standard of lighting is also another mistake commonly made – and not planning bathroom lighting properly could have dangerous results. ‘Choose bold pieces featuring structural shapes, interesting texture, or colored glass to make a style statement, even if the lighting is switched off.’ Layer lighting and use multiple light sources to make a room flexible and versatile,’ suggests Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin. ‘Lighting is one of the most important elements of interior design as it can completely transform the look and feel of a room. ‘Designing lighting that complements those schemes and pushes the boundaries of what is “normally” seen in these spaces is another trend we will continue to fulfil.’ ‘People are becoming more adventurous in the design of their bathrooms,’ explains Niki Wright, co-founder of lights&lamps. Consider a range of bathroom lighting ideas to set the right tone. Bathroom lighting needs to be both functional for everyday use and also able to set a mood for a relaxing experience - placing one ceiling light in the center of the room is no longer enough for a luxury bathroom look.

Inadequate bathroom lighting is one of the most common bathroom design mistakes. Assuming a small bathroom needs compact features

Just don't try to do too much in a small room. Or you could steal some space to make your bathroom bigger. If you have a large main bedroom, you could always pop a bath in there instead, but do factor in the plumbing work and whether your ceiling can take the weight. Or you can simply focus on luxurious shower room ideas, for example, a wet room-style design with multiple shower heads. Over-bath showers can be stylish, particularly vintage models. Or you'll end up with a very cramped, unusable space in general, with the bruises to prove it. You'll either end up with too small a shower – and if you've never tried washing in a claustrophobic cubicle, believe us, it gets old VERY quickly. If you're going to use a shower over a bath 90 per cent of the time, trying to fit in both a freestanding bath and a separate shower cubicle is a bad idea. If your bathroom is a limited size, it's best to be realistic about the 'bath versus shower' debate. But are they always a good idea? Not necessarily. It also has a watertight click system to stop any water from seeping through the planks.Īccording to Barrie Cutchie, Design Director at BC Designs, 'sales of freestanding baths have increased by 50% since the start of 2020 and remain high on everyone’s wish list when it comes to bathroom renovations'. Havwoods has a strong range of engineered timber, or you could consider, Cascada an engineered wood from Quick-Step with a water-repellent coating that protects the surface and edges against dirt and moisture.

If you're considering underfloor heating – and we think you should – engineered wood is the only way to go. 'Due to its stability, most engineered wood flooring is suitable for installing over underfloor heating, which is not the case for solid wood,' Simon explains. This means your floor is less likely to stain, swell, shrink, cup or gap.' The multi-layered construction of an engineered plank means it is far less susceptible to warping in areas where moisture is present and temperatures fluctuate. 'If you are set on introducing wood bathroom flooring, then an engineered board option is the best. 'As a rule, wood flooring is not the most practical of floors to use in any set environment, so we’d avoid using solid or reclaimed wood boards in the bathroom,' he warns. As Havwoods Brand Ambassador, Simon Myatt is well placed to know why. While wood isn't a total no-no, solid wood could prove problematic. Any plans for sanded back wooden floorboards should probably be shelved if the room in question is a bathroom.
