We have chosen to create this blog around our AVENUE PROJECT, the client brief was to create a fresh european hotel vibe with all the practicalities of home. So let’s chat ensuites, we’ve all been there, boutique hotel sitting in a roll top bath thinking how at peace you feel, that little luxury of space adjacent to the bedroom. Only to return home to piles of washing on your bedroom floor, makeup bags overflowing with product, precariously balanced on your bedside table.
OK. So here are the elements to consider when making a box room /dumping ground into an ensuite, and not just any ensuite, one that most boutique hotels would be envious of.
Let’s start with the What & How questions?
What’s the best size for an ensuite bathroom?
The best size for a box room conversion to ensuite bathrooms is 2m x 1.5m, at the other end of the spectrum, you can go as large as your space permits. Our designs always allow for a standard shower tray (usually 900 x 900mm), wall hung toilet and vanity unit. Freestanding baths will work in space of a shower tray and frameless shower screen. The minimum width between sanitary wear we would suggest is 80 cm, or as I often describe to clients a person width, if you can turn in the space between the basin and the shower that’s your absolute minimum.
How much does it cost to create an ensuite bathroom?
The cost is dependant on the quality of your sanitary wear, your tiling design and most importantly the installer’s fees. On average our entry-level ensuite projects cost £6,5000 inclusive of installation.
When looking at ensuite bathrooms, we often start with the need.
Why are you creating this additional room? Â
Is it to ease the congestion in the family bathroom?
Are you looking for a sanctuary to retreat to after work?
The answer to the majority of these questions is …….
SPACE.
Think back to the boutique hotel ensuite experience, what were the elements of the bathroom design that resonated with you? Was it the ability to chat with your partner whilst wallowing in the bath, or store your makeup in a JO Malone showroom style display? List these and then use them to plan the layout of the new ensuite.
Bathroom design points to consider
When creating the ensuite design, the key is to create a visual divide between the master bedroom and ensuite, allowing the bathroom to seem spacious, with an abundance of light. This can in the form of frosted glass partition doors or concealed pocket doors.
Wall hung fittings, such as vanity units and toilets, increase the floor space by fixing to the wall, and they, therefore, create the illusion of space. As seen here in our Surrey project we used wall hung toilet and a striped tiling pattern that draws the eye across the room.
Storage space comes in the form of built-in shower niches, these house all the bottles and jars in one space for ease of and most importantly stops them kamikaze onto your foot when entering the shower. Built-in niches ensure everything has its place, without encroaching into the bathrooms usable space.
So there you have it ensuites 101! The images featured in this blog post are from our Surrey project having implemented the above we achieved the boutique hotel vibe in our client home.Â
That’s all folks! I really hope you found the piece interesting, and as always I’m happy to answer any further questions you may have or head over to email emm@emmamerrystyling.com All images & mood board copyright are owned by Emma merry styling except where noted. Please make sure you credit and link/tag if you use them. All photography & rights owned by www.pcraig.co.uk . Thank you x
Hi Katerine, The tiles features are @topps tiles Artisanu in gloss white.
This bathroom is so beautiful! Please may I ask where you sourced the white tiles from & their name? As well as the tile trim? Thank you! X