With full house-holds sharing a single bathroom, your experience can become rushed and crowded. An ensuite is a peaceful solution to the chaos of a shared family bathroom, and it shouldn’t be overlooked just because it is hidden away.
Whether you are working with a small space, or you have slightly more room to play with, your ensuite bathroom should be your own personal haven. Offering storage, privacy, and designed to your taste.
There are many factors to consider when designing your ensuite bathroom. Below, we have collected our top 5 tips to help you out when thinking of your ensuite bathroom ideas.
1. Make The Most Out Of Your Space
Most ensuites do tend to be on the smaller side, which makes utilising your space efficiently a top priority. With small ensuite bathrooms, you may have to make sacrifices to your ideal bathroom design.
A small room means you unfortunately won’t have the floor space for a full bathroom suite. The good news is, we have plenty of tips on how to make the most of your small bathroom.
On the flip side, if you do have more bathroom space, then get adventurous! We have plenty of complimenting suites, design ideas and tips on how to create a large luxurious ensuite, fit for royalty!
Nothing embodies the word luxury quite like a freestanding bath. Oozing with elegance and style, a stand alone tub should be one of your first considerations if you have plenty of space.
When you aren’t feeling like a long soak in the tub, or you just need a quick freshen up, a shower is an essential element to your ensuite. Rolling out of bed on Monday morning is difficult in itself, having a shower enclosure just a few steps away will be a godsend!
With a small ensuite, shower cubicles are a good place to start. Add in a bi-fold shower door and you have the ultimate space saving shower enclosure! You could opt for a frameless door for that ‘barely there’ look, or if you are adding in black accents to your space then the black bi-fold door will be a perfect addition!
Ensuites on the larger side have a few more options to consider. Quadrant shower enclosures are a great choice as they can be purchased to best suit your bathroom layout. An offset quadrant enclosure is great for that added space, and the sliding doors take up minimal space whether you require a left or right hand opening.
If you share your ensuite with a partner or you just have copious amounts of products and toiletries, double vanity units are perfect for ensuites on the larger side. Bringing in additional storage and plenty of space, your skincare routine will be your new favourite time of day.
2. Carefully Plan Your Ensuite Storage Options
No matter the size of your ensuite, it’s important to keep it clear and tidy. A tidy space will allow you to fully relax while in your safe space, away from the hustle and bustle of your home.
The easiest way to keep on top of a tidy bathroom is by making sure you have plenty of storage options. That way, everything has a place and cluttered countertops are prevented.
Vanity units aren’t only great for the essentials like brushing your teeth and washing your face, you also have the space to keep all of your products. Add in a tall cabinet for additional space to store your towels and back up products.
We have a lot of furniture ranges to allow a matching theme throughout your room, browse all of our ranges to find the perfect storage options to suit your design choices.
A great way to add additional storage, which isn’t too bulky, and will free up your standing space is to add shelves or a caddy inside your shower enclosure. You could take it one step further by adding a wall niche into your enclosure, the perfect place to store all of stunningly scented shower gels and hair masks.
Read our Tidy up your space with these bathroom storage solutions blog post to find more tips on keeping your bathroom clutter free.
3. Consider Matching The Design Of The Attached Bedroom
If you get overwhelmed by too many choices and can’t make your mind up on the many ensuite shower room ideas out there, stick to what you know! You can match the theme of your bedroom, being consistent in theme and introducing a stylish flow of design to your space.
By selecting a few key colours within your bedroom, and using these in your ensuite you will have a cohesive room extension, without the two rooms looking identical.
Carry over any gold tones from your bedroom by shopping from the Kartell Ottone range for luxurious taps and showers. Alternatively if you have black elements of decor you wish to incorporate in your ensuite then check out the range for perfectly elegant fixtures.
If neutrals are more your palette throughout your home then we have plenty of white furniture suites to fill your space, creating a clean and fresh look.
Make your ensuite shower cubicle the focal point in your matching bathroom by selecting tiles in the same shade as a feature in your bedroom. Whether that be a muted dusky pink on your curtains, or a bold burgundy accent from your bed spread.
4. Keep Your Ensuite Varied From Your Main Bathroom
The beauty of having a second bathroom is you have the opportunity to get creative with your design. If your main family bathroom has a neutral white theme, why not try out a monochrome design? Perhaps you could add in colours such as greens and blues. The options are endless!
Make the most of your walls and floors by adding patterned tiles or more cost effectively, wall panels. This is your space after all, so take advantage and design a stunning ensuite you will love entering everyday.
If you have a taste for bold and bright designs, why not transform your space into a tropical paradise? Adding in wooden furniture for that outdoors feel, and complete with a stunning Bromelia wall panel.
Or, maybe a dark and moody decor is more to your taste. The Showerwall Slate Grey Wall Panel makes a great feature wall for dark bathrooms, adding depth through textures and a high-end appearance.
In addition to switching up your colour scheme, you have the chance to include different types of furniture. Instead of having a bath, which most family bathrooms already have, you could create a modern walk-in shower - offering you plenty of space with easy access.
Walk-in showers are great for small rooms, as the minimalistic design helps to open up the area, and prevents natural light from being blocked. Complete your walk in shower with an overhead rainfall shower head and concealed valves for that elegant and designer feel.
5. Find A Bathroom Suite That Works For You
At the end of the day, your ensuite wants to be an extension of your space, and somewhere you feel most comfortable. You don’t need to be an interior designer to create an efficient and stylish room. If a fancy design isn’t your thing, then keep it simple with your colour scheme and select a complimenting suite which benefits you, and fits in your space.
Decide on what you need, whether that be a bath, shower, vanity unit etc and then you can decorate the room to your taste. You could add in a couple of plants for an effortless botanical vibe, or go for a boldly patterned blind, finished off with an LED mirror to brighten up your room.
Whether you prefer a traditional aesthetic, or a modern look, we have bathroom suites to suit every taste. Shop by style to find the perfect bathroom suite for you.
Browse our showers, towel rails and bathroom accessories to create your perfect ensuite!
