Homebuilding & Renovating

Big ideas for the smallest room

The bathroom is not just a necessity in the home, it has also become a sanctuary — a place to luxuriate in a long soak, or to grab a few minutes of peace away from the kids. It’s also become a room we’re increasingly stamping our personalities on, as we make bolder choices when it comes to colours and finishes. However, while many of us long for large, boutique-style bathrooms, the likes of which fill our social media feeds, not all of us have the available floorspace. As such, good design becomes arguably all the more essential when planning a small bathroom or en suite.

Here, we set out some clever design ideas which could help you make the most of a small bathroom — and ensure it still makes a statement, even if it’s of diminutive

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