Step inside this transformed red bathroom

Inspired by real-life bathroom makeovers? Take a look at this modern bathroom from Ideal Home magazine which uses bold red paint and black tiles to create a stunning bathroom look. Check out Housetohome for plenty more bathroom ideas

Keen to make a bold design statement in the bathroom, the owners decided on glossy black wall and floor tiles, with white wall tiles for contrast. Worried that a monochrome scheme would look too masculine, they came up with the idea of creating a dramatic and colourful feature wall.

The red wall paint was from Dulux.

1/8 Red bathroom makeover

red bathroom makeover

(Image credit: Future PLC/Lizzie Orme)

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2/8 Bathroom before

bathroom with shower and wash basin

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Wanting a dramatic look, the owners transformed this dull bathroom into a statement space. To achieve the look, they removed an unwanted bidet and reworked the layout to create a modern en suite complete with walk-in shower and a glamorous vanity area with stacks of storage.

Overall cost: £4,620

Click ahead to see the dramatic transformation...

3/8 Bathroom furniture

bathroom drawer and mirror


(Image credit: Future PLC/Lizzie Orme)

Wanting to avoid anything too modern so it wouldn't date, the couple went for a smart oak washstand with two basins, and a classic, decorative mirror.

The washstand and basins were from Anglia Essentials and the mirror was from Ayers & Graces.

4/8 Bathroom radiator

bathroom with radiator

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The sleek radiator was chosen to tie in with the silver mirror. Its shiny surface bounces light around the room and is a modern contrast to the warmth of the wood and red wall.

The radiator was from Victoria Plumb and the mixer taps were from iBathUK.

5/8 Bathroom accessories

bathroom with accessories

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Black, red and white accessories, such as towels and candles, help to pull all the elements of this bathroom together to create one glamorous look.

All towels were from Christy and the black accessory set was from Next.

6/8 Frameless shower screen

bathroom with toilet

(Image credit: Future PLC/Lizzie Orme)

One end of the room was tanked, and a simple, frameless shower screen was fitted to achieve a wet room look. The look is now similar to that found in a luxurious hotel spa.

The wall and floor tiles were from Tile HQ.

7/8 Black and white tiles

black and white shower

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The owners mixed oversized black and white porcelain tiles for a bold contrast in the walk-in shower. The glossy sheen on them helps to open up the space.

The digital shower and remote control were from Aqualisa.

8/8 Modern shower

bathroom with square shower

(Image credit: Future PLC/Lizzie Orme)

The owners treated themselves to an ultra modern and luxurious shower with built-in LED lighting. The square shape creates a rainfall effect with the water, providing a luxurious spa-like feel.

The shower head was from Ergonomic Designs.

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Thea Babington-Stitt
Assistant Editor

Thea Babington-Stitt is the Assistant Editor for Ideal Home. Thea has been working across some of the UK’s leading interiors titles for nearly 10 years. 

She started working on these magazines and websites after graduating from City University London with a Masters in Magazine Journalism. Before moving to Ideal Home, Thea was News and Features Editor at Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc and Country Homes & Interiors.