Be inspired by a country-style bathroom

This calming bathroom makeover features a traditional suite, with original taps, wood panelling, a muted colour scheme and eco-friendly elements. For more makeovers from Ideal Home, visit housetohome.co.uk

An antique bath takes pride of place in this country-style bathroom. The original roll-top bath was re-enameled by Unique Enamelling and a new basin was chosen to match. Red Elm flooring from Duffield Timber complements the window sill and bathroom cabinet.

1/9 Traditional suite with country features

Period-style fittings are complemented by traditional wood panelling from Thornbridge Samwills, which has been painted in a soft grey. The recessed mirrored cabinet and loo seat were hand-made by David Robinson Design.

2/9 Traditional style

bathroom with mirror and wooden flooring

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Period-style fittings are complemented by traditional wood panelling from Thornbridge Samwills, which has been painted in a soft grey. The recessed mirrored cabinet and loo seat were hand-made by David Robinson Design.

3/9 Concealed shower enclosure

bathroom with Concealed shower enclose

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A recess behind the door has been fitted out with a shower enclosure lined with Travertino Tiles from CTD. The door was hand-made by David Robinson Design

4/9 Luxurious showerhead

Luxurious showerhead

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A 'drenching' shower head makes the morning shower a real treat.

5/9 Period-style taps

Period-style taps

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Victorian-style basin taps from Boundary Bathrooms add to the traditional feel. A hand-etched splashback by Anita Pate behind the basin protects the wood panelling.

6/9 Recessed mirror cabinet

Recessed mirror cabinet

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The recessed mirrored bathroom cabinet was hand-made by David Robinson Design and opens automatically when touched.

7/9 Antique taps

Antique taps

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The existing traditional bath taps were re-chromed by Bathhouse Restoration – a more eco friendly option than buying new taps.

8/9 Stained glass door

Stained glass door

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The hand-made door features a beautiful stained glass panel by Anita Pate.

9/9 Period country ‘before’

Period country ‘before’

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The old bathroom was taken back to its bare bones before being transformed into a country-style retreat.

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.