Take a look inside this period meets modern bathroom
Update your bathroom's style without compromising on traditional features, with this beautiful makeover from Ideal Home. For more makeover ideas, visit housetohome.co.uk

A guest bedroom has been lovingly transformed into a traditional bathroom, stealing extra space from another bedroom by moving walls.
New plumbing, a bath, a basin, a loo and a shower enclosure have been fitted and a cupboard has been built in to create a modern Victoriana look with vintage sanitary ware.
The floorboards have been lime waxed and are teamed with slate grey painted walls and fresh, metro white tiles. A period-style suite in perfect condition was sourced second hand from eBay.
1/5 Grey period style bathroom
The wall above the bath is decorated with an eclectic mix of artwork found in charity shops, and a framed set of stamps adds vintage interest.
Similar roll top bath and shower mixer try
Victoria Plumb
Walls painted in Down Pipe Modern Emulsion
Farrow & Ball
2/5 Traditional loo and towel rail
The traditional loo and radiator suits a house with original period features, plus a high-level cistern emphasises the rooms lofty proportions. A built-in cupboard next to the shower enclosure makes good use of space.
Similar toilet
Bathstore.com
Similar traditional towel rail
Rads Direct
3/5 Step-in shower with rose shower head
Two walls are tiled in high-gloss white metro tile, which prevents the grey-painted room from feeling too dark. Built-in shelving alcoves in the shower store toiletries at eye-level.
Metro wall tiles
Walls and Floors
Similar rose shower head
BathEmpire
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4/5 Victoriana sink with ornate mirror
A gold-framed mirror found in a junk shop has been spray-painted white to fit in with a monochrome palette. White accessories keep the look fresh and crisp against the bathroom tiles.
Similar white mirror
Dibor
Similar white soap dispenser
Debenhams
5/5 Before the bathroom makeover is complete
A totally derelict room has been transformed into an elegant and practical bathroom, which is now fresh, modern and light with stunning period features.

Lisa is a freelance journalist who has written about interiors for more than 25 years. Previously editor of Style at Home magazine, she has worked on all the major homes titles, including Ideal Home, Country Homes & Interiors, 25 Beautiful Homes and Homes & Gardens. She has covered pretty much every area of the home, from shopping and decorating, crafts and DIY to real homes and makeovers and now regularly writes gardening stories for Ideal Home.
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