Bathroom ideas
From invigorating morning showers to blissful soaks in the tub after a long day, our bathrooms are the centre of wellness within our homes. It's therefore imperative to create a space that feels balanced for all our needs. These bathroom design ideas cover every aspect of how to plan and decorate your dream bathroom, shower room or en suite. They come with design inspiration and practical how-to advice from the experts on the Ideal Home editorial team.
Tamara Kelly, Digital Editor
10th February 2021
Bathroom Design Ideas
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Bathroom trends – 22 best new looks for bathrooms, shower rooms and en suites
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Attic bathroom ideas to make the most of loft conversions of all sizes
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Bathroom tile ideas – stylish wall and floor tiling solutions for baths, showers and sinks
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Bathroom colour schemes to upgrade your bathing space and inject character
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See how The Holiday's Rosehill Cottage inspired this stunning bathroom makeover
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10 ways to revamp a tired bathroom for under £50 – using everything from paint to clever furniture
Bathroom Planning Advice
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How to plan a bathroom – a complete guide designing your perfect family bathroom or chic en suite
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How to add bathroom colour on a budget – updates under £50 using paint, fabric, tiles and more
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Five ways to save water in style in your bathroom
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Wet rooms – the essential guide to creating the perfect shower space
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Bathroom speakers guide – the lowdown on splashproof sound systems
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Bathroom extractor fans – everything you need to know
Bathroom Makeover Ideas
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Before and after: homeowners transform bland bathroom to chic retreat
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Before and after: this owner used her new-found love of colour to transform a bathroom
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Before and after – from dated but spacious bathroom into classy retreat
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Before and after: from tired, unloved bathroom to dramatic haven
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Before and after: from drab, dated bathroom to tranquil space with plenty of personality
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Before and after: from tired, disjointed bathroom to traditional-meets-modern haven
Bathroom Colour Schemes
After a hard day, what could be more relaxing than a long soak in the bath? That is – unless your bathroom is out of date, and as you lay back, all you can think out is the mouldy grout/peeling paint/dripping taps. In which case, a makeover is definitely in order!
Designing a bathroom might seem a daunting task, but with our bathroom ideas and expert advice it needn’t be. There are several essential elements to consider when you think about bathroom design – whether you want to know how to install a shower room or what bathroom suite will suit your space, our gorgeous bathroom decorating ideas gallery is packed with inspiring pictures to get you started.
Browse these beautiful (and practical, we promise!) bathroom schemes for all styles and budgets to get a sense of what you like. From vintage bathrooms with free-standing tubs to modern bathrooms, there’s a huge range of options to choose from so it pays to do a bit a research before you invest.
From small bathroom solutions to our guide to bathroom colour schemes, we’re here to help you create the perfect bathroom in the heart of your home.