3 Ensuite Bathroom Designs to Inspire Your Renovation

Planning Your Ensuite

Before we pour over inspirational ensuite ideas- it’s important to consider how the space you have will impact your design choices. It may be the case that you already have an ensuite that simpy requires a refresh, or you may wish to create an adjoining bathroom from space existing in your bedroom.

Partitioning

If you like the idea of an open plan ensuite that retains a level of privacy, you may only need to build a stud or partition wall that separates one area of your bedroom from your ensuite. Most stud walls are just over 5inches in thickness, but may be thicker depending on if and what you choose to mount on it.

Wall-mounted vanity units will require additional support within the wall, whereas a tiled shower enclosure that doesn't require fixtures will be lighter and easier to install. For additional storage, consider building recessed shelves into your bathroom stud wall to optimise space.

Placement

One of the key considerations when designing an adjoining bathroom is fixture and furniture placement. In an ideal world, the WC would be installed on the same wall as your doorway, thereby concealing it from your bedroom view. However, existing plumbing rarely allows for this. Instead, consider using your shower wall to partition your space by extending the wall halfway across your room, and concealing the WC behind this.

Entrances & Doorways

Creating a flow from bedroom to ensuite is an important factor in your second bathroom design and your choice of doorway will likely dictate this. To conserve space, consider using a sliding barn door or a pocket door that will open up the rooms and create a unified space when you choose to have it.

Inspiring Ensuite Ideas

In search of inspiring small ensuite ideas? Though compact in size, small bathroom suites are a great place to experiment with bathroom ideas and options you might be a little scared to try elsewhere. With compact bathroom furniture now available in a wide range of finishes and configurations, it’s easier than ever to design a small bathroom without compromising on your interior style. We’ve compiled three ensuite design ideas that are certain to suit your taste.

Choosing Ensuite Furniture & Fittings

By nature, ensuite bathrooms are seldom palatial. Often occupying empty or disused bedroom space, small ensuites are generally limited to a shower, WC and basin configuration. However, a cleverly chosen bathroom suite can save ample space and ensure your ensuite is comfortable and functional.

Concealed Fixtures

You can create more bathroom space by considering your fittings and layout. The demand for small, luxurious bathrooms has been met with concealed bathroom fittings options, like hidden valves, flush plates, recessed cabinets and in-wall cisterns. This puts the focus back on the walls and tiling and makes your ensuite space seem more expansive.

Wall Hung Furniture

A wall-mounted or floating unit is a great way to create a more spacious feel in a smaller bathroom by opening up the floor space and creating the impression of a continuous line. Optimise on space by choosing a double drawer unit, such as our Scheme furniture range, which also features convenient in-drawer dividers.

Short Projection WC

Make the most of floor space in your ensuite by opting for a short projection or shallow depth toilet. Many short projection WCs are also wall hung, for additional space beneath the pan.

Shower Over Bath

When looking for ensuite bathroom ideas, it’s not always necessary to sacrifice a shower for a bath or vice versa. Shower over bath designs are a great choice for space saving in a small bathroom. Consider opting for a tiled bath panel that coordinates with your floor tiles to give a greater impression of space.