Style advice

Three simple tricks to try in your own home

CONSIDER DIFFERENT WALL TREATMENTS

‘I felt tiles could look too busy, so I opted for a specialised waterproof micro cement coating, which gives a smooth, seamless finish,’ says Sina. ‘It’s applied in layers, so it took about a week to do, but I’m so pleased with it. It lets the herringbone floor tiles – that I had fallen in love with and had to have – stand out. The floor tiles were quite expensive, but they’re really special and it’s such a tiny area that they didn’t blow my budget.’

PLAN CLEVER STORAGE

‘Storage was a priority as I would rather not have toiletries and cleaning materials on display,’ says Sina. ‘ This was a tricky corner with a slanting ceiling, so a made-to-measure, built-in cupboard meant there was no wasted space.’ Other storage solutions the couple have used in the space include a minimal, box-style shelf over the bath that keeps essential beauty products tidily within reach, and ensures the bath surround stays clutter-free.

CO-ORDINATE WITH OTHER ROOMS

For a cohesive look throughout your home, match elements in your bathroom with features in other rooms. A subtle, stylish way to tie your home style together is with matching fixings and fittings, like Sina has done. ‘I’ve got black kitchen taps, and black light switches everywhere, so it felt right to go for a similar look in the bathroom,’ she says. ‘It adds continuity to our home and when we decide to sell, I think the contemporary feel will have wide appeal.’

‘People usually want bigger rooms, but in this instance, smaller definitely works better’

Style idea Save on space with a stylish pocket door

‘ The door from the kitchen straight into the bathroom wasn’t ideal, but creating the passage solved the problem,’ says Sina. ‘ The pocket door is great – it’s stylish and a brilliant space-saver’ Style idea Set black accessories against off-white walls to make them pop