COLLETTE VERNON

‘We live in the principle wing of a Victorian country house. Originally this room had a separate toilet opposite and the décor was dated. We joined the loo room and bathroom together to make a bigger space. There’s now a walk-in shower where the loo was and the toilet has moved into the bathroom, which is much more practical when you have children. I wanted a classic bathroom that wouldn’t date, so marble ticks that box. I’d seen the hexagon tiles in Berners Tavern in Soho and tracked them down to Fired Earth. I source antique French mirrors for my day job, and had always wanted one above the bath. The unit the sink is on is a bespoke console made from reclaimed wood and the top of an old antique French armoire, it is really lovely. While the style is very much my domain, it does work well for all the family – we have three sons – the underfloor heating is a dream and everybody loves the bath. Water does go everywhere when the boys get in, so I think I could have tiled a bit further out around the shower area. I did have the foresight to use dark grout though, which makes the tiles easier to keep clean. It still feels fresh, even though it’s three years old now.’