Get the Look: Helen Skelton’s Less Mess No Stress bathroom-Victoria Plum

Get the Look: Helen Skelton’s Less Mess, No Stress family bathroom
Working closely with Helen, we’ve come up with a bathroom design which can be adapted to the needs of a large family, transforming from a fun loving space into a relaxing retreat.
The morning routine and children’s bath time can be messy affairs, with toys, toiletries and towels scattered liberally about the place.
Once everything is neatly stowed away, this space undergoes a genuine transformation from busy, family bathroom to relaxing retreat.
The vibrant, earthy peach, used liberally around the lower wall panels, creates a feeling of warmth, while the contrasting tropical green shades bring a touch of freshness. The leafy patterns are ideal for a space shared with children. And white produces a clean backdrop for this vibrant palette.
As the overall design of this bathroom is contemporary in style, we opted for a bath that complemented this perfectly.
The Ellis freestanding bath from Mode Bathrooms can accommodate multiple children, And provide plenty of space for mum to relax in. With clean lines and a simple curved design, it’s perfect for this contemporary setting, complete with an easy-to-operate wall mounted bath mixer tap.
One of the defining features of this bathroom is the large amount of storage and worktops we’ve managed to squeeze into the space. For family bathrooms, a twin vanity is ideal.
Helen chose a highly contemporary vanity unit from the Kemp furniture range, featuring an on-trend riven grey finish which fits well with some of the more organic elements. Black accents produce a subtle industrial feel, while the wall hung design keeps floorspace free.
Matching mirror cabinets from the same range, keep things looking consistent and coordinated, whilst allowing you to store things like medication or makeup out of the reach of small hands.
Away from the basin area, we added extra storage with Wharfe slate grey fitted furniture from Reeves. The sleek design with inset handles is unobtrusive. The mix of different units, plus a continuous worktop, makes great use of the available space.
A Black-framed shower screen and matching shower tray complement the tropical shower wall panels perfectly.
The shower is thermostatic, meaning it’s safe for the whole family to use, while the concealed design requires less cleaning. A height-adjustable riser rail means it can be changed to meet the needs of all family members.
The Ellis short projection wall hung toilet from Mode Bathrooms is a luxurious alternative to more conventional toilets, keeping the floorspace clear and easy to clean.
With a cistern and mounting frame neatly concealed behind the wall, the dual flush also helps save water.
Helen has opted for two tall heated towel rails to provide plenty of space for all her family’s towels. Featuring a designer style and black finish that matches many of the accents within the bathroom, it’s also designed to keep the whole space warm.
For flooring, Helen needed something hardwearing, easy to clean and non-slip. We decided on 5G flooring from Malmo. Quick and easy to fit, with the appearance of tiles, it covers all these requirements and more.
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