Transforming a historic home while maintaining its charm can be challenging. In a house rich with character, it's essential to choose a design that complements the existing architecture and brings it into the modern era. This is particularly true for a 17th-century cottage with wisteria-covered walls, low ceilings, and wooden beams.

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Creating Light and Space

For this quaint cottage bathroom, the primary goal was to create a light and airy feel. Large white tiles were chosen to reflect light, making the room feel more open and modern. This simple choice helps maintain a clean and spacious aesthetic.

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Adding Warmth with Natural Elements

To prevent the bathroom from feeling too stark, we introduced a soft, natural-looking stone. This added warmth, and a bespoke basin and vanity unit painted in putty complemented the brown floor tones, balancing modern and traditional elements.

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Enhancing Space with Clever Lighting

Clever lighting behind a bespoke mirror and a mirrored towel rail helps reflect light around the room, enhancing the sense of space. These touches ensure the bathroom feels bright and inviting.

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Incorporating Character & Modern Gadgets

To retain the cottage's character, a feature tile resembling the wisteria outside was used, tying the interior design to the exterior charm. Despite its traditional look, the bathroom includes modern gadgets like a digital bath fill system for added convenience.