Reece Plumbing Centres - Create Great Australian Bathrooms

When limited for size, remember less is more. A clean, uncluttered layout will make your bathroom appear as large as possible. A good example of this is an open wet area with no dividing walls or shower screens. Product selection is critical when working with a small area. Wall mounted, corner and semi-recessed basins are all excellent space savers, as are wall-hung toilets with concealed in-wall cisterns. Bath tubs like the Mizu Soaker Bath are shorter than normal baths, but deeper so you still enjoy a relaxing bath. You can also integrate your shower and bath to save space. Light tones and open shelving will help to promote a sense of spaciousness.

This ensuite bathroom makes the most of limited space by replacing a bath with a rounded corner shower.

Typical of apartment style living, this small bathroom maximises space with the inclusion of a shorter but deeper bath. The laundry is tucked away neatly in its own cupboard.

When you have a large space to work with, your options are only limited by your imagination. Consider integrating a dividing wall in the middle of the bathroom, creating a natural border between two zones. Larger bathrooms offer great scope for creating ‘relaxation centres’ and a large spa can be a luxurious addition. If you have the space, why not double up? Twin basins and double showers add a luxurious feel to the room and make a sensible inclusion in a busy household. Also remember storage. If you have the space, use it. The more storage space you have, the better.

This large bathroom uses double basins in the centre of the room as a screen between the toilet and the generous open-plan double showers.

The bath becomes a focal point in this spacious bathroom which also includes a separate shower and double basins.

Unusually shaped bathrooms can provide a real design challenge, so it may be worth getting the advice of an interior designer, architect or plumber early on. Small awkward cavities need to be converted into useful and functional spaces. If working with a long narrow area, consider running all the fixtures along one wall, leaving a clear, open walkway. Running mirrors along the longest walls will help to make the bathroom appear wider. Consider adding shelving or cupboard space to sections of the room that would otherwise go unused.

In this long thin bathroom all the fixtures run along one wall. An integrated bath/shower makes the most of the space. The toilet is separated by a partition at the back of the room.

This bathroom takes advantage of an alcove at the front of the bathroom as the perfect place for a shower. The bath at the rear of the room takes advantage of the light from the windows, while the double washstand makes for added luxury.