Unsung Spaces

As part of our Unsung Spaces series, we’ll be writing guides to elevate the spaces we use and love, but don’t necessarily prioritise. Our first article in this series will focus on the humble bathroom.
For a space we all use so much, a bathroom can become an interior afterthought.
While your dream bathroom may include a roll top bath, two sinks or a walk-in shower, there are plenty of small steps you can take to elevate the bathroom you already have.
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Embrace patten, colour & texture

Bathrooms tend to be smaller spaces, but a smaller space doesn’t mean that you have to be minimal in your interior choices. A small space just means that the choices you make will have more of an impact. Pattern, colour and texture isn’t limited to paint, wallpaper and tiles, use textiles, art, plants and accessories to add interest to your space. If you need some art inspiration, check out our affordable art guide.

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Open your space, with a mirror

A mirror is a mandatory in a bathroom, but more than just a functional piece it can help add depth to even the smallest space. Opt for something that balances your space. When trying to find the right size mirror, choose something either the same width as your sink and vanity or a couple of inches smaller. If you’re short on storage, consider a mirrored cabinet or a mirror with a shelf to maximise your space.

Fulton Bathroom Mirror Wall Cabinet, Pine Effect

Essentials Arched Overmantel Wall Mirror

Make utilitarian products, decorative

As a bathroom serves a functional purpose, it’s full of utilitarian pieces. Instead of cluttering your space with additional decorative items, try to make what you need to have, something you want to look at; whether that’s how you store your toilet paper or your toothbrush.

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Consider adding plants

Plants are a great way to bring colour and interest to your bathroom, they can trail along open shelves or brighten a window sill. Plants that like bathrooms - those that don’t mind low light and love humidity - include peace lilies and boston ferns. But, if you’re planning on putting your plant on a high shelf, or don’t fancy the additional maintenance, you could always get an artificial plant instead. When choosing an artificial plant either embrace plants that look naturally ‘rubbery’ like a monstera, jade or rubber plant, or try a silk eucalyptus. Failing that, you can always bring the outside in with dried flowers.