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Case Studies


  • Case study 1 - 'can I really fit any storage into this small area'

  • Case study 2 - 'converted my attic space .. spacious shower room'

 

Case Study 1

The Problem:
My shower room is tiny and the sanitaryware seems to dominate the space. Can I really fit any storage into this small area and how can I create a look that is timeless so that I don't need to keep re-updating?

Mrs Clarke, Hertfordshire

The Solution:
The open shelving that you currently have between the WC and basin can tend to make the room feel even more cluttered than it is, but there are ways of introducing storage into even the tiniest of spaces.

Because Shades' vanity units are reduced in depth (200mm deep) a vanity unit will fulfil some of your storage needs without protruding into the room too much. I would suggest you fit a vanity unit which can sit neatly next to the concealed cistern toilet. This will give an uncluttered, streamlined look, immediately making the room feel bigger. The reduced depth cabinet offers great storage and reveals more floor-space, again adding to the feeling of space. Have a look at our Country range - the beautiful, yet simple, design of the doors combined with a pearwood countertop can give a stylish contemporary look perfect for understated elegance.

Don't forget that you can also use the wall space to facilitate extra storage. Why not hang wall units above and to the side of a large Shades mirror? The mirror will again help to create the illusion of space while the wall units will offer fantastic storage in an often-ignored space. And if you still want that personal touch, think about including an open shelving unit which will allow you to display some pretty accessories.

The bathroom planner will help you plan the new layout of your space by including the relevant WC, basin and bathroom storage units.



Case Study 2

The Problem:
I have converted my attic space and have got room in there for a gorgeous, spacious shower room.  I want it to have a hotel bathroom feel, but I also want there to be plenty of storage space.  What do you suggest?

Mrs Scott, Cambridgeshire

The Solution:
Since you have opted for a fairly austere slate colour for your tiles, you could introduce an organic feel into the bathroom by using a wooden door for your furniture. Keep it contemporary by going for a flat-fronted door and a horizontal woodgrain coupled with sleek handles like those in the Shades Tampa range.

I would suggest that a long run of units under the eaves on the right hand side of the room would be a good use of space where you've got limited head height. If you wall-hang the units they will fit perfectly into that area but still allow you to display some pretty items on top of the worktop. Why not go for a mix of double base units and drawers because drawers can be incredibly useful for tucking away bits and pieces for easy access. As for the worktop I would tone that in with the slate colour of the tiles and go for a dark grey or black colour.

Your Velux window is crying out for a vanity unit underneath it so that you can wash at the window and look out at the views. Again I would suggest the Shades wall-hung Tampa vanity unit with a semi-recessed basin for a clean, contemporary look. You could add in a couple of slimline base units here too to make the vanity fit proportionately into the space. The beauty of these additional slimline units is that you could even wire in an integral power point inside the cupboard so that your electric toothbrush can be on permanent charge out of sight!

 

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