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Design Guide

How to plan a spa-like bathroom on a real-world budget

You don’t need a footballer’s budget for a bathroom that feels like a retreat. We break down where to spend, where to save, and the five small details that make the biggest difference to how a room feels at 7am.

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From the studio

Wet RoomsChrome shower on tiling

Wet room or walk-in shower? How to choose

They look similar but behave very differently. Here’s how to decide which suits your space, your budget and the way you actually shower.

2 June 2026·5 min
Tiling

Big tiles, small bathroom: why it works

Counter-intuitive but true — fewer grout lines make a compact bathroom feel calmer and larger. Our guide to scale and layout.

26 May 2026·4 min
LightingBathroom with layered lighting

Layered bathroom lighting, explained

Task, ambient and accent — get the mix right and your bathroom flatters you in the morning and soothes you at night.

19 May 2026·6 min
Planning

The 6-week bathroom: a realistic timeline

From first measure to final clean, here’s exactly what happens, week by week — and how to keep the disruption to a minimum.

12 May 2026·5 min
Accessible

Accessible bathrooms that don’t look clinical

Future-proofing your home needn’t mean grab rails and white plastic. How to design for accessibility with genuine style.

5 May 2026·6 min
MaterialsFitter selecting materials

Stone, porcelain or microcement?

The three surfaces we’re asked about most, compared on cost, upkeep and how they feel underfoot — with our honest verdict.

28 April 2026·7 min