When homeowners consider what to do with their loft, the first idea is often additional space for storage or an attic bedroom. However, the top story of your house is also the perfect space for an additional bathroom and including one in your design will add even more value to your home. So, here are some loft conversion bathroom ideas for you!
Due to the layout of an attic room (namely the shape of the roof!), your bathroom aesthetic could be very interesting!
A wonderful place to relax and unwind after a busy day, a loft bathroom conversion allows you the possibility to create something very special; using unusual space in a creative way, creating a bright and bold colour scheme – or a soft and gentle one – and a completely kitted out space!
We’ve put together some hints and tips for you when setting up and installing your brand new loft conversion bathroom…
1. Choose a minimalist loft conversion bathroom style
(inspiration: @brentwoodvictorian_no.6)
By keeping the design in your loft conversion bathroom more streamlined, you will make the whole area feel less cluttered and will create a feeling of space – perfect for a usually fairly small room!
This minimal styling will also make your bathroom look modern and feel relaxing. Choose fixtures and fittings with clean lines and make sure no bathroom clutter is left out on show – use baskets and clever storage wherever you can!
2. Use a light and bright colour palette in your loft conversion bathroom
(inspiration: @michelle_purcell_interiors)
Using a pale colour scheme can help to soften the angular lines of your bathroom and help it feel bigger. It also has the ability to create a calm and relaxing space, a perfect retreat!
Putting up mirrors can also help the room feel light and airy, bouncing the natural light around the room, creating a sense of space. Be bold and hang a mirror as big as your room can handle! Even better, mirror a whole section of wall to create a much lighter area – and creating the illusion that the room goes on and on!
3. Use materials to create a rustic or industrial look in your attic conversion bathroom
(inspiration: @kateshomesloves)
Integrating materials like wood and metal can help build a cosy and inviting environment or a modern and minimalist look. Lean into the natural feel of the wood!
The contrast of the wood against the ceramic of the tiles and suite creates a naturally calming feel to your bathroom.
4. Add a wet room bathroom for your loft conversion bathroom
(inspiration: @justonemorebuild)
Reducing the need for a separate shower tray, a modern and sleek wet room-style bathroom helps reduce visual clutter, increasing the sense of space.
A small wet room shower room can be a great solution to create a sophisticated and practical room when space is at a premium – and cleaning is much more straightforward too!
You’ll have to check that you have enough headroom and make sure that the space is well ventilated with a window or extractor fan.
Shower enclosures may take up space in a loft bathroom. By considering a wet room, with a glass panel and concealed drains in the floor tiles, you will create a light and airy feel to your new bathroom and eliminate a step into the shower.
You could keep the space really simple with wall-mounted taps and a waterfall-style shower so there’s not too much fussy stuff going on with the fittings!
5. Add a splash of colour to your attic bathroom conversion
(inspiration: @our_self_build_ni)
Using a bright colour can create a characterful décor, with a sense of fun and personality. And it’s a super simple idea to create a big impact!
Choose colours with warm undertones to give the space a comfy & cosy feel.
Usually, a loft bathroom conversion will be a small room, so allowing yourself to use colour and pattern can bring you a lot of joy – if you’re brave enough to decorate in this way!
6. Use large-format tiles in your bathroom loft conversion
(inspiration: @that_overton_house)
A simple but mighty trick!
With fewer grout lines on show, this not only means your bathroom is easier to clean in between the tiles, it also provides a minimal and uncluttered look, making your bathroom loft conversion feel bigger and more spacious.
7. Install a window to your bathroom loft conversion
(inspiration: @the19hundredhouse)
Flood your attic bathroom conversion with natural light to combat any fears of your new space being dark and dingy!
Daylight is much greater on upper storeys (and windows in the roof allow up to three times the amount of light than a standard vertical window) so make the most of this and install a window (or two!) in your new loft bathroom, transforming a diddy room into a big and bright area.
To maintain privacy (oh, err!), the best place of a window may be within the sloping roof itself – this is also a strategic move as this is, most likely, where more headroom is required. If you are worried about your modesty, perhaps looking at frosted windows could ease your concern… and they will bring in just as much natural light! Perfecto!
8. Use patterned floor tiles to add character to your loft conversion bathroom
(inspiration: @edwardian_on_sea)
If you choose to keep things simple with your walls, why not make a statement with bold floor tiles!
The pattern of the floor tile can anchor a light and bright loft conversion bathroom, providing a certain grounding. A point of interest in an otherwise simple and minimal room, a patterned floor tile can be an aspect of fun and character.
And there you have eight ideas for creating your very own bathroom loft conversion! If you’re planning to convert your attic into a bathroom, did you find these thoughts useful or have you come up with some different ideas? Please share your comments with us down below, we’d love to hear from you!
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Great read Kirsty. Lots of really useful tips and inspiring ideas!
Thanks Michelle! xx