Project Overview
Client: Private Homeowner (Confidential)
Location: London
Sector: Residential
Service Type: Bathroom Design & Full Installation
Duration: 2–3 weeks
Completion Date: August 2025
Project Objectives
- Transform a dated bathroom into a modern, high-end space
- Create a functional layout with premium finishes
- Combine marble-effect panels with patterned feature tiles
- Integrate contemporary black fixtures for a sleek look
- Deliver a clean, durable, and visually striking design
Scope of Works
1. Full Strip-Out & Preparation
- Removal of old tiles, bathroom suite, and fixtures
- Inspection and upgrade of plumbing and electrical systems
- Surface leveling and waterproofing for long-term durability
2. Wall & Floor Finishes
- Installation of large-format marble-effect wall panels
- Feature wall finished with patterned encaustic-style tiles
- High-quality porcelain floor tiles with anti-slip treatment
- Precision cutting around windows, niches, and corners
3. Shower Area
- New walk-in shower zone with low-profile tray
- Matte-black grid shower screen for industrial-modern look
- Recessed wall niche for storage
- Modern rainfall shower system installed flush to ceiling
4. Bathroom Suite & Furniture
- Wall-hung toilet with concealed cistern
- Wall-mounted vanity unit in warm wood finish
- Acrylic modern basin with chrome mixer tap
- Full-width illuminated mirror cabinet for additional storage
- Tall storage cabinet matching vanity finish
5. Heating, Ventilation & Electrical Upgrades
- New extractor fan
- Heated towel rail
- LED downlights on dimmable drivers
- New switches, isolators, and plumbing isolation valves
6. Final Finishing & Quality Checks
- Silicone sealing, alignment checks, and mirror levelling
- Water pressure and drainage testing
- Client walkthrough and handover
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1 – Multiple Tile Patterns in a Small Space
Mixing marble-effect slabs with decorative tiles risked visual clutter.
Solution:
We used the patterned tiles only in the shower zone and kept the rest in large-format marble panels to balance contrast and maintain harmony.
Challenge 2 – Window Placement
The window interfered with fixture placement and tiling lines.
Solution:
We custom-trimmed the panels and aligned all cuts with the window reveal to create a seamless, symmetrical finish.
Challenge 3 – Tight Space for Storage
Limited footprint made it difficult to integrate sufficient storage.
Solution:
We installed a tall, wall-mounted cabinet and full-width mirrored storage to maximise capacity without crowding the space.
Results
- A fully modern, stylish bathroom with a high-impact visual design
- Clean contrast between marble walls and patterned shower tiles
- Black grid shower screen adds an elegant architectural statement
- Storage increased despite limited space
- All fixtures upgraded to premium, long-lasting components
- A warm, contemporary aesthetic that significantly elevates the home’s value
Client Testimonial
“Beautiful finish and amazing workmanship. The bathroom looks completely different — exactly what we envisioned.”
Key Takeaways
- Large-format panels create a luxury aesthetic even in compact spaces
- Smart use of patterned tiles can enhance, not overwhelm, the design
- Wall-mounted furniture maximizes space and improves cleaning
- Combining textures (marble, wood, tile) brings warmth and sophistication
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