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n the UK, averaging at about two-metres squared, bijou bathrooms are the norm for many of us. But, while bathrooms are generally on the small side, the average number of bathrooms per household is increasing,


with en-suites a must-have for many and downstairs cloakrooms a requirement for new builds according to building regulations. David Boddy, product manager at Abode notes how the company is seeing a greater demand for products that can translate in more than one bathroom space, like the cloakroom, en suite and family- sized bathroom. “We already know that the British bathroom is typically compact


in size, so being able to save on space and add utility around the wash zone has become an important consideration. There is a natural evolution in fixtures and fittings coming together for a complete solution.” In terms of design, trends continue to be around injecting


personality and individuality, with the majority not shying away from bold schemes – from dark colours, to wacky prints, and cloakrooms that give guests something to talk about – everything goes. So, how does one really maximise the limited square-footage or


awkward spaces? We ask two designers for a case study to see how they’ve achieved it.


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RAK Ceramics’ niches feature integrated LED lighting, with several metallic finishes


above left The new Abode Bathroom Collection introduces the company’s latest bathroom design concept, FOCUS 60, centred around 60cm wash zones


above The Armera Reef furniture & basin range has been designed specifically for smaller bathrooms, with shorter projections from the wall


left The popular Contempo range by Atlanta has been enhanced to include new options for small bathroom storage


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