bathroom inspiration

I seemed to have made a rash promise to the children to  redo their  bathroom  -  a foolish act born of good intentions and an unrealistic appreciation of time available  ......

Maybe I can gain time if I give them plenty to think about, to mull over and debate!   How do you think they'd receive these ideas?

I'm fascinated by how much 'stuff' has been fitted into this room, there is a shower, a wash basin, a bath and a fireplace all in a fairly small room.  The trick has been to position the bath in the centre of the space.   I may consider this sort of option  ...

This one ..... no you're right, not even in my wildest dreams would teenage kids want this

I'm liking the clean lines of this room and the empty spaces that feel calming ..

yellow walls, a monogrammed shower curtain, no ... right again,  I'm not even going there ..

And this one, well I don't think it's going to get them excited, but this is actually the 

option I prefer because it reminds me of some of my favourite houses.  

Calm, low key, nothing showy but spacious and soothing.

Most likely they like none of the above, but then we'll have to go back to the
drawing board and I'll be off the hook until September !  Calculating? moi?  nooooo!

What style would you propose to a bunch of teenagers? 

  Any suggestions welcome!

All pictures with grateful thanks to Mires Paris

salle de bain ou chambre de charme?

How charming and how French is this bedroom and bathroom rolled into one.   I love the gentle colours, the slightly muddled furniture, the way nothing was really designed, but just happens to be here!

A room to laze around in if ever there was one!  What is missing?  There's a fireplace, an easel a beautiful bed, a beautiful bathtub and comfy chairs.  All you'd need to bring in would be your own pile of reading material.

OK I admit it's possible that after a while I'd feel the need to clear a bit of space but I still think the overall effect is charming and romantic.

Photos thanks to Mires Images

But where do I put the soap?

If there is one room we like to go to for comforting, cocooning and luxury it's the bathroom.  The roll top bath has always been popular, and right now there are some great ones around.  But one thing has always mystified me -  OK so my life turns around small ideas - when you're sitting in one of these designer made free-standing affairs,  shoulder deep in bath foam, enjoying a good long soak,  where exactly are you meant to put the soap, good book, glass of wine, shopping list, reading glasses, telephone ....?

Before refitting our  bathroom I looked at loads of beautiful photos such as these.

Here they've gone for the bath rack, I've tried it - things fall off!

This imposing tub has its matching industrial look stool, a bit low to my mind

This table would appear to be holding the towels ready as you emerge, dripping, but while in the tub all you can do is contemplate the, admittedly beautiful, flowers and curtain

Back to the bath rack, believe me a wine glass cannot balance here.

this table is great but definitely too far for my arms to reach

and this little table is well positioned, good height but unfortunately already busy with flowers and statue!

The way our bath room turned out,  with new wall depth needed for piping, we ended up with a
ledge built into the wall behind the bath.

Here I can balance soap, candles, and a whole load of stuff that is of interest only to me.
What do you need beside your bath?

photos Homes & Gardens