A Reconfigured Basin Area and Bath-Side Storage in Portlethen

The basin and toilet moved into a custom fitted run on a new wall. Two shelves at the bath end add bottle storage, with a broad mirror and pale panels connecting the room.

Bath or shower to suit the day

A bath with a shower above offers two ways to wash within the same part of the room. The screen helps contain spray during showering, while the bath remains available for a longer soak. Combining these functions preserves a choice of routine without requiring a separate shower enclosure elsewhere in the bathroom.

Storage fitted into the layout

Fitted cupboards provide enclosed storage beside the basin, keeping spare products close without putting everything on display. The worktop links the furniture and gives small items a temporary place during washing. Bringing storage into the fitted arrangement allows the room’s useful surfaces to serve daily tasks instead of becoming the permanent home for every bottle.

Bottles off the washing surface

Recessed shelves give shampoo and other washing products a home inside the wall. Bottles stay near the washing area without gathering on the tray or bath edge. Because the storage is inset, it avoids adding a basket that projects into the space. The shelves make a small but useful contribution to ordinary washing and cleaning routines.

A dedicated place for towels

The towel radiator gives towels a defined hanging place within the room. Its bars use wall space rather than adding another item to the floor, and towels can be warmed when the radiator is running. Having a proper towel position supports the daily routine after washing and helps keep the basin and bath edges available.

Water where it is needed

The shower handset offers control over where the water is directed during washing. It is also useful for rinsing the bath or shower area afterwards. Keeping the handset near the main washing position makes this flexibility available without another fitting elsewhere in the room, supporting both everyday use and the ordinary task of washing down surfaces.

How the layout changed

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Planning a bathroom refurbishment in Portlethen? Claude’s Tradesmen can help you consider the layout, storage and finishes that would make your own room more useful for everyday life.