A clearer shower layout and useful drawer storage in Bridge of Don

An open shower entrance, storage beneath the basin and a lighter finish can change how a bathroom works without filling it with more fittings. In this Bridge of Don, Aberdeen refurbishment, we brought those elements together with a long walk-in shower, a three-drawer vanity and pale marble-effect tiles across the shower wall and floor.

The original room had a curved corner shower and a corner basin arrangement with cupboards, open shelves and a dark worktop. Our completed layout gives the shower a longer, more straightforward shape and brings the basin into one compact unit beside it. The window and timber door remain familiar landmarks, while the fittings and finishes give the room a different character. The finished photographs were taken on 19 September 2026.

Scan — Original Bathroom Top View — Bridge of Don bathroom — Scan — Original Bathroom Top View.

Design Layout — Bathroom Proposal — Bridge of Don bathroom — Design Layout — Bathroom Proposal.

Bathroom Overview — Shower and Window — Bridge of Don bathroom — Bathroom Overview — Shower and Window.

Bathroom Layout — Vanity and Walk-in Shower — Bridge of Don bathroom — Bathroom Layout — Vanity and Walk-in Shower.

Vanity and Shower Overview — Bridge of Don bathroom — Vanity and Shower Overview.

Give the shower proper consideration

Shower size was an important part of the design discussion. We agreed a 1600 × 800 mm shower before the layout was accepted, rather than leaving its dimensions as a detail to settle later. That is a useful starting point for any refurbishment: how much room do you want while showering, and what space will the entrance need?

The finished room has a clear glass screen, an overhead shower and a separate handset. The open entrance removes the need to negotiate the old curved shower doors. There is a visible tray edge, which is an important distinction when considering a walk-in layout.

We positioned the concealed controls away from the overhead spray area. That keeps operation towards the side of the shower, while the handset offers a more directed option for rinsing and cleaning. For us, the entrance, controls and glass need to be considered together, alongside the room available for the other fittings.

Walk-in Shower Entrance — Bridge of Don bathroom — Walk-in Shower Entrance.

Shower Tray and Controls — Bridge of Don bathroom — Shower Tray and Controls.

Overhead Shower and Handset — Bridge of Don bathroom — Overhead Shower and Handset.

Shower Controls and Handset — Bridge of Don bathroom — Shower Controls and Handset.

Shower and Toilet Layout — Bridge of Don bathroom — Shower and Toilet Layout.

Before and After — Shower Entrance — Bridge of Don bathroom — Before and After — Shower Entrance.

Put everyday storage beneath the basin

The white gloss vanity has three drawers and integrated handles. It gives toiletries and everyday supplies a place below the basin, helping to keep the worktop available for washing rather than using it as the room’s main storage shelf.

A compact unit still needs to be useful. We considered the basin, drawer arrangement and neighbouring shower as parts of the same layout; fitting a larger cabinet alone would say little about how comfortably the room could be used. Here, the clean drawer fronts and white worktop give the basin area a simple, coordinated appearance.

Basin and Mirror beside Door — Bridge of Don bathroom — Basin and Mirror beside Door.

Vanity Storage and Illuminated Mirror — Bridge of Don bathroom — Vanity Storage and Illuminated Mirror.

Basin and Three-Drawer Vanity — Bridge of Don bathroom — Basin and Three-Drawer Vanity.

Vanity and Marble-Effect Floor — Bridge of Don bathroom — Vanity and Marble-Effect Floor.

Before and After — Basin and Drawer Storage — Bridge of Don bathroom — Before and After — Basin and Drawer Storage.

Connect the floor and shower wall

Large pale marble-effect tiles link the floor with the tiled shower and basin wall. This replaces the visual contrast of the original dark floor, dark worktop and decorative tile border with a more continuous palette.

We balanced those patterned surfaces with plain painted walls and white fittings. The chrome shower fittings, tap and towel radiator provide another consistent detail without adding a competing colour. When planning a similar room, it helps to decide which surface should carry the pattern before choosing every fitting separately.

Floor beside Vanity and Shower — Bridge of Don bathroom — Floor beside Vanity and Shower.

Floor and Glass Shower Screen — Bridge of Don bathroom — Floor and Glass Shower Screen.

Floor beside Towel Radiator — Bridge of Don bathroom — Floor beside Towel Radiator.

Radiator and Floor Detail — Bridge of Don bathroom — Radiator and Floor Detail.

Before and After — Floor Finish — Bridge of Don bathroom — Before and After — Floor Finish.

Light where it is useful

The rectangular illuminated mirror brings light around the basin area, complementing the ceiling downlights and existing window. The chrome towel radiator provides hanging space beside the toilet, keeping that everyday function within the room’s layout.

Our approach is to connect these details with the way the whole room will be used: shower space, useful storage, surfaces and lighting all need to work together. If you are considering a bathroom refurbishment in Bridge of Don or elsewhere in Aberdeen, start with the part of your current room you would most like to improve, then discuss a quotation visit with us. You can also see how our quotation and work process works.