A former cloakroom and cupboard now provide a second bathroom in Portlethen. A corner bath, inset shelf and compact basin cupboard make practical use of the sloping space.
The option of a bath
The bath keeps the option of a soak within the room, alongside the other everyday washing facilities. Its position gives bathing a defined part of the layout rather than leaving it to compete with additional furniture. The surrounding finish links it to the rest of the bathroom, so this choice of washing routine feels part of one coordinated space.
Bottles close at hand
Recessed storage gives washing products a designated home within the wall. Bottles can stay near the shower or bath without collecting on the washing surface, and the inset shelves avoid a separate basket projecting into the space. It is a small detail with an everyday purpose: keeping products together where they are used and leaving the washing area clearer.
A place to get ready
The mirror sits near the basin, giving the washing area a practical role when getting ready as well as when washing. Keeping these functions together avoids moving between unrelated corners of the room for ordinary tasks. The mirrored surface also reflects the surrounding finishes, connecting this useful everyday detail with the bathroom’s overall appearance.
Everyday items have a home
Enclosed storage beside the washing area gives toiletries and spare supplies somewhere to go after use. Keeping these items behind doors leaves the nearby surface available for the things being used, rather than asking it to hold every product at once. The fitted arrangement brings storage close to the everyday routine without adding another separate cabinet to the room.
How the layout changed
If you are planning a bathroom refurbishment in Portlethen, we would be happy to discuss the layout and details that could suit your everyday routine.
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