A More Comfortable Bathroom for Bathing and Showering in Oldmeldrum

Oldmeldrum bathroom overview with existing feature callouts

A bathroom can offer both a straightforward start to the day and somewhere to take your time in the evening. In this Oldmeldrum refurbishment, a freestanding bath, wetroom shower and thoughtful storage give each part of the room a clear purpose, with warm finishes and lighting bringing the design together.

The previous corner bath and shower enclosure have been replaced with a new arrangement. Long illuminated recesses provide places for everyday essentials, while wall-hung fittings keep more of the floor visible and accessible for cleaning. The result combines distinctive features with details that make ordinary routines easier.

Space to enjoy a bath

The freestanding bath creates a focal point, with its own bath filler completing the arrangement. It gives bathing a dedicated place within a room that also accommodates a separate shower, so a quick wash and a longer soak do not need to share the same fitting.

A long illuminated recess above the bath offers a useful surface for bathing essentials without adding a projecting shelf. Its lighting draws attention to the bath area and adds another layer of light to the room. The recess also makes the wall part of the design, rather than leaving storage to gather around the bath.

Room for a longer soak — Freestanding bath

Less on the bath edge — Recessed storage

Bath essentials close by — Illuminated recess

A shower with essentials close by

The wetroom replaces the old shower enclosure with a more open arrangement. A recessed ceiling shower head keeps the overhead fitting neatly integrated, while concealed controls sit outside the main spray area. That position makes the controls more convenient to reach when turning the shower on or adjusting it.

Inside the shower, a long illuminated recess gives shampoo and shower gel a defined home. Bottles can sit within the wall instead of occupying a separate projecting rack. Contrasting tiles distinguish the recess from the surrounding surfaces, making this practical storage feature an attractive part of the shower.

Space for daily showering — Open wetroom

Bottles within reach — Illuminated shower recess

Start the shower outside the spray — Separate concealed controls

Bottles off the floor — Recessed shower shelf

Storage without projecting shelves — Long wall recess

Overhead spray — Recessed ceiling shower

A clearer floor and places to put things away

The wall-hung vanity provides storage at the basin, supported by wall-mounted storage elsewhere in the room. Together, these give toiletries and spare supplies somewhere to go, helping keep the surfaces used for washing clear. A dual electric toothbrush charger adds a dedicated charging point for two brushes within the daily routine.

The wall-hung smart toilet continues the suspended arrangement. Alongside the vanity, it leaves the floor beneath accessible for wiping, with fewer furniture bases to work around. These fittings also expose more of the tiled floor, giving the room a lighter visual feel.

Less clutter at the basin — Drawer storage

Essentials put away — Wall-mounted storage

More open floor space — Wall-hung toilet

Clearer floor to clean — Wall-hung toilet

Spare supplies put away — Wall-mounted cupboard

Floor accessible for wiping — Wall-hung toilet

Everyday toiletries put away — Vanity drawers

Warmth and character throughout the room

Underfloor heating brings warmth to the tiled floor, while a brass radiator adds a warm metallic accent. An approximately 900mm-wide strip of wood-effect tiles runs from floor to ceiling, introducing the appearance of timber within the tiled finish and giving the room a distinctive vertical feature.

The 1200 × 600mm tiles establish broad, calm surfaces, with epoxy grout used throughout. Recessed downlights provide general illumination alongside the lit recesses, and an inline extractor provides ventilation. These practical details support the room’s everyday use while allowing the bath, shower and finishes to remain the main visual features.

A place to get ready — Illuminated mirror

If you are considering a bathroom refurbishment in Oldmeldrum, we can help bring together bathing, showering, storage and finishes around how you would like to use your room.