TestenGOLD- Free

'We wanted an Art Deco Vibe' - Helen took her bathing space from cramped and dated to family-friendly, with a classic retro-inspired look
Style at Home|October 2024
Inheriting a typical 1930s layout of rectangular bathroom and a separate loo along the corridor wasn't really suitable for us,' says Helen. 'And with a teenager and a younger child, we knew we had to change things quickly after moving into our house in April 2022.
- By Stephanie Smith
'We wanted an Art Deco Vibe' - Helen took her bathing space from cramped and dated to family-friendly, with a classic retro-inspired look

Inheriting a typical 1930s layout of rectangular bathroom and a separate loo along the corridor wasn't really suitable for us,' says Helen. 'And with a teenager and a younger child, we knew we had to change things quickly after moving into our house in April 2022.

As part of a larger renovation project, while still respecting the history of the house, we wanted to change the current bathroom to fit in a shower-bath, a loo and a vanity unit. We also planned for a single-storey rear and a double-storey extension at the side, plus adding a downstairs shower room and an en suite.

Design process

The house is a classic architect-designed E and L Berg property in a development described in its original marketing as two estates of exceptionally fine artistic houses, chosen for their position surrounded by low hills and a beautiful expanse of Surrey countryside. And I'd always been interested in owning one. These 1930s-era houses don't come onto the market very often, and many of them have had their insides ripped out, sadly.

I dropped leaflets along this particular road, saying we were keen to buy a house and to preserve its features, and we managed to secure this one. Then it was a question of improving the house, while staying true to its period character.

New layout

The bathroom was badly laid out. The bath felt crammed in; there was a chunky vanity unit squeezed in at the end and a large cupboard with an old boiler taking up lots of space near the door. There was also lots of dated pine panelling, which all had to go. We realised we could reduce the size of the cupboard by two thirds and turn it into a shelved airing cupboard accessed from the landing. The new boiler was moved to the office/playroom, which had been the old garage, and this gave us a lot more room to play with.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 2024-Ausgabe von Style at Home.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der October 2024-Ausgabe von Style at Home.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS STYLE AT HOMEAlle anzeigen
Claire's choice: WINDOW SHUTTERS
Style at Home

Claire's choice: WINDOW SHUTTERS

Timeless, elegant and practical, shutters are a stylish and affordable option for bathroom windows

time-read
1 min  |
March 2025
Make a beautiful SPRING WREATH
Style at Home

Make a beautiful SPRING WREATH

Bring some seasonal colour to your doorway with a DIY wreath decorated with hand-picked flowers and foliage

time-read
2 Minuten  |
March 2025
Latest looks for BATHROOMS
Style at Home

Latest looks for BATHROOMS

Time to update your bathroom? We asked the experts to share the latest trends and hot new looks

time-read
4 Minuten  |
March 2025
What's for DINNER TONIGHT?
Style at Home

What's for DINNER TONIGHT?

Super-tasty and speedy to put together, these dishes make a perfect midweek meal if you're stuck for inspiration

time-read
2 Minuten  |
March 2025
Something for THE WEEKEND
Style at Home

Something for THE WEEKEND

Fancy a Bake Off-worthy creation without the faff? Look no further than these super-easy recipes

time-read
3 Minuten  |
March 2025
'We've designed the IDEAL SPACE'
Style at Home

'We've designed the IDEAL SPACE'

Emer renovated her home to create an inviting space decorated in a soft colour palette, packed with timeless design

time-read
3 Minuten  |
March 2025
What to do when SELLING A HOME
Style at Home

What to do when SELLING A HOME

Editor of MoneyWeek.​com Kalpana Fitzpatrick looks at the costs involved and how to get organised when moving house

time-read
2 Minuten  |
March 2025
'It's gone from DRAB TO FAB!
Style at Home

'It's gone from DRAB TO FAB!

Here's how Claire transformed her dreary, awkward bathroom into a vibrant, stylish and relaxing sanctuary

time-read
2 Minuten  |
March 2025
"This house was a big CHALLENGE'
Style at Home

"This house was a big CHALLENGE'

First daunted by the amount of work it needed, Rhian is now thrilled with the result of the huge project that nearly doubled the size of their property

time-read
4 Minuten  |
March 2025
'Our house was a very LUCKY FIND!'
Style at Home

'Our house was a very LUCKY FIND!'

Taking on a 1930s architect-designed property in need of plenty of loving care and a ton of modernisation hasn’t fazed Helen

time-read
4 Minuten  |
March 2025

Wir verwenden Cookies, um unsere Dienste bereitzustellen und zu verbessern. Durch die Nutzung unserer Website stimmen Sie zu, dass die Cookies gesetzt werden. Learn more