‘We wanted a FRESH FEEL!'

Extending a cramped bathroom to fit in a separate shower inspired Jules to let loose with colour and pattern

- STEPHANIE SMITH

Two years ago, we decided to move from London to Kent because you get so much more for your money there,’ says Jules. ‘Finding this Victorian house, within budget, was a gift. The kids could each have a bedroom, and we’d have a spare bedroom for guests, and a garden.

I’m a real one for reusing and upcycling, and my business saves designer fabrics that would otherwise go to landfill, but it was obvious that we’d need to totally replace the family bathroom as it was all failing. There was a big issue with space, too – everything felt crammed in.

Making plans

We found local builders, and the first thing we looked at was whether we could fit a shower into the room. Thankfully, the house has a large, wide landing, which made it possible to bring the bathroom door further back into the landing, and free up enough room to fit in a separate shower. We spent lots of time replanning the space, drawing it out on paper.