Amazing Ensuite Bathroom Design Ideas

Having an ensuite bathroom really is a great luxury.

Unlike your cloakroom toilet or main household bathroom, the ensuite is a more personal and private space that should reflect your needs and design ambitions.

With ensuites coming in all shapes and sizes, there are endless possibilities when it comes to revamping a compartmental bedroom sanctuary.

If you’ve got an ensuite bathroom that you’re ready to give a redesign, we’ve got all the style tips and design advice you’ll need to truly get the best out of your ensuite space.

Go from how to wow when taking inspiration from these amazing ensuite bathroom ideas.

 

How big is your ensuite?

Typically, ensuites are smaller than the main household bathroom, which means you’ve got to be a bit clever about how you use the space.

Whether you have a compact room or a generous amount of space, the first thing to do is get to grips with what’s available to you. Consider how you’ll use your bathroom, as well as your family and lifestyle needs along with how much room you have to play with.

Small ensuite bathroom design ideas

Let's start with smaller ensuites. Even the smallest rooms have big potential when it comes to establishing a stunning ensuite design.

Even if you’ve only got room for a few essentials, such as a toilet and basin, you can have some fun styling your mini lavatory suite.

Embrace the smallness of your space and focus attention on finding features that make a big impact on adding real character.

 

 

Style and functionality can beautifully collide together when you choose features that add a little extra wow, such as traditional high-level or low-level toilets. Alternatively, if it's a modern look you’re going for, why not choose a bold and bright WC unit to turn your loo into a fun and decorative functional feature?

 

 

And when it comes to your small bathroom sink, do something a little different and choose a curvaceous rounded vessel basin, paired with a bold and striking vanity unit. Or, for a real statement piece, why not choose a black basin, perfect for adding a moody tone to a smaller space?

A small ensuite that does more

Perhaps you have a small to medium-sized room but want a little more out of your ensuite sanctuary than pre-bedtime teeth brushing and toilet trips.

Do more with your ensuite when opting for space-saving features.

Rather than a standard-sized basin, you could install a slimline or corner basin. A wall-hung basin is another option to consider, which will also open up the floor space, giving your bathroom a more free-flowing feel.

 

 

Save more space when choosing a back-to-wall toilet or wall-hung toilet. Hiding the pipework will help to keep the ensuite looking clean and clutter-free.

You can’t beat the feeling of having a hot shower before getting tucked into fresh bed sheets, so why not introduce a shower into your ensuite?

There are plenty of smaller and corner shower tray options, as well as compact folding and pivot shower door styles to choose from, ideal for small to medium-sized ensuite bathrooms.

 

Large ensuite features to consider

If you’re blessed with a large ensuite bathroom, make the most of it!

With more space, comes ever more possibility to create a wonderful ensuite bathroom with both style and functionality.

Start by choosing a few core features that stand out to provide balance, characterful composition and luxury functionality across the space.

Depending on how big your bathroom is, will of course depend on what you include.

It’s about striking a balance between avoiding making the room feel empty and bare, but also not getting too feature-happy and cramming more into the space than you truly need.

For a romantic ensuite bathroom design, why not choose a double vanity unit? Not only does this allow you and your partner to have your own personalised space in the bathroom, but double units also double up on functionality.

 

 

Use your vanity unit as an overflow storage space for towels, toiletries and other bathroom essentials.

Vanity units are available in a range of colours. From fresh crisp white and monochrome black to fun and fancy pinks and heritage blue, find a statement-making colour that is entirely you.

For an extra aspect of colour coverage, choose a matching WC unit for your toilet, as well as bathroom cabinets and units.

When it comes to showering, use the space to install a showstopping large shower or a wetroom walk-in shower. Or for an added splash of soothing luxury, consider a large bath or a double-ended bath.

 

 

Ensuite bathroom colour ideas

Before we delve into all the beautiful colours that you could choose, first it’s important to consider a few things.

How much natural light does your ensuite have?

Natural lighting is important for any room in the house. Without it, rooms can feel dark, enclosed and smaller. However, it’s not uncommon for ensuite bathrooms to include no natural lighting.

Many ensuites are built in as an afterthought. Larger bedrooms are often adapted and changed to accommodate an ensuite, which means that there isn’t always a window in the bathroom.

Not only do windows allow natural light in, but they also help to ensure a bathroom is ventilated. If you don’t have a window, consider installing an extraction fan, particularly if you have a shower, to avoid damp build-up which can quickly creep into the bedroom and soft furnishings.

 

 

Colours for ensuites without windows

If your ensuite is windowless, and you’re not considering adding a window or skylight as part of your redesign, it’s key to remember that without window light, you may need to consider how else you’ll create a bright and open space.

Dark tones will make the room feel more enclosed, while bright white, cream, oatmeal and light grey will give the space a natural lift.

 

However, it’s not to say that you can’t still delve into darker tones. Matt black taps, shower fittings and black vanity units are a super way to add a small amount of black, whilst keeping the room light and open.

To enrol lighter tones, use white or marble wall panels or tiles, a light ceiling colour and a white basin and toilet.

And for a splash of colour, consider pastel tones, such as blue and green to add a nautical vibe.

 

 

Or for a little warmth, fire things up with rusty burnt orange or passion punching pink. Use these colours to create feature walls, or dabble across accessories and artwork.

Consider how you could swap a door or wall out into your bathroom for a glass screen instead, to allow natural light from the bedroom into your ensuite.

Dark ensuite bathroom colours

With more space, and an abundant flow of natural light comes more opportunities to get experimental with darker tones on the colour wheel.

Black and white ensuite bathroom ideas

You could consider a black-and-white ensuite bathroom design. The monochrome look is a timeless choice.

Incorporate a mixture of black and white wall tiles to create a monochrome myriad of textures.

One option is to create a half-and-half effect, with black panels at the bottom half of the wall, and white at the top, to enhance the feeling of height and depth across your ensuite.

 

 

Alternatively, you could centralise the room with a black feature wall behind a shower or bath.

For something a little different, have you considered a black basin or roll top bath?

Pair your black features with brushed brass taps for an added feel of indulgent style with a traditional mix.

 

Be bold and bright with blue

For a traditional ensuite colour, why not consider royal or satin blue? Everything about this bold and enriching colour screams classic boudoir bathroom glamour, with an essence of traditionally nautical grandeur.

Turn your ensuite into a hidden blue sanctuary with blue vanity units, and if you have the space, double up and opt for a double sink.

 

 

Choose a dark countertop, paired with brassy taps for a finishing touch. For more storage space, add navy cupboards and a WC unit.

To keep the room looking light and airy, contrast the blue against white or grey walls. And, for added texture, choose wood panels.

Natural ensuite bathroom colours

Go green

Assemble a natural harmonious feel with green and white. From peppermint green to sage tones, green is a bathroom colour trend that is making its way into ensuites, too.

Celebrate simplicity by incorporating a calming green across a feature wall, paired with white or oak vanity units and light oak flooring.

 

 

Natural stones

For something a little more subdued, opt for sandy natural warm tones with natural stone wall tiles. Tile the walls and floors using the same tiles and opt for a wet room shower to create a calm and seamless space.

For an added element of detailing, consider an intricate small tiled border, or a feature wall behind a shower.

Balance the look out with a white ceiling, a white wall-hung basin and a back-to-wall toilet.

 

 

Creating a flow between bedroom and ensuite

When designing your ensuite, consider how you’ll form a flow between bedroom and bathroom.

Will there be a classically seamless organic flow between bedroom and bathroom design, or will you go for contrasted oppositions in design?

Compliment your bedroom’s design

To create a seamless flow, take into consideration the general look and feel of your bedroom design.

If your bedroom is traditional in its look, aim to achieve a time-honoured classic ensuite bathroom design. Incorporate features such as a freestanding bath, high-level toilet, a traditional basin and four-spike taps.

 

 

For a modern bedroom, choose up-to-date and trending ensuite bathroom features such as chrome taps, a modern shower unit and clean-cut features that present a minimalistic look.

Maybe your bedroom is styled around glamour and luxury. Keep the sparkle flowing into the ensuite by choosing midnight sparkle wall panels, sumptuous dark tones and boujee features such as a designer radiator.

A subtle connection

Even if you want to create a complete contrast between your ensuite and your bedroom, it's always a good idea to feature a core bedroom colour within your ensuite colour scheme.

For example, if your bedroom has lots of oak furniture, consider oak flooring or an oak shelving unit within your ensuite.

 

 

Maybe you have a feature wall colour in your bedroom that you could replicate by creating a complementary ensuite feature wall.

Or if your bedding is a particular colour, consider matching vanity units, a feature wall or even bathroom accessories such as towels and toothbrush holders, with the chosen colour.

 

The added extras that make all the difference

With an adjoining bathroom, you’ll want to make sure that it includes everything you need to get the best out of its use.

The whole point of an ensuite bathroom is the added convenience of having a bathroom next to what should be the most relaxing room in the house.

So be sure to include the extra special features that help you to enjoy the everyday perks that come with your bedroom suite.

 

 

Treat yourself to a towel rail

For toasty towels and warming up your PJs before getting into bed, it's got to be a towel rail. Available in a range of colours and sizes, you’ll be sure to find a style that compliments your ensuite’s interior.

Upgrade shower time

Enjoy showers that bit more when upgrading from a standard shower to an overhead shower. These flawless designs have high-class luxury hotels written all over them. Treat yourself to a little everyday luxury with this game-changing shower design.

Choose a waterfall tap

Create a mini water feature in your ensuite with a waterfall tap. Even just this small detailing is a super way to concoct a soothing and relaxing ensuite space.

Reflect light and beauty with a mirror

And of course, be sure to add a mirror, which will help to reflect natural light around the room as well as for setting you up for your morning and bedtime beauty routine.