If you really want to add a touch of luxury to your home, there’s nothing quite like installing a his and her’s bathroom suite. This kind of project can be great for couples of all ages to undertake, so here are a few tips to help you get it right.
Divide up the space
This involves much more than setting up one side of the bathroom ‘for him’ and the other ‘for her’. Firstly, you should work out how fixtures like a bath and shower – which you’re unlikely to have two of – will fit into the overall design.
If you’re remodelling the entire bathroom, think about where these will be best placed before you start adding the his and her’s fittings, like dual basins and separate storage cabinets.
Once you’ve got a plan of how you want your bathroom to be laid out, you can start looking at the finer details of the space from the point of view of you and your partner.
Top feature: double basins
One of the most recognisable features of a his and her’s bathroom is the double sinks that you’ll have installed. This is a great way to ensure you both have enough room for all your bits and pieces without getting in one another’s way. It also means you’ll be able to divide the cleaning duties equally!
Choosing the right double basin setup is key to getting this look right, so don’t rush into a decision. You’ll need to work out whether you would prefer to have countertop basins, for instance, or ones that are mounted in the top of the unit. The former can look very classy in a contemporary setting, especially if they are made from glass.
If you want to distinguish between the two sides of the bathroom, you could even opt for basins in the same style but different colours, although whether this works or not will depend on the rest of your decor.
As well as the basins, you should carefully consider what kind of taps you want to install. These should be matching and there are numerous designs on the market.
If you’d like to have a mixer faucet, Roca taps are a good choice as these models are of a high quality and have sleek curves and lines. Should you prefer two separate taps, meanwhile, Bristan make a wide range of products in a host of styles.
Storage space
There are several ways you can approach storage in a his and her’s bathroom, but one of the most sensible is to fit cupboards underneath each sink, providing each person with their own room. Alternatively – or indeed additionally – you can install cabinets to either side of the sinks if you have room, again ensuring there are two separate storage areas in the bathroom.
A nice touch, if you don’t mind the separation, can be to have a joint storage unit in between the two sinks. This can be for shared items, like towels, for example.
Mirrors
Of course, you should fit a mirror above the basins to ensure both partners are able to see what they’re doing while they’re in the bathroom. Depending on the layout you select, you could pick one long mirror that runs behind both basins or go for two separate, but matching, looking glasses, with each positioned above a sink.
At this stage, do not forget about lighting. It’s important to check that your mirrors are properly illuminated on both sides, otherwise one person will be at a disadvantage when they’re using their corner of the bathroom.
