Boverton is a small village on the outskirts of Llantwit Major, in the heart of The Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. Here you’ll find a small parade of shops, a pub and an array of historic buildings. These range from the spectacular ruins of Boverton Place to the picturesque cottages that are home to today’s residents.

Our clients love their historic cottage and are keen to maintain its upkeep and enhance the beauty that has lasted centuries. They came to us looking for bathroom design ideas that would complement the age of the building, whilst at the same time adding a modern twist.

The previous bathroom design was far from practical. The false ceiling was hiding an unused loft space and suppressing the potential scale of the room.  Whilst the bath itself was encased in a faux wall that impeded access, reduced air flow and created a cramped feeling to the  room.

The good news was that we were given the opportunity to create real change. Our clients generously gave us an open brief and the freedom to present something radically different. The trust they showed us was incredible and we wanted to respect that trust at every stage of the process.

After a number of design iterations, we all agreed on this layout, conceived  around this modern freestanding bath. Whilst this bath would look perfect in a modern “new-build” house, it looks equally at home in this historic cottage. The exposed stone wall was kept as a feature. As was the timber roof structure, which we clad in oak to give it a fresh and modern look.

The Calacatta Marble effect with the ceramic oak tiles are a great choice for the walls and the floor. Whilst the Medina Soft Green Hexagon tile adds real splendour to illuminated feature alcoves and splash back above the gorgeous vanity unit.

The toilet and brassware were distinctly traditional in appearance, with reflective chrome finishes and timeless design. The green feature walls worked well in the new toilet area that was once hidden behind a partition and home to the old bath.

The overall result is a luxurious room that’s full of features that make it totally unique. The blend of old and new has been designed to complement this stunning cottage at the heart of this historic village. We love it, our clients love it and we hope you do too.

If you are looking for a new bathroom and wish to explore a range of design options, why not get in touch? We would love to help.