Miri’s Top Bathroom Checklist

Embarking on a bathroom renovation? Below are a few handy interior design tips to consider.

Hidden Toilet Cistern

A built-in toilet cistern has multiple advantages: it looks better aesthetically, gathers less dust and provides an additional shelf for storage/decorative display. Key is to make it easily accessible through the flush plate but also through a removable shelf on the top.

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Shower Niche

Shower storage is crucial for keeping all our essentials handy. A stud wall is an easy place to include one, otherwise an additional built out wall will not only provide a space for the niche but also hide the shower valves. It's the perfect place for a fun tile & PIR lighting (which is highlighted in the next point). Just make sure the height and width of the niche is enough to fit your essentials - we recommend a 300mm height!

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PIR Lighting

PIR (Passive Infra-Red) lighting will be activated when motion is detected. Usually, this is accompanied with a daylight sensor which allows the light to only be turned on after dark. This gives the space a soft glow and is not as harsh as overhead lighting. This especially looks fabulous in the niche (highlighting the feature tile) or when set back under vanities.

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Hidden Storage

This is another must in the bathroom for a tidy, calm space. Most vanities provide a good level of storage but any awkward nooks could be filled with bespoke cupboards. Also, if a wall is being built out behind the shower - why not carry it across the entire wall to hide the cistern and include a built-in cabinet above?

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Charging point

Quite a few LED mirrors will have one already included, but if that’s not the case, it’s worth adding a shaver/usb point. We like hiding ours in or under the vanity unit to avoid unsightly wires on show.

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