Room of the Week: space and stunning views in a luxury Victorian Bathroom - When your house has more rooms than you need, there is no difficulty in sacrificing one for another purpose. That's what happened in this imposing Victorian house in Perthshire, Scotland. "It is a double fronted house and there were two rooms in the front, connected by a small bathroom, said Lee Collins Kenneth Anderson Designs, which transformed space.
Lee proposed converting a room in a luxurious bathroom and turning the existing small bathroom in a dressing room. Now the owners appreciate the generous dimensions of their new bathroom, and can contemplate its long views of the Scottish countryside in the warmth and comfort of a bath perfectly positioned!
Lee proposed converting a room in a luxurious bathroom and turning the existing small bathroom in a dressing room. Now the owners appreciate the generous dimensions of their new bathroom, and can contemplate its long views of the Scottish countryside in the warmth and comfort of a bath perfectly positioned!
Drummonds Bathroom
House at a glance
Who lives here A family
property A detached Victorian house
Size 4m x 4.5m
Location Perthshire, Scotland
designer Lee Collins Kenneth Anderson Designs
Conversion great room meant there was plenty of room to install luxurious details such as this freestanding bath. "It is made from cast iron, which is to produce this beautiful polished by hand," says Lee. "We placed just in front of the window, so you can take a bath and enjoy the view. The sh utters through fold for those wanting more privacy!
Who lives here A family
property A detached Victorian house
Size 4m x 4.5m
Location Perthshire, Scotland
designer Lee Collins Kenneth Anderson Designs
Conversion great room meant there was plenty of room to install luxurious details such as this freestanding bath. "It is made from cast iron, which is to produce this beautiful polished by hand," says Lee. "We placed just in front of the window, so you can take a bath and enjoy the view. The sh utters through fold for those wanting more privacy!
Drummonds Bathroom
Lee and his team zoned bathroom creating a raised area around two walls, tiles underfoot, which is home to the basins, shower and toilet. "It is a large room, so it helps divide, Lee said," and it also draws attention to the bath and its beautiful position by the window. "
gray subway tiles in the link the shower area with the gray Notes in marble vanity unit side.
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gray subway tiles in the link the shower area with the gray Notes in marble vanity unit side.
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Drummonds bathroom
The owners have opted for elegant, traditional sanitaryware for their new bathroom. "They wanted to keep the classic look enough, said Lee. "They also specify an extra large shower.
Lee designed the mirrors. "They open to reveal storage behind, he said.
shower Dalby, Drummonds.
Lee designed the mirrors. "They open to reveal storage behind, he said.
shower Dalby, Drummonds.
Drummonds Bathroom
The room was gutted and completely rebuilt. New flooring antique oak "zones" the swimming area and introduces warm colors. "We also made all the paneling to match the original wood paneling under the windows, said Lee. "We then painted gray tie with marble surround basins.
Brora high toilet tank unit; Spey bath, as Drummonds.
Brora high toilet tank unit; Spey bath, as Drummonds.
Drummonds Bathroom
space allowed for two basins a double vanity unit, and Lee has installed design luxury marble surfaces. "It is made of marble arabescato, which is hand cut," says Lee. Taps with a nickel finish providing subtle shine.
Double Lowther marble vanity basin, Drummonds.
See why two wash basins are twice as nice
Double Lowther marble vanity basin, Drummonds.
See why two wash basins are twice as nice
Drummonds Room bath
a small originally bathroom sitting in this room in front of the house between the two chambers. Now, a bedroom has been redesigned as a luxury bathroom and this area is the customized storage household. "We designed the cabinets to find a style similar to the panels in the beyond bathroom," says Lee. "It creates a connection and flow.
Drummonds Bathroom
this beautiful Victorian house sits in acres of land, no neighbors nearby. "It is not at all neglected, said Lee, 'which is why we were able to install the bath right in front of the window.
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