For storage, I used a mirrored lift up cupboard door above the sink area in my very small ensuite with some success. We put power points inside the cupboard too - it was a very good place to have them as the door lifts up & is out of the way. I also used some of the wall space to allow slightly deeper shelves, without the cupboard jutting so far into the room. The cistern was recessed into the wall cavity, (in our case below the window) & it worked well to save a little space in the room. Photos are not very good, but I hope you can get the idea.. It worked very well. The ensuite was 1mx2m. We use vertical towel rails. They're really good & very compact, but do make sure the electrician installs them up the right way. They work on the heat rising principal & do not work well upside down as ours were installed!Hope this is helpful. Good luck.

Thanks siriuskey for your design and comments. A bit of background would no doubt be useful, so apologies for this late addition to the discussion. The house will accommodate a reasonably fit and active retired couple in their 60s (us!). We have elderly Mums and expect that 1 of them will end up moving into the guest room/study (hence the desire to have a connection between this room and a shower/WC). We'd also like to be able to access the backyard and have visitors able to access the WC - although we accept that at times we can't have everything...although it's worth a shot! We've struggled with the layout of this space for some time now and picked our builder's brains, but so far no-one has been able to come up with a solution. Both oklouise and you prove that other options are out there.

This is the easiest way to do this! You could maybe fit a separate loo room with double vanities and shower/bath in a room together but this would look far more spacious. The door maybe able to stay right where it is or you might like to centre is with the window. The minute you have ferns, greenery and a feature out in the garden THAT becomes the focal point. Hope this helps and you like it. Cheers Margot

Let’s talk about a few little things that you might not have thought could add luxurious bathroom vibes…Accessories! And the good new is, that they are relatively cost effective and an easy way change the look and feel of your entire bathroom. He’re our list of essential accessories that you can easily DIY and bring your bathroom straight into 2020: Heated Towel Rails – the ultimate in a luxurious bathroom is a heated towel rail. What could be better than getting out of the shower to a warm, fluffy towel! Robe Hooks – these nifty little pieces aren’t just for robes… We suggest using them to hang towels, hand towels! Mirrors – another of our favourite ways to transform your bathroom, is with mirrors. They are a quick and easy way to bring a fresh feel to the space and with more and more styles available, you can change them whenever you like Hand Towel Holder – one of the often forgotten accessories in a bathroom is the hand towel ring. Make sure you position this piece within easy reach of your basin and add a beautiful coloured or texture towel to complete the luxurious bathroom look. Shower Shelf – if you didn’t opt for a shower niche to hold all your toiletries, then you might like the idea of a shower shelf. Not only are they a practical storage solution, but they are also available in a range of sizes and finishes that will instantly add a luxe design feature to your showering experience!