The Downpipe Family Bathroom
Penylan, Cardiff
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Project photography Louise Misell ©
![A photo of the bathroom showing the bath, window with new blind, dark walls and metro tiles with hanging planters.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1411_4Nr6frs.jpg)
![The same view of the old brown painted bath with grey tiles and brown mosaic tiles behind.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/287.jpg)
A complete renovation of a family bathroom in an Edwardian terrace gives the family a modern, bright space. A dramatic dark grey wall colour, contrasted with white metro tiles, mustard yellow blinds and some greenery make the room feel contemporary yet classic.
![A photo of the new shower screen with the new double sinks behind, with new yellow blinds at the windows.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1463.jpg)
![A photo of the old sink area which had a single pedestal sink with the chrome towel radiator to the side.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/302.jpg)
![A view of the low false wall which has the wall hung loo and the double sinks on it.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1454_cropped_FjlRIVy.jpg)
![The same view with the old loo with the towel radiator next to it.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/288.jpg)
![A close up of the new chrome shower valve in the shower area.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1436_straight.jpg)
![A close up photo of the three woven hanging planters with plants in them, hanging in the corner of the bathroom.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1442.jpg)
![A close up of the shower niche with lighting inside, showing off the nice body wash bottles.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_2039_straightened.jpg)
![A photo of the new open shower area with one panel screen and a niche for toiletries.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1386_less_colour_cropped.jpg)
![The old glass door to the shower enclosure, showing the smaller shower area.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/286_cropped.jpg)
![A close up of the standpipe bath tap and shower head, seen through the plant hanging over the window sill.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1440.jpg)
![A close up of the new shower screen with the chrome shower head and metro tiles behind.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1439_cropped.jpg)
![The old enclosed shower area with a glass door on a built in cubicle.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/296.jpg)
A niche created in the shower area provides storage for toiletries, and the clever lighting inside it gives the space a soft glow in the evenings.
A wall hung loo and a concealed cistern give the illusion of more space.
![A photo of the corner above the bath, showing the hanging planters, the plant on the window sill, and the mustard yellow blind at the window.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1194.jpg)
![The old bath with grey tiles and a bare wall above.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/287_cropped.jpg)
The brief called for double sinks, an open shower area and a large, comfortable bath to relax in. A flexible lighting design on separate circuits and with dimmer switches gives bright task lighting when needed, and more subdued light to help unwind after a long day.
![A close up of the two sinks with their tall chrome taps next to them.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1435_straightened.jpg)
![The oak airing cupboard door with a new hook on the back, and the chrome towel radiatior in it's new position.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/IMG_1446_bigger.jpg)
![A photo of the airing cupboard door, with a bare wall where the towel radiator was moved to.](https://louisemisellinteriors.co.uk/media/285.jpg)