We've all been there, whether it involved a rent check or a mortgage – the dreaded tiny bathroom. I found myself in this exact situation after purchasing my current home this past summer. My main bath features a beautifully tiled full-size walk-in shower, a toilet, a small vanity... and no room for anything else. So I set off to research just what design elements might make it feel like a larger and lighter space.

Digging out the damp cellar beneath a ground-floor flat and taking time over the renovation process has added an extra level and family charm to Debbie Statham’s Victorian home

Beach Studios is an interesting company based in England that decorates and rents properties for film and photo shoots. Their Place Farmhouse in East Sussex features some ideal design concepts that could be easily translated to a real residential setting.Shades of gray and white paint consistently cover every ancient wood-paneled surface in the house to provide a cohesively updated look with great texture.

Vintage styled bathroom

Is your Victorian home in need of some renovation work? We show you where to start and who to call...

Take a look around this revamped period-style bathroom

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