In Essential Bathrooms, Terence Conran presents a wide range of options for siting, designing and decorating the bathroom in the modern home. From planning and layout to fixtures, fittings, decor and details, practical information and inspiring visual examples demonstrate that whatever your requirements, any bathroom can be transformed into a stylish place of retreat and a relaxing sanctuary.

Terence Conran is one of the world's leading designers, retailers, furniture-makers, and restaurateurs. He is Chairman of Conran Holdings, the parent company of his retail and restaurant businesses, and Chairman of Conran & Partners, his architectural and design practice. He also designs furniture for Content and Benchmark. Terence Conran's books include The Essential House Book, Terence Conran on Design, Design: Intelligence Made Visible, Outdoors, Inspiration and Eco House Book all published by Conran Octopus.

Introduction

Index

Acknowledgements

Planning & Layout

Assessing your needs

Siting & structure

Basic plumbing

Budgeting & buying

Designing the layout

Design approaches

Large bathrooms

Family bathrooms

Small bathrooms

Awkward shapes

Wet rooms

Home spas

Capsule bathrooms

Outdoor bathing

Saving water

Safety

Fixtures & Fittings

Basic considerations

Bathtubs

Sinks

Toilets & bidets

Showers

Taps

Special fixtures

Lighting

Heating

Storage

Decor & Detail

Basic considerations

Colour

Pattern & texture

Wall treatments

Flooring

Mirrors

Detail

Display