One of the most common home renovation projects is to add a new bathroom or wetroom and a sloped ceiling should not put you off. A new bathroom or wetroom can increase a property’s value by an estimated 5% and that’s without the practical benefits it brings.
But what if the only available space for a new bathroom or wetroom is under a sloped ceiling? Does this stop you from going ahead with your plans? On the contrary, a sloped ceiling can be the perfect accompaniment for a bathroom or wetroom. There is an enormous range of stylish sloped ceiling ideas that make maximum use of your available space.
This blog will look at the common challenges you may face when installing a bathroom or wetroom in a room with a sloped ceiling and the practical solutions on offer.
6 Inspirational Ideas for Sloped Ceiling Bathrooms and Wetrooms
There is a strong chance the space you have available under a sloped ceiling for a new bathroom or wetroom has a small footprint on paper. You could gain headroom and improve natural lighting by adding a dormer window which is always money well spent. Even if you only have the existing space in which to work, here are some smart ideas to inspire you.
1. Convert into a Wetroom
One of the main problems with a sloped ceiling is that it can make a bathroom feel smaller and enclosed. A simple way to get around this is to install a walk-in shower or wetroom. Doing this means you won’t need a bulky shower enclosure which will increase the sense of space. Adding floating vanity units and a well-positioned toilet will avoid cluttering the walls and make full use of the space you have available.
2. Fit a High Shower
It may sound obvious, but you want your shower head to be, well, above your head. After all, you don’t want to have to crouch under the shower to get wet! A practical suggestion is to install the shower at the highest point such as the apex of a roof rather than fix it to a wall to make maximum use of the available headroom.
3. Go Big and Wide with Vanity Units
The eaves under your sloped ceiling may be too low to stand under, but this also allows you to use this space for plenty of storage. A good example is to use floating vanity units that tuck neatly under the angle of the eaves and provide plenty of surface area for a sink and cupboard space for all your bathroom items.
4. Tuck Away the Toilet
Another smart way to use the space underneath a sloping ceiling is to fit a toilet. This practical way of utilising the lowest part of the room works perfectly in tight situations. The loo will need to be positioned so that you don’t hit the top of your head when standing in front of it. Other than that, this is a great use of space and you could even hide a cistern behind a false wall that could also provide additional storage.
5. Embrace Your Slopes and Angles
The fact your bathroom or wetroom has a sloped ceiling should be celebrated. It adds character and should be a feature of the room. An angled ceiling does not have to be awkward but instead provides an opportunity to accentuate the lines and increase functionality. There are numerous fixtures and fittings that can potentially fit snugly under a sloped ceiling such as a stylish mirror, toilet or vanity and storage units.
6. Add a Skylight
Installing a skylight in a sloped roof is another way of maximising space while also making your bathroom or wetroom light and airy. Skylights will introduce as much natural light as possible while also retaining privacy. An added extra is that the area beneath the skylight is perfect for fitting a luxurious bath to enhance the overall look.
Are there any height restrictions for sloped ceiling bathrooms or wetrooms?
While the average ceiling height for a home in the UK is 2.4 metres, there is no legal requirement other than above staircases which must be a minimum of two metres above the staircase. Without this headroom, staircases would become impractical, and you could easily hit your head if the ceiling was too low.
However, because there’s no minimum ceiling height for homes in the UK, there is nothing to stop you from designing a bathroom or wetroom around a sloping ceiling or under the eaves as opposed to a flat ceiling. Sloped ceilings can be turned into an eye-catching feature as they break up the straight wall and ceiling lines in a room.
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