Microcement Bathroom in Edinburgh: A Seamless Ensuite
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An ensuite can be a small space with a lot happening in it: a basin, mirror, storage, shower and the transition back to the bedroom. For this Edinburgh bathroom, microcement gives those details a consistent surface language. The project photographs show the finish around the vanity and mirror, within recessed wall niches, and in the wider view through to the ensuite.
A bathroom designed around its details
The recessed niches are a useful example of where a continuous finish changes the look of a room. Their inner faces become part of the wall rather than a separate decorative insert. Around the vanity, the microcement provides a quiet backdrop for the basin, mirror and fittings, allowing the shape of each element to read clearly.
Viewed from the bedroom, the ensuite feels connected to the adjoining space while still having its own character. Up close, the hand-applied surface has gentle variation. It gives the bathroom depth without asking every fitting and finish to compete for attention.
Choosing microcement for a bathroom
A successful microcement bathroom begins with the surfaces beneath the finish. Walls, niches, wet areas and any floor each need to be assessed and specified for their position and use. The colour, texture and final sheen can then be chosen to suit the room's light and the other materials in the scheme.
This Edinburgh project shows how much a bathroom can gain from attention to the smaller surfaces as well as the main walls. The finish carries through the details that people see and use every day.
Planning a microcement bathroom in Edinburgh or elsewhere in Scotland? Send us your project details, including photographs or drawings and the surfaces you would like finished. You can also explore more microcement projects.
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