Measure the usable room
Record window positions, ceiling slopes, boxing, soil pipes and radiator projections as well as the overall dimensions. These details often decide which layout will genuinely work.
Keep the floor as clear as possible
Wall-hung furniture, a compact basin and a low-profile shower tray can expose more floor and make the room feel lighter. The benefit is visual, but it also makes cleaning simpler.
Use light with intention
Good task lighting at the mirror, even general lighting and a warmer background layer create depth. Reflective surfaces can help, but they work best when balanced with softer textures.
Limit the material palette
Two or three coordinated finishes usually feel more spacious than many competing patterns. Repeating the same tones across tiles, furniture and brassware gives the room a more confident rhythm.
Good bathroom design makes the practical decisions feel effortless.