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" A small unused bedroom has been transformed into a stunning traditional bathroom with an unusual and theatrical scheme. Tash Hazelton and her boyfriend Joe Neville bought their four-bedroom Victorian terrace in Reigate, Surrey as a long-term renovation project. The three-storey house had just a tiny shower room and WC on the first floor, so they sacrificed the smallest bedroom to create a bathroom.  You decided to lose a bedroom. That was a big decision Yes, but we both felt that the house would benefit from it. With a lot of period properties, the kitchens and bathrooms can feel as though they&amp;#039;re an afterthought. Here there were four bedrooms but only one loo. Swapping a bedroom for a bathroom made the house feel more workable and balanced.  Tell us about the marble-effect walls I wanted something smooth and sleek. I&amp;#039;ve never really liked tiled walls with lots of grouting. On a recommendation, we employed local interior designer and fitter Jamie Goodman.\u00A0Jamie suggested we go for Venetian plaster, a type of highly polished plaster he specialises in. It has a wonderful marble effect and is available in lots of colours. We eventually agreed on dark grey to add drama, and a high-gloss finish. It was applied in five coats, then sealed and waxed to protect it.  Describe the overall look French, chic and a little decadent. I wanted it to appeal to both sexes, feel sumptuous and be a pleasure to be in, but on a practical level be easy to look after. The\u00A0bateau bath is\u00A0a classic shape but with softly rounded curves to echo the console basin I found in Fired Earth. I thought that anything too ornate would fight with the marble-effect walls.  Are you pleased with the results? Any initial doubts soon disappeared when we saw the scheme coming together. It feels as though it&amp;#039;s always been a bathroom and visitors are surprised to find out it was once a bedroom. The room has just the right mix of luxury and functionality. I love the marbled walls and I&amp;#039;m now thinking of having a paler, more natural version in our\u00A0kitchen.  WHAT IT COST  Sanitaryware..... \u00A32,420 Brassware..... \u00A3630 Walls..... \u00A31,400 Floor..... \u00A3570 Towel radiator..... \u00A3240 Shutters..... \u00A31,160 TOTAL..... \u00A36,420  Keep up-to-date with our inspiring ideas, latest looks, real-life homes and expert advice by signing up for our FREE newsletter\u2026 &amp;amp;gt; "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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