WORDS: Michelle Coburn
Not sure how to lay out your new bathroom? These books may have some of the answers.
Essential Bathrooms by Terence Conran (Conran Octopus, R230)
This back-to-basics hardcover is packed with practical ideas to help homeowners plan the perfect bathroom.
Anyone involved in a loft conversion will find the section on capsule bathrooms particularly handy.
The renowned Conran offers useful advice on everything from layout options to fixtures and fittings, as well as wall treatment ideas.
Bathroom Design edited by Verena von Holtum (TeNeues, R295)
The latest bathroom trends, including integrating this space into the bedroom, are covered in this visual reference guide, which will come in useful for both design professionals and homeowners.
From the Zen ambience of a spa to the luxury of a boutique hotel, if you have loads of ideas but aren’t sure how to unite them in one space, you are sure to find great combinations here.

