It may be small in size, but the downstairs loo is big on potential.Hidden out of sight yet seen by everyone, the perfect powder room is the ultimate hidden gem of home design.
This year’s UFurnish.com Home awards designers are proving that with a little imagination, the bathroom can be the most exciting room in the house. From daring colours to playful prints, even the smallest space can make a big statement.
Celebrating outstanding talent across 20 categories including interiors, gardens, furniture innovation and home accessories, the UFurnish.com Home Awards are highlighting the best in the home renovations game.
And in partnership with Metro, the 2025 UFurnish.com Home Awards finalists have now been announced.
Take a look for some inspiration — and don’t forget to check back to see the winners announcements in October.
Traditional with a twist
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Determined to avoid her bathroom becoming a dull corner in her lively home, Leila Talmadge envisioned a space where traditional elements met vibrant flair.
Injecting the room with colour and character, this designer found the balance between classic, functional and fun.Opting for classic fixtures in the shower, toilet and sink units, Talmadge maintained a sense of elegance while using the tiling, cabinets and décor to add pops of personality.
Employing pattern, texture and tone to keep the space lively, blue accents and monochrome decorative tiles result in a space that is expressive and spirited, with a subtle nod to tradition and practicality.
A floral flair
A defined colour palette and a flourish of flowers brings life on to the walls of Dan Coyles’s bottom-floor bathroom.
Bold and blooming wallpaper is at the heart of this design, wrapping the wall in a garden of colour that compliments the aesthetic of the space, itsexciting whilst still refined and cohesive.
More than a functional corner of the home, this bathroom proves that smalls spaces can pack a punch. Rich colouring, traditional fixtures and a powerful print are a reliable formula for ensuring that even your down stairs bathroom is a memorable space.
Printed and panelled
Looking for a more whimsical vibe? This downstairs loo brings the charm of cottage core with effortless elegance.Soft pink panelling sets the foundation for the delicate floral wallpaper, bringing a sense of romance to every corner of the room.
This bathroom on Colette Streetknows that its the small details that count; framed artwork and potted greenery bring a sense of freshness and a personal touch to the space.
Its layers of tone and texture allow even the compact spaces of this home to feel nostalgic and refined. There’s beauty in balance, a carefully considered mix of colour, pattern and personality can fill a space with refined charm.
Pop art paradise
Becca Collier-Cook’s bathroom doesn’t just function, it performs.
Bright and daring, this pop art-inspired bathroom is a masterclass is bold design.Undeniably fun, this cobalt blue loo exudes confidence and creativity, with clean fixtures and punchy contrasts this retro-inspired space brings a sense of play to even the smallest room in the house.
It’s the balance of sleek features and clean lines with the vibrant personality of retro-iconography that makes this space feel dynamic, yet balanced.
Blending classic and contemporary
Finding the perfect balance between a vintage feel and a modern edge isn’t always easy! Hanan El-Hares’s petite powder room is a masterclass in blending classic charm with a contemporary edge.
Grey panelling lining the walls gives a subtle nod to heritage interiors and provides an ideal structure for the daintily designed wallpaper.The print brings movement to the room without feeling overpowering, bringing modern flair and a combination of textures to make the space feel cosy while refined.
Clean fixtures and curated décor are the small details that really make this downstairs loo standout – the rounded mirror and embedded sink design are the perfect elements to blend the boundary between contemporary and traditional. If you’re looking to create a relaxed space with the perfect amount of charm, look here for how to rediscover traditional elements and give them a fresh, stylish twist.
Playful and proud
Jodie Kemp praises her downstairs loo for its rebellious energy, and we can’t help but agree. Rather than sticking to neutral tones,this bathrooms uses colour and pattern to their greatest potential, turning what is often a forgotten space into a statement of style and personality.
Featuring a pink toilet from the Bold Bathroom Company, wallpaper from Divine Savages, and some sweary wall art to keep things cheeky, Kemp’s creation has some serious main character energy.
Injecting fun into her space, Kemp embraces nostalgic design and playful motifs, proving that even small rooms can deliver powerful statements.If you’re looking to create a space with flamboyance and attitude – look no further!
Patterned and pink
Step into Orima Kamalu’s botanical bathroom, where bold patterns and blush tones envelop the space in natural beauty and a sense of cool tranquillity.
Originally a blank, white canvas, this designer has completely reimagined their space with floral wallpaper, a defined colour scheme and sophisticated details to create a space oozing with personality and creativity.
Its not your everyday experience, Kamalu’s bathroom feels more like a sanctuary with its harmonious mix of colour, texture and pattern.
