Inside The Traitors’ Alex & Tom’s Dream Bathroom Restoration 

Alex Gray, who you might recognise from Season One of BBC’s hit The Traitors, and her partner Tom have taken on the task of restoring their first home. Their goal was to revive the traditional charm of the property while introducing modern functionality, style and a personal touch. Tileflair partnered with the couple, recommending products based on Alex's mood board and design references to help them create this modern victorian bathroom that captures both heritage and contemporary trends. The final result is a space that is both elegant and functional.

Bringing Freshness with Mint Green Tiles

After reconfiguring the bathroom's layout, the couple wanted to create a fully tiled feature shower with a mint green metro tile. Adorned with Tileflair’s signature Brick Mint tiles, the stunning shower area offers a fresh pop of colour that brings a calming and restorative mood to the space.

Coordinated Backplash Design

These mint green tiles were also used to create a tiled backsplash detail over the stunning double sink unit, creating a seamless and cohesive design that sets the tone for the entire room.

Classic Meets Contemporary with Marble Effect Tiles.

Adding subtle natural texture to the bathroom, Alex and Tom chose Tileflair’s Shine White Wall Tile for a half-tiled wall at the far end of the room. This marble effect tile lends an elegant and timeless feel in keeping with the modern victorian vision. The soft marble effect not only complements the mint green accents but also bridges traditional design elements with modern trends.

Timeless Checkerboard Flooring

The bathroom floor features a striking black and white marble effect checkerboard pattern that brings both drama and class—a nod to recognisable and traditional design, the couple opted for a modern twist, laying the tiles on an angle to create a diamond effect.

Embracing Historical Character

To honour the home’s heritage, the couple decided to vault the bathroom ceiling to reveal beautiful, original wooden beams. The exposed beams not only create a captivating focal point, but also create the illusion of a larger and more airy bathroom.

Opting for authentic, quality units brings the traditional spirit of the home to life. The freestanding roll-top bath serves as the centrepiece, offers a luxurious spot for relaxation. Complementing with brushed gold Victorian-style taps and fittings add an extra layer of opulence and charm, reinforcing the bathroom’s timeless appeal.

Alex and Tom then strategically placed lit bathroom niches and decorative wall lights creating a serene, inviting atmosphere. Create your own wall niches with Tileflair selection of tiling accessories. For example this 305x152mm Schluter Niche is a popular choice for bathroom installations.

The gentle glow from the ambient lighting contributes to a tranquil setting, perfect for unwinding in the tub on a mizzly English afternoon. Inspired by Alex and Tom’s beautiful renovation? Explore Tileflair’s selection of tiles now and find the perfect choice for your own dream bathroom online www.tileflair.co.uk. 

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https://www.tileflair.co.uk/collections/lourdes

https://www.tileflair.co.uk/collections/brick