Windowless bathrooms are very common in hotels, but when it comes to residential homes and apartments, are these a common thing? Across the UK, most new build residential apartments are being built with windowless bathrooms. A bathroom is a high-moisture room with high levels of humidity. If you’re someone very familiar with having windows in your bathroom, you’re probably wondering if this is even allowed?
The short answer is actually yes. Legally, every home must have some type of ventilation to remove unwanted moisture and in the UK, new-build bathrooms with a bath and shower must be ventilated with mechanical ventilation in the form of an extractor fan - a window is just an addition if wanted, not a necessity! Whereas I f there a w/c with only a toilet though, a window or extract fan by itself is enough.
Having a bathroom without windows can feel a bit claustrophobic however with the right interior design and of course good ventilation, your bathroom can become such a relaxing and comforting space you’ll love to be in.
So..what do you do when there are no window in your bathroom and no option to install one?
Here are 3 tips to add some jazz to the space:
- Keep your space clutter free – There’s nothing worse than clutter so investing in some good storage units to hide away everyday items (like shower products) and keep accessories to a minimum is a great idea. This way, you only have less items visible on show which also helps to keep the space looking clean and brand new continuously.
- Add more accessories - With less items out, you can focus on styling your bathroom with items that work to uplift the space visually. Windowless bathrooms actually give you the perfect opportunity to get creative with your interior design and gives you more wall space to play with too. Mirrors are the go-to option for bathrooms without windows. They successfully reflect your artificial lights, which imitate the effect of a natural light source. Mirrors are also practical for smaller spaces, as they create the illusion of a bigger and more spacious room.
- Install proper ventilation – if you’ve made it this far into the article, you’ll know that this is very important! There are a few ways you can help ventilate a bathroom with no windows. The most common option is to install an extractor fan (if there’s none) and this will pull moisture out of the room. You can also practice some principles such as keeping the doors to your shower open after showering to help moisture to escape from the shower walls, door, and floor. If your extractor fan isn’t pulling its weight and needs replacing, you could use a dehumidifier as a short-term solution to help remove extra moisture from the air.
A bathroom window is where most of the heat is loss and windowless bathrooms are a great solution to enabling less heat loss. By not having a window, you can also greatly increase the space’s ambient temperature, which is perfect for people living in colder climates countries.
