Turning unused space into something genuinely valuable is one of the most satisfying home improvements you can make. In this case, it was a neglected bedroom alcove that became the catalyst for a complete rethink of how the home worked day to day. What was once an awkward architectural leftover is now a calm, practical, beautifully finished ensuite that has transformed both the bedroom and the way we use the house.
Like many period and mid-century homes across the UK, the property had an alcove that never quite knew what it wanted to be. Too small for meaningful storage and too visible to ignore, it collected clutter rather than purpose. The idea of converting it into an ensuite had crossed the owner’s minds more than once, but it always felt ambitious. Space, plumbing, ventilation and cost all loomed as potential deal-breakers. What ultimately pushed them forward was the realisation that the alcove was already stealing space without giving anything back. Turning it into an ensuite felt like reclaiming lost square footage rather than adding something new.
