Design Tips for Creating an Easy to Clean Bathroom

Let’s be honest - while we all want a beautiful bathroom, keeping it clean isn’t always so enjoyable. The good news? With smart design choices, you can make your bathroom much easier to maintain, reducing the time and effort spent scrubbing and wiping.

At Bathroom & Kitchen Planet, we specialise in creating bathrooms that are not only stylish but also practical and low-maintenance. Here are our top design tips complete with product recommendations from trusted brands like Aqualla, Utopia, Merlyn, Flair, Duravit, and Nuance.

Go Wall-Hung for Easy Floor Access

Wall-hung toilets, basins, and furniture units help to free up floor space and make mopping and vacuuming quicker.

• The Duravit D-Neo Wall-Hung Toilet offers a minimalist design with rimless technology - making it easier to clean inside and out.

• Pair it with Utopia's Lustre Wall-Mounted Vanity Units, which offer soft-close drawers and water-resistant finishes.
  

Pro Tip: Larger floor tiles with fewer grout lines will reduce places where dirt can build up, making floor cleaning even easier.

Pick Materials Designed for Low Maintenance

Select bathroom products that resist marks, limescale, and water damage.

• Duravit ceramics can come with WonderGliss, a coating that helps prevent dirt and limescale from sticking to surfaces.

• Utopia’s painted gloss and matt finishes are water-resistant and designed for easy cleaning, even in high-humidity areas.

• Avoid overly textured tiles around the basin or in the shower — smooth surfaces are far easier to maintain.
  

Pro Tip: Choose darker grout or epoxy grout for tiled areas to reduce staining and mould build-up.

Opt for Frameless or Minimal Shower Enclosures

Traditional framed shower enclosures can collect soap scum and grime along the seals and joints. A frameless or semi-frameless enclosure is much easier to keep clean.

• The Merlyn Arysto Eight Frameless Door is a standout choice — ultra-slim wall profiles, easy-clean glass coating, and minimal design for simple maintenance.

• For a sliding option, the Flair ORO Sliding Shower Door offers seamless lines and smooth operation, perfect for tight spaces.
  

Many premium enclosures now come with anti-limescale coatings to help repel water and reduce glass staining.

Integrated Storage for Less Surface Clutter

An easy-to-clean bathroom starts with tidy surfaces. The more you can store behind closed doors, the less there is to clean.

• Utopia’s Roseberry and iLine ranges offer beautifully designed furniture with integrated storage, ideal for hiding away toiletries and cleaning supplies.

• Use mirrored wall cabinets to combine storage and functionality and reduce steam build-up on mirrors.
  

Avoid open shelving where dust and moisture can settle. Closed units make a world of difference in daily upkeep.

Wall Panels vs Tiles - A Cleaning Game-Changer

Wall panels are a fantastic alternative to traditional tiles, especially in shower areas, where grout lines can be a nightmare to keep clean.

• We highly recommend Nuance by Bushboard — 100% waterproof wall panels that offer seamless style with no grout and a textured or gloss finish.

• Nuance panels are available in a wide range of designs, from natural stone to wood-effect, and are extremely easy to wipe down after use.
  

They’re perfect for quick installations too, making them ideal for renovations or complete redesigns.

Choose Smart, Low-Maintenance Brassware

Taps and showers with simple shapes and smooth surfaces are much easier to clean than ornate or heavily detailed designs.

• Aqualla’s Kyloe and Hanna tap ranges feature clean, contemporary lines and polished finishes that are simple to wipe down and maintain.

• For showers, the Aqualla Kyloe Shower Kit offers a sleek, minimalist look with excellent functionality - fewer crevices mean less water residue and grime build-up.
  

Wall-mounted brassware also helps keep basins and baths clear of splash zones, making the surrounding surfaces easier to clean.

Ventilation: The Unsung Hero of Clean Bathrooms

No matter how well-designed your bathroom is, poor ventilation leads to moisture build-up, mould, and mildew.

• Ensure your space is fitted with a high-quality extractor fan, ideally with a humidity sensor that keeps moisture under control automatically.

• If possible, allow for natural ventilation via a window or skylight.
  

Good airflow helps keep surfaces dry and prevents the need for constant wiping down.

Creating an easy-to-clean bathroom doesn’t mean compromising on style. With thoughtful design, high-quality products, and expert installation, you can enjoy a beautiful space that’s low-maintenance and built to last.

At Bathroom & Kitchen Planet, our expert team is on hand to help you design a bathroom that works for your lifestyle - using the best from trusted brands like Aqualla, Utopia, Merlyn, Flair, Duravit, and Nuance.