The Bathroom
The bathroom is a clear example of old and new sharing one space. Amy needed modern plumbing, a bath, a shower, a toilet, and a sink. There was no reason to pretend otherwise. So the fittings are practical. White tiles surround the bath, a pedestal basin sits nearby, and a skylight brings light into the room beneath the old roof.
What stops it from feeling generic is everything around those basics. A thick black beam crosses the ceiling. Pale blue walls add color. Plants sit on ledges, beside the bath and around the toilet, while small-framed pictures and an old-style mirror bring back Amy’s collected look. Even the bathroom has a mix of useful objects and things chosen because she enjoys them.
It is a smart renovation lesson. Preserving an old home does not mean refusing modern convenience. Amy has not installed a medieval wash basin and called it authentic. She has made the room work for daily life, then allowed the structure to remain visible around it. The result feels honest. You get a hot shower and a proper bath, but one glance at the huge timber overhead reminds you exactly what sort of house you are in today.