A His And Hers Bathroom For Two

October 14, 2026

A bathroom shared by two people does not need to mean queuing at the sink. This island layout splits the room into two distinct zones, each with its own purpose, storage and mirror, built around a double washstand in the middle.

Putting the sink where it belongs, in the middle

Most bathrooms push the sink against a wall, leaving the centre of the room empty. This layout does the opposite, placing a half height partition in the middle with a sink on each side so two people can wash up at once. It is a clever way to use a part of the room that usually goes to waste, and one worth considering in a narrow Maltese bathroom where every bit of floor space is precious. The black tiling keeps the look sharp while the white sink and washstand stay bright and easy to keep clean.

RÄNNILEN wash-basin plug, pop up, 7 cm

ORRSJÖN semi-recessed wash-basin w watr trp, white, 50x44 cm

BACKSJÖN semi-recessed wash-basin w watr trp, black, 50x43 cm

BACKSJÖN semi-recessed wash-basin w watr trp, white, 50x43 cm

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A grooming corner built for him

On one side of the room, the layout makes space for a proper grooming routine rather than a rushed shave over the sink. A metal trolley holds shaving kit, soap and towels within easy reach, smart enough to leave on show, while a drawer underneath keeps the less photogenic items tucked away. It is a practical approach for compact apartments and maisonettes where a dedicated cabinet is not always possible, and it means grooming supplies do not end up scattered across every surface.

NISSAFORS trolley, black, 50.5x30x83 cm

VESKEN trolley, white, 54x18x71 cm

NISSAFORS trolley, white, 50.5x30x83 cm

NISSAFORS trolley, beige, 50.5x30x83 cm

HORNAVAN trolley, white, 26x48x77 cm

VESKEN trolley, black, 54x18x71 cm

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A proper seat for make-up and hair

The other side of the room is built around a sit down station with a lit mirror, giving make-up and hair a space of their own rather than a cramped shelf by the sink. Good lighting matters here, especially during Malta's long summer when natural daylight through a bathroom window can be unreliable by evening. Nearby, a full length mirror handles final checks before heading out, and a wall mounted organiser keeps hairdryers and styling tools off the counter and within easy reach.

Small boxes and baskets that keep clutter in check

What ties the whole room together is the attention to small scale storage. A wooden box corrals toiletries on the countertop, while a woven basket holds make-up brushes near the vanity, both keeping loose items from spreading across the tiles. These small touches matter most in humid Maltese bathrooms, where damp towels and steamed up surfaces make tidy, breathable storage more useful than ever. Nothing here needs a built-in cupboard, just a few well-placed containers doing their job quietly.