This summer, Millie Mackintosh moved into her new London home and has been sharing glimpses of the newly decorated interiors. There's lots to admire, from her French-inspired bedroom to her budget-friendly storage solutions. Now, she's revealed a whimsical bathroom mural that makes the compact space much more personal.
Bathrooms can be tricky to decorate. Frequent steam limits the finishes and materials that work well, while the amenities don't leave much room for expressive furniture.
The former Made in Chelsea star's solution to this decorating dilemma was to make one wall the focus: a hand-painted mural that brings colour and character to the room without taking up any floor space.
Painted by professional mural artist Pruthvi, the illustration sits above the bathtub. It depicts a serene lakeside scene filled with yellow roses, kingfishers, floating lily pads and a tortoise. A large wisteria, its purple and blue blooms trailing across the wall, ties the composition together.
The scene feels well suited to a space centred on daily rituals and moments of calm, and every detail has its purpose. The tortoise, Pruthvi explained, was a favourite with Millie and her daughters.
'Millie and her girls loved the idea as soon as I mentioned it,' artist Pruthvi (@art_by_pruthvi) shared on Instagram. 'In a bathroom, where you’re meant to slow down, he felt like the right resident.
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The wisteria, meanwhile, was inspired by the plant outside Millie's home. 'We spoke about the wisteria just outside her home, the signs she had this year that just felt noted in a place she wanted to feel calm,' Pruthvi added.
Millie has yet to reveal the finished bathroom, but the mural already gives a sense of how the room is taking shape. Its water-inspired scene and nod to the wisteria outside bring a sense of calm, while the small details give her young daughters a story to discover.
It's a reminder that even a compact bathroom can feel distinctive when the decoration is tailored to the home and the people who live in it.
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