Celebrity bathrooms ranked from tacky to tasteful: From reality star’s ‘basic’ choices to influencer’s ‘rigid’ furniture

Gold bathtubs, marble fixtures and his and hers sinks are essential bathroom fixtures if you’re a celebrity who wants to prove how much money you have.

Myleene Klass has even kitted out her relaxing sanctuary with a chandelier, which everyone knows about thanks to the snaps she often posts from her bathtub.

Others have taken a more high-tech approach – with Stacey Solomon kitting out her £1.3million Essex home with a £2 shower lamp, £17 Bluetooth shower speaker, £40 shower shelf and £27 worth of fake candles.

Yet while celebrities and influencers may be tempted to try all of the aesthetic trends at a high price, there is a risk of tackiness if they are not careful.

Speaking to The Daily Mail, an interiors expert has delivered her verdict on which A-listers have opted for ‘luxurious’ and ‘charming’ spaces, and which have accidentally created a room that is ‘basic’ or lacking in ‘direction’.

Jordana Ashkenazi, founder and design director of Element One House, has revealed which celebrities know how to create a bathroom worth re-visiting, and who could do with an urgent revamp.

Millie Mackintosh

Verdict: Tasteful

Millie Mackintosh’s extensive renovation of her £5million home includes a large, sprawling bathroom fit with high ceilings, a copper bath tub and a spot of greenery. 

Designed by BC Designs, the large bath tub is hailed as offering ‘the ultimate in relaxation’ and can retail upwards of £3,000.

Jordana: Overall, this bathroom feels really beautiful, luxurious and traditional in its design approach. The combination of classic panelling, warm tones and the statement gold bath creates a space that feels cohesive and thoughtfully put together.

The gold bath is a real statement and brings warmth into the space, acting as a strong focal point against the softer, more neutral backdrop.

However, there are a couple of elements that let the space down slightly. The large rectangular mirror feels quite plain and like a missed opportunity, especially in a room where other features have been more considered. The vanity also feels a little high street in comparison to the rest of the space, which takes away slightly from the overall level of finish.

Overall, it’s a very tasteful bathroom, just lacking that final layer of refinement that would make it feel truly bespoke.

Molly-Mae Hague

Verdict: Tacky leaning

With marble walls and a rectangular bath, Molly-Mae has often shared snippets of her bathroom space with her 8.5million Instagram followers – leaning into flowers and candles as a way of ‘sorting out’ the space.

During her pregnancy with her daughter Bambi, the influencer often spoke about how her ‘obsession’ with baths as an integral part of her evening routine, including the sensation of squeezing soapy sponges.

Jordana: Overall, the space has the foundations of something that could feel quite luxurious, but it doesn’t quite land in the way you’d expect.

The main issue is the use of the faux marble porcelain tiles. The veining feels quite heavy and inconsistent, which takes away from that high-end look. When you’re using porcelain or quartz to replicate marble, it needs to feel refined and intentional, with a more controlled and believable pattern. Here, it feels a bit too busy and slightly artificial.

It’s also very grey throughout, which makes the space feel quite flat and lacking in warmth. There’s no real contrast or layering to soften the overall look, so it ends up feeling quite one-dimensional. It’s all very white and grey, with no softer textures, greenery or contrast to break it up.

The overall design feels very structured and quite square, with everything from the bath to the vanity following very sharp, angular lines. There’s nothing soft or organic to balance this, so the space ends up feeling quite rigid rather than relaxed or luxurious.

I’m also not convinced by the tinted mirror. It doesn’t really elevate the design and instead feels like a flat panel added in, rather than a feature that enhances the space. It feels a little B&Q unfortunately.

Overall, it’s tastefully put together, but it is a little bit bland. It feels quite samey and matchy throughout, and without additional texture, colour or contrast, whether that’s softer woods, more natural stone tones, greenery, artwork or statement lighting to break it up, the space ultimately falls a bit flat.

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan

Verdict: Tasteful, verging on overdone

Seemingly comparable with a high-end spa, former Towie star Mark Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan have not held back on revamping their bathroom inside their reportedly £3.5million Essex home.

From shiny off-white marble flooring and gold detailing to even a heated towel rack and large sprawling sinks, no detail was missed by this celebrity pairing.  

Jordana: It’s clear they’ve gone for a hotel luxe, spa-like feel here, and overall they’ve executed that really well. The space feels calm, elevated and cohesive, with the vanity being a real highlight. The combination of natural wood drawers with the stone top works beautifully and adds a softness that stops the room from feeling too clinical.

However, the lights and mirrors don’t quite match the overall aesthetic. You’ve got this calm, spa-like, hotel luxe feel coming through the natural woods, brushed brass taps and soft stone finishes, and then these more blingy mirrors and darker statement lighting come in and it just doesn’t quite sit right. You’re drawn into this soft, calming spa feel, and then the mirrors and lighting almost jolt you out of it.

Those elements could work in a different style of bathroom, but here they feel slightly out of place. It suddenly tips the space into something a bit more showy, rather than maintaining that calm, refined feel.

That said, I do like the level of effort that’s gone into the space. It feels considered and well thought out, but a more cohesive approach to the finishes would have elevated it even further.

Overall, it’s undeniably luxurious, but those contrasting elements stop it from feeling as refined as it could be.

Stacey Solomon

Verdict: Tasteful

Inside Stacey Solomon’s ‘Pickle Cottage’ is a bathroom filled with swanky gadgets and pricey products for the mother of five to enjoy a pamper after the school run. 

Previously taking to Instagram to share details of her bathroom space, Stacey said: ‘I can confirm the best shower was had. Getting so many messages about everything in here. The holders, LED lamps, lamp organisers so I’ve put them all on one list and I’ll link them together. Ad.’

Jordana: Overall, I really like the tones in this bathroom. It feels warm, calming and quite nicely thought out, with a softer, more relaxed approach compared to some of the more polished, hotel-style spaces. It does feel spa-like, relaxed and inviting.

The use of smaller tiles adds texture and interest, and the overall palette helps to create that cosy, cocooning feel.

However, the large shelf within the shower feels a little confusing from a design perspective. Typically, you would expect to see a recessed niche with integrated shelving or lighting, but here it feels like a long, open feature without a clear function.

The addition of a lamp within the shower also feels quite unusual. In a space like this, you’d normally incorporate subtle lighting within the niche or shelving, rather than introducing a decorative lamp, which feels slightly out of place.

There’s also quite a heavy use of brushed brass throughout, particularly around that feature shelf, and it does start to feel a bit obvious. We’re seeing a shift away from so much gold now, moving more towards brushed steels, chrome, bronze and gunmetal finishes, so it can feel a little overdone.

That shelf in particular ends up reading as quite a large, framed rectangle that doesn’t quite serve a purpose, and with the added brass detailing, it draws attention for the wrong reasons.

It’s a lovely space overall and clearly considered, but those details stop it from feeling fully resolved or as refined as it could be.

Lydia Bright

Verdict: Potential to be tasteful

With wooden doors, a large copper bath tub and even candles, it appears that little has been spared in former Towie Star Lydia Bright’s bathroom.

Taking to Instagram to reveal her new stunning space, Lydia wrote: ‘There’s something about autumn evenings. The darker nights, the chill in the air, that makes a hot, steamy bath feel like heaven’. 

Jordana: I really love the bath in this space. The copper finish paired with the darker wall colour creates a strong, traditional feel and gives the room a lot of warmth and character. It feels much more individual and design-led than some of the more neutral bathrooms.

However, the walls do fall slightly flat. There’s a missed opportunity here, as something like wallpaper or panelling in that darker tone would have added more depth and made the space feel more layered and considered.

The contrast between the dark walls and the white cornice, ceiling and fireplace also feels quite stark. A softer, creamier tone would have helped create a more cohesive and elevated look.

The fireplace itself doesn’t quite deliver as a focal point. It feels quite basic compared to the rest of the room, and something more substantial, like a stone fireplace, would have brought a sense of weight and decadence to the space. As it stands, it feels a little underwhelming and lacks detail.

The styling on the mantel also feels slightly off. It almost reads like a collection of bric-a-brac rather than something intentionally styled for the space, which takes away from the overall cohesion.

You can see the design intention and there are some strong elements here, particularly with the bath and overall mood, but it doesn’t feel fully resolved.

Overall, it has great potential, but it needs a few more considered design decisions to bring everything together and make it feel truly refined.

Binky Felstead

Verdict: Very tasteful and timeless

Inside Binky Felstead’s cosy west London pad, the former Made in Chelsea star has sought to create an oasis of calm in her bathroom.

With homemade zellige tiles, pink skirting tiles and an antique brass, Binky has previously described her bathroom as synonymous with ‘a piece of art’.  

Jordana: Overall, this bathroom is gorgeous. It feels incredibly charming and well thought out, with a beautiful balance between traditional design and a softer, more liveable aesthetic. It definitely leans more country in style, but in a very elevated way – it gives that London townhouse meets Cotswolds feel, which works really well.

I love the wall panelling and the flooring, which immediately add warmth and texture, and the vanity is absolutely stunning. It looks expensive, considered and properly designed rather than just styled. The shape of the mirror, the lighting and the artwork have all been chosen carefully and tie in beautifully with the overall look.

Everything feels intentionally design-led, but still very relaxing and calming. It’s exactly the kind of space you’d want to unwind in, whether that’s a long bath or a slow morning getting ready. Despite the charm and softness, it still manages to feel luxurious and high-end, which is not always easy to achieve.

What really stands out is how timeless it feels. There’s nothing overly trend-driven or try-hard about it. It leans into classic materials and proportions in a way that will genuinely stand the test of time.

Overall, it feels cohesive, layered and intentional, and is a great example of a traditional bathroom done properly without feeling dated or overworked.

Zoella

Verdict: Unresolved

Deviating from the trends, Zoella’s bathroom boasts a copper-bottom roll-top bath and is finished with graphic tiles. 

Meanwhile, graphic print tiles and fun light fixtures add a pop of fun to the space, while there is no shortage of greenery on offer as well.

Jordana: I can see the look she’s going for here – that slightly industrial, vintage-inspired aesthetic with layered textures, greenery and styled accessories. On paper it should work, but in reality it just doesn’t quite land.

The combination of the industrial cabinet and artwork feels a bit disjointed. It reads as a mix of individual pieces that are trying to be industrial or vintage and have been placed in for the sake of it, rather than something that’s been properly designed and pulled together.

Some of the elements don’t quite elevate the space, particularly the lighting and smaller decorative details. It doesn’t come across as high-end and instead feels a bit cluttered.

It also leans quite heavily into a trend that has already passed, rather than something more timeless and enduring.

Overall, it feels like a space with potential, but it needs refining and a clearer design direction to really work.

Myleene Klass

Verdict: Slightly random, with some lovely elements

Smooth Radio presenter Myleene Klass’ bathroom is anything but small. 

With hardwood flooring, a free-standing bathtub and even a chandelier overhead, the luxurious space is fit with trendy shutters and even a plant carefully placed on a wooden bath stand. 

Jordana: There are some really beautiful features in this space. The freestanding bath is a standout and gives the room that classic, traditional feel, while the white flooring keeps everything light, relaxed and easy.

However, it doesn’t quite come together. It feels like a mix of different ideas rather than one clear design direction.

The chandelier is the biggest miss. If you’re going to introduce something like that, it needs to make a statement. Here it feels too small and slightly lost, rather than adding impact or anchoring the space.

The mirror above what feels like a more casual console table adds to that sense of disconnect, and when paired with the styling and accessories, it starts to feel a little thrown together rather than properly considered.

There are definitely moments here that work, but overall it just doesn’t quite land. With a stronger point of view and a bit more restraint, this could feel far more elevated.