We’ve all been in airline toilets that seem almost too small to turn around in, or even some ‘premium’ washrooms where the contortions of changing into and out of your business class PJs makes you grateful for all those yoga classes.

In first class, of course, the experience can be quite different.

Just as an airline’s first class suites are the largest, most spacious and best appointed seats in the sky, so too are bathrooms reserved for first class flyers.

Instead of a cramped closet with a toilet and hand basin, first class flyers can expect a luxurious bathroom where the wash basin and changing areas are often separated from the lavatory area.

Singapore Airlines

Feted French designer Jacques Pierrejean, who made his name developing high-end yachts and interiors for private and commercial aircraft, was tasked by Singapore Airlines with reimagining its Airbus A380 first class suites.

This extended to a generously-oversized washroom nestled in the nose of the Airbus A380’s upper deck, to one side of the staircase connecting the upper and lower decks.

The toilet itself is at the far end, concealed behind a vanity bench with twin personal mirrors and a padded stool, plus a full length mirror illuminated by crisp white LEDs.

And behind that section is the washbasin, with ample space on the marble-effect bench to spread out your toiletries.

Other thoughtful touches include the stylish single-piece coat hanger across from the vanity bench, and the rich woodgrain…