Help with tiny downstairs cloakroom
Samantha
9 years ago
Hi all. I'm in the process of redesigning my downstairs toilet. It's tiny only 1.01m x 1.505m and the ceiling is only 2.1m. Plus point with its little west facing window it gets good light.
We currently only have a toilet in there, which I would like to replace with a wall hung type with the cistern in a cabinet plus if I can find it a 150ml cabinet either side. The question is what to do about a sink.
We don't currently have a sink in there. The only place I could fit it is in the gap just beside the door as you go in. It's only 240ml deep though. I think I can get a sink small enough. What do you think should I add a sink (there will be a sink in the utility a few steps from the loo). If I do, do I just have a very simple wall hung sink or should I go with a low profile cabinet below it?
The second question is Walls. The floor will be tiled, with the same tiles as the kitchen and utility. What I can't decide is whether to paint the walls or tile them.
Any suggestions great fully received.
I've attached a couple of photos of the loo. Please excuse the mess it currently serves as hides hole for dog food and bins and other items. All will find new homes.
We currently only have a toilet in there, which I would like to replace with a wall hung type with the cistern in a cabinet plus if I can find it a 150ml cabinet either side. The question is what to do about a sink.
We don't currently have a sink in there. The only place I could fit it is in the gap just beside the door as you go in. It's only 240ml deep though. I think I can get a sink small enough. What do you think should I add a sink (there will be a sink in the utility a few steps from the loo). If I do, do I just have a very simple wall hung sink or should I go with a low profile cabinet below it?
The second question is Walls. The floor will be tiled, with the same tiles as the kitchen and utility. What I can't decide is whether to paint the walls or tile them.
Any suggestions great fully received.
I've attached a couple of photos of the loo. Please excuse the mess it currently serves as hides hole for dog food and bins and other items. All will find new homes.
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PROP & P Maintenance Services
9 years agoYou could have the door open outwards as this would create more space. A cloakroom basin is only about 250mm deep so could be accommodated, like this one
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pippamc
9 years ago
PROShutterly Fabulous
9 years ago
PRODIY Splashbacks
9 years agoSome of the best examples of space saving in bathrooms are hotels & commercial premises, and also caravans believe it or not. The pros below have your sanitary ware nailed, with the new sink examples.
In terms of decoration, take your lead from hotels. The use of mirrors and reflective surfaces is key in small spaces. Highly reflective surfaces like glass and tile mean the light from the window will bounce around the room, making it seem brighter and bigger.
If you opt for tiles, choose large tiles, especially on the floor. It's a common misperception that small rooms need small tiles. The opposite is true!
Opt for a large mirror behind the toilet, at least half way up the wall. That will give the appearance that the room is wider as opposed to longer.
If you consider glass, splashbacks are really easy to fit and available in any colour. You could clad the bottom half of your walls, or just selected areas like behind the sink. See photos.
Good Luck!
Samantha
9 years agoPat Auld
8 years agoSamantha
6 years agoHi Molly
Thanks for asking and apologies for only just replying. I've only just seen your comment.
We did finally get it sorted out and rehung the door to open out into the utility (such a difference).
I've attached a couple of photos of it.
Pat Auld
6 years agoSamantha
6 years ago
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