Cloakroom advice
dquartner
8 years ago
Hi, we are finishing off our cloakroom and are looking for some tiling advice. Basically we are looking for advice on where to tile and style. We definitely need a sink backsplash but should we tile more than that? And would you do plain white, mosaic, encaustic? Advice is appreciated!
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Michelle
8 years agoRelated Discussions
advice as to best tiles for small cloakroom and ensuite
Comments (5)Hello, Isidora is correct here putting forward a porcelain product. They are far more robust than natural products and choosing a large format material will certainly make the space look bigger. We are seeing a big push for Concrete Effect material at the moment as well which will give your space a clean and contemporary feel. Here is an image of a 1200x1200mm tile from a project that we supplied. https://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/kitchen-conproj-grey-lp-1200x1200-contemporary-kitchen-london-phvw-vp~44310654 We have many more large format options in a variety of finishes on our website, you can also order samples from there as well. Best Regards...See MoreNarrow cloakroom advice please
Comments (12)Hi Jess, your concerns about the basin are quite right. 500 mm space left in front of the basin is hardly enough and you will have trouble to even turn around. If you are limited with the width of the cloakroom, why not make use of the length of it and put the basin behind the toilet like on the photos attached? Or clients have done it and seem to be very pleased with the solution. We would be happy to help you with your new cloakroom design....See Moreadvice needed for utility and cloakroom layout please!
Comments (9)If you keep the Hallway door where it is, it makes things more difficult. The toilet is best placed between lounge and Utility, so if you keep the doorway there, you would enter a long narrow space, making the basin difficult to place. Also, are you taking out the Chimney Stack?. I'd go for integrated appliances rather than stacking as you have plenty of room, and something a little like this possibly. Of course it also depends on whether or not you want access from the kitchen because of washing etc, or the Hallway because that's easier for the coats and shoes. Choice is yours....See MoreCloakroom splashback or tiles advice
Comments (5)Its all very smooth and shiny so maybe a good opportunity to bring in some texture or pattern with tiles. Probably cheaper and there are so many beautiful ones to choose from. https://www.firedearth.com/fountains...See More
minnie101
8 years agoI must admit when I moved in I removed the splashback to paint and have never replaced it and I don't have any issue with water marks although you would need to check water pressure! If you definitely want to tile then maybe mosaics around the sink and perhaps behind the loo just to add more interest. The hexagonal and round mosaics are a bit of an updated look although I admit I haven't seen them finished around a small sink ie what do you do with the edges! I think personally I'd have a neutral tile with interest in a miror and a print on the back wall. An orchid or plant on top of the loo would also look great. I'm also not sure if soap would fit in the sink, maybe they do a combined mini shelf with towel rail?
PROKaty Galbraith, Mosaic Artist
8 years agoyou could go for something really funky in the way of mosaics - it doesn't have to be square mosaic tiles into a rectangular shape. A mosaic artist could do something that creates more 'movement' within the cloakroom. It could still be relatively neutral in colour… this is a daft one that i did in my own cloakroom, based on a pink slate, using loads of left over ceramics
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PROCaldicot Kitchen & Bathroom Centre
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sam irwin
8 years agoI have a small downstairs loo like this and I tiled the lot (porcelain high gloss) but I'm sorry I didn't wallpaper it in some funky design wallpaper ... Have seen it in a few houses and I love it. Tiles great for a bathroom but go a bit mad with this small space.
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