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Help with small cloakroom

7 years ago

We have already painted this room white and plan to replace the toilet and sink with something simple and white.

Any suggestions for something to lift the feel of the room and give us a little bit of storage?

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Isidora Markovic

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Hi there Georgina!

A few ideas off the top of my head - you could paint/wallpaper the wall the toilet is against and make a feature out of that, you could put a big or interestingly shaped mirror on either the left or right wall of the toilet and then switch the current mirror for wall-mounted cabinets in a contemporary style. If not a mirror on the wall to the right/left of the toilet, then perhaps a print/artwork. You could also add a more atypical hanging light (like in the second photo below) in there. I don't know how extensively you're looking to change but perhaps some geometric or Victorian tiles on the floor?

Here are a few photos of narrow toilet spaces for inspiration too, some are a bit on the bolder side but there's definitely something that can be taken away from them I think!

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Hope this has been of some help, I'm keen to know other people's suggestions!

Comments (17)

Georgina
Original Author
7 years ago
It is a very narrow space. I agree about making the far end a feature wall and/or adding some light there.
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Kamila Williamson
7 years ago
If you are looking to add storage - a large mirrored cabinet could be hang over the WC and/or smaller mirrored cabinet over the basin, under the basin cabinet - this would be plenty of storage. Striking colour or wallpaper on walls would finish the room, some picture frames would dress it. Be bold!
Soraya
7 years ago
I agree with making the wall the toilet is against a feature wall. It will make a great impression when you walk in. If you can afford to lose a bit of space move the toilet forward slightly and then you can build a stud wall with shelves above the toilet. You could even have a wall hung toilet with the tank built within the wall. I think a unit under the sink will be more discreet than a mirror cabinet.
Georgina
Original Author
7 years ago
I love the ideas so far and I like the second photo. Just wish the people before us hadn't built a garage behind the room...I'd love to have reinstated the window to create some natural light!
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Oasys Property Solutions
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A couple for suggestions from projects we have completed within a smallish cloakroom

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Georgina
Original Author
7 years ago
Oooooh I LOVE the big mirror above the loo. Thank you!
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Parker Bathrooms & Kitchens
7 years ago
Hi Georgina, we've had a little play around here at Parker's and think something like this would work really well, we guessed the dimensions but hopefully gives you an idea of whats possible. Using mirrors opens up the space you have and makes a lovely feature.
Georgina
Original Author
7 years ago
I love this design, especially the sink shape. Thank you so much!
Resh
7 years ago
Think about lighting - we used some led uplights in our cloakroom, to give a bit of a luxury feel. There will also be simple hip high wood panelling, with wallpaper above it. The sink is a feature item too. See this not very good pic!

Also, are you sure you want to change the ceramic ware? You could make a feature of the coloured stuff - be bold!
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BigBathroomShop
7 years ago
There's some fab ideas here! A mirrored cabinet provides a great way to incorporate storage or you could opt for a slimline vanity unit. A small space allows you to make a statement by using wallpaper and colour.

These cloakroom ideas might give you some inspiration too. Hope that helps you out!
Walt
7 years ago
Changing the flooring should make a difference, perhaps something to tie in with the green suite (assuming you are keeping it). Our cloakroom sink and toilet are 1970s original so I painted the walls white and updated the toilet seat and flooring (photo below).
gravel41
7 years ago
KEEP THE GREEN SUITE! Then pair with olive wood or walnut. Maybe wooden floor, some soft grey/ off white paint, mirrors (antique glass?)...
Georgina
Original Author
7 years ago
We definitely aren't keeping the green toilet or sink! We cant agree on a sink though. I'd like to have a smaller sink either on top of or set in a vanity unit that fills the whole space. My other half is on board (ish) but is happy to leave a 10-15cm gap on one side. What doea everyone think?
Soraya
7 years ago
Better to fill the whole gap if you can then you can just tile around it and seal it properly otherwise water is always going to be splashing down the sides of the walls and they will eventually stain.
Kamila Williamson
7 years ago
Georgina, people in London put their name on a waiting list at my local reclamation yard for an olive or yellow bathroom suite!! They are coming back into fashion!
Georgina
Original Author
7 years ago
Maybe we can sell you ours! I know someone with a bath suite in a colour called Sunset something or other!!

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