Cloakroom update, advice needed

6 years ago

I need inspiration on updating my cloakroom. Photos attached. None of the items on the shelf are staying (should have gone long ago!) I don't want to change the sink, loo or towel rail but want to make the room look more contemporary, however not sure how. There used to be a window there but the previous owners built a new room the other side of the cloakroom so they put a mirror in the space. Should the mirror stay? The hallway is due to be painted Dulux amythest shower which is a very pale lilac almost white as the hallway is very dark. Not sure whether to go for purple tones in the cloakroom. Any ideas gratefully received. Thank you

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A S

6 years ago

Some inspiration images.

You could also paint the recess a bolder colour such as purple/orange etc to create interest. If you can, I would box the pipes by the toilet; a simple mdf surrounded painted in the same colour as the walls does the trick- an easy job for yourself if your handy at DIY and if not definitely an easy one for the joiner.

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Cakelady
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6 years ago
Anyone have any suggestions?
A S
6 years ago
Hi,

For a more contemporary look, I'd look for a light airy grey. Something like Dulux Grey Steel 4 may work as it's tonally similar to amethyst showers.

The mirror looks as thought it's too high to be entirely practical. I'd be tempted to make most of the niche by creating storage enclosed with mirror doors to bring the mirror out as opposed to it being recessed.

This doesn't have to take the entire width of the window. Some open recessed shelves with towels in a colour of your choice, Maybe purple to tie in with the hallway could work.
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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.
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kl55hp
6 years ago
I think it can be fun to do something a bit personal and 'different' in a cloakroom. So if it were me, and there weren't funds or time to do a full-makeover - I would choose a theme that had some connection with family interests, location, past -- e.g. perhaps a hobby, or a location of a special holiday, or a country that you're originally from, or a favourite animal/plant, musical instrument, music / paint genre or a favourite decade, or favourite superhero or movie.

Then I'd go to All Posters and find a print or canvas related to that theme. Put that print/canvas on the wall opposite the toilet (for a good view!). Then choose a paint that matches some aspect of the picture/canvas. Not too dark. Paint the entire room in that colour. And paint the same colour but a darker shade around the recess of the mirror (like a frame).

Choose a hand towel in a contrasting colour. Dunelm have lots of good colours; inexpensive. John Lewis too. Put up a chrome hand towel ring to the right hand side of the sink (so towel is not hanging on radiator). Get rid of current ornaments and replace with 3 things. (I really agree with the rule of thumb that things look good in 3s! Don't know why that is). Maybe three of the same lined up; or 3 of various heights placed in trio. Anything really, but would be extra bonus if the new ornaments had something to with the theme you chose for the picture.

Get a new toilet brush and holder. Again Dunelm is good. Perhaps chrome or crisp white ceramic (not cream if your toilet bowl is white).

Reduce the number of soap dispensers. One soap dispenser at a time. And one moisturiser if you want. Your black wire basket would be worth keeping if you are going to have moisturiser and soap. It like the way it looks on your mirror shelf.

And last but not least - you might if you can - replace the ceiling light. There are loads of options, but it probably needs to be bathroom-rated IP44. Choose something that goes with the look you're trying to achieve. But I think that if you do the rest, this isn't essential. Your current spot lights are fine too.

So that's my suggestion for a cheap makeover! I like A.S.' ideas if you have more energy for a full makeover.
kl55hp
6 years ago
PS I like your floor boards. And I can second AS' suggestion that Dulux Grey Steel range is a great set of greys. From dark No1 to light No 5 or 6. They are very clean greys - not muddy, and free from green, blue or purple tones. I have several testers from the Grey Steel range on my wall at present! Would contrast nicely with a pale lilac. If you want a grey.....
jenniimatthews
6 years ago
Use a dark, rich wallpaper......These small windowless cloakrooms need a wow factor...I have one in my house, I'm going to panel the bottom half painting it green smoke f&b, then choose a wallpaper for the top half to compliment it......good luck
ian_maggs
6 years ago
I like the mirrored recess. You could light it from above and add glass shelves which would give you more storage and display space. Then go for dark and dramatic paint/wallpaper.
Cakelady
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you all so much. Lots of really great ideas for me to think about, I really appreciate it.

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