Thanks Minnie for your advice really. Such a good idea to move the toilet around but not sure if we go do it as it backs to the downstairs cloakroom. Would love to have the cream wall mounted concrete kast basin but it’s too pricey. Think it will have to be a slim one like the first one. Thanks

Do you mean in terms of the soil pipe? Just wondering if it’s worth speaking to a plumber, as it won’t be moving too far plus you’ll have the boxing in?

😂 I have the Kast basin, it took quite a lot to persuade my husband! It is so heavy too.

i know Lusso Stone do similar albeit not concrete and they do bespoke sizes but they’re still expensive as I had a quote in case I didn’t get the Kast one, from memory they were about half the price.

I like the other too though

Wow glad you managed you persuade your husband 👏🏻 I have Kast envy 🤣 in an nice way. I’ve looked at Lusso they have some lovely ones as well so might need to work in that option. Yes was thinking of the soil pipe but I could definitely have a chat to the plumber. Just wondering if it would close the room up as I was thinking of taps in pic with kast sink & I would need to box them in for that? Thanks

😂 it was for our ensuite, I never would have won that for our Downstairs loo!

I've just been on their website actually and they have a lot more choice since I was looking at sinks and some really nice ones.

I assume it’s an external wall? In which case I think they just chase the pipes in. I love the lower panelling in the 2nd pic if that wall is boxed in. I wouldn’t worry too much about closing it in visually, just ensure there’s enough room behind the basin. I’ve added the 3rd pic just because it’s dark colours and looks to be a bit smaller than yours

Loving those pics! We’ve just done our main bathroom & I’m sorry I didn’t go for the Kast but too late now & I like the vanity unit that we chose. I was looking at a white metro tile half way near toilet/sink side but I think it may be a little boring, I’m loving the second pic, what do you think it’s made off? Your fab at finding excellent ideas 🙌🏻thank you

Well if you‘ve got kids it’s probably a good thing as we‘re very careful with toothpaste. I also wear hard contact lenses and didn’t think about it not having a plug 😂

I think you can go a bit mad with a downstairs loo! I assume it’s something like this acupanel cut to size and painted. I’ve only seen them as a supplier but there may be others

https://www.thewoodveneerhub.co.uk/products/acupanel-contemporary-oak-acoustic-wood-panel?variant=35286454861980&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIofbV-YWw7gIVUu3tCh0Grwo1EAQYAiABEgIOa_D_BwE

Brilliant thanks for the link & all your help. I remember you were ever so helpful when we were extending the kitchen, thanks 🙏

You’re welcome, good luck!

Thank you 😊

This is our cloakroom and I think that by boxing it in it makes it look tidier and creates the illusion of more space. We did choose a compact toilet and that made a difference too.

That’s a very clever idea, thanks for sharing. It looks great 👍

Hi Minnie 101 sorry to mither you again, just wondered if I could ask where you found the second pic of the panelling? Loving that idea 🙏

Hi Mairead, my best guess is that it’s the same acupanel (or similar) cut down and added to a stud frame with a shelf and cornice added. I know the bathroom fitters I’ve used in the past should be able to do this quite easily as they tend to multi task or in my experience anyway!

Brilliant thanks again 🙏

Hello Mairead, if you want a sleek look and storage too you could get some ideas at calypsobathrooms.co.uk

Brilliant thanks HU-618961892, I will have a look at them

Help needed please, need to decide before tomorrow. Need to know best place to put the wall mounted bottle holder. My thought was to the left of the spout. Only reservation will it look too crowded & the holder is slightly different in colour . Thanks

If you don't want ot overcrowd the area then how about the wall on the left?

Thanks Arc for your advice. I did think about the wall, just wondered whether water & soap would end up dripping in the floor, but it’s tiles so it’s easy wipe. Thanks

Mairead it looks gorgeous 😍

It’s looking great. I know you’ve bought the holder but I might leave soap and hand cream on the shelf? You can always put them on a skinny tray or even a coaster. Or if the kids can’t reach the shelf maybe the non-tiled wall next to a small towel holder?

Hi Minnie thanks for your advice & lovely comments. I had that thought about putting it on the shelf but worried that the water splash’s might ruin the shelf. I opted for wall mounting it in the end. Hope it looks okay, I’m pleased with it & the wall colour definitely lifts the room. Happy bank holiday weekend!

It looks great! A belated happy bank holiday weekend to you too!

So pleased with my bespoke shelf from local carpenter @holt_jonpeake

I think your phone camera is not doing your room justice!

You’re probably right, the light is giving a lovely warm glow