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Tiny utility, cloakroom refit help

last year

After 2 years I at last have the budget to refit a tiny utility/ cloakroom. I need to keep the washer, loo and sink, the rest can go. Any ideas help welcome it is small with two windows and a door! It measures 7’8” by 6’8”. Thanks

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The Living House
last year
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Hi Isabel Robson, do you have a floorplan of the space? This would be useful to help advice on layout😊
Isabel Robson
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last year
Oh yes should have done that before!
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