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This is an example of a contemporary cloakroom in London with multi-coloured walls and a console sink.
Family house - Kensington
By bobo design studio

This is an example of a contemporary cloakroom in London with multi-coloured walls and a console sink.

Medium sized rural cloakroom in Other with a one-piece toilet, white walls, beige floors, beige cabinets, ceramic flooring, tiled worktops and open cabinets.
Quarryfield, Inverness
By Inside Story Photography

Inside Story photography - Tracey Bloxham
Medium sized rural cloakroom in Other with a one-piece toilet, white walls, beige floors, beige cabinets, ceramic flooring, tiled worktops and open cabinets.
unique washroom concept - gabriel_masive99

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Inspiration for a bohemian cloakroom in London with a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, multi-coloured walls, a console sink and grey floors.
Bathurst 1
By JNJ Building Services Ltd

Inspiration for a bohemian cloakroom in London with a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, multi-coloured walls, a console sink and grey floors.

Photo of a medium sized contemporary cloakroom in London with a pedestal sink, a wall mounted toilet and purple walls.
9 Links Way
By Vastu Interior Design Ltd

Photo of a medium sized contemporary cloakroom in London with a pedestal sink, a wall mounted toilet and purple walls.
Cosy small toilet with good lighting - andrea_bernard61

Design ideas for a country cloakroom in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
Church Lane
By Katy SB Design

Dave Bullivant
Design ideas for a country cloakroom in Other with beige walls, ceramic flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
Colour wall - hannah_short75

Photo of a traditional cloakroom in London.
Wandsworth Common Westside
By Granit Architects

Photo Credit: Andy Beasley
Photo of a traditional cloakroom in London.
dark wall and cabinet colour - bob_baker86

This is an example of a classic cloakroom in London.
Victorian Hallway
By My Bespoke Room

This is a family home where the space needs to be practical yet the desire was for style. As a result, the floor is a Karndean vinyl flooring which has a wood effect and looks incredible yet very practical and hard wearing. The walls are painted in Farrow & Ball Ammonite and skirting in All White. The redundant space under the stairs was made into a little cloakroom with a toilet and basin. We painted this room in Farrow & Ball Hague Blue to create a contrast with the hallway which works as a surprise when you open the door! A hallway and stair runner complete the look and the pendant lighting adds drama in this entrance and compliments the style.
Contrast between cloakroom wall and ceiling. - rjdenehan

Photo of a small country cloakroom in London with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink and blue floors.
Chiswick house
By VORBILD Architecture

Traditional sanitaryware and wall panelling were used in the downstairs cloakroom. This contrasts with dark blue wall paint, which is one of the main colour trends of 2017. The cloak room was featured in an article in Metro newspaper in July 2018. Photography by Chris Snook
Guest bathroom sink with towel rack - williamsivonnec

This is an example of a farmhouse cloakroom in Kent with blue walls and a wall-mounted sink.
Wimbledon Cottage
By SGS Design Ltd

This is an example of a farmhouse cloakroom in Kent with blue walls and a wall-mounted sink.
Wall lights. Towel ring. Dark walls & wallpaper - rhonaking

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Small classic cloakroom in London with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a console sink, blue cabinets and beige floors.
Traditional Closet
By Artichoke

Guest WC for a country house
Small classic cloakroom in London with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, a console sink, blue cabinets and beige floors.
cool idea with books above toilet - elsie_retiefmeyer

Small victorian cloakroom in London with a wall mounted toilet, ceramic tiles, black walls, ceramic flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
Semi-detached Home Hallway
By Saltbox Interiors London

Small victorian cloakroom in London with a wall mounted toilet, ceramic tiles, black walls, ceramic flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
Understair cupboard, wall photos and ground floor toilet - hikdachick

Inspiration for an eclectic cloakroom in London with black walls and a vessel sink.
Belgravia Residence
By Elayne Barre Photography

Elayne Barre
Inspiration for an eclectic cloakroom in London with black walls and a vessel sink.
Stone sink and contrast in styles with the mirror - preslava_mccarthy

Photo of a victorian cloakroom in London with a wall-mounted sink and blue walls.
Kensington House
By Clare Gaskin Interiors

Cloakroom Nick Smith Photography
Photo of a victorian cloakroom in London with a wall-mounted sink and blue walls.
not these stripes... but stripes might be nice - vivienne_l_r

This is an example of a small contemporary cloakroom in London with wooden worktops and brown worktops.
Gardnor Road, Hampstead, London NW3
By Brosh Architects

Guest WC (located under the staircase): We located the WC under the staircase and exposed the original wall. However, the wall was not in a good condition so we used some of the salvaged original bricks from the demolition and re-installed them on the wall. Small spaces can be boring so in order to spice it up and to make it special, we used an old map of London to complement the exposed brick and timber floors. The downlight has internal gold coating to create special character of warm light for this small space.
Reclaimed bricks can be cut so each brick makes 3 bricks to be used internally - lynda_ridley26

This is an example of a small contemporary cloakroom in Kent with a wall-mounted sink, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls and porcelain flooring.
Complete Renovation of Victorian Terraced Home
By Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Under the stairs WC MillChris Developments Ltd
This is an example of a small contemporary cloakroom in Kent with a wall-mounted sink, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls and porcelain flooring.

Inspiration for a contemporary cloakroom in London with a wall-mounted sink, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, metro tiles and multi-coloured walls.
Kensal Rise house
By Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
Inspiration for a contemporary cloakroom in London with a wall-mounted sink, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, metro tiles and multi-coloured walls.
Tiles and wood. Hidden cistern to create shelf for storage - sarahastridbrown

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Inspiration for a small classic cloakroom in Sussex with grey walls, porcelain flooring, black and white tiles, white tiles, a console sink, a two-piece toilet and multi-coloured floors.
Contemporary Brighton Renovation
By Minton Young

Jame French
Inspiration for a small classic cloakroom in Sussex with grey walls, porcelain flooring, black and white tiles, white tiles, a console sink, a two-piece toilet and multi-coloured floors.
White metro tiles with compliment - webuser_135566626

Inspiration for a victorian cloakroom in London with shaker cabinets.
Extension - Skylight in Kitchen
By Mitchell Architecture Studio

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a victorian cloakroom in London with shaker cabinets.
Toilet, cistern built in, cupboard above - jasminesalmon

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The cloakroom is a room where us Brits love to go to town on the decor. A place to showcase the wilder side of your personality! As well as displaying all those certificates and awards, your downstairs toilet can offer your guests a glimpse into what makes you tick, so unleash your creative side and have fun when planning the design of cloakrooms. Whilst these small spaces are often retro-fitted underneath the stairs or bolted on an extension (having replaced the outdoors toilet of yesteryear), the convenience of having a cloakroom can’t be underestimated. And because they are so often tight on space, specially designed cloakroom suites that work in the limited space are advisable – compact cloakroom vanity units or small cloakroom basins, back-to-wall toilets and bathroom wall cabinets. Browse thousands of cloakroom ideas to get inspired, or read on to get more tips on how to decorate your cloakroom.

How to find the right ideas for a cloakroom?


How do you start planning your cloakroom when you’re starting from scratch? Serving a practical purpose first and foremost, the ideal downstairs toilet is fitted with a few basic items: the cloakroom suite (a toilet and a hand basin), a storage unit and a mirror. These four are essentials and should be small enough to avoid crowding the small space. Specially-designed short-projection units are made to maximise space. If space is really tight, storage ideas are important. Consider space-savers such as corner basins and wall-hung toilets.

How should cloakrooms be decorated?


As with all small spaces, light and bright is often best – avoid decorating your cloakroom with any dark colours, although a well-patterned wallpaper can actually serve to open up the space if chosen carefully. Keep the scheme of tiles, wallpaper and decoration relatively simple, and create space with a large mirror. Also feel free to let the cloakroom reflect your personal style, whether that is sleek and modern or kitschy and cheerful, and it has become a British tradition to add liberal personal touches such as certificates, photographs, artwork and books.

However, as the cloakroom is often small and the toilet will take up most of the room, try to not go overboard with the decor. One pot plant will do, as will one large mirror. A stack of fluffy towels, a fragrant room diffuser and some nice handwash and maybe hand lotion next to your basin, will be all you need to make visitors feel pampered and welcome. Choosing a fancy wall colour is a great way to make your cloakroom exciting – soon you’ll be using your downstairs toilet more than your main bathroom.

If you're still unsure about what kind of design you'd like for your cloakroom, take inspiration from the beautiful photos and save the best one to your ideabook. You can save cloakroom ideas to an ideabook so that you can put together your vision for your newly decorated downstairs toilet.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a cloakroom renovation or are building a designer cloakroom from scratch, Houzz has 92,953 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Brosh Architects and Saltbox Interiors London. Look through cloakroom photos in different colours and styles and when you find a cloakroom design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful cloakroom ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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