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Hoghill
Hoghill
Pablo Salgueiro Architectural PhotographerPablo Salgueiro Architectural Photographer
Design ideas for a scandi cloakroom in Surrey.
Chiswick Family Home
Chiswick Family Home
NW3 Interiors LtdNW3 Interiors Ltd
This is an example of a scandi cloakroom in London.
Hazelwood
Hazelwood
Miri Design LtdMiri Design Ltd
Inspiration for a traditional cloakroom in Hertfordshire with open cabinets, a wall-mounted sink, brown floors, white worktops, a floating vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
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New-Build Family Home
New-Build Family Home
Pfeiffer DesignPfeiffer Design
Inspiration for a contemporary cloakroom in Surrey.
Chamfer House, Walthamstow, London
Chamfer House, Walthamstow, London
MLA ArchitectureMLA Architecture
This is an example of a classic cloakroom in London.
Project for Fiona Duke Interiors
Project for Fiona Duke Interiors
Anna Stathaki | PhotographyAnna Stathaki | Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic cloakroom in London.
Richmond- Townhouse
Richmond- Townhouse
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
Inspiration for a victorian cloakroom in London.
Tonal Terrace
Tonal Terrace
Bradley Van Der StraetenBradley Van Der Straeten
This is an example of an eclectic cloakroom in London.
Sandbanks
Sandbanks
LEIVARSLEIVARS
Photo of a contemporary cloakroom in London.
Fieldside Project
Fieldside Project
Claire Jordan InteriorsClaire Jordan Interiors
Dark botanical cloakroom
Contemporary cloakroom in Surrey.
Span House
Span House
Nicola Holden DesignsNicola Holden Designs
My client's favourite colour is orange, and this colour can be seen in the choice of paint colour for the inside of the front door and the tap in the cloakroom, both adding a touch of playfulness to the space. In the cloakroom we chose Cole & Son wallpaper, presents an unexpected conversation piece and adds softness to the hard floor tiles and bathroom fittings.
Riverside Penthouse
Riverside Penthouse
Maisha Design LtdMaisha Design Ltd
Contemporary cloakroom in London.
Otta Design Bathrooms
Otta Design Bathrooms
Otta DesignOtta Design
Photo of a classic cloakroom in London.
Victorian Double Fronted Villa in Brighton
Victorian Double Fronted Villa in Brighton
Bean InteriorsBean Interiors
This is an example of a victorian cloakroom in Sussex.
Botanical Cloak Room, Kidderminster
Botanical Cloak Room, Kidderminster
Novak & Parkes DesignsNovak & Parkes Designs
We added a new lease of life to this cloakroom, with it's last remodel being over 20 years ago our clients wanted to create an impact. Adding this new style of panelling to the lower walls really updated the space.
Powder Room
Powder Room
Q Design HouseQ Design House
A bright and bold powder room with contrasting warm yellow and dusky navy shades.
Medium sized traditional cloakroom in London with blue walls, feature lighting and wallpapered walls.
Central Way Oxted
Central Way Oxted
Innate Architecture + DesignInnate Architecture + Design
Contemporary cloakroom in Surrey.
Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park
Emma Frost DesignsEmma Frost Designs
Photo of a victorian cloakroom in London.
Mid Century Family Home
Mid Century Family Home
Become Interiors LtdBecome Interiors Ltd
Design ideas for a midcentury cloakroom in Hertfordshire.

Cloakroom Ideas and Designs

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.
Victorian Renovation
Victorian Renovation
Simpson & VoyleSimpson & Voyle
The ultimate powder room. A celebration of beautiful materials, we keep the colours very restrained as the flooring is such an eyecatcher. But the space is both luxurious and dramatic. The bespoke marble floating vanity unit, with functional storage, is both functional and beautiful. The full-height mirror opens the space, adding height and drama. the brushed brass tap gives a sense of luxury and compliments the simple Murano glass pendant.
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