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Cloakroom Ideas and Designs
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 85,098 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Sara-Int Renovations Ltd and Vastu Interior Design Ltd. 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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Inspiration for a small victorian cloakroom in London with white tiles, black walls, ceramic flooring, a wall mounted toilet, a wall-mounted sink, metro tiles and multi-coloured floors.
Patterned floor with metro tile and dark walls - robyung66
This is an example of a contemporary cloakroom in London with a one-piece toilet, white tiles, blue walls, cement flooring, a wall-mounted sink and multi-coloured floors.
Nice design for a small bathroom like the ground floor bathroom. - julia_c44
Photo of a contemporary cloakroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey tiles, grey walls, a vessel sink and multi-coloured floors.
backsplash right behind vanity, not around the room... - alibei
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This is an example of an eclectic cloakroom in London with white walls, a wall-mounted sink and multi-coloured floors.
Shelves bathroom ground floor Lisbon house - marino1908
Alistair Nicholls
Inspiration for a contemporary cloakroom in Surrey with a vessel sink, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, black tiles, grey walls and black worktops.
I love the Patten on the wall but am not sure if I want that room in a dark colour as it’s really small - itsamirah
The downstairs cloakroom was completely renovated with a floor mounted vanity with storage, a jewel like basin and light pendant from Original BTC
Design ideas for a contemporary cloakroom in Cambridgeshire.
Tiles. .. towel stand X ... carbin X - nakatomarianddide
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Photo of a medium sized contemporary cloakroom in London with a pedestal sink, a wall mounted toilet and purple walls.
a must have toilet wall! Derwent water - jen_hartley
This is an example of a contemporary cloakroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a vessel sink, brown floors and white worktops.
Copper basin & taps against dark walls - racheljuanita_whall
Playing on the nautical theme of the first floor, the utility room loo makes for amazing aesthetic.
Photo of a coastal cloakroom in London with a wall-mounted sink, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Et sjovt tapet..
Mørkeblå gulv over et cementstøbt gulv. - sofieinschool
David Aldrich
Design ideas for a small contemporary cloakroom in London with black and white tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink and a two-piece toilet.
if v small, this looks good. - webuser_818869184
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.
Mix of classic and contemporary, light and bright for a small space. - webuser_338738071
Siobhan Doran
Small classic cloakroom in London with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, a wall-mounted sink and grey floors.
Downstairs toilet paneling and colors - webuser_987345930
This is an example of a coastal cloakroom in London with a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a wall-mounted sink.
Crazy wallpaper- bathroom at Cape Mar - juliet_mariccapeling
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Small coastal cloakroom in Sussex with open cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floors and white worktops.
Lights, type of mirror although not exactly, bowl sink on cabinet, taps on wall.. - webuser_751278090
A Cedar clad vaulted cloakroom toilet, the tree motif wallpaper framed by strip LED lights create an ethereal effect in this small room. Photos by James Lawley
hahahahaha this is horrible!!!! - sarahastridbrown
Design ideas for a scandinavian cloakroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floors and white worktops.
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Photo of a beach style cloakroom in London with multi-coloured walls and a wall-mounted sink.
Family bathroom
Wallpaper stylish but fun - amnorris1
Best in Show flock wallpaper. Jazzing up the smallest room in the house.
Inspiration for a bohemian cloakroom in Kent with a vessel sink.
Vanity -sink on top, and marble top. For cloakroom. - corrinacook11