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Victorian Cloakroom with Shaker Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Extension - Skylight in Kitchen
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Chris Snook
Inspiration for a victorian cloakroom in London with shaker cabinets.
Jewel Box Powder Room
Jewel Box Powder Room
Richard Bailey Interiors LLCRichard Bailey Interiors LLC
Photo of a small victorian cloakroom in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, a submerged sink and soapstone worktops.
Collector Geeks to Curated Chic - Palm Springs
Collector Geeks to Curated Chic - Palm Springs
Design Vision StudioDesign Vision Studio
James Latta of Rancho Images - MOVIE COLONY When we met these wonderful Palm Springs clients, they were overwhelmed with the task of downsizing their vast collection of fine art, antiques, and sculptures. The problem was it was an amazing collection so the task was not easy. What do we keep? What do we let go? Design Vision Studio to the rescue! We realized that to really showcase these beautiful pieces, we needed to pick and choose the right ones and ensure they were showcased properly. Lighting was improved throughout the home. We installed and updated recessed lights and cabinet lighting. Outdated ceiling fans and chandeliers were replaced. The walls were painted with a warm, soft ivory color and the moldings, door and windows also were given a complimentary fresh coat of paint. The overall impact was a clean bright room. We replaced the outdated oak front doors with modern glass doors. The fireplace received a facelift with new tile, a custom mantle and crushed glass to replace the old fake logs. Custom draperies frame the views. The dining room was brought to life with recycled magazine grass cloth wallpaper on the ceiling, new red leather upholstery on the chairs, and a custom red paint treatment on the new chandelier to tie it all together. (The chandelier was actually powder-coated at an auto paint shop!) Once crammed with too much, too little and no style, the Asian Modern Bedroom Suite is now a DREAM COME TRUE. We even incorporated their much loved (yet horribly out-of-date) small sofa by recovering it with teal velvet to give it new life. Underutilized hall coat closets were removed and transformed with custom cabinetry to create art niches. We also designed a custom built-in media cabinet with "breathing room" to display more of their treasures. The new furniture was intentionally selected with modern lines to give the rooms layers and texture. When we suggested a crystal ship chandelier to our clients, they wanted US to walk the plank. Luckily, after months of consideration, the tides turned and they gained the confidence to follow our suggestion. Now their powder room is one of their favorite spaces in their home. Our clients (and all of their friends) are amazed at the total transformation of this home and with how well it "fits" them. We love the results too. This home now tells a story through their beautiful life-long collections. The design may have a gallery look but the feeling is all comfort and style.
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Harrings - Bespoke Fitted FurnitureHarrings - Bespoke Fitted Furniture
Vestibule area in Victorian house - before painting.
Inspiration for a victorian cloakroom in West Midlands with shaker cabinets.
Grattan Street, Carlton
Grattan Street, Carlton
Key PieceKey Piece
Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
This is an example of a large victorian cloakroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metal tiles, green walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops and white worktops.
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Judkins Park Jewelbox Victorian
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Cindy Apple
Design ideas for a small victorian cloakroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, green walls, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white worktops, a freestanding vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Jewel Box Powder Room
Jewel Box Powder Room
Richard Bailey Interiors LLCRichard Bailey Interiors LLC
Inspiration for a small victorian cloakroom in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, red walls, a submerged sink and soapstone worktops.
Jewel Box Powder Room
Jewel Box Powder Room
Richard Bailey Interiors LLCRichard Bailey Interiors LLC
Small victorian cloakroom in New York with red walls, a submerged sink, soapstone worktops, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.

Victorian Cloakroom with Shaker Cabinets 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 victorian 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.
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