cloackroom basin advise

4 years ago

Hello Houzzers, Our plumber just fitted the cloackroom basin, but the look I envisaged is not working. 1st picture is the fitted basin which doesn't seem to look good. I'm thinking if I change the look to the 2nd picture it will look. The basin we bought hasn't got a vanity unit and to keep cost down I was thinking to purchase a standalone wall hang vanity unit to cover the popeworks. I'm wondering if the latest look I want to achieve is better, or leave it as it is? please any suggestions that will make it look nice will be much appreciated. thank you in advance.

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OnePlan

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

To be fair, your installer has made a very neat job! Please be sure to pay him extra, if you now decide change to another basin with a cabinet.

maybe he could add a small ‘skirt’ of ‘cabinet look‘ boxing under as a compromise ?

Comments (22)

Patrina
4 years ago
I agree with covering up the pipework. One advantage of having the second option is having somewhere to store extra hand towels, loo rolls etc. The top pic looks like its hung a bit high? don't know could be the pic. Perhaps the you could have a floor mounted vanity?
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
I Patrina, thank u for taking the time to advice. I agree hiding the pipes will look neater and the storage will be handy. I will update you with progress
thanks
E D
4 years ago
I don’t think the way it is now isn't so bad, but it might depend on what the rest of the space looks like.

Can you share photos showing that?
Darren1111
4 years ago
Definitely change it for the 2nd pic
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
thank you Ed, more pictures following. @ Darren, I pop to idea to see if I can get a cabinet. @ Oneplan - my installer has got a big smile on his face with your comments. nut I'll see if I can get cabinet as a compromise. thank you all
minnie101
4 years ago
minnie101
4 years ago
minnie101
4 years ago
I don't mind the exposed plumbing. I think I would add a floating walnut shelf which I think would look better centred to the mosaic tiles as shown (think it works with the door opening). If you want to disguise the plumbing then add some rolled towels etc
E D
4 years ago
Make sure there is enough space for a cabinet.

Also, because it needs to be a small one, storage space may be disappointing.

Another drawback of a cabinet is, it might get damaged and start to look tatty.
Sonia
4 years ago
I think he’s done a really neat job and it looks great. I feel it looks odd stuck in the corner rather than central to the lovely mosaic tiles. A vanity unit is always welcome in a bathroom, think of all the storage!
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
Yoh are right Sonia, he's done a good job. regarding the mosaic and the center- its such little details that takes all the appreciation away but I wont complain because I cant fit it myself. lol.
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
this is the complete work with the door in so we would live and see.
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
fnot accessories yet. any ideas will be much appreciated
Emmanuelle
4 years ago
Nice... I would add a plank of oak/ walnut/ salvaged wood on the shelf behind the toilet with plants, rattan baskets etc... and towels on display: I like to use nice face flannels. John Lewis have lovely ones! It just need some
Emmanuelle
4 years ago
Oops!
It just needs wood and fabric to warm up...
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks Minnie101 and Emmanuelle. I'll try the suggested accessories and keep you posted.
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
Hello everyone, thank very much for your advice and suggestions. I wanted to share the final look we achieved. Have a nice weekend all
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
apologies all the picture look wonky. lol
Patrina
4 years ago
Looks fab :-)
Sonia
4 years ago
Well done! That looks great. I love the soft colour pallet.
Priscilla
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks Sonia.