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The Barnes House 3 - Bathroom detail
The Barnes House 3 - Bathroom detail
Fraher & Findlay Architects LtdFraher & Findlay Architects Ltd
The project stands as a testament to the blend of heritage and contemporary comfort, reflecting the charm of a conservation area in Barnes.
Bolsover Street Penthouse
Bolsover Street Penthouse
Burbeck Interiors ltdBurbeck Interiors ltd
WC with a twist
WC with a twist
Functional BeautyFunctional Beauty
We aimed to infuse vibrant hues into this compact room, intending to pleasantly surprise the guests our clients will host.
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Central Way Oxted
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Innate Architecture + DesignInnate Architecture + Design
Bournemouth Memphis Cloakroom Project
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Zoe Willis DesignZoe Willis Design
With their love of Palm Springs and postmodernism, there was only one way to go for this client; Memphis Design.
Chamfer House, Walthamstow, London
Chamfer House, Walthamstow, London
MLA ArchitectureMLA Architecture
Brentwood Shower Room
Brentwood Shower Room
West One Bathrooms LtdWest One Bathrooms Ltd
Richmond- Townhouse
Richmond- Townhouse
Slightly Quirky LtdSlightly Quirky Ltd
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St John's Wood House
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Project for Fiona Duke Interiors
Project for Fiona Duke Interiors
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Townhouse, Midhurst
Townhouse, Midhurst
Vaughan Design and DevelopmentVaughan Design and Development
Michelle Shakallis
Michelle Shakallis
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Loft Conversion, Greater London
Loft Conversion, Greater London
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South Manchester Property Renovation
South Manchester Property Renovation
C&R Property & Construction LtdC&R Property & Construction Ltd
Downstairs Cloakroom
Downstairs Cloakroom
Balance Interior DesignBalance Interior Design
Patterned seagrass wallpaper was combined with muted green paint and reeded glass wall lights in this restful downstairs cloakroom
Luxury Fulham, London
Luxury Fulham, London
April Hamilton Interiors LLPApril Hamilton Interiors LLP
Bold cloakroom design with black finishes and patterned designer wallpaper
Hilgate, Reigate
Hilgate, Reigate
Barnes DesignBarnes Design
Little Venice Residence
Little Venice Residence
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park
Emma Frost DesignsEmma Frost Designs

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.
Designing a contemporary Hampstead hideaway
Designing a contemporary Hampstead hideaway
Mia Karlsson Interior Design LtdMia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd
Eclectic wallpaper with pink concrete Kast sink
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