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Large and Small Cloakroom Ideas and Designs

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Downstairs Toilet
Downstairs Toilet
CARVAJALCARVAJAL
Well, we chose to go wild in this room which was all designed around the sink that was found in a lea market in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Oxfordshire Country House
Oxfordshire Country House
Studio NovemberStudio November
Cloakroom designed by Studio November at our Oxfordshire Country House Project
Cloakroom
Cloakroom
Brooke Copp-Barton InteriorsBrooke Copp-Barton Interiors
Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse
Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse
Emilie Fournet InteriorsEmilie Fournet Interiors
Guest shower room and cloakroom, with seating bench, wardrobe and storage baskets leading onto a guest shower room. Matchstick wall tiles and black and white encaustic floor tiles, brushed nickel brassware throughout
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Isle of Wight Holiday Home
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
We added tongue & groove panelling, wallpaper, a bespoke mirror and painted vanity with marble worktop to the downstairs loo of the Isle of Wight project
Modern Terrazzo Tiled Cloakroom
Modern Terrazzo Tiled Cloakroom
My Bespoke RoomMy Bespoke Room
This client was inspired to go bold but her husband preferred to stay neutral. This was cleverly navigated by creating this scheme which is still light and airy with white walls but the terrazzo tiles bring an element of texture and fun.
Shelbury Road - Cloakroom
Shelbury Road - Cloakroom
Drawn Interior DesignDrawn Interior Design
Bold wallpaper taken from a 1918 watercolour adds colour & charm. Panelling brings depth & warmth. Vintage and contemporary are brought together in a beautifully effortless way
Eglantine
Eglantine
Muchmore DesignMuchmore Design
Born & Bred Studio - Guest WC Rooms, Dartmouth park
Born & Bred Studio - Guest WC Rooms, Dartmouth park
Born & Bred StudioBorn & Bred Studio
Ground floor WC in Family home, London, Dartmouth Park
Sycamore Mews, Clapham
Sycamore Mews, Clapham
GDL LondonGDL London
Fulham Broadway
Fulham Broadway
Into interior designInto interior design
Moorsfort
Moorsfort
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
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
Ravenshaw Street, West Hampstead, London NW6
Ravenshaw Street, West Hampstead, London NW6
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
Under stairs cloak room
Little Venice Residence
Little Venice Residence
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
Heritage Home Renovation
Heritage Home Renovation
Mairead and Co InteriorsMairead and Co Interiors
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.
Essence of Japan, Ealing, London
Essence of Japan, Ealing, London
Yoko Kloeden DesignYoko Kloeden Design
Large 1930's House Refurbishment
Large 1930's House Refurbishment
Wilding & WolfeWilding & Wolfe
Modern West Hollywood Boutique Style Home
Modern West Hollywood Boutique Style Home
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Large and Small 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.
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