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There is a common misconception that smaller rooms require less time and planning in terms of design. However, this is not the case. In fact, the main challenge that a cloakroom suite poses is that it can difficult to design due to awkward corners and a lack of space. In a cloakroom every inch of space is important and it is imperative that you carefully consider what bathroom fixtures you need in order to achieve a functional, desirable bathroom.
Your time spent planning will not go to waste, there are many benefits that a cloakroom suite has to offer. It keeps the main family bathroom separate from guests and is ideal for those who are less able to use the stairs, and it could potentially increase the value of your home.
The Bathshack team have worked together to bring you our top 10 cloakroom bathroom ideas that you can implement in your cloakroom bathroom suite design.
A downside to having a smaller bathroom is that they can seem clustered very easily. To create a more open feeling in a cloakroom bathroom, invest in some wall hung bathroom fixtures, like wall hung toilets and wall hung vanity units. Having more floor space will open up your cloakroom visually.
The Grohe Sensia Arena Shower Toilet combines the functions of a bidet and a toilet into one stylish unit. This toilet is designed with comfort in mind, it is equipped with two separate sprays that allow you to control the temperature, flow rate, position, and a warm air dryer function. This toilet is wall hung and will occupy very little space.
As well as wall hung units, you can also find storage that combine various bathroom fixtures such as the Slimline Basin WC Vanity Run Inc Tap and WC Black Ash and the Slimline Black Ash Back to Wall WC Unit these units have no unsightly pipework on display and will enhance your bathroom for years to come. Short projection bathroom fixtures will also provide you with plenty of room to move around your small bathroom. For example, the Kompact White Gloss 500mm Mini Vanity Unit and basin does not protrude as far into the room as standard sized units. A possible hitch of slimline vanity units is that there isn’t enough space for a standard tap. Which leads us to our next point.
There are taps specifically designed to go in your cloakroom bathroom. Cloakroom taps are more compact and are designed with a shorter profile than standard sized taps. There are lots of styles to choose from too so you won’t be missing out.
In a small space like a cloakroom, lighting is very important. It is likely that your space has no windows and that means you will have to rely on artificial lighting as well as mirrors. You will want something that works well throughout the entire day during all seasons. For bathroom lighting ideas, visit our guide.
Your cloakroom may not be your main bathroom but it still needs to be warm. Direct your attention to heated towel rails for a cloakroom. Look for slimline options that won't take up too much space on your bathroom wall. Click here to browse our extensive range of heated towel rails.
A cloakroom is a great place to express your personality and experiment with a new style you might not be confident enough to try in your main bathroom. Balancing bold design and function can be tough but it is achievable. Simplicity is key colour blocking could be something that allows you to get creative without risking going overboard.
In small spaces, you need to make the most out of every corner of your space. Bathroom fixtures such as corner toilets and corner basins are a great way of opening up the floor space in your small room. Alternatively, you can look at other space saving solution such as the Roma Fully Back to Wall Close Coupled Toilet and the Moods Amyris Close Coupled WC with Soft Close Seat that both offer a neat and compact form with modern functionality.
As mentioned previously, cloakroom bathrooms don't always have windows so ventilation can be a problem. Adding an extractor fan is the solution but the problem you've got is that extractor fans can be very noisy which will be even more exaggerated in a small room. A quiet, high quality extractor fan will clear the air and prevent mould with minimal amount of disruption.
Use larger bathroom wall and floor tiles to make your small bathroom appear visually larger. Or use exactly the same tile for both your floor and walls. The tiles would look seamless and therefore make the space appear bigger overall. Patterned tiles are another good option for smaller bathrooms such as cloakrooms. However, do be careful as patterned tiles can also make a space seem very busy. We recommend creating a feature wall that offers a decorative look that ties in with the rest of your bathroom, our favourites are the Gracia Wall Tile and the Maiolica Tender Gray Deco Tile.
Showing restraint in your tiling decisions will pay off. A good technique to consider is using a strip of tiles as a way to break up certain elements in your bathroom. This is a good guideline to follow when using patterned tiles as sometimes if you take them up all of the way to the ceiling it can look overwhelming. Take the Dream Inserto Wall Tile below for more of an idea of how patterned tiles can be lay out.
To make things simple, we have a number of bathroom suites that are practical for use in cloakrooms. By choosing a bathroom suite you do not have to worry about spending copious amounts of time browsing for individual items. Instead, you can enjoy bathroom fixtures that match each other perfectly.
To summarise, we would like to leave you with a few important reminders before wrapping today’s blog up. Remember that before you install any fixtures in your cloakroom bathroom, it is important to measure everything first. When it comes to furnishing your cloakroom, your first step should be to take accurate measurements. Then you can look at our ideas and form your own. We have a virtual bathroom planner that can help you to visualise things. Ensure that you seek the advice of a professional plumber at the planning stage to assess what’s right for your home.
We hope our cloakroom bathroom guide has given you some helpful ideas to use in your own home. Designing a small bathroom can definitely be challenge but we hope that our ideas offer some inspiration.
