UK Bathrooms is a leading independent online retailer of designer brands and is currently seeing an exciting trend for what is usually the smallest space in the house, the cloakroom bathroom.
While the benefits of a downstairs toilet have been widely recognised for some time, more effort is being made to make a statement and create a wow effect in this humble space. Bold colours, extravagant wallpapers, and themed designs are all part of the trend, and it appears that today’s cloakroom is just the place for homeowners to ‘experiment’ with style, expressing their personality.
If done well, the addition of a cloakroom can not only add value to a house, it may also take up less space than you imagine and will effectively ease the pressure on existing facilities. Space saving vanity units, toilets and storage are widely available and pieces that suit the scale of the space are a good idea. A great example is the VitrA Nest Trendy 80cm Compact two door Vanity Unit from UK Bathrooms, with its clever design it makes the most of the space available and still manages to protrude by only 35 cm! Ideal for young families, VitrA Nest Trendy features soft curves and slow close drawers – no sharp edges and is available in a choice of colour options.
If a more traditional style is desired then the Burlington Cloakroom Vanity Unit from UK Bathrooms will fit the bill, this compact unit is freestanding, has a soft close door and is made from wood which is coated with no less than five layers of primer and lacquered top coat. Teamed with an Edwardian style basin simply add a pair of matching Burlington Claremont Cloakroom taps to complete the look.
When it comes to choosing a toilet for a cloakroom space, size really does matter. If there is enough cavity wall space to incorporate a concealed cistern then a wall mounted toilet is a popular choice. The fact that the cistern is then hidden the wall means very little room is then required, making this style one of the most space-saving.
A back to wall toilet is also ideal for a cloakroom space and is really just a wall mounted toilet installed on the floor. Its cistern is either hidden in a stud partition wall or in a back to wall toilet unit. A great small toilet design is the short projection, taking up less space than a standard piece.
Whatever your style, however big your space, the overall message is to be bold, have confidence, experiment with colour and select products wisely to maximise the available space.
Why not visit UK Bathrooms Cloakroom Bathrooms page for more inspiration.