Small Space, Big Impact: How to Transform Your Cloakroom
4th April 2023
Often tucked away in a small corner under the stairs, the cloakroom and downstairs toilet can be a challenging space to decorate, leaving it feeling dark and neglected. Cloakrooms and downstairs toilets are no longer considered afterthoughts, but rather integral parts of our day-to-day living space that, with inspiration and clever design choices from The Luxury Bath Company, can be transformed into a small but perfectly formed haven of luxury and delight.
The cloakroom’s small size works in your favour: it’s a less intimidating space to decorate and a room that doesn’t have a huge amount of use, so it’s a great starting point for you to gain the confidence to make a bold luxury interior design statement. After all, the cloakroom is often the one area in the home where all guests are likely to spend some time.
5 Cloakroom interior design tips
1. Prioritise the practicalities of using the space:
Practical: it’s loathsome having to use the ‘p’ word when you want to be creative and inject some pure luxe into this small cloakroom space, but it’s crucial you do. Every decision you make must consider functionality. Cloakroom basins need to be easy to clean and maintain, durable, and have a tap that is functional with the cloakroom basin’s design to accommodate handwashing.
2. Pay attention to the cloakroom décor:
A small space requires as much consideration to décor as the rest of the house. Use bold colours or wallpaper on the walls (you don’t have the worry of condensation, so exploit this opportunity!) incorporating decorative elements such as artwork or plants to add interest. Be creative to showcase your unique style and make a statement with luxurious accessories and features creating a cohesive and visually stunning space to seamlessly connect to the rest of your home.
3. Choose the correct size cloakroom fixtures:
One of the most common mistakes people make when they renovate a downstairs toilet or cloakroom is choosing fixtures that are the wrong size. Installing a cloakroom basin that is too small makes it tricky to use, and too big, you risk making an already small sized room feel cramped. The Luxury Bath Company’s Boty stone wall mounted basin is designed specifically for this purpose – unobtrusive, practical yet deliciously luxurious.
4. Pay attention to cloakroom lighting:
Lighting is crucial in all rooms, but especially in a cloakroom where natural light is typically limited. Choose lighting that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Mirrors are an underused way to enhance any natural light and create a sense of spaciousness. Go large and place a mirror on the wall opposite the door to brighten the space and make the room feel more expansive.
5. Install beautiful cloakroom storage:
Incorporating cloakroom storage is an essential addition to a well-thought-out luxury cloakroom design. The Luxury Bath Company’s Morley tallboy is the ideal space saving cloakroom storage solution: it’s slimline yet has a fantastic storage capacity, and because it’s floating, the sense of space is not compromised.
As advocates of The Art of Bathing ®, The Luxury Bath Company are champions of our clients’ creativity and provide an AR & 3D planner to visualise our products in your home. To make life even easier we’ve curated a cloakroom basin bundle – everything you need to complete your cloakroom basin design. If you have any product queries or wish to discuss your cloakroom renovation, contact us today on 0203 44 15751 or by clicking here.
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