Cloakrooms 4U

Many modern homes have a space under the stairs, which may be used solely for storage space, but often there is adequate room beneath the stairs to create a small downstairs cloakroom suite.

Of course, with a space so small it’s not always an easy task to fit in a cloakroom basin and toilet. First measure the space you have and assess which item will go on which wall. Traditionally, the basin will be fitted to the wall, either in the corner or on the wall to the side of the door opening. The toilet is then fitted on the opposite wall, allowing for maximize space around it.

Choosing a corner basin is the best option when space is really at a minimum. The only problem with this solution it doesn’t allow for a mirror on the wall, which we usually have above a basin. You could, though, fit a corner mirror cabinet.

When thinking about the cloakroom toilet design it’s worth considering fitting a wall-hung toilet or a minimalist back-to-wall toilet, two great solutions for bathrooms and cloakrooms with small spaces. Because a downstairs cloakroom will invariable have a sloped roof due to the staircase we need to keep the toilet away from this area so there is enough room, but far away from the basin so there is sufficent space. Measure up and ensure you get the balance right to maximize the space.

Another imaginative way to design a cloakroom under the stairs is to board up the space between the sloping roof and floor, and fix a wall-mounted toilet to this wall. This way the plumbing can be hidden behind, and is more easily accessible should there be any unforseen problems with the plumbing.

When shopping for a new cloakroom basin the first thing to consider is the space in the cloakroom. If you are limited for room you may want to consider a corner basin, as this will free up a great deal of floor space, especially if you opt for a wall-hung corner cloakroom basin.

Cloakroom basins without a pedestal are becoming the most popular option these days for modern cloakroom designs . A wall-mounted basin, of course, can be adjusted to hang where you please, whereas with a cloakroom pedestal you are limited with where you can arrange it.

Corner cloakroom sinks are often in a set with a matching corner toilet, another great space-saving solution which pushes the cloakroom sanitary area to one side of the room. Choosing a cloakroom basin is usually about utilizing the space you have with a design and look which appeals to you.

Also consider choosing cloakroom taps which will match the design of your new basin. If modern, how about a wall-mounted basin filler? If going for a more traditional look choose Victorian or Georgian style faucets.

The Phoenix Cloakroom Suite consists of two matching his and hers wall-hung vanity units, basins and matching illuminated mirrors.

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