subject: Cabinets For Cloakrooms: A Buyers Guide [print this page] A cloakroom or second bathroom can make a huge difference to the simplicity and ease of everyday domestic life, especially at this time of year, when we all tend to receive more family and friends into our homes. The only real drawback is that cloakrooms can often be tiny box rooms, so small that it can be difficult to know how to decorate them. It takes a little research and ingenuity, but even the smallest of cloakrooms can be transformed into an elegant and practical space, without all of the fixtures and fittings that you require; a world away from just being another box room.
To address the best choices in sanitaryware, there are now a wide range of toilets and basins specifically designed for cloakrooms. These include toilets with reduced size pans and cisterns, which perform with the exact levels of functionality as traditional toilets, yet are simply designed to use space as efficiently as possible. There are cloakroom basins available that are wide and narrow, so that their capacity is the same as any other bathroom basin, but they only project into the room a few inches. There are also corner versions of both, which can be a wonderfully practical option, dependent on the dimensions of your cloakroom.
To allow you to discretely store all of the toiletries and cleaning supplies that youll want to have on hand in your cloakroom, there are several furniture options that can be a fantastic solution. Firstly, wall-mounted cabinets will provide you with a great deal of handy storage capacity, without costing you any floor space. Installing a fitted basin vanity unit is another great option. There are suspended models available that just contain a couple of drawers beneath the counter space, or you could opt for a full length model to maximise your storage area. A fitted unit will help to conceal the plumbing and pipes connecting up your basin and taps, which will result in a more sleek and streamlined aesthetic.
Remember that in smaller rooms, there are a few classic tricks to enhance the feeling of light and space. Light coloured walls will keep the room feeling bright and airy, although as your sanitaryware is more than likely to be white, a light pastel shade for the walls will ensure a more friendly and inviting ambience is created and that the whiteness doesnt become overpowering or harsh. Similarly, if your cloakroom does not have a window, then an additional light source can be a good move. An illuminated bathroom mirror will allow everyone to clearly see your glamorous cloakroom, as well as helping to create a stylish and modern vanity area.
A practical, efficient cloakroom can still be beautiful, so why not try out a few of these ideas and see for yourself? Good luck!
by: Helen J Davies
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