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Whether you are installing a new cloakroom into your house, or simply replacing an old, worn out cloakroom suite, the sheer choice of sanitary ware available out there can make choosing a new cloakroom suite a confusing project.  Hopefully, the following points will help you in that choice.

How can it be so confusing, you ask, when all you’re really looking for is a washbasin and toilet?  You just wait and see!  Also, don’t forget that, if you have enough space, you can add to the value of your property by installing a shower and some storage facilities to the cloakroom too.

Let’s get back to the basics, though, and think in terms of the essentials first.

The very first things you need to consider when planning your cloakroom are budget and the amount of space you have available.  If you are skilled enough to install the cloakroom suite yourself, that’s great, but if you are in any doubt it pays to employ a professional.  Don’t forget to factor the cost of installation into your budget.

When it comes to style it really is a case of each to their own – whether you are a traditionalist or a lover of sleek, contemporary looks you are bound to find a suite to suit.  Here’s a quick guide:

Traditionally styled cloakroom suites generally are rounded in shape or have curved edges.  There’s nothing ’shocking’ – all is as it should be, with pedestal mounts and classic good looks.

Contemporary cloakroom suites throw that entire specification up into the air!  You will find rectangular basins (and indeed toilets) with flattened, angular edges.  The pedestal has been vanquished and basins and toilets are wall-hung; taps are operated by the use of levers or they are wall mounted and there seems to be no connection between the cistern and the lavatory bowl.  Contemporary suites are very popular, possibly because the minimalist lines look better in confined spaces.

Whatever your style choice, be it contemporary or strictly classical, the major point to remember is that the room you are styling must, above all, be functional.  This is the time to strive for that most elusive of blends – the combination of form with function.