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if you are installing a new cloakroom, you will very quickly find yourself wondering how on earth you ever managed without it. If you are renovating an existing cloakroom, you already know what a useful addition to your home this usually very tiny room can be. Whichever of these categories you fall within, however, you might well find that there is now so much choice out there that you don’t know where to start. The purpose of this article is to give you a push in the right direction.

If you find yourself thinking that choosing simple sanitary ware such as a hand washbasin and toilet, well, perhaps it is. But have you considered how the addition of a shower and storage facilities (if you have enough space) could positively affect the value of your home? 

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: 

If your home is traditionally styled, then it stands to reason that your cloakroom should follow along the same lines. So you’ll be looking at pedestal mounted basin and toilet, curved lines and gently rounded edges. Simple, classic good looks and old-fashioned comfort will be the order of the day.

If, however, your personal style is more contemporary, you should be thinking more in terms of wall hung basins and toilets – with no old-fashioned pedestals. Modern lines are angular and sleek; taps are wall-mounted or lever-operated and cisterns and toilet pans are seemingly unconnected! Some washbasins are simply mounted on existing pieces of furniture. The beauty of modernity is that it fits into smaller spaces, which is possibly why contemporary cloakroom suites are so popular.

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.