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Cloakrooms are one of those home improvements that, once you have one, you can’t imagine how you managed to live without it. The UK building industry have finally realised the usefulness of a downstairs loo, which is essential what a cloakroom is, and all new builds must now have one. However, whether you’re designing and fitting a cloakroom from scratch or renovating an existing one, the sheer choice of cloakroom suites on the market can be somewhat confusing.

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?

Before you think about extras, however, let’s get down to brass tacks and think about the basics.

There are two major considerations that cannot be overlooked – the budget you have available and the space you have to fill.  And don’t forget to factor in installation!  If you have a fair command of DIY techniques, it might be that you can install the new cloakroom suite, thereby saving money or increasing the cost of what you can afford in terms of sanitary fittings and dcor.

Style is such a personal thing but the truth of the matter is that your choices really boil down to traditional or contemporary.  Whichever side of the traditionalist fence you fall, there will be something out there to suit.

If you’re a traditionalist, you will be drawn to bathroom furniture with curves and rounded edges.  Toilets and basins will be supported by pedestals and white or cream will probably 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 you do and whatever your style choice, remember that when all is said and done you are designing a room that needs to be functional as well as good looking.