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Cloakroom Tile Ideas

Harriet GoodacreHarriet Goodacre

December 01, 2021

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Cloakroom Feature

Although the smallest room in the house, you could argue that the cloakroom (or downstairs loo) is most important as it is frequented by your house guests. It’s also a great room to experiment with different styles and make a statement. So, don’t let your cloakroom get neglected! Read our guide on sprucing it up with some cloakroom tiling ideas.

Downstairs cloakroom tiling ideas

Being such a small space, natural light is often limited in downstairs cloakrooms so making the most of what you have is key. This doesn’t mean that you can only go for white or neutral tones, it’s more about surface texture. If you’re going for dramatic and dark, make sure you opt for a glossy tile and a satin paint as this will help bounce that light around. Of course, a good mirror is key to the overall design too.


Here are some cloakroom tile ideas broken down by interior styles to help you narrow down your favourites list!

Modern Cloakroom Ideas

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When scoping out downstairs cloakroom ideas it’s a great idea to create a mood board of different styles you like to see what elements will work together. In a modern scheme, it’s all about clean lines, smooth neutrals, and natural textures. It’s important to add pieces from different eras to keep the look feeling timeless. The perfect antidote to sleek sanitary ware is a parquet floor, our favourite is Adalene in the warm Mocha tone for its versatility, working with neutrals and bold colours alike.

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If you want to use a bold colour on the wall, go for a dark blue as it contrasts well with lighter contemporary feeling woods like beech or plywood. Astrea Ink Blue is the perfect combination of warm and dark to create a cosy feeling space. The natural wood accents will lift the colour and help tie in other natural textures like rattan and linen.

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In a small space you can make bold colour choices, we love the contrast between the fresh blue of Flute Bright Skies with the warm tones of Dulux’s Spiced Honey. The wood effect flooring, Prossimo, creates a cocooning effect around the blue. If your cloakroom doubles as a utility room, add in some slim tall cupboards painted in the Bright Skies shade to keep it tonal yet neat.

Country Cloakroom Ideas

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A limestone is a great flooring option in a small space, it’s a tiny amount of upkeep compared to a larger living area, but it immediately creates cosy country vibes. It also works very well with wood so leading back into the rest of your home can be a seamless country aesthetic, the more rustic the better! We love the grey tones of Amazone Grey, it feels a touch more contemporary than traditional beige limestone, and often easier to pair with other tones.

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Pattern is synonymous with traditional country style and in a small space like the downstairs loo, the bigger patterns work best, fewer grout lines make a smaller room feel larger. The Amberley tile range ticks all the boxes, the mix of colours in the palette make it easier to decorate the rest of your room. Chalky pastels are the way to go for a fresh country vibe.

Amberley Orchid, Dulux Easycare Bathroom Paint in Melon Sorbet, Wall Mounted Toilet, Brushed Gold Taps

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Finally, you could opt for a dark wood effect on the floor, walnut always feels luxurious, and then a simple rustic wall tile in a neutral tone. One of our favourites is the Country Rustic range by Minton Hollins. Although based on Victorian design, the handmade glossy finish feels very countryfied when paired with the right accessories.

Retro Cloakroom ideas

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Although pale tones of peach and raspberry sound like an odd combination, they actually work really well together. When painted on sleek wood, a soft peach can act as a neutral base for the rest of the room, we love it paired with an off-white and a stunning glossy tile like the Minton Hollins Country Rustic in Raspberry. Keep the look feeling warm by introducing burnished brass or antiqued gold fixtures. A little bit of glass fluting, whether in your lighting or a vase, works wonders in adding a luxe touch to a small space. Think about a custom-made sink unit, built in like this makes for plenty of storage.

MH Country Rustic Raspberry, Carrara Basket Mosaic, Dulux Easycare Bathroom Paint in Soft Peach, Brushed Gold Taps, Fluted Wall Light

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Take inspiration from the trend for 1970s colours and create a relaxing yet colourful atmosphere by using muted tones. This calming shade of sage, whether in paint or tile form, perfectly balances the white of Atro, a fun terrazzo printed tile. To add a little warmth, use a complementary shade of terracotta. Hints of rattan, linen and matt black will keep the look feeling modern.

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Sticking with the theme of colour, the mix of pink and orange tones in this Metro tile and the contrasting grout are emphasised by the unique laying pattern known as basket weave. It immediately shouts retro but to take it one step further, get playful with your plumbing and opt for a coloured basin on a marble worktop.

There you have it, nine cloakroom ideas and tiles to work with them, visualise your new downstairs loo now using our tile visualiser.

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