Enclosed Storage and Character in a Cloakroom in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen

Cloakroom Refurbishment, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen

This Bridge of Don cloakroom combines tailored furniture, a wall-hung toilet and a countertop basin with a gold mosaic accent and broad mirror.

Essentials put away near the basin

Custom-built units bring enclosed storage below the basin and beside the toilet. Their dark fronts and gold handles link the furniture with the mosaic backsplash.

Enclosed storage gives daily toiletries and spare supplies a place behind doors. Products can be returned after use rather than gathering around the tap or across the worktop. Keeping storage close to the washing area also reduces the need for an extra freestanding cabinet in the room.

A place to get ready

The custom mirror spans the basin wall. The black countertop basin and wall-mounted tap leave the counter as a clear, continuous surface around the bowl.

A mirror at the washing area provides a reflection for the small tasks that begin or end the day. Its position makes use of the available wall rather than adding another piece of floor furniture. The basin and surrounding surface remain the practical centre of this part of the room.

Make the available space useful

A 45-degree corner unit uses the wall beside the door. Its illuminated worktop area combines an open shelf with enclosed storage above and below.

The fitting positions work together with the room’s existing shape. Keeping each washing and storage area clearly defined helps the layout feel considered, rather than like unrelated objects fitted wherever they will stand. The result can be appreciated in the routes between the entrance, basin and bathing area.

Comfort beneath the tiles

Underfloor heating sits beneath the large tiled floor, with epoxy grout used in the tiled finish. The wall-fed designer radiator keeps the floor beneath less obstructed.

Underfloor heating adds warmth beneath a tiled finish when in use. It brings a comfort detail into the floor rather than adding another visible object to the room. The surface pattern can therefore remain consistent around the washing and storage areas while the heating sits beneath it.

How the layout changed

Original room scan — before refurbishment — Before — original room

Design layout — planning view — Design layout

If you are considering a bathroom refurbishment in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, we can help you explore the fittings and layout that would suit your room.