The Most Inspiring Commercial Washroom Designs on Pinterest

For every customer that wants an 'off the shelf' commercial washroom installed, we equally have those who want to create something unique and special. Of course, some smaller businesses, particularly restaurants, may be working with limited space and want to make the best of what is available while still adding a touch of elegance or quirkiness. So here we have a collection of some of the most interesting areas of washroom design we have been admiring on Pinterest.

Mirrors
This eclectic mix of mirrors has lifted what is an incredibly simple hand basin setup, into something a little more memorable. It's a break from the normal large format mirror that hangs behind the sinks, though dioesn't neccersarily have to be done to this extent. As we all know, mirrors reflect light around the room more and can give the illusion of more space. It is very rarely a bad idea to add more mirrors. 

Explore with tiling
Beyond the hum-drum tiles of yesterday, there are some really striking options available on the market. We love the irridescent blue to these wall tiles and how they've been accentuated with a heavy dark grey grout. Stopping a little over head-height, the break from blue tiles to white wall not gives the feeling of lightness, but tricks you into thinking the ceiling is higher than it really is. We all love high ceilings afterall. 

Grandiose
This is a rather grand, classical look. With the marble topped vanity unit and art deco mirrors the washroom has a timeless feel to it. The low hung light fittings really make this wash space stand out and make a pleasant change from exposed filament light bulbs. Variations on this classic look often include lay on countertop washbasins that sit above the vanity unit, much like the ones in this picture do. Despite the very formal and old fashioned look, this kind of design works very well with modern fixtures such as wall mounted sensor taps, soap dispensers and hand dryers. 

Exposed pipework
Choosing to make a feature out of exposed pipework has a number of benefits. If you are going for a classic old look, then copper can play into that very well. It also saves on having to chase out walls or figure out ways to conceal all the pipework. We have seen some cases where soaps and hand towels have been hung from reouted pipework near to the wash basin. If you choose to make a feature out of the pipes, think about the bizzare, interesting routes you can take the pipes on. 

Floor tiling runner
For a long time now, most commercial washrooms, and even domestic ones, have had a tendancy to cover the floor in a consistent patern from wall to wall. However, in areas like in the picture above, you can incorporate a carpet runner type design by swithcin up the tiles. It's relatively simple and just takes a little planning. In cases like below, mosaic tiles often come in sheets so there is very little extra work involved for the layer too. 

Hand towels
Now this is only really going to be practical in small environments, but we really admire the intimate feel of this design in a restaurant in Zurich. We have long been a fan of communal wash troughs, but with the towel rail hung behind them and the mis-matched tea towels, it really brings an element of home. 

Heavy industrial
Industrial design has been popular for a while and in this Sydney washroom they have taken it a little further. We like the way they have incorporated light fittings into heavy mains water pipework, concealing the wiring within. 

Original ceiling
It's becoming increasingly rare that you can keep an original feature in a commercial washroom and in this particular case they have made the very best of an old basement. The exposed brick contrasts against the freshly plastered walls brilliantly. However, please seek advice from professionals when looking to keep original features as you will need to maintain and sanitise them accordingly. 

Tiles and colour
This is another example of how tiling needn't be staid and boring. By changing the tiles of the washbasin splash back and upcycling an old wooden sidebpard, this restaurant has added a warming touch to their washroom and at a relatively small cost. In some cases, you don't need to do an awful lot to revamp your washroom.

Signage and lighting
Away form all the quirky, home-style washrooms, here's a very slick and upmarket washroom we have been admiring. Special attention has been paid to the lighting on the left hand wall that shines a grid across sharp black wall tiles. The signage is also pretty impressive and in a time of icons and emojis, it's nice to see some modern typography come into play.

Designer urinals
We had to mention these designer urinals. It appears many people have been sharing the pictures of these elegant urinals, a model we have been carrying here at Commercial Washrooms for some time. The Spoon urinals, pictured above, also has a matching sink, and if you like this style of contemporary design, you might also like our Scoop and Sonk washbasins.

As always, our team are at the end of the telephone for all your queries and questions and have a wealth of knowledge they’re happy to share with you. So if you need some guidance, or would like to talk over your options, you can give them a call on 01202 650900.