For a truly compact, space-saving solution, I think your best option would be to purchase an all-in-one WC and basin. Roca’s W+W model has a basin that sits on the cistern, leaving you more space to move around. With a sleek, curvaceous, contemporary design, this handy little addition will look super cool in any cloakroom or small bathroom. It measures W86×D50×H76cm. Other versions of this innovative design include the Caroma ProfileTM combined WC and basin measuring W38.3×H93.5×D65cm (www.sanlamere.co.uk) and the ec2o basin and pan combi (www.eco-bathrooms.com).

Other neat and petite sanitaryware to consider includes the 15cm-projection Barbican hand-rinse basin by Twyford (www.twyfordbathrooms.com), the Sanicompact W39×H47×D43.5cm WC by Saniflo (www.saniflo.co.uk), the Ideal Standard Space Micro 40cm-wide or Studio 35cm-wide handrinse washbasins (www.ideal-standard.co.uk), and the Rak Ceramics RoseAnna 30cm-wide cloakroom washbasin (www.rakceramics.co.uk).

When it comes to positioning the basin/loo, they need to sit far enough away from the electric consumer unit to meet UK regulations. Consult an electrician before you have anything installed, who will be able to advise. If there isn’t enough space, you could potentially re-position the consumer unit to another area in the house. This can be quite costly and will create a bit more work but, if your heart is set on a new cloakroom, it can be done.

The W+W by Roca saves space, and can actually reduce water usage by up to 25% whereby water from the basin is used to fill the cistern. Around £2,703. 01530 830 080 | www.roca-uk.com