As businesses continue to encourage employees back to the office, Fitzroy of London is urging organisations to rethink one of the most overlooked yet impactful areas of workplace design: the commercial washroom. Long treated as purely functional and often clinical in appearance, washrooms present a powerful opportunity to create inclusive, uplifting spaces that support everyone who uses them.
In many commercial environments, accessible washrooms have historically prioritised compliance over experience, resulting in spaces that feel cold, uninspiring and disconnected from the rest of the interior design. Fitzroy of London believes this approach no longer reflects the values of modern workplaces, where inclusivity, wellbeing and design quality are key to attracting and retaining talent.
“Inclusive washrooms are essential to making people feel welcome, comfortable and respected at work. As organisations invest in their offices to entice people back, these spaces should feel considered and positive – not clinical or utilitarian.”
Bradley Culmer, Business Development Director at Fitzroy of London.
Inclusive washroom design goes beyond meeting regulatory requirements. Thoughtful layouts, intuitive use of space and carefully selected materials and finishes can create environments that work for people of all abilities while maintaining a premium, design-led aesthetic. Fitzroy of London specialises in demonstrating that accessibility and luxury are not mutually exclusive, combining compliant solutions with elegant finishes, bespoke engineering and refined detailing.
By integrating inclusive elements seamlessly into the overall washroom design, businesses can avoid segregated or stigmatising spaces and instead deliver facilities that feel welcoming to everyone. From discreet grab rails and high-quality sanitaryware to coordinated colours, textures and lighting, inclusive washrooms can become a natural extension of the workplace design scheme.
With decades of experience in accessible washroom design for commercial projects, Fitzroy of London works closely with architects, designers and specifiers to create inclusive washrooms that support diversity, dignity and wellbeing – while enhancing the overall workplace experience.
