Selborne inventor’s ‘world first’ foldaway toilet frame up for industry award

A Hampshire inventor is in the running for a top industry award for his unique creation - the world’s first foldaway toilet frame.
Architectural engineer Monty Ravenscroft, from Selborne near Alton, first came up with the idea for Hidealoo while working on a tiny property in southeast London.
With very little space to play with, Monty needed to get creative with a range of space-saving inventions. His project being featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs programme.
He also wanted to find a solution for his invalid father who needed the convenience of bathroom facilities in his bedroom, yet in a discreet way that preserved his dignity.
Inspired by these experiences, and after years spent honing its design, Monty created Hidealoo - a frame which allows a toilet to be rotated through 90 degrees meaning it can be hidden within a cupboard or wall recess. As well as creating valuable counter space and freeing up floor space when a toilet isn’t in use, the frame can help homeowners add extra ‘lootilties’ where installing a bathroom may otherwise not be possible.
Since Hidealoo was officially launched last year, orders have been flooding in from homeowners and property developers across the world – even including one Hollywood producer.
The unique frame has now been named one of 10 finalists in the prestigious kbb Innovation Awards, which recognise those who are pushing the boundaries of excellence and design across the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom sectors.