Every new morning begins with the bathroom, the appearance of which can set the mood for the whole day. And after a long busy day you can relax and enjoy it. It’s one thing to have a yellowed bathtub, crumbling tiles, protruding pipes and an ever-flowing faucet, and quite another thing to have a harmonious combination of a bright and clean room with new plumbing and heated floors. So, how to arrange a bathroom so that it gives only positive impressions?
When deciding what exactly the bathroom design will be, you should pay attention to three main criteria:
- functionality;
- individuality;
- comfort.
It is important to select plumbing fixtures and furniture based on their degree of reliability and moisture resistance. And, of course, the interior of this room should be in harmony with the overall interior of the apartment or house.
How to choose a tile
So let's look at the main criteria. Bathroom renovation involves installing moisture-resistant, durable ceramic tiles. The tiles should not deteriorate from temperature changes and high humidity. Tile is produced for walls and floors. Wall tiles serve mainly as decoration; they can be glossy, matte or embossed.
Glossy looks bright, but even the slightest dirt and water drops will be visible on it, although it is easy to wash and wipe off.
Tile with a matte texture is more difficult to clean, not slippery, but due to the fact that it lacks shine, its color scheme seems dull and unsaturated.
Relief tiles make it possible to use them in any interior. The texture of such tiles allows you to imitate the texture of leather, wood, stone, etc.
Tiles come in rectangular, square and non-standard shapes. Since we are considering options for decorating a small bathroom, rectangular tiles of a not very large size, such as 20*30 or 25*40, will suit us; they will not distort the space and will look advantageous.
Color palette
It has long been proven that the color of the interior has an impact on well-being and perception; this is very important in the bathroom, where it is customary to relax. Therefore, when arranging a bathroom, it is worth considering the basic rules of color combinations.
- Warm colors, such as yellow and orange, are more energetic, while cool colors (blue, green) have a calming effect.
- Bright colors based on contrast are often used, for example, a combination of white and black, orange and blue, yellow and purple.
- Neutral tones are always relevant: beige and cream, with bright accents on accessories.
Styles
When creating the design of a small bathroom, we will choose a style that we like and suits.
Comfort, homely atmosphere, practicality - rational use of space. Modern-minimalism and comfort. Retro direction - romantic Provence. These directions provide successful and effective techniques for creating a unique atmosphere, thereby compensating for the insufficient space of our bathroom.
Modern bathroom design
So we have a small bathroom in front of us - a modern style involves clear, symmetrical ergonomic shapes in furniture, light, pastel, monochrome colors, glossy surfaces are acceptable, with their help you can achieve a feeling of spaciousness, a minimum of decor and elaborate finishing elements.
Zoning of the room using plasterboard structures or lighting is often used. Modern bathroom interior is a combination of conciseness, ergonomics and functionality.
Provence
Country or Provence is one of the popular styles.
Natural materials are suitable to create the desired atmosphere: wood, stone, natural textiles, wicker products, brick, etc.
In such a room, ceramic tiles are not glued, but painted plastered walls, or wooden lining is used. The furniture has wear (patina) in light colors, the plumbing and fittings on the furniture are bronze or brass.
The main shades are pale blue, soft lilac or lavender, pale pink or small floral patterns.
Classic style
What beautiful bathroom would be complete without a classic style?
Expensive and tasteful - this is a classic. The color scheme can be either light or dark, with elements of gilded trim.
Lighting - sconces or crystal chandeliers. Toilet, sink made of high-quality porcelain or natural stone.
Natural furniture made of valuable wood, with carved elements.
Glitter and abundance of lighting will increase the space and create comfort and a feeling of celebration.
Accents
A ceramic sink and bright mosaic will become bright accents of your design
In general, it is preferable to choose miniature parts. But here, too, exceptions are possible. For example, one large, bright element can distract attention from less successful ones. For example, from a boiler. But it’s better not to get carried away with the number of accents if there is not enough space. A brightly colored rug, towels and soap dispenser may be enough if the wall colors already have bright elements in them. This is a way to refresh the interior whenever you want. Just hang textiles of a different color, change the dispensers, sew covers on the baskets if you use them. New impressions and minimal costs.
A bright wall will help highlight a certain area
To prevent your interior from being boring, add bright elements to it
Dark colors. They can be a good help if used in doses. For example, darken a niche so that it looks deeper than it actually is. Or put dark tiles on the floor so that they contrast brightly with the white ceiling and increase the height of the room. For example, in the design of a combined bathroom of 3 square meters. m to darken the niche with the toilet.
White color will soften the red-black combination and make the interior more calm
Bathroom combined with toilet
Regardless of what prompted you to the idea of combining a bathroom with a bathroom, before moving on to the process of redevelopment and repair itself, we determine a number of important tasks.
We calculate the amount of plumbing fixtures and furniture.
For electrical wiring in the bathroom, buy a special cable and sockets that are resistant to moisture and temperature changes.
To simplify the task, you can use a planning program (they are freely available on the Internet) or plot the location of the necessary items on a sheet of paper to scale.
This method will allow you to accurately see the current picture and plan the interior with centimeter accuracy.
The interior of a bathroom combined with a toilet must be carefully thought out and calculated in advance, so that at the last moment it does not turn out that some furniture is not included.
Below are photos in the gallery that will help you finally choose the layout for a bathroom combined with a toilet, as well as the color scheme and see the possibilities of visually increasing the space.
Installation of a wall-hung toilet is done at a height of 39 cm to 43 cm.
How to design a corner bathroom
A corner bath in a small bathroom can be a good solution. Nowadays such devices are increasingly in demand, due to some advantages over a regular bathroom.
A corner bathtub looks good in the interior, has high ergonomics, and at the same time has a large capacity for taking a bath while lying down or reclining, allowing a person to fully relax.
Such bathtubs often have a hydromassage function, some have a backrest, lighting, armrests, headrests, etc., for additional ease of use.
A bathroom like this requires a high-capacity faucet.
The washbasin can be located above the corner bath.
By designing a bathroom in this way, you save a lot of space, freeing up one corner so you can use it to install other appliances.
One of the disadvantages of a corner bath is the price, as well as the high water consumption, since the bowl is quite voluminous.
Corner baths can be symmetrical, triangle-type, or asymmetrical.
Asymmetrical ones are more compact, smaller in size than symmetrical ones.
Both options are suitable for a small room.
Installing a corner bath, what you should pay attention to:
- Waterproofing the floor in case of leakage.
- A cascade mixer or a high-capacity faucet to speed up the water collection process.
- We take into account the load on the floors by adding the weight of the bathtub with water and with a person.
- It is better to cover the outside of the bowl with tiles for thermal insulation or to organize additional space for storing detergents.
Don't forget to leave access to communications under the bathroom.
Bathroom design with shower
Using a shower stall in the bathroom is one of the ways to decorate a small room. There are a lot of ready-made interior design projects using a shower stall, while the bathroom looks cozy and modern.
It is better to install next to communications - water supply, sewerage, ventilation.
Don't forget to ground the outlet for the washing machine.
Designers advise: choose the type of cabin, as there are many variations. In addition to its small dimensions, this element of plumbing has a number of other advantages:
- )ease of maintenance and cleaning.
- ) combination with almost any interior style.
- )most finished products have lighting, hydromassage, and exhaust hood, increasing user comfort.
- ) in a small bathroom it is better to use models with glass doors, transparent or frosted.
In our photo gallery you will find ideas for decorating your bathroom with a shower. Ready-made design projects have been selected for you, using which you can competently organize the space in your apartment.
Ceiling
Everything is much simpler here. As a coating resistant to steam and moisture, you can use:
- Moisture-resistant drywall.
- PVC panels.
- Reiki.
- Stretch ceiling.
A mirrored ceiling is perfect for decorating a small bathroom, as it will visually increase the area of the room. A similar effect can be achieved by installing a glossy stretch ceiling.
Furniture
Making furniture to order will allow you to make the most efficient use of every centimeter of space, and will also help hide all visible communications, wires, etc.
An important component of the bathroom interior is furniture. Furniture complements the design, fills it with functionality, and makes the room complete and complete. Furniture must be moisture resistant and can be made from natural or artificial materials in accordance with the chosen style. It can be wood, plastic, glass, MDF, chipboard, etc.
How to choose furniture
In this chapter of the article we will look at the variety of furniture offered.
- Depending on the area of the room, we will determine whether there is room for cabinets or a pencil case.
- Do you plan to store personal hygiene products and other bathing and shaving accessories in plain sight or hide them?
- Decide what mirror size is optimal for you.
- Is there enough space in your bathroom for a washbasin with a cabinet or will it be a combined washbasin/washing machine option?
- Do you store household chemicals and bath accessories in large quantities?
- Depending on your wishes and in accordance with the design of different modifications, cabinets can be made.
A cabinet-case or half-case, standing on legs or hanging, is a spacious piece of furniture suitable for many small things; towels often come with a built-in basket for dirty laundry.
A cabinet cabinet with or without a built-in washbasin is a variation of the “chest of drawers”, equipped with shelves and drawers.
Cabinets with mirrors and a shelf for accessories. Mirror (it is important that it is moisture resistant)
Various straight or corner shelves made of glass, metal or plastic.
Bathroom materials
Now it would be nice to understand the materials for bathroom furniture.
Wood was previously considered irrelevant for a humid environment, but nowadays wood is treated with special varnishes, impregnations, and protective agents that protect the wood from harmful moisture. But the price of furniture made of natural wood is high and not affordable for every consumer.
LDSP MDF is an excellent material for making bathroom furniture. Allows you to simulate the structure of the natal tree. These materials are environmentally friendly, look attractive, are durable and moisture resistant if properly cared for.
Plastic is perhaps the most inexpensive material, moisture-resistant, resistant to detergents, does not have a particularly large selection of models, and is relatively fragile.
Metal - elements made of stainless steel and chrome-plated iron are most often used. Furniture fittings, shelf and towel holders, and mirror frames are made from metal.
Metal combined with glass or wood looks great, no matter the size of your bathroom, the main thing is not to clutter the space.
The amount of furniture should be according to need.
The main thing is that everything you need is at hand.
How to design a stylish bathroom
In order to equip a stylish bathroom in a Khrushchev building, let's start with technical issues. The biggest problem with Khrushchev-type apartments is uneven walls and lack of straight corners. Poor ventilation and very small area. First of all, you need to level the walls and floor. If there is a ventilation passage, but the door closes tightly, it is necessary to install a grille at the bottom of the door or a forced exhaust.
Given the small area, make sure that the door opens outward or is sliding. In this case, it is better to make the ceiling suspended so that it is possible to hide imperfections and irregularities.
As for the design of such a room, the best solution would be to decorate the bathroom with tiles; the design photos are given below. It is better to decorate the interior in one or two colors. The principle of contrast cannot be used here; don’t worry, if the work is done carefully, it will be very beautiful even in one color.
In any case, when you start to settle in the room, a rug, towels, perhaps some textiles, etc. will appear. All this mixed with a wide variety of colors can look chaotic and visually fragment an already small room.
Now let's look at the interior; in Khrushchev it is advisable to use a shower stall to save space or a corner bath. It is advisable to make the washbasin and toilet suspended with installation to create the impression of lightness in order to hide all communications to the maximum. In such an interior, a minimum of furniture is used, glass shelves that are mounted on the wall; it is better to remove everything unnecessary so that nothing stands in plain sight.
Lighting
Original bathroom lighting can make it cozy and modern. Lighting plays an important role in the interior, so you need to pay attention to this. Daylight lamps are suitable for lighting in a small bathroom. LED strip lights are suitable for illuminating mirrors.
Provide two types of lighting scenarios: brighter for the morning to create a mood and dim for the evening, relaxing after a difficult day.
Mirror area - in this place it is better to install separate lamps either on both sides or above the mirror itself. The lack of the required amount of light can make the personal hygiene procedure uncomfortable.
For the work area, i.e. the mirror, it will be convenient to place lamps with a flexible bracket, adjustable luminous flux.
Main types of lighting in the bathroom:
The main one is located on the ceiling, a chandelier or a lamp with a large shade.
Spot-simple, beautifully functional, evenly illuminates the entire room. The spot is combined with a suspended or suspended ceiling.
Working lighting is the lighting in the mirror area, located just above eye level.
Bottom - built-in lamps or strips for illuminating niches and bathtub sides.
At the beginning of the repair, think over and provide for the location of the lamps, lay the cable and consider the number of sockets and switches
Selection of materials for decoration
Anyone wants to live in a beautiful house with good repairs. In addition to appearance, premises must perfectly cope with the functions assigned to them.
To renovate your bathroom according to the latest fashion trends and rationally select and use materials, plumbing fixtures and furniture, it is worth studying some recommendations.
