Many of our compatriots still live in old houses where the bathtubs are very small and not very convenient to use. Fortunately, today everything has changed and everyone has the opportunity to carry out high-quality repairs, as a result of which the bathroom will take on a completely different look. The practice and experience of people who have already carried out such repairs shows that this is quite possible, but the matter must be approached very responsibly.
See how we perfectly renovate small bathrooms:
Error
Renovation of a small, compact bathroom.
Stylish decoration of the bathroom using ceramic tiles in beige and brown colors, which are originally complemented by modern sanitary fixtures - a bathtub and a sink. Particular attention should be paid to the layout, because, despite the small size of the bathroom, the decoration in it is very beautiful. Using the bathroom is extremely convenient.
Orange tiles can completely transform a combined bathroom, highlighting the bathtub, toilet and sink. At the same time, thanks to the light color spectrum, the room visually appears wider than it actually is, so being in it is extremely comfortable and pleasant. Ceramics perfectly resist the aggressive effects of hot and cold water and steam.
Exquisite blue tiles with a marbled texture are a complete change to the bathroom, after which it will be a pleasure to enter and use it. A successful layout makes it possible to install a large bathroom in the room, with convenient sliding doors underneath that cover water and sewer lines well.
If the combined unit has minimal dimensions, then the correct layout shown in this photo, as well as the beautiful yellow square tiles, are best suited for this. The original shape of the sink, which is made to resemble a wall cabinet, makes it possible to stand out from traditionally shaped products.
See all photos >>>
Bathroom Features
Making a narrow room as functional as possible is a difficult task. In addition to plumbing, it is advisable to install furniture for storing small items, a washing machine, and a mirror. Before you begin the renovation, you need a project that will take into account the placement of plumbing fixtures, other interior items, design style, and electrical wiring diagram.
It is advisable to use a 3D planner. The program will help you correctly arrange furniture and plumbing, taking into account existing communications, select a color scheme, and calculate materials.
When designing a space, designers take into account the habits of residents. For some, having two sinks is important if there are several children in the family. For the second - spacious storage systems, for the third - a TV.
Moisture-resistant TV for the bathroom Source i.pinimg.com
Lighting organization
An original lighting option in the bathroom is niche lighting. If the room has shelving or other cabinets, try integrating spotlights into them. The highlights on glossy surfaces will look beautiful; due to the reflection of the rays, the room will be filled with depth.
Don’t forget about the light bulb above the mirror - it will serve as an additional source of light and decoration for a small room. It would be nice to leave at least a small window in the bathroom so that during the day natural light comes through and you can save money by reducing energy costs.
Thus, by combining natural light from window openings, a sufficient number of artificial lighting sources and light pastel shades in the interior, you can achieve a visual expansion of the boundaries of the room.
Regulatory Requirements
To make the bathroom convenient to use, when placing plumbing fixtures, it is recommended to maintain a certain distance between interior items.
| Interior items | Minimum distance, (cm) | ||
| Distance from door to bathroom, shower | 70 | ||
| From the bathtub, shower to hangers, heated towel rails | 50–70 | ||
| From door to toilet | 60 | ||
| From sink to wall | 20 | ||
| From washbasin to toilet | 25 | ||
| From floor to sink | 80 | ||
| From door to washbasin | 70 | ||
| From bath, shower to sink | 30 | ||
| From the floor to the toilet paper holder | 60–70 |
The table shows standard sizes, but if the room is small, adjustments will have to be made.
Attention ! For safety, it is recommended to use plumbing fixtures and furniture with rounded corners.
Bathroom in sandy shades Source images.ru.prom.st
Gender selection
It is recommended to choose comfortable and safe materials. The floor must be stable, warm and not afraid of moisture. Ease of care also plays a big role.
The most popular coatings:
- ceramic tile;
- ceramic granite;
- bulk materials;
- wooden floor;
- vinyl surface.
Which plumbing equipment to choose
For narrow bathrooms, a wide range of sanitary ware is produced to save space.
Wall-mounted, compact and corner floor-standing toilets
Wall-mounted models are characterized by compactness and reliability. They are designed for weights of 350 kg and above. To install such models, you will need a special system with a metal frame, fastening, and a flush tank built into the wall.
Bidet and toilet - designer models Source d50-a.sdn.szn.cz
Narrow pedestal sinks, corner sinks, built into a chest of drawers or cabinets
In tight spaces, you can use bowl-shaped sinks or a lily pad to be installed above the washing machine.
An elegant version of a washbasin combined with a cabinet for small items Source gotohomerepair.com
See also: Catalog of projects of three-story wooden houses.
Set of mini-machine gun and sink. Many manufacturers offer similar “duets” for compact spaces Source freelancehack.ru
Baths
The choice in this category of plumbing items is very large. If the room is quite long and not too narrow, as an option, you can consider large rectangular or oval bathtubs 170–200 cm long, 70, 75, 80, 86, 100 cm wide, or medium-length baths 150–160 cm, 70–75 wide cm.
Models with a width of 60 cm are rare. For very narrow rooms, sit-in bathtubs 100-140 cm long are purchased, which are often placed along the width of the room against the wall.
How designers use narrow spaces Source st.weblancer.net
Stylish design of narrow bathrooms Source idei-dekoru.com
Design of a narrow bathroom in green tones Source prointerno.io
Asymmetrical corner models allow you to use a long bath even in a small room. For example, with a bathtub length of 150 cm, the length of the bowl can reach 180 cm. If space does not allow using this option, you can purchase a smaller asymmetrical model with a bowl narrowed on one side.
Corner asymmetrical bowl for the bathroom Source static12.insales.ru
The length of the round bowl is from 120 cm. They are installed at a distance of 50-70 cm from the wall.
Copper bathtub in loft style Source santeh777.ru
Shower corner
Instead of a bath, you can install a rectangular or corner shower:
- Open models . These are structures without a ceiling. On two or three sides they are limited by the walls of the room, on the rest - by slats or cubicle doors. They are installed on the floor or pallet.
- Closed showers, hydromassage, hydromassage with bathtub boxes. There are many models in this group with different functions.
Open shower design Source www.reformas.net
Hydromassage box with sauna Source 24akva.ru
If there is not enough space for a shower corner and bathtub, you can purchase a bathtub combined with a shower cabin.
Bathtub combined with shower Source www.e-interiors.net
Another option for a combined bath Source i0.wp.com
Furniture
There is usually little free space in a narrow bathroom, so you have to limit yourself to the bare necessities. You can use compact pencil cases. They are placed in the corner, between plumbing items, close to the door. You can save space if you buy a narrow washing machine or top-loading appliances.
Cabinet-case in the interior of the bathroom Source leaderkhv.ru
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in heating, water supply, sewerage, swimming pools.
Design styles
Indian style
Today, the possibilities of choice are practically unlimited; you can use whatever your heart desires.
- Classic style involves discreet tones, majestic marble and granite surfaces, Venetian plaster and decorated panels and borders.
- Ethnic style is a combination of stone and wood, wicker fittings and natural colors. The most common ethnic style in Russia is Japanese - impeccable colors, smooth surfaces and clearly structured space.
- The Provence style includes warm colors, antique furniture, floral ornaments and only natural finishing materials.
Interesting mirror lamps
- The minimalist style assumes that the interior contains only the essentials using glass, steel and plastic.
- Art Nouveau style is an ideal option for small rooms using a variety of lighting and stylized mirrors.
- Hi-Tech is, first of all, convenience, automated to the point of unreality.
High-tech bathroom
Bath placement options
The design of a long bathroom with a small width involves installing plumbing along the wall. However, you can, sacrificing the ability to take a bath while lying down, install a compact seated model along a narrow wall.
Plan of a compact bathroom with a small width Source designdachi.ru
Option for arranging furniture in a small narrow bathroom Source dobrynya-master.rf
Installing a bathroom along a long wall Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
Solution for narrow spaces Source avatars.mds.yandex.net
Another option for a very narrow space. Huge mirrors “save” the design Source cdn.archilovers.com
Shelves, furniture and other accessories
It’s easy to see that the perception of a large bathroom directly depends on the number of additional accessories and items. Straight, clear lines provide the perception of a picture of increased space, but a large number of small accessories, shelves and things create a diametrically opposite impression.
For a small bathroom, it is rational to install a multifunctional design with spacious compartments. This can be a cabinet or a closed shelf in which it is convenient to store hygiene items and bathroom accessories. But it is better to provide a removable shelf directly in the bathtub for placing accessories.
Finishing a narrow room
It is preferable to design a narrow bathroom in light colors or finish the floor and bottom of the room with intense shades, and the top and middle with light shades. If the room is done in dark colors, it will visually make the room smaller and you will get a “box” effect.
Horizontal stripes on the walls, square tiles on the floor and walls, and mirrors will help to visually expand the space. There are many finishing possibilities for walls, floors and ceilings.
Traditional mosaic Source www.arteltrud.ru
The simplest method of decorating walls is painting Source www.decor-line.ru
Moisture-resistant or facade plaster Source www.juliamarkos.ru
Moisture-resistant wallpaper marked three waves Source i.artfile.me
Plastic panels Source i.pinimg.com
Natural stone (marble, limestone, slate, granite) and artificial stone are used for walls and floors Source st.hzcdn.com
Demolition of plumbing cabin
You can expand the area of the bathroom if you dismantle the walls and ceiling of the old plumbing cabin! The internal area will increase due to the gaps between the walls of the demolished plumbing cabin and the load-bearing walls of the apartment. The photo shows a distance of 10cm. between the sheets of a dilapidated old acetate cabin and a concrete wall. The ceiling height will increase by 10-20cm. New walls are erected only between the bathroom and the corridor or kitchen.
You can expand the room by eliminating the partition in the pantry or taking a section of the corridor or kitchen. Precious centimeters can be added to the bathroom and toilet by erecting new bathroom walls not in the original location of the dismantled plumbing cabin, but 10-30 cm outside. into the corridor or kitchen, if, of course, the area of these premises allows.
Considering that after dismantling the plumbing cabin, new walls are erected behind the waterproof concrete pallet of the bathroom, it is necessary to additionally waterproof the attached section of the floor!
