If you are tired of the abundance of stone and concrete around, you are irritated by artificial materials and cold colors, then an eco-style bathroom will be the ideal place to enjoy beauty and harmony, which combines modern design and the principles of the universe.
A style that prioritizes environmental cleanliness and naturalness fits perfectly with the water element that dominates the bathroom. It also has other distinctive features that prevent it from being confused with other interiors. Eco style is beauty and naturalness itself, the predominance of natural shades in everything, exclusively natural materials in decoration and furniture.
The theme of ecology obliges the use of elements of fauna and flora in accessories, decor, and various plants, both natural and artificial.
The space of an eco-style bathroom should be as open and spacious as possible, so that it feels peaceful, calm, and easy to breathe. Everything around should be positive, relaxing, soothing, pleasing to the eyes and soul.
What materials to choose for finishing ↑
Ideally, eco-style involves the use of natural materials. It can be specially treated wood, bamboo, or stone. However, their good imitations in the form of laminate, porcelain stoneware or artificial stone are quite appropriate. You can also use traditional design for bathrooms - ceramic tiles, which need to be chosen correctly. An unconditional ban applies to the use of shiny and chrome-plated surfaces that do not occur in nature in decoration. The surfaces should be matte and, if possible, naturally rough. As a last resort, it is possible to use tiles with a light, so-called satin, sheen.
Wood and stone are the best materials for eco style
Finishing with facing tiles in eco-style invites you to forget about contrasting abstraction, complex monograms or imitation of noble marble. The interior should be dominated by soft flowing lines characteristic of natural nature, and not pretentious palace classics. In the cladding design, floral and plant scenes, half-tone blurred geometry, a thin strip or imitation of wild stone, wood or shell rock would be appropriate. A good solution is a plain, smooth surface without any pattern, which will become an excellent background for subsequent decoration.
Ecostyle - an attempt to turn face to nature
Style Features
Eco-style appeared in response to the active industrialization of mankind, when people wondered what would happen next if there was already practically no greenery and trees left on the streets. It embodies concern for the environment and the desire to return to the bosom of nature. Ecostyle is based on 3 principles:
- Use of natural materials that are safe for the environment and human health. This means that you need to abandon plastic, linoleum, laminate and other materials of polymer origin.
- Natural color scheme. To decorate a bathroom in eco style, natural, soft, natural colors are used, which allow the eyes to relax and unwind.
Natural color scheme
- A large amount of natural greenery. Various plants perform two functions in the bathroom interior: they serve as an original decoration that immediately attracts attention with their unusualness, and also form a healthy microclimate, purifying the air.
Natural greens
Interesting! The eco-positive movement has firmly entered modern life, far from nature. It includes people who, out of concern for the environment, refuse to use unsafe or non-recyclable materials. It was the supporters of this idea who introduced eco style into fashion, which can be expressed in the interior and even in clothing.
Finding an eco-color solution ↑
The style requires the use of only natural colors. These can be shades of gray, brown, sand, blue and green. Moreover, it is better to choose the latter in a tone closer to yellow. Otherwise, greens close to turquoise will give a “bias” to the marine style. The basis for the decor can be neutral warm shades. Translucent light colors will look very good: ivory, beige, ecru, biscuit, sand and cream.
They will be complemented by more saturated shades from the same neutral color palette or caramel, nut, coffee and greens. Bright red-brown and dark brown are quite appropriate in an eco-friendly interior, but their use must be justified. This presupposes the presence of a fairly large colored “spot”, for example, a door, and several small accessories “supporting” it. These could be towels, a ceramic vase or box.
Natural colors are a priority for eco-style interiors
Plumbing
If everything is clear with furniture - it should be made of wood or imitate it well, then what should the plumbing be like? A high-quality acrylic bathtub, sink and toilet are suitable. Rectangular countertop washbasins look very nice. You can place both a wall-hung and a floor-standing toilet nearby, and if you have enough space, then pick up a bidet.
Design by Tatyana Krygina
Interior by Marina Kutepova
Selecting equipment ↑
Plumbing equipment is chosen in the simplest form, without a hint of pretentiousness. The shine of the surface would be completely unnecessary. The ideal option would be a bathtub and sink made of wood. Such devices can be found on sale, but they are very expensive. Another option is equipment made of natural stone. It will simply fit perfectly into an eco-friendly interior. An interesting solution is plumbing fixtures made of cast mineral stone. The material perfectly imitates almost any texture from marble to pebbles.
A wooden bathtub is the best choice for an eco-friendly interior
The prefix “eco” obliges you to choose special equipment. Appliances should be energy efficient whenever possible. This applies to both lamps and plumbing fixtures. It is worth paying attention to dual flush toilets, which can significantly save water. They are designed for simultaneous release of 7-8 liters of water, while traditional models usually release 9-12 liters, which is not always justified. You can also find water-saving faucets on sale. Such devices allow you to create a genuine eco-style, and not its imitation.
Pure perfection!
A few touches
Eco style welcomes a variety of wall and ceiling installations. These can be compositions made of bamboo, wood, branches, grass. Stained glass windows, sandblasting, plant walls, stumps, and ikebana are ideally in tune with this style of painting. The mirror can be framed with material that imitates various plants, grass, and moss.
Important! Wicker baskets, rugs, and boxes are perfect.
If there is a curtain in the bathroom, choose one with a pattern reminiscent of linen, cotton, bamboo, or with any floral patterns.
Furniture
Furniture in this style of bathroom should correspond to the general idea, so the use of chrome, shiny surfaces should be reduced to zero.
The sink can be purchased from natural stone, cabinets, shelves - natural wood or bamboo. The main condition is no pretentiousness, shimmer or shine. Everything should be simple and concise.
