Art Nouveau as a fashion trend appeared back in 1880, when complete chaos reigned in the world of interior design. Designers of that time created interiors from individual elements of the styles that existed at that time - Baroque, Empire, Classicism, Rococo. They were suffocating, flashy, burdened with excessive gilding and a multitude of sometimes completely unnecessary items.
The emergence of minimalism was received with a bang and today, despite a lot of new design solutions, the Art Nouveau style bathroom confidently holds the palm when decorating the interiors of apartments, cottages, fitness clubs, chalets, bathhouses, and summer cottages.
Art Nouveau as a fashion trend appeared back in 1880, when complete chaos reigned in the world of interior design.
Thanks to the softness of the lines and calm, gentle tones (which is the hallmark of this style), the space does not look pretentious or intrusive. On the contrary, a harmonious environment is created in the bathroom, promoting relaxation and comfort.
Minimalism in modernism makes it possible to decorate the tiniest bathroom in this manner, which will especially please residents of apartment buildings, where the bathroom area, alas, leaves much to be desired.
Minimalism in modernism makes it possible to decorate the tiniest bathroom in this manner, which will especially please residents of apartment buildings, where the bathroom area, alas, leaves much to be desired.
What modern designers have brought new is the combination of white and black in modern style. Of course, the black and white palette cannot be called soft, however, these two colors are natural, natural. Therefore, such a classic combination is quite acceptable for arranging a modern bathroom, which in black and white looks elegant, rich and noble, which can be seen in the interior photo below.
Ceiling structures
First of all, when renovating bathrooms, attention is paid to the ceilings. Traditionally these are white or light-colored designs:
If the layout of the house allows, then an excellent solution would be to place a window opening on the ceiling. This will get rid of unnecessary artificial light sources:
Multi-level ceiling structures are functional and practical. With their help, the area varies:
Chandeliers on the ceiling and other lamps are distinguished by soft lines and geometric shapes:
Decor
As mentioned above, Art Nouveau is furniture, accessories and decorations in minimal quantities. But there is still a way out: an interior with bright color accents in the form of a house plant or an unusual rug. The bathroom will also be decorated not only with original tiles, but also, for example, with a chandelier that stands out against a plain background, as well as an interesting vase, candlesticks or paintings with an abstract pattern.
Curtains in this case are not so important. Of course, if the bathroom area allows, then curtains on the windows and classic-style furniture would be quite appropriate. Don’t forget about the moisture resistance of textiles.
Flooring
Ceramic tiles are used for flooring in modernist style bathrooms, because... This is the most practical material for rooms with high humidity. Existing varieties of this finishing material allow you to create different design effects. Since modernism is, first of all, rationality, experts recommend using porcelain stoneware for floor decoration:
In a light bathroom interior, multi-colored or darker floors will highlight the freshness of the main background. For example, green mosaic tiles on the floor rhyme with the landscape outside the window, and black porcelain tiles visually lift the bathroom space and create the illusion of weightlessness:
Self-leveling flooring is an ideal solution for bathrooms in the modernist style. The absence of butt seams significantly increases the service life of this coating and prevents the growth of bacteria and mold. In addition to practicality, self-leveling floors look very impressive; with their help you can transform the interior:
Laminate or parquet boards are not the most practical material for flooring in bathrooms. But if you decide on such a coating, you need to choose a coating with increased moisture resistance, and the room must have a powerful ventilation system. Of course, floors reminiscent of natural wood will add a special charm to the bathroom interior:
Colors and shades in modernity
First of all, let's look at the color gold. This was conveyed to us as a greeting from the past, when interiors were decorated in one style or another only in rich houses. Then gilding symbolized the wealth of the owners and their importance.
In modernism, floral arrangements, light graphics, and outlines of plants are acceptable, i.e. everything that is as close to natural as possible
Today, gilding will no longer surprise anyone, and designers recommend using it in small quantities. Especially in modernity. Here it should generally only be a blotch, complementing the main colors, and in no case dominate.
Important! In modernism, floral arrangements, light graphics, and outlines of plants are acceptable, i.e. everything that is as close to natural as possible.
Today, gilding will not surprise anyone, and designers recommend using it in small quantities
In this case, pastel colors are used more:
- beige, light gray, olive;
- coffee, dusty lilac, pearl;
- sage, ocher, white, golden yellow.
In a word, all colors of nature are acceptable.
Wall decoration
The main idea of modernism is the lightness and airiness of space. Designers achieve this effect using white or light pastel colors. Walls decorated in light green or gray tones look interesting:
Ceramic tiles of a wide variety of textures are used as finishing materials for walls. It can be a classic smooth tile with a glossy surface or with a relief pattern:
The surface imitating masonry made from small segments looks unusual and original:
Smooth, even wall surfaces are a classic of the genre, so this design option is appropriate in a modernist style bathroom:
Dark shades
We highlight as a separate issue dark colors in modernity. And all because, in principle, they are not used independently, just like in the vast majority of the interior. But they will be a good addition in the form of drawings.
For example, the ornament on light beige walls is dark brown or on pink walls it is dark burgundy. The main thing is that both the pictures and the background belong to the same color range and differ only in shades.
Transformation of space
The division of the territory into separate sections of the bathroom in the modernist style is no fundamentally different from other styles. Here, color boundaries, partitions, and materials that differ in texture can be used. Glass partitions are the most common way of zoning in the bathroom. Shower stalls can be separated from the common area by walls made of transparent or frosted plexiglass:
Partitions can also be made according to the principle of combining building materials: glass on one side, plasterboard, wood or plastic on the other:
You can also separate the shower area from other areas using materials of different textures: panels imitating natural granite contrast with panels imitating wooden lining:
The part of the room where the bathtub is directly installed can not only be separated by a glass sliding door or wall, but also the walls can be decorated with other tiles:
Partitions inside the bathroom can be strong and fundamental, finished with the same materials as the entire room. They give a feeling of solidity and security:
History and Key Features
Art Nouveau style originated in 1880 . At that time, complete chaos reigned in the world of interior design, and architects formed any interior from elements of already existing styles. The emergence of a completely new direction caused a sensation, providing designers with fresh ideas for work. The interior and architecture were freed from the suffocating embrace of the Empire style, Baroque, Rococo and Classicism.
The complete cessation of the development of the style is associated with the outbreak of the First World War and the rather large labor intensity of creating a new interior environment. In the post-war period, the attention of the townspeople was already focused on the new trend, so Art Nouveau gave way to Art Deco, remaining at the peak of its glory for no more than 30 years.
Key features of the style:
- The desire to deviate as much as possible from cumbersomeness, to expand the list of materials used for finishing rooms;
- Disclosure of the theme of the unity of nature and man, love for plant motifs;
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using partitions and lines on the floor has become fashionable - Furniture and other furnishings can be placed in a free order, including diagonally across the room;
- The ornaments began to sparkle with new colors;
- Elongated door and window openings often ended with a pointed arch or a wave-like curve at the top. Modern furniture collections also follow these smooth lines;
- The use of stained glass;
- The colors of the bathroom could be slightly different from the color schemes for other rooms in the house and be brighter. Due to the rather large decorative load on the interior, shades of brown and white, muted lilac-blue and other restrained tones dominated among the colors.
Configuration of sinks and bathtubs
You can achieve originality in the interior of a bathroom in the modernist style not only with extraordinary design, but also with the intricate shape of bathtubs or washbasins.
Sinks
Double washbasins on a solid masonry countertop are characterized by a simple and restrained design:
Sinks in the form of a rectangular tray are a classic form for the modernist style:
Instead of a traditional sink, designers offer this extravagant option: two rectangular segments beveled towards the center form a hole for draining water:
Baths
The bathtub, trimmed with wood around the perimeter, looks unusual. If you select other pieces of wooden furniture, you can create an ensemble:
A classic oval-shaped bathtub can be installed in the middle of the room. In this case, it is necessary to consider the installation of all communications in order to free up the space around it as much as possible:
Modern bathroom fixtures
It is better to install suspended plumbing, if possible, since in this case the pipes will be hidden. It is more expensive, but will quickly pay for itself with the admiring glances of your guests. But a floor-mounted one is also suitable, the main thing is that it contains asymmetry and smoothness of shape.
It is better to install suspended plumbing, if possible, since in this case the pipes will be hidden
A snow-white ceramic claw-foot bathtub with chrome, bronze, and gold faucets will add a special chic to the entire interior.
Don't be afraid to experiment. This style allows for wide scope for imagination. And if you adhere to the basic criteria of this trend, then the modern bathroom will become the pearl of any home, emphasizing the refined taste of its owners.
Windows in bathrooms
An element such as windows serves as a source of light in the bathroom and can be an accent element in the interior.
Narrow window openings, designed just below the ceiling, will allow the walls to be used to accommodate plumbing communications and provide access to sunlight:
Panoramic and corner windows are a fashion trend. Of course, this method of glazing looks excellent, but it is not suitable for all bathrooms. Be prepared for the fact that a panoramic window located in close proximity to a bathtub or washbasin will often fog up and water marks will remain on it:
The optimal placement of a window in a bathroom is a wall located away from the bathtub or washbasin or at a sufficient height from them:
Materials
Art Nouveau style involves the use of natural materials for finishing the bathroom, in which natural texture and natural color are clearly expressed. Any manifestations of plastic, linoleum, laminate, chrome look inappropriate in such interiors. The following materials are best suited for decorating a bathroom:
- Stone. Natural stone or its imitation has a beautiful natural pattern; they can be used for cladding floors, walls, as well as for the manufacture of sanitary equipment - sinks, bathtubs.
The sink is made of natural stone, the bathtub is made of artificial stone
- Tile. Ceramic tiles are the best option in the Art Nouveau style; the main thing is to choose a tile with a floral, intricate pattern with a natural shade. The mosaic also looks authentic in the interior.
- Natural wood. Natural wood is used for making furniture, as well as for finishing floors or walls and decor.
Professional designers believe that the hallmark of the Art Nouveau style is bright stained glass windows of swollen, irregular shape inside wooden frames. Floral and plant motifs help emphasize the closeness of the style to nature, help bring the space to a more complex shape, devoid of sharp corners, and also make the light more natural and warm.
Extravagant solutions for arranging bathrooms
Modernism is always a search and experiment. Therefore, this style is chosen by brave and creative residents and designers. We offer you to consider several ways to extravagantly design bathrooms.
The shower cubicle resembles a Turkish bath - hammam - with special marble seats. In such a seat design, it is necessary to consider the technology of heating them:
Geometrically correct in shape with clear lines, the bathtub fits harmoniously into the interior with the basic geometric idea:
A bathroom on the attic floor is a great way to save on finishing the ceiling and walls, because... they merge into one whole. Multi-level lighting and a light background create the volume of this room:
The design with a built-in toilet and a cylindrical sink looks absolutely incredible. This will certainly save space, but how practical this option is is up to you to decide:
Bathrooms with access to the winter garden are magnificent and extravagant. If you make a bathtub in a recess in the floor, then the exit to the green area will imitate the shore of a reservoir:
A bio-fireplace in the bathroom will give it coziness and create a feeling of warmth. It can be equipped in a wall partition separating the area with the washbasin from the bath or shower:
Features of the Art Nouveau style
At the end of the 19th century, the name by which the Art Nouveau style in interior design is still known today sounded quite justified. Then it was a modern movement, which came out in response to the classics, which were boring to many, with its straight lines and severity. Confusion with the name of the style is often misleading, so it’s worth understanding a little about the possible variations of the English term “modern”. In different cultures, the Art Nouveau style is called differently:
- Art Nouveau is a French variant meaning "new art";
- Liberty - Italian version;
- Tiffany – American;
- Jugendstil - German;
- Secession – Austrian.
Win-win color scheme for a modern bathroom
It is not always possible or desirable to choose a specific interior style. A bathroom in a modern style can be as simple as possible, but the choice of colors in any case will be of paramount importance.
Black and white bathroom
Monochrome design is not always simple and boring. An interesting combination of black and white details can work to your advantage even in a small room.
Original black and white room Source bezkovrov.com
Graphite white room with toilet Source ko.decorexpro.com
For a black and white bath, the following techniques are relevant:
- white top, black bottom - an excellent solution for bathrooms with low ceilings (this technique can apply to both the color of the plumbing and the design of the walls and floor);
- checkerboard tiles on one of the walls or floors will add zest to the simplest interior;
- in a very small area it is better to use white decoration, while adding contrasting black details - faucets, heated towel rails, mirror frames, textiles;
- black plumbing always looks unusual and expensive;
- the combination of black and white marble on bathroom surfaces will not look boring thanks to the interesting structure of the stone.
Monochrome can be diluted with gold-plated or chrome-plated plumbing elements. Shades close to black and white will fit perfectly into the interior in the form of textiles.
Bathroom in blue tones
Shades of blue are a classic solution for the bathroom. This color calms, attracts, and creates the desired visual effect in the room.
Blue bathroom with mosaic tiles Source ljungsplattsattning.se
Sea wave color in design Source expert.agromat.ua
Here are some tips:
- If the bathroom has enough space, choose deep blue shades. Tiles in this color on the walls and ceiling, combined with unusual lighting and glass furniture elements, will create an amazing “aquarium” effect.
- For small rooms, it is better to choose light shades of blue in combination with sand-colored walls. This coastal design should be complemented with bright accents such as a lifebuoy on the wall, Mediterranean-style mosaics, and shells.
- Poor bathroom geometry can be corrected by combining dark and light shades of blue. Dark - at the bottom, light - at the top of the walls, on the ceiling. In the center of narrow walls you can put a “border” of aquamarine tiles.
Bright blue in design Source a-bishop.spb.ru
For a modern bathroom design in blue tones, it is worth using more glass and chrome elements to create accents and contrasts.
