Interesting accessories and original plumbing can become a highlight and expressive accent in your apartment. An excellent example is shown in next photo. An antique set and a mirror in a luxurious frame look great. Beautiful large drawing on the wallpaper and a marble apron complete the decorative composition of the interior.
This room is not just lined wood paneling. The designers masterfully adjusted the pattern of the lines of the veins - it flows smoothly from one panel to another. wood finish creates a feeling of comfort and warmth. The lighting in the niche deserves special attention. It gives a modern touch to a classic interior, attracting the eye and diverting attention from the white toilet.
A contrasting technique may look quite interesting. The upper and lower parts of the walls are completely different, both in color and in texture. The top is pasted over with bright painted wallpaper, and the bottom is lined with painted panels. More expensive finishes immediately catch the eye and are very favorably illuminated by natural light coming from the skylight.
The design of a small bathroom in the next photo looks impressive. Although the room is dominated by two types of material and a neutral color scheme, thanks to the non-standard pattern in the form of books on the shelves, it looks very original. At the same time, charming vegetation in white pots on the windowsill adds a touch of color.
A peculiar atmosphere of this room is given by the play of light and forms. Just take a look at the ceiling vault. Just good example when the bathroom is too compact for such experiments to cost you a considerable amount. The image of trees on the wallpaper plays with the wood paneling of the floor and walls luxuriously. The illuminated arch creates the effect of the depth of space. It seems that somewhere there is still a forest. The shape of the arched wall resembles a door, and due to the illumination, the illusion is created that it is ajar. 
Elegant simplicity doesn't have to cost you a fortune. The noble color and exquisite painting on the wall give the bathroom a rich look. At the same time, only paint was used in the decoration.
nice to look at Beautiful design bathroom, photos do not always convey all the thoroughness and correctness of the selection of interior details, but they clearly show the observance of the style of the room. Thinking through the design so that it is really done with taste is a non-trivial task, which sometimes even designers do not do very well. If you plan to create a bathroom interior on your own, then get ready for a long and painstaking selection of all the details - from finishing materials to the choice of plumbing and accessories.
Small bathroom design
If your bathroom is small, then the following interior styles are suitable for its design:
Let's look at each of them in a little more detail and see how these bathroom interiors look in the photo.
Modern design
If you enter the bathroom and cannot interpret its style, modern popular materials were used in the decoration (ceramic tiles, PVC panels, etc.), plumbing and furniture are also no different, then this is the so-called modern design interior. There is nothing wrong with doing such a design in your own apartment. On the contrary, modern bathroom design looks attractive, fully corresponds to the functional purpose of the room, and the cost and time spent on repairs will be the lowest compared to many other possible styles.
Surface decoration is performed using paint, ceramic tiles, plastic panels and other modern available materials. No restrictions on color design no.
Plumbing can be any modern - from a classic cast-iron bath to a Jacuzzi or a shower cabin "full stuffing".
Furniture usually used from a special moisture-resistant chipboard for bathrooms. Can be any colors.
Lighting and windows . The presence of a window is optional, and the lighting can be absolutely anything. The main thing is that the lamps must be moisture resistant!
Accessories and decorations any of the modern collections and materials (ceramics, plastic) will do. It is worth adding an illuminated mirror to the interior and a variety of wall accessories that look very modern and save room space.
Advice! Take a closer look at turnkey solutions(collections) of ceramic tiles.
Contemporary
Contemporary is a fairly young style that has recently been used for bathrooms. It appeared thanks to the styles of modern and minimalism.
Surface decoration . Not strict criteria for walls, ceilings and floors. It is preferable that these are soft colors or pure white surfaces.
Plumbing must have simple shapes and smooth surfaces.
Furniture simple, modern, any colors and shades are used - from brown or white to neon red.
Lighting and windows. The room may not have a window, but the lighting must be bright.
Accessories and decorations . The fittings are chrome-plated, and the decorations are modern, matching the rest of the design.
Provence
A small French-style area in your apartment will be created by a Provence-style bathroom.
Surface decoration should be done using natural shades. Prefer yellow, green, white and blue colors.
Plumbing doesn't have to be anything special. Suitable for classic or retro baths and toilets, as well as modern showers. The only requirement is that all plumbing items must be from a single collection, “regrading” is not allowed.
Furniture should look solid and be made of wood or with high-quality imitation for it. Preference should be given to forged fittings.
Lighting and windows . Be sure to have a window from which during the day there will be a lot of light in the room. In the evening, the room should be illuminated by floor lamps, sconces or a chandelier with a wrought iron base and a light cheerful lampshade.
Accessories and decorations . Additionally, you can decorate the room with the help of the original mirror frame, flowers in a vase, paintings.
Advice! The Provence style can be recreated in a small room, but from this it will lose some of its attractiveness and charm.
Bathroom design in country style
Rustic and cozy country music will simply fit even into small room for hygiene procedures.
Surface decoration performed in light colors, using floral ornaments. There are no special requirements for materials and texture.
Plumbing it is better to take a classic type, but even a modern one will fit perfectly acrylic bath or a simple shower cabin without noticeable plastic parts, especially bright and colored ones.
Furniture should be quite massive, but without excesses and monumentality, rustic functional and simple, made of wood.
Lighting and windows . The window is optional. General lighting the room should be a little subdued. Lighting any simple ones are used, with the exception of ceiling chandeliers.
Accessories and decorations . The main decor of a country-style bathroom is in beautiful fabric accessories: curtains, draperies, a rug on the floor, lampshades. You can supplement it with paintings with simple plots or photos.
Scandinavian style
Functionality, practicality and visual enlargement of the room - that's what attracts those people who choose the Scandinavian design style for the bathroom.
Surface decoration can be made using any material except wood and stone. It is advisable to do everything in white or in shades close to it (light beige, light pink, light yellow, etc.).
Plumbing shouldn't be fancy. Buy a simple, modern bathtub or walk-in shower.
Furniture it is also better to prefer a modern one, made of chipboard with a light or white coating and strict forms.
Lighting should be bright, but not blinding. Properly placed spotlights and spots can help you with this.
Accessories and decorations can be selected from natural materials but there shouldn't be too many. Only something that performs some additional functions, and not only decorates the room.
American style
Decorating the bathroom american style has some unexpected features.
Surface decoration unusual in that it is often used pink color. It is rarely used in bathrooms and almost never used in other styles. If pink doesn't appeal to you for some reason, then use any other light colors and shades.
Plumbing can be any modern, at your discretion.
Furniture choose good, but not large sizes. No frills to make the room seem more spacious.
Lighting and windows . American bathrooms often have windows. Sometimes these are small window-windows under the ceiling, sometimes they are huge transparent panels throughout the wall. A feature of lighting is a dislike for ceiling lights.
Accessories and decorations must be functional and in small quantities.
Japanese style
The simplicity, harmony and oriental appeal of mysterious Japan have made it one of the most popular styles design in the last couple of decades. How to equip a Japanese-style bathroom if it is small in size?
Surface decoration can be done in two versions. The first is with the desire for light natural pastel shades. The second - using contrasting colors (gray, white, red, black).
Plumbing does not differ from modern European, but the washbasin must be square or rectangular. It is advisable to hide the toilet or move it to a separate room.
Furniture close in spirit to minimalism. It should be simple and concise forms, without decorations, but made of wood.
Lighting and windows . In Japanese bathrooms, full-wall windows are welcome, which is unlikely to be possible in a modern apartment, so it will be enough to make subdued lighting that sets you in a philosophical mood and for relaxation.
Accessories and decorations should correspond to ideas about Japan. It can be a fan on the wall, which is located far from the bathroom or sink, a scroll with a wish, a picture in the appropriate style. Very out of place, although difficult to implement, will be the installation of a themed door - shoji, made of paper on a wooden frame.
Minimalism
A minimalist bathroom attracts with its functionality, conciseness and convenience.
Surface decoration should be done using 3 primary colors: white, gray and black.
Plumbing should be with simple lines, not attracting attention.
Furniture only necessary, from any materials, but in compliance with the general color concept of the room.
Lighting and windows . Even if there is a window in the room, it should not be heavily decorated. Only blinds are allowed for this. Lighting devices should be simple and moisture resistant.
Accessories and decorations can complement such a room, but must perform some function. It can be a TV, the set is minimal necessary accessories for the bathroom, anti-slip mat.
Advice! This style is suitable only for collected, business people who are very fond of order in all its manifestations.
High tech
Some people confuse minimalism and hi-tech styles, although there are quite a few differences between them. If you look at photos of several bathroom options in both styles, you will clearly feel the difference between them.
Surface decoration usually done using contrasts (red + black, white + black, red + white, sometimes complemented with gray), which is really very reminiscent of minimalism. Finishing materials should not be natural.
Plumbing it can be simple or ultra-modern, equipped with many additional features (lights, radio, hydromassage, etc.).
Furniture similar in style to that used in minimalism, but it does not have to be only in strictly necessary quantities. You may well hang an "extra" locker or put a laundry basket.
Lighting should be done with emphasis on details and the use of backlighting.
Accessories and decorations can be in any quantity, which is very different from hi-tech minimalism. In a bathroom of this style, multi-level or stretch ceilings, modern fancy-shaped vases and other similar details will look great.
Advice! if you have Small child, remove expensive gadgets and appliances from the area accessible to him for a while. They will be subjected to excessive stress in the bathroom due to high humidity and attention of the child.
Loft
Originality, sophistication combined with the simplicity of the attic - this is the loft style. It is rarely used for bathrooms, but that does not make it any less interesting. Rather, the opposite is true. You will understand why as soon as you look at the photos of the finished "attic" bathrooms.
Surface decoration . Walls and ceilings must be unfinished or appropriately decorated (under wooden floors, concrete or brick walls). This is almost the only style of interiors where it is absolutely not necessary to hide ceiling wiring and other communications. Them a large number of even welcome!
Plumbing suitable for any classic baths legs to modern showers. But do not use a jacuzzi, it will be out of harmony with the rest of the room.
Furniture, like plumbing, should not strictly correspond to any particular direction. You can make it yourself.
Lighting and windows . Windows can be decorated with old kitchen curtains or even covered with newspapers. Lamps can be anything. Old floor lamps will look especially attractive.
Accessories and decorations bring a sense of a little clutter. For decoration you can use old suitcase, chest, magazines and other unnecessary items that are usually demolished in the attic.
Attention! If you live in an apartment on the 1st floor, this style may look a little ridiculous in the eyes of some of your guests.
Large bathroom design
Arrangement of a large bathroom can be done in any style, including those described earlier in the section on small bathrooms. Such styles in large bathrooms look very rich and beautiful, such as:
Let's consider all their features in more detail, with a photo.
Lighting and windows . If the room has a window, it should be decorated with a beautiful curtain that matches the rest of the interior. Lamps should be chosen in retro style. A classic crystal chandelier would work very well.
Accessories and decorations must be antique or made antique. A mirror in a rich stucco frame, a crystal chandelier and paintings would be appropriate here. Modern photos not suitable for decorating a bathroom in a classic style.
Advice! The design can be very well complemented with an antique candelabra with candles and figurines from past eras.
Shabby chic
The shabby chic bathroom decor is particularly luxurious. It is replete with gilding, stucco and original items.
Surface decoration should be done in white or light color.
Plumbing must match the retro or vintage style and be from one set.
Furniture usually gilded and, like sanitary ware, in keeping with vintage and retro styles.
decoration surfaces can be done using wallpaper, paint, decorative plaster, ceramic tiles. It is even possible to combine several materials at once on one wall, but so that they fit together.
Plumbing. Particular attention should be paid to the bath. It must be luxurious, it can stand on a pedestal.
Furniture you should buy antique or antique, but make sure that it is moisture resistant.
Lighting and windows. All décor and lighting fixtures must match antique furniture and fixtures. The decor of the window is made of fabric and, according to the color scheme, should match the interior of the entire room.
Accessories and decorations . The second main decoration of the bathroom in the Rococo style is a mirror in a chic frame. It should hang in a conspicuous place and attract attention, like a bath.
Attention! Photos and paintings in the Rococo style bathroom are superfluous.
Modern
The beautiful Art Nouveau bathrooms are distinguished by their particularly smooth lines and floral ornaments, reminiscent of nature.
Surface decoration carried out in accordance with nature colors. Prefer grey, brown, green, blue and their various shades. It is desirable to use natural materials. For example, ceramic tiles, gypsum, real stone.
Plumbing and furniture should be made in the style of the XIX century. There should be enough space between objects in the room for an adult to pass through.
Lighting and windows . There may be windows that will be decorated with plain textiles (curtains). Lighting fixtures should resemble plants or flowers.
Surface decoration should be done in brown, beige or white, using natural materials such as wood and stone. The ceiling should be wooden, with massive beams and evoke a sense of monumentality of the room.
Plumbing you can buy a modern one, but it must be large. It will be beautiful if the bathroom can be placed on a pedestal and decorated around with columns.
Furniture should be made of wood and look both reliable and monumental. Preference should be given to rectangular and cylindrical shapes.
Lighting and windows . Draperies instead of ordinary curtains and original lamps in the form of torches, etc. - that's how you can immediately recognize the Romanesque style.
Accessories and decorations should continue the overall impression of the monumentality of the room. Large, perhaps forged decor items and stylized or stone interior details are the best fit for a Romanesque-style bathroom.
Attention! This style is only suitable for very large bathrooms!
English style
The bathroom in English attracts with its discreet simplicity, neatness and elegance.
Surface decoration should be made with care and understanding of the peculiarities of style. Wood can be used here moisture resistant wallpaper patterned or striped, ceramic tiles.
Plumbing fit classic or retro on legs with a raised headboard. Faucets and faucets are best chosen in the same style.
Mediterranean styleA neutral bathroom with a Mediterranean flavor, which was brought in by the shape of mirrors and vegetable drawing on the wallpaper
Surface decoration should be done using the colors that can be found on the coast: blue, yellow, blue, green.
Plumbing may be modern, but always comfortable.
Furniture should be rustic, wooden or forged.
Lighting and windows . bathroom in mediterranean style should be light. It's just so necessary big window! In the evening, lamps with a forged base can illuminate the room.
Accessories and decorations . If you decide to make a room in the style of traditional asceticism, then limit yourself in the items used for decoration. The room should resemble a simple peasant room, without frills.
If modern modernism is closer to you, then it would be very good to make a window with stained glass windows, use arches in the interior, and lay out ethnic ornaments on the floor and walls using mosaics.
Advice! Do not use a shower curtain. She will steal some of the lightness of the Mediterranean style.
Bathroom ideas often come from looking at photos and videos of completed spaces. Unfortunately, it is not possible to visit several dozen apartments and houses where a variety of styles would be presented, so such an excursion helps to understand your own preferences and decide on the design of your small water paradise.
The problem of insufficient space in the bathroom is widespread among the population. Residents are the first to face it. apartment buildings Soviet built. It's not only panel projects. The list of examples of small-sized housing includes Khrushchev, small families. The owners of such real estate often have to resort to all sorts of ways of visual deception, redevelopment of apartments, demolition of walls. An alternative to all these actions is the purchase of a spacious apartment, house, cottage with enough square meters reserved for the restroom, bathroom.
The design of a small bathroom requires much more attention, effort, so that its users are satisfied with comfort, coziness, and style. For these purposes, it is important to use every centimeter of the room rationally, work with color, light, furniture, household appliances, plumbing. Visually, technically, you can expand the space. A small bathroom, methods of its repair, improvement, are described in hundreds of thematic publications. Finding advice from professionals in the field of repair, interior, decor, design will not be great work. If you decide to achieve perfection, you will definitely succeed. The main thing is not to rush. A competent approach to designing and planning the improvement of a bathroom necessarily requires additional time, knowledge, and experience.
To begin with, give up the idea to immediately begin repairs. Get to work on the project. Only in this way a small bathroom will become more spacious, more beautiful, more comfortable in the course of further operation. The design should be practical, convenient, easy to care for, affordable. In no case should users think of additional problems during the installation of the bathroom. Harmony and comfort always reign here.
We draw up a project
We begin to develop the design on paper. This is the most accessible, simple, budget way. All that is required is whatman paper, ordinary landscape sheets, simple, colored pencils, time. There is no need to do everything at once. You can make daily sketches, fix your ideas on paper. The result of creative work will be a visual aid, a small bathroom on paper. With the help of the project, you can choose the color scheme, lighting method, method of arranging furniture, plumbing, household appliances, draw up a plan, step-by-step repair instructions.
Small digital bathroom
An alternative to designing on paper is a small bathroom in 3D format. Of course, such projects will require a special software application. Such programs are traditionally distributed on a paid basis. Additional expenses are not always appropriate during the repair work. The couple's budget for the event is strictly limited. Therefore, another item of expenditure may be inappropriate.
On the other hand, the software will ideally cope with the design task. A small bathroom, to be more precise, its interior, will reach its logical completeness, it turns out to be stylish, beautiful, harmonious. The room saves free space in the presence of all necessary interior items. Developing a digital design project is much faster than using paper, pencils. You can experiment as much as you like. One click of the mouse is enough to see how the room will look in a different color scheme, with a different decor, accessories.
Even paid software is cheaper than designer services. The work of a specialist requires significant capital investments. Of course, his help is invaluable. Through the competent approach of experienced interior designers, a small bathroom will be decorated in the best way. Professionals will provide the right choice finishing materials, a method of finishing walls, ceilings, floors. Help develop the system quality lighting, ventilation, pick up plumbing. The designer rationally uses every centimeter of a small area, achieves the expansion of space through all sorts of tricks. A small bathroom will be spacious, free, not cluttered.
How to design a small bathroom:
- From accounting total area, room settings.
- budget.
- Individual wishes of all users of the bathroom.
- The presence of natural lighting, its sufficiency.
- Conformity general interior in a house, apartment.
Traditionally, the design of a small bathroom prefers light colors. This is due to the possibility of achieving a visual expansion of the total area in the room. Modern interior projects do not exclude bright contrasts, combinations of dark, light, bright, pale tones. Small renovated bathroom different types finishing materials saves free space. A masterful approach will allow to achieve the effect.
Color
Small bathroom in white pastel colors looks the best. This design is recommended in small spaces. If the services of a designer are not available for certain reasons, it is better to refuse to work with contrasts. Choose wall finishing materials that are calm, light colors, the most neutral, unsaturated, soft colors. To bring a little brightness into such an interior will allow decor elements, all kinds of accessories. Such a move will provide an opportunity for the author of the design project to focus on the individual details of the room, its versatility, and point out the style.
“The design of a small bathroom welcomes minimalism in color. The main tone of the room design is recommended to use light. Bright colors can make accents in the room!
Bright decorations, textiles, accessories against the background of a light color palette will serve as the best decoration. With them, a small bath takes on an exquisite, unique look. A small bathroom can be improved by combining several similar shades and colors. Light beige with white, sand with coffee, light blue with gray. It is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the possible color combinations. The wrong choice of color is a sign of bad taste. The end result of a small bathroom will be faded, inexpressive, dull, boring. It is possible to exclude such a probability at the end of the repair in the room by combining shades of the same color scheme, materials with a pattern, different textures, shapes. This approach will eliminate the monotony in the improvement of the premises.
Wall, floor, ceiling decoration
A small bathroom will require a lot of attention when choosing a method for decorating walls, ceilings, floors, and finishing materials. In conditions of a shortage of free space in the room, it is important to take the choice as responsibly as possible. Certain landscaping methods visually expand the area, while others take away free space. Previously, we have already decided on the main color scheme of the interior in the bathroom. Therefore, when going to the building materials market, consider exclusively light options for products and goods sold. When choosing products for wall decoration, please note that it should be of a different shade than the floor covering.
Material selection
A small bathroom, refurbished using low-quality materials that are not resistant to high humidity, is short-lived. In this case, the repair will be spoiled after a few months from the start of operation. All building materials must have high wear resistance, resistance to moisture, easy to maintain, operate, beautiful. Create stylish interior in a small space is possible through the right choice of methods, technologies for finishing the room. Modern production building materials offers a wide range of products recommended for the improvement of bathrooms. With them, a small bathroom will acquire an elegant, refined, stylish, beautiful look. Interior design can be done through the use of tiles, mosaics, plastic, stretch ceilings, suspended structures.
Suspended/stretch ceilings + small bathroom
Interior designers advise decorating the bathroom with graphic designs, stained-glass windows, pebbles, glass, mirrors, natural stone, facing brick. A small bathroom equipped with such materials will sparkle with new colors. Of course, it's important to think things through here. Experts do not recommend the use of suspended, stretch ceilings in rooms with low walls and ceilings. These technologies take up a lot of free space under the ceiling. The already low walls will come even closer to the floor. In such an environment, the user is unlikely to feel comfortable. On the contrary, if the ceilings in a small room are very high, they can be lowered slightly with plasterboard, suspended structure, stretch polymer. Thus, you will get rid of the feeling of a box, a cabinet at the entrance to the bathroom.
Tile
Traditionally, the repair of a small bathroom involves the use of ceramic tiles and mosaics in the decoration of the walls. This is the most best option. In terms of economy inner space a small bathroom will seem more spacious. Plastic panels, like hanging ceiling structures, take away a couple of centimeters. The tile is resistant to various kinds mechanical action, well tolerates a humid environment, easy to care for. To clean the tiles in the bathroom, you can use almost any detergent. The same is true with mosaics. The design made by laying ceramic tiles on the walls, floors is always elegant, beautiful. From the outside, a small bathroom will look expensive, practical, of high quality, and will last for many years in a row. The room will be comfortable, cozy, spacious. The main condition for the use of ceramic tiles in the decoration of the walls of the bathroom is to find an experienced stacker. If the tiles are laid poorly, problems will soon arise. The tile can fall off, beat. The aesthetic appearance of the room will be violated.
It is important to select ceramic tiles for the improvement of the bathroom, taking into account general parameters premises, its configuration. Color, ornament, size, method of laying tiles greatly affect the final result. In one case, a small bathroom will visually expand, in the other, on the contrary, it will lose additional free space. It is advisable to buy tiles of large sizes, lay it in a standard way. No experiments. Otherwise, the effect of clutter cannot be avoided. Interior design in small rooms prohibits the use of masonry with a dark border of tiles of a different color, size, texture. Such a move will visually reduce the perimeter of the space. A small bathroom will negatively impact users.
Mirrors
Use mirrors to decorate small spaces. Small bathroom with one mirror wall, the ceiling looks favorably in conditions of insufficient space. The reflective surface expands the area, makes the room spacious, free. Modern manufacturers offer tiles with a mirror finish, large mirror panels. They are easy to mount on the walls, they are maintenance posts, accept the use of any detergents for the cleaning.
Lighting
The alliance of a small bathroom + high-quality interior design is impossible without artificial lighting. At the design stage, repair planning, it is important to take care of the choice of lighting fixtures, location, quantity, and preparation of wiring. Sufficiency of light always guarantees visual extension space. AT small room it is better to use built-in lights. Spot lighting ensures sufficient light with minimum consumption total area. Wrong, poorly thought-out lighting design can ruin the entire renovation. In the best way, a small bathroom is illuminated by means of built-in ceiling fixtures, side, floor lighting, multi-level lighting. If a small bathroom has a window/windows, it is important to consider the presence of sunlight in the design project.
Plumbing
A small bathroom will become more comfortable if it is equipped with high-quality sanitary ware. In conditions of insufficient free space, it is important to choose plumbing very carefully. It, like bathroom furniture, should be small-sized, compact, not very voluminous. It will remain functional and easy to use. An alternative to a traditional bathtub is a shower with a deep tray. It saves space by keeping everything necessary functions. We recommend choosing a sink with a cabinet. Mirror with additional shelves.
Small bathroom designs:
- High tech.
- Classic.
- Minimalism.
- Art Deco.
- Art techno.
- Country.
- Retro.
- Modern.
- Postmodern.
- Provence.
- Venetian.
Examples, visual aids, each of listed species the interior can be viewed online. A small bathroom looks best in high-tech, minimalism, country, classicism, Venetian style.
Bathroom - so small but so important room. How to properly manage the footage when all you have is four, three, or even only two "squares"? A well-thought-out organization of space will allow you to place all the necessary functionality even in the smallest dungeons, and correct design of the bathroom will visually expand the room and organically fit the bathroom into the overall style of the apartment.
Little by little: functionality and organization
is assembled exclusively from vital functionality. It is clear to everyone thatexcesses in the form of a bidet and other toilet quirks will have to be abandoned. In some cases, it makes sense to sacrifice the usual participants in the bathroom life, such as a washbasin. If you prefer a bathtub to a shower cabin, refusing a sink with a pedestal will save usable area. If you install a convenient mixer in the bath- you will easily survive this loss.The vacated space can be occupied by a washing machine. Forsmall bathroomsthe best option would be a narrow “washer” with a shallow chamber depth. If there was no place for her in the room- no one will be surprised to find a washing machine "hidden" in the kitchen or pantry.
A floor-mounted toileta small bathroomprefer installation. compact suspension system plumbing will save space, visually unload the interior, and it will look much more expressive than a standard white throne.
The traditional choice of owners of a small bathroom is a shower cabin. In the modern plumbing market, more than interesting solutions for small footage - compact hybrids of showers and sit-down baths. In addition, an ergonomic corner option can be preferred to a standard bulky bathtub. The same goes for the washbasin.
But from corner shelves in the design of a small bathroom it is better to refuse. They only seem good decision, while in reality they visually eat up space.
When making a choice in favor of a bath, choose for one thing a bath screen with sliding sections - here you can hide from prying eyes household appliances and miscellaneous household equipment.
The storage system also has a place above the doorway - a compact hanging cabinet or shelf will fit here.
Pushing the walls: colors and materials
For the design of small bathrooms, it is customary to select bright hues, visually expanding footage. The color scheme can be both cool and warm. If the soul asks for juicy shades and intricate ornaments - do not deny yourself. In the interior of a small bathroom, tiles with a colorful print or bright colors can settle. accent wall. If you choose the right lighting scenario, even dark tones in tiny room will look good.
A favorite among finishing materials for a small bathroom is glossy ceramic tiles that reflect light well. What reflects light better than gloss? That's right, mirrors. Choosing a mirror over the sink, standard options you may prefer a sheet mirror from floor to ceiling, which will add perspective to the room. Then you have to abandon the cabinet under the washbasin. A stylish analogue will be a sink on hanging panel, opening a view of the mirrored bottom of the wall. As in the case of the toilet installation, such a solution will visually unload the interior.
If you gravitate towards experiments, seriously think about the mirror ceiling. Such a solution will visually stretch the room, increase its volume and improve illumination. Speaking of a mirrored ceiling, we do not necessarily mean the finish of pieces of glass, the processed ones will have the same reflective abilities. aluminum panels or a coating with a mirror polymer film.
It must be borne in mind that the mirror reflects well not only the light, but also you (lying in the bathroom)- think about how comfortable you will be watching this picture. In addition, this is a capricious and easily soiled coating. Due to its specific features, the mirror ceiling remains an option for an amateur, giving way to a universal white gloss.
Given the high humidity and temperature fluctuations that prevail in the bathroom, the traditional solution for wall and floor decorationIs it a tile or porcelain stoneware.To save on materialsbathroom renovation,tiles can only be tiled on the lower half of the walls, and for the upper one pick up paint, textured plaster or vinyl wallpapers. The manufacturers of the latter claim that their miracle wallpaper is in no way inferior to tile in terms of its characteristics.- no steam, no moisture, no high temperatures they are not afraid. You be the judge.
Emphasizing the advantages: light scenario
Light scenario of the room- an integral part of the design project. Timely development of the lighting scheme allows you to pre-stretch the cables to where they belong, without damaging the finish and appearance premises.
Proper lighting in the bathroom will greatly simplify your life. If the mirror above the sink is not well lit, it will not be so easy to restore beauty in front of it. Two symmetrical pendant lights or wall sconces, located on either side of the mirror, will allow you to achieve the most comfortable lighting. Lighting devices are recommended to be placed just above eye level.
The presence of several sources makes it possible to play with the lighting scheme. If frank "hospital" light is indispensable for cosmetic procedures, then subdued lighting will help to relax in a foamy bath.
Modern bathroom design tends to use spotlights that evenly illuminate the room. In addition, a rare interior project today does without LED lighting. Additional illumination of the mirror, hanging cabinets, niches and shelves will make the bathroom interior not only practical, but also expressive. Flexible LED strips can be used to design the contours of a bathtub or washbasin. Objects illuminated in this way seem weightless, which means they do not weigh down the interior- we just need this.
When it comes to retro design, ceiling lights give way to a traditional chandelier in company with wall sconces.
So that there is no lack of light in the ablution zone, a glass sliding partition should be preferred to a plastic curtain- one of the main trends in small bathroom design.
Small bathroom design ideas
Small bathroom interior - not the easiest case for a designer. It should not stand out from the general style of the apartment, while turning around on such a footage within a certain style- difficult. But you can. Let's see how the Mossebo designers solved this problem.
For the designers, they picked up a colorful tile in the patchwork style,rough white stucco and a spectacular bowl-shell. The ethnic color of the interior was added by a carved wooden cabinet and accessories. A compact bathtub in vintage style harmoniously fit into the overall picture.
From controversial decisions- wall decor. It is unusual for the Russian eye to see posters above the bathroom, but who said that they do not belong there?The result of design work was a bathroom, which will do honor to any five-star hotel from the southern latitudes.
A bright canary wall and tiles imitating wood appeared in the design. The washing machine is conveniently placed under the countertop.
- sample competent organization space. The compact dimensions of the bathtub-shower room made it possible to place the washing machine ergonomically. For decoration, ceramic tiles imitating brickwork were used.
Well, to be honest, no matter what size the bathroom would be, there is always a catastrophic lack of space in it. After all, there you need to manage to place not only the appropriate plumbing, but also a huge number of very necessary things. To deal with success with so much challenging task, the following helpful tips and design tricks will help you take a fresh look at the small space of the bathroom and try to organize it more rationally and reasonably.
1. "Wet" bathroom
Most perfect option for very, very small dimensions of the bathroom. This is the case when the shower is located in an open space, almost above the toilet and washstand, and the drain is in the center of the room. To organize such a “wet” layout prerequisite serves as decoration of all areas ceramic tiles and lack wooden furniture, and indeed any storage systems other than waterproof hinged shelves for detergents.
If you do not want to wash all areas of the room and plumbing after every shower, then it is better to hang a waterproof curtain or install a special protective screen. Not only will the flight of water be limited, but with this solution you will not have to undress in another place so as not to wet things. This option is the most inconvenient, but if there is a choice between comfort and the absence of a shower at all, then we can agree to such a “wet” layout.
2. Use installations
The built-in toilet bowl has significant advantages with one condition: if it is possible to allocate 20-30 cm behind it, for installation installation. After all, all communications must be hidden somewhere! But if you manage to carve out such a space, then you will kill several birds with one stone.
Firstly, such a toilet is much more compact than a floor-standing one.
- Secondly, it can be placed as close to the wall as possible.
- Thirdly, the "suspended" model will greatly facilitate cleaning.
- Fourthly, the space behind the toilet, free from the installation of the installation, can be rationally used by placing all kinds of shelves, cabinets, and even for placing a water heater.
3. Installation of a compact shower
As you know, a bathtub is the most bulky element of a bathroom, and if you want to save space, it is better to replace it with a more compact shower. It all depends on your financial capabilities: it will be a stationary shower cabin with a complete set or a simple pallet with a special enclosing screen.
You can make a small curb that rises above the floor, with an organized drain in the center of the allocated area and the usual moisture-resistant curtain.
4. The right choice of washstand
If in a small bathroom you can perfectly do without a bidet or a jacuzzi, then you can’t do without a washstand at all. Naturally, when installing in a compact bathroom, you will have to sacrifice the length of the bowl or its width. Modern market plumbing provides unlimited opportunities in optimal choice sinks, and you yourself decide which model to choose and what you can donate. Designers advise several options:
- Narrow sink
If you choose this option, you will significantly save usable space. But do not get carried away too much, the width of the sink should not be less than 30-35 cm, otherwise the water splashes will simply splash out.
- Round shell shape
In a small bathroom, a round-shaped sink will look more organic, while they are more practical and convenient for washing.
- Console (suspended) sink
For a small-sized bathroom, the best option is a cantilever (suspended) model with wall mounting. You can also choose a special type of sink, which are designed for installation above washing machine. These two models do not take up much space and do not need an additional cabinet or stands.
5. Practical mixer arrangement
If you have chosen a narrow sink, then the most the best option mixer placement - lateral, not only is it a very stylish touch, but also practical. After all, with its standard placement and with a small width of the sink, when washing, you will constantly hit your head on the mixer.
If you managed to fit a standard width sink and it is next to the bathtub (shower), then you can install one universal faucet with long spout, which will allow you to cover both the washbasin and the bath at the same time.
6. Mirror with a secret
A mirror is indispensable in the bathroom, especially if it is tiny. After all, everyone knows the trick of increasing the visual area with the help of mirror surfaces. With it, you can not only visually add space, but also quite realistically organize additional storage space for necessary things.
It all depends, first of all, on your desire, as well as on the size of the bathroom and directly on the mirror itself. Can hide behind him a full-fledged locker or organize small shelves on the sides, and you can also purchase a ready-made design you like.
7. Rationally organize storage systems
It is always difficult to maintain order in a small-sized bathroom, because its very modest size will not allow you to create right amount storage spaces. After all, it is necessary to place a rather impressive arsenal of all kinds of brushes, combs, jars and tubes in such a way that they do not interfere, but at the same time they are always within reach and do not create complete visual chaos.
There are many ingenious design tricks that will help you place all the necessary bath accessories without much difficulty.
