It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of regular and competent visits to the bath or sauna. Having the opportunity to take a steam bath within your own home is an invaluable opportunity. If you are planning construction, or are already a happy owner of a bath or sauna, then our impressive selection with hundreds of design projects for creating a finish in a steam room may come in handy for you.
The choice of material for finishing a bath or sauna
If we talk about the most common set of rooms inside a bath or sauna, then usually this list is small:
- entrance hall and dressing room;
- restroom;
- shower room and/or pool room;
- steam room.
Of course, some rooms may be missing or represent a multifunctional space. For example, one room can combine a dressing room, a relaxation area and a segment with a shower. The more rooms in the bath, the more options and ways to create finishes can be used to create the most suitable design for the microclimate of the room. At the same time, it is important to create not only reliable protection for surfaces, but also a special atmosphere of rest and relaxation, which is one of the reasons for going to a bath or sauna. So, a bathhouse can have several rooms or just one space, but the fact that without a steam room this space loses all meaning remains unchanged. This publication will be devoted to the design of this difficult, but very important room.
Given the special microclimate that prevails in the steam room, the main step in creating a finish can be considered the choice of the right material. Facing material must have the following qualities:
- resistance to temperature extremes and hot air;
- resistance to high humidity;
- hygiene;
- strength and durability;
- the absence of toxic substances released at high temperatures;
- resistance to the formation and spread of the fungus;
- excellent aesthetic qualities;
- nice texture.
As a rule, lining is used to finish surfaces inside the steam room. As a raw material for this safe and aesthetically pleasing material, it is best to choose:
- cedar;
- Linden;
- larch.
For lining the surfaces of the dressing room (the room preceding the steam room), you can use pine lining. By combining wood of different shades, you can create some variety in the decoration of a bath or sauna.
Creation of flooring in the steam room
The first step in creating a finish for a steam room and dressing room is the design of the flooring. For a steam room, it would be best to slightly raise the level of the floors - this measure will help to keep warm in a small room (protection from drafts). Floor covering can be made from the following materials:
- ceramic (porcelain stoneware) tiles;
- figurative board;
- grooved board.
Even in steam rooms designed for a very high temperature on the floor surface, it does not rise above 30-35 degrees. Therefore, the rough layer of flooring can be made from:
- concrete;
- clay;
- earth.
The main task of the right flooring is to ensure safety and quick removal of moisture from the steam room (floors are made with a slight slope for quick removal of liquid). Therefore, the rough level of the flooring must be covered:
- cork;
- fibrous mat;
- tiles;
- boardwalk;
- sanded board.
If you choose the method of arranging the flooring with the help of wood, then it will not be difficult to do this: first, brick columns are laid on the draft level, on which the logs will be located, and prepared boards are already mounted on them.
Considering that the floor in the steam room does not experience serious loads, the size of the lag can be chosen from 20x20 to 25x25 cm in increments close to meta. For flooring in a bath or sauna, it is better to use a figurative, tongue-and-groove board. It is better to choose boards with a thickness of 30 cm. Absolutely all material for creating a finish in a bath or sauna must be treated with an antiseptic composition before installation to prevent the formation and spread of fungus.
If ceramic tiles are used as the top layer of the flooring, then the sequence of actions will be as follows:
- creating a floor screed, it is necessary to achieve a perfectly flat surface;
- laying floor tiles with special glue;
- processing of seams with moisture-resistant grout.
Ceramic tiles on the floor of the steam room are an excellent opportunity to protect the surface from high humidity and temperature changes, as well as create a durable and easy-to-clean coating. But from the point of view of the risk of slipping on the surface, tiles are not the best option for a steam room. Therefore, low shields or wooden gratings are usually laid on top of the porcelain stoneware coating, which, after each visit to the steam room, must be taken out to fresh air to dry.
Wall decoration in the steam room with wooden lining
It is no accident that the most popular material for covering surfaces in steam rooms is lining. With its help, you can not only create a reliable and durable design of the steam room, but also insulate the room. The lining has many advantages:
- environmental friendliness (the material does not emit toxic substances even at very high temperatures);
- excellent ventilation for all other building and finishing materials;
- high aesthetic qualities;
- with the help of such cladding, you can hide the architectural imperfections of the room;
- condensation does not form on the surface, which means that there is no predisposition to the formation and spread of the fungus;
- lining from lining is able to "breathe";
- sanded surfaces are pleasant to the touch.
Creating a crate
Linden lining has the best combination of price and quality. This is the most popular material for finishing a steam room and dressing room in Russian baths and saunas. The algorithm for creating lining from lining is simple. The preparatory stage includes the following steps:
- first you need to adapt the material to the microclimate of the steam room, for this the lining is brought into the room;
- if the walls of the steam room have differences, then they must be leveled with rails;
- joints and cracks must be caulked;
- the installation of the cladding begins with the fastening of the lathing of the laths with a step of about 50 cm from each other;
- in order to mount the crate evenly, it is necessary to attach a thread to the outermost bars, which will be a guide for other products;
- after the preparation of the frame is completed, it is covered with an antiseptic
- if the walls are perfectly even, then you can do without the crate and fix the finishing material directly on the wall.
Wall insulation and waterproofing
In parallel with the creation of finishes for the surfaces of a bath or sauna, the issue of warming the room is also being resolved. In some cases, it makes sense to use mineral insulation, which is placed under the crate of wooden slats. But it all depends on the material used to create the load-bearing walls in the building. If the building is made of concrete blocks or stone, then it is better to do without insulation, otherwise you will later have to solve the problem of poor-quality and insufficient ventilation.
The second issue that is being solved together with the implementation of surface finishing is the creation of a waterproofing of the room, because we need to protect all the supporting structures of the building. Previously, the most popular material for waterproofing was aluminum foil, today it has been replaced by a modern analogue - vapor barrier film.
Installation of lining
After completing all the preparatory processes, you can proceed to the direct sheathing of the walls and ceiling of the steam room. It is necessary to choose fasteners that would withstand high humidity and temperature changes. Ordinary nails will not work - they can rust from moisture and heat up under high temperatures - touching the wall with hot nail heads can cause burns.
The lining can be mounted both vertically and horizontally - it all depends on the size of the room, the height of the ceiling. The lining elements are pre-cut to the required length and then attached to the prepared crate (or directly to the wall, if it has a perfectly flat surface). It is necessary that the lining fits snugly in the corner joints. Also, it is necessary to use the building level to create an uneasy reliable, but also aesthetic finish of the steam room.
Laying lining starts from the corner. Staples and clamps are used as fasteners. For finishing the ceiling, you can use the same material as for wall cladding. But it is important to understand that under the ceiling there will be the highest temperature in the room; Sheathing surfaces near the furnace, as a rule, are made of refractory bricks or ceramic tiles.
In custody
All wooden elements intended for use in the steam room (benches, benches, stools, stands, holders) must be treated accordingly. Careful sanding and waxing will help reduce the swelling of wood from hot and humid steam, the appearance and spread of microorganisms on the surface of furniture and decorative elements.
The presence of a bath or sauna in a private house does not surprise anyone. But thanks to modern technologies, it is possible to install a sauna cabin even within a city apartment. Saunas have an important and often decisive advantage over the Russian bath - they are universal, they are easier to build from scratch or install in a ready-made room. It all depends on the amount of space available, the choice of sauna capacity and the financial capacity of the homeowners.
If you have decided on the area for a home sauna, you need to decide how many people the steam room should simultaneously accommodate. For one or two people, you can get by with a sauna cabin, for a family vacation you need a large area, for receiving guests it is completely necessary to take care of a relaxation room, in addition to the steam room in the sauna itself.
Sauna cabins for one or two people
Currently, you can purchase a ready-made sauna cabin or assemble it from separate panels, it all depends on how individual appearance, functionality and design you would like to get.
A small sauna cabin can be installed directly in the bathroom, the only condition for the installation of the finished structure is a few centimeters between the ceiling of the room and the upper part of the cabin. The height of such booths usually does not exceed 2 m, which is due to the requirements for the normal operation of ventilation.
Even in a small corner of the bathroom, you can place a booth that looks more like a steam room for one person. The advantage of ready-made structures is that they already assume the correct placement of the furnace and ventilation.
Ready-made sauna cabins are available in various sizes, made from different types of wood, but mainly from aspen, linden and some coniferous woods.
Doors to mini-saunas are usually all glass or a wooden frame with large clear glass. This choice is due to the psychological component, which must be taken into account in small enclosed spaces.
If it is possible to equip a window in one of the walls, even a small one, this opportunity must be used. This will not only defuse the psychological tension of a small space, but also provide it with additional lighting.
An individual order for a cubicle implies, first of all, a unique design, which can become both a harmonious addition to an already finished bathroom project, and act as a “highlight of the program”, capturing all eyes.
You can install a sauna cabin even in the attic or within the attic space. These are rooms that are often empty or used as storage for things that are rarely used. To organize a useful and practical place of rest with a sauna is a rational embodiment of the dreams of many homeowners of private houses with an attic.
Sauna design with swimming pool
If the area of private households allows, then the arrangement of the pool as part of a home sauna takes the project to a completely different level. Plunging into the cool waters of the pool after a hot steam room is not only a pleasure, but also an excellent hardening for the whole body.
As a rule, the interior of the steam room and the pool room are connected only by the floor covering. Most often, all surfaces of the steam room are lined with natural wood, which is not treated with varnish or any other substances. For a pool room, there is nothing better than using tiles, mosaics or stone to finish the surfaces.
The type of wood that will be used for finishing the steam room can be selected based on the color palette chosen for the rest of the surfaces of the pool room and relaxation room.
This steam room near a semi-circular pool is perfectly adjacent to a modern wine cellar. Autonomous heating and cooling systems make it possible to place such utilitarian structures with different characteristics and functionality within the same room.
Natural stone in sauna design
The design of one of the walls of not only the sauna room, but also the steam room itself allows you to diversify the total wood finish without sacrificing practicality. Natural stone is able to withstand high temperatures, it is moisture resistant and durable. But, of course, natural material increases the cost of the sauna project and makes it more costly in terms of time and labor resources.
The harmonious combination of stone and wood helps the design of the sauna to acquire individuality and charm.
The dark stone tiles are a great contrast to the warm, rusty wood tones.
The use of several types of stone coverings of different textures and shades within one room creates a stunning effect. In such a company, even porcelain stoneware stylized as marble will look chic and natural.
The effect of raw stone brings a natural element to the sauna room. A touch of rusticity has been added to this modern and expressive space.
The use of pebbles instead of stone or ceramic tiles for flooring is an interesting design move that makes the room unique and original. Not to mention the benefits of foot massage while walking on a textured floor.
Just one stone-clad wall transforms the entire sauna environment, providing contrast and variety.
Using Lighting Systems in Sauna Design
Recently, in the design projects of saunas, it is increasingly common to use not just built-in lamps or lamps, but a whole ensemble of lights of various shapes and shades.
Despite the glass doors and the presence of lighting in the sauna room, the steam room is a rather dark place and additional lighting will not interfere with it.
Often, wooden platforms, sunbeds and seating are provided with lighting.
With the help of LEDs, it is possible to highlight not only places for attendants, but also entire surfaces and individual structural elements.
The backlight can be of any color, everything is limited only by the preferences of homeowners and their personal choice.
And finally - some interesting images of saunas located in rooms with an original design.
These luxury saunas-steam rooms look attractive, but at the same time they do not lose their practicality and meet all the required functionality.
Sometimes you just need to relax, throw off the burden of accumulated fatigue, so the construction of baths becomes a popular and popular activity. However, just building a room does not mean having a good rest, as it is required to create an optimal layout and beautiful design. Modern possibilities allow you to make a rest room in a bath cozy and functional with your own hands, and its interior - practical and reliable at the same time.
The nuances of interior design
The interior in the rest room located in the bath requires special attention, because the room is unusual - people relax and communicate in it. That is why the rest room should have practical, comfortable and safe furniture for use.
It is important to remember that the design of the sauna rest room should be kept in a minimalist style - you should not pile up objects, as this can not only make it difficult to move around the room, but also cause an accident. It is necessary to provide in advance a place for storing and placing clothes (including outerwear), if the use of medicinal herbs and teas is foreseen, then these products should be stored in a special locker.
Advice: do not forget about the presence in the bath of a first-aid kit with the most necessary medicines. It is best to place it in the rest room, as people spend a lot of time there..
Mandatory attribute - samovar
It is best to use a samovar as a source for obtaining hot water used for tea drinking, as a familiar electric kettle will stand out from the overall composition. Furniture should be made exclusively from wood materials, since plastic, iron or glass cannot withstand elevated temperatures and will become unusable very quickly.
It is better not to use upholstered furniture in a rest room, but if complete relaxation is not possible without it, you need to select it carefully, since moisture and unstable temperature quickly spoil the appearance and overall structure of all such items. The right decision would be a leather sofa, perhaps, because it is durable, reliable and beautiful.
Variety of styles and possibilities
A practical do-it-yourself recreation room in the bath is a reflection of the inner world of the owner of the room. For this reason design and an interior selects especially carefully. Today, finishing materials allow you to create a variety of style solutions - from traditional Russian to historical interiors or French Provence.
The design and key features of the chosen interior allow you to realize your dreams, for example, the Russian style, where wood predominates, can be diluted with beautiful tile inserts. So you can keep the general focus, but get bright, accentuating decor elements. As elements for decoration are traditionally used:
- Brooms;
- tubs;
- Buckets.
These items will complement any chosen style, as they are an integral part of the bath.
If you want to create an interior in an oriental style, then mosaics and ceramics will help in this. You can create beautiful surfaces with your own hands, but for beginners there will be many difficult moments. It is best to choose natural materials for finishing the room, in which there are no chemical ingredients, since when heated they will be released into the surrounding space. The design and furniture should be such that it is convenient and easy to be in the bath and rest room, respectively. Lighting should be soft, natural, you can create traditional lampshades that were used in homes at the beginning of the century.
The bathhouse and its integral part of the rest room are places with a special, attractive energy, which, of course, require a special approach to design. There are several time-tested rules, the observance of which will make the interior beautiful, and staying indoors is completely safe. The main rule is that the design is formed from a material that is resistant to water, heat, and temperature changes. Furniture should not block aisles and doors. Metal cannot be used to create a modern interior, as it can cause burns.
It is recommended to create with your own hands protective pads for all elements that include metal, if it is not possible to replace them with wooden counterparts. Another rule is that the furniture should be treated with a special protective impregnation, the shelves should be well polished to eliminate the possibility of splinters, and the lighting should not be dim. Do-it-yourself or professional design is part of the building, so it is important that it is durable and reliable, since it is often not profitable to make repairs or change furniture in a break room.
Conclusion
The design, embodied in reality with your own hands, is able to complement the overall feeling of comfort, so it is very important to create it holistic, comfortable, aesthetic. Preference should be given to environmentally friendly materials, but elements of modernity are also allowed, as they create a special atmosphere. All interior items must withstand the peculiarities of the microclimate. If you follow simple recommendations, then the room for relaxing in the bath will become one of the most beloved.
Bath paint: interior decoration
One of the important and crucial stages in the construction of a bath is the interior decoration of the premises. If for the design of the steam room you need to install heating equipment, benches and benches, think over the lighting and ventilation system, then the rest room in the bath requires a more individual approach.
Even a novice bath attendant can choose a suitable interior design style and equip a room with his own hands.
The design of all bath rooms, including rest rooms, should be carried out taking into account their functional features.
The rest room in the bath is a cozy room, conducive to a comfortable and safe pastime after the completion of bath procedures. The dimensions of the room itself may differ depending on the total area of the bath - from a compact 10 squares to an impressive 50 or more.
The finished bath and the rest room in it must meet the following requirements:
- the use of safe and environmentally friendly materials for decoration;
- resistance of equipment and functional elements to high humidity and temperature extremes;
- the absence of voluminous objects cluttering up the aisles and the central part of the room;
- the presence of thresholds to protect against drafts and windows that will provide natural light in the room;
- lack of structural metal elements in the finished interior: rapid heating of parts can lead to burns;
- the use of reliable wood, pre-treated with protective compounds;
- availability of a high-quality ventilation system;
- durability and practicality of the finished interior design, this will give the room aesthetics and attractiveness.
A room for a good rest can have a different location in relation to other rooms. It can be connected to a dressing room, steam room, shower room or kitchen.
The rest room may have the following functional elements:
- sofa, armchair and chairs (chaise lounge);
- kitchen table;
- TV equipment;
- kitchen appliances - refrigerator, juicer, coffee maker, etc.
Any style of interior design involves the use of living indoor plants that can create an amazing ensemble with wooden decorative trim.
After carrying out bath procedures in the relaxation room, it is worth providing compact sleeping places for guests. Soft lighting with traditional Russian lanterns and hanging sconces will add coziness and comfort to the room.
The severity of the Scandinavian style
For a dry sauna in its natural perception, a discreet Scandinavian interior style is well suited. Its distinctive characteristics are modesty, rigor, simplicity and accessibility.
Scandinavian style welcomes the following design elements:
- decorative plaster on the walls in neutral or warm colors;
- furniture and decorative accessories of non-standard shape, made of wood or metal;
- juicy color accents - towels, curtains or curtains, tablecloths or paintings.
To achieve home comfort in a Scandinavian-style rest room, you can use soft knitted blankets and bedspreads. A fluffy rug or the skin of a wild animal will become a stylish element.
The originality of the Japanese style
The decoration of the rest room in the Japanese-style bath is distinguished by originality, conciseness and rigor. Traditional - this is not a steam room, but a small wooden or metal container filled with water, pebbles and fragrant sawdust. To take bath procedures, the water is heated to 60 degrees.
To maintain the Japanese style in the relaxation room, it is recommended to install a compact bamboo screen, and decorate the walls with a large multi-colored fan, a scroll or a branch of cherry blossoms.
Furniture in Japanese design is laconic and small in size: wooden tables for the tea ceremony, low couches and a niche for a bowl of incense.
Sophistication of classic style
Arrangement of a room in a classic style is suitable for large rooms - from 20 square meters. For small rooms, this design option is unacceptable.
The style involves the use of massive columnar and arched structures, complex moldings, carved elements, decorative fireplaces and fountains.
To provide soft and unobtrusive lighting, it is recommended to choose small spotlights or elegant wall sconces for the room. Do-it-yourself decorative figurines will look original in the interior.
Stylish printed wallpapers, decorative paints and plasters, natural materials, porcelain and ceramic tiles, laminate boards are suitable as decoration.
To refresh the interior, furnished in Art Nouveau style, you can add floral components - floral ornaments and living plants.
The simplicity of rustic style
The rustic style of decorating a relaxation room in a structure made of logs or timber looks organic and simple. For the manufacture of furniture, only natural materials are used - wood or wicker.
Distinctive features of the style are the presence of suspended ceiling beams and the laying of wooden floors.
For decorating a room in a rustic style, textiles made from natural materials - cotton, wool, calico are suitable. Crockery and kitchen utensils can be made of wood or ceramics, these items are decorated with hand-painted.
For such a theme, the use of tablecloths, napkins, floor mats and handmade souvenirs is typical.
Actual subdued lighting due to the installation of wooden or metal fixtures and lamps.
Variety of decorative materials
For the interior decoration of the room, you should choose high-quality materials that are inert to high humidity and temperatures. For this use:
- artificial and natural stones;
- tree;
- fiberglass and non-woven wallpaper;
- ceramic granite and majolica tiles;
- decorative plaster compositions;
- decorative plastic.
wall decoration
The following materials are suitable for decorating wall structures:
- Clapboard. The material is environmentally friendly, practical, high thermal insulation properties. For the manufacture of lining, oak, aspen, alder, ash, pine and linden are used.
- Stone. Differs in durability, wear resistance, resistance to overheating. The walls can be decorated with cobblestone, marble, granite and sandstone.
- Wallpaper. The material is highly flexible, inert to changes in temperature conditions and high humidity. For interior design, wallpaper based on non-woven, gypsum and fiberglass is used.
- Plasterboard sheets. For decorative finishes, it is recommended to choose drywall on a moisture-resistant basis. Installation is carried out on a metal base.
Ceilings
In the decoration of ceiling surfaces, two types of materials are used:
- Clapboard. For rooms with high humidity, it is better to choose products from linden or cedar. They tolerate significant temperature changes well and do not dry out from overheating.
- Wooden shields. The material hides existing surface defects. Installation is carried out on a pre-insulated ceiling.
Floor finishing
For decorative flooring are used:
- Wooden boards. Carefully polished products with a thickness of at least 3.5 cm. The finished coating is opened with stain or colorless varnish.
- Porcelain tile. Moisture-resistant and durable coating, resistant to temperature extremes and mechanical damage.
If you know how to equip a rest room in a bath, you can get a stylish and practical room that will give a feeling of home warmth and comfort. Such a bath will become a favorite place for family leisure.
