Bathroom: decoration and beautiful examples

For many people, a bathtub is not just a place for taking hygienic procedures, but also a small spa corner. However, this can be achieved only with competent design of the bathroom, the selection of optimally suitable finishing materials, plumbing.

When arranging a bathroom First of all, you need to make an accurate measurement of it. This will not only accommodate all the plumbing and furniture in the bathroom, but also make the space functional and attractive.

After that, you can draw a room plan on a piece of paper or use a special program for designers. The next step is to mark out all the communication. Only after this can you start choosing a style, planning the location of plumbing, furniture.

Consider the possible options for placing furniture and plumbing in the room, taking into account which plumbing will be placed.

A simple option is the bath is placed along one of the long walls of the bathroom, the rest is plumbing and furniture - along the remaining long wall and opposite the door.

You can arrange the font and the width of the bathroom. True, for this you will have to replace the bathtub with a smaller analogue or shift the wall separating the bathroom and the toilet. In this case, on the long side you can place a washing machine and sink, and on the side that is closer to the entrance, put a cabinet or towel holder.

For small rooms popular corner bathtubs. They are installed in one of the far corners. In the second, a sink may be located.

The shower cabin is most often located in one of the corners of the bathroom or along the wall. The rest of the space is occupied by the toilet and sink (that is, opposite the shower box). On the side there is room for a washing machine or furniture.

Large bathrooms can accommodate both a bathroom and a booth. They can be located along the long wall of the room, on the contrary - a sink, dressing table, washing machine. Popular options with partitions or niches. In the latter, a shower is organized, and a bath is installed behind the partition.

Ergonomic is the option of using a corner baththen a shower cabin also fits along one of the walls. The remaining space is enough for a sink, furniture.

You can organize a sauna in an ordinary apartment if you purchase a special shower box with a sauna function. It is quite massive, so in small bathrooms it is installed across the width of the room, that is, opposite the entrance.

On the long side there is space for a bathtub - small or angular. If the bath does not fit (or the bath only fits), then a sink and furniture are placed along the wall.

In small rooms, you often have to abandon the sink. But in this case, a bath is required. This is usually a corner bowl. If we are talking about a combined bathroom, then a partition borders the bathroom. Behind her is the toilet. On the other side - furniture or appliances.

One of the popular options is ceramic tile. It is a reliable, environmentally friendly and durable material. It is characterized by moisture resistance and hygiene, which is important for the bathroom.

The tile remains attractive for a long time, only the seams between it can cause a problem. But they are also easy to update using a special composition. It is worth noting the maintainability of the material - if an individual element is damaged, it can be replaced. A complete wall repair is not necessary.

There is also a special tile for the floor. It is more durable than the one intended for walls. Another important point is that floor tiles are never smooth, but have a rough or corrugated surface for safety. Under any floor tiles, you can lay a system of underfloor heating. This is very convenient, since the material itself is quite cold.

The main disadvantage of the tile is the high cost of the material and work itself. For laying tiles requires special skills and professional tools, so this process is preferable to entrust to a professional.

Another option for wall decoration in the bathroom is their painting. Modern paints have many shades, textures. Mixing of paints is available, their tinting to obtain smooth transitions from a more delicate to a more saturated shade.

Wall painting is also convenient because the coating formed is moisture resistant, easy to clean, especially if it is a smooth surface. In addition, the material itself is cheaper compared to tiles, and you can paint the walls yourself if you wish. True, the preparatory work will also have to be done - this leveling and degreasing of walls, improving their adhesion.

For bathrooms, the following types of paints are usually used.

They come in latex and acrylate. The second option is more affordable, suitable for use in rooms with high humidity. However, it is better not to use the material directly near the shower, bathtub and faucet.

A latex-based aqueous emulsion forms a durable, moisture-proof film on the surface and can slightly level out small surface irregularities. One of the advantages of water-based paints is the absence of an unpleasant odor during application and drying.

These are paints based on organic solvents, and therefore they have an unpleasant chemical smell until they are completely dry. By their consistency they resemble oil paints, however, in contrast to them, they can form not only glossy, but also matte and semi-gloss surfaces.

Among the advantages - ease of use, affordable price. However, when applying alkyd paint, all surface defects become apparent, in addition, over time, the painted surface may shine.

Suitable for rooms with high humidity, since mold and mildew do not form on the surface painted with silicate paints. In addition, it has high vapor permeability, therefore the greenhouse effect is excluded. Paint forms strong, durable coating. Of the minuses - high toxicity of paint, so you need to work in protective clothing and a respirator. It is impossible to stay in the room until the paint has completely dried.

The painted surface is completely waterproof, even in the form of steam. The use of silicone-based formulations is recommended only if if the room has a powerful ventilation system.

It is used for painting the inner surface of the pool bowl, therefore it is characterized by increased moisture resistance. Like silicone, it is used only in rooms with good ventilation. The material is very demanding on the work surface - it must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased.

Another modern and attractive finishing material for the bathroom is decorative plaster. There are moisture resistant, the so-called facade options. Among other benefits - visual appeal, diverse color and texture varieties of coating, ease of care, high aesthetic qualities.

You can stick in the bathroom and wallpaper. True, you need to choose special ones - on the product label should be “moisture resistant” or “super moisture resistant, resistant to abrasion”. This usually corresponds to a graphic sign - three wavy lines.

Before pasting, it is recommended to primer the walls with a composition with antiseptics, and use a special glue with antibacterial additives. This will help prevent mold and mildew.

PVC panels are very popular for decoration. These are plastic products that are attached to a special crate (nailed to the walls of the bathtub). Thereby you don’t have to worry about carefully preparing the walls and leveling out small errors. Due to the lathing and panels they will be hidden. However, the size of the room will also slightly decrease, but visually it is usually not noticeable, it is not felt during the operation of the bathroom.

The popularity of wall panels is also due to their affordability, variety of design, attractive appearance of the bathroom after repair. Thanks to the ventilation system placed between the walls of the bathroom and the panels, excluded the risk of bacteria and fungi.

Luxury material is considered a stone - artificial or natural. It is clear that the latter is heavier, more expensive and is fixed on a cement base. For the bathroom, you can consider limestone (natural limestone sawn into thin plates), since it is less hygroscopic. However, he still needs additional protection - the laid flagstone is coated in 2 layers with varnish.

Natural stone is an expensive, difficult to lay material. If you like the effect, it is better to use an artificial analog. It is a composite material that accurately imitates natural stone surfaces.

Artificial items sold as a set. - they have different shapes and sizes, which gives the effect of a natural material, but they fit together (a guarantee of easier installation than laying a natural analog).

Stone is rarely used to design a bathroom completely. There is a high probability of getting a gloomy and uncomfortable room. A stone laid out fragmentary looks much more spectacular. You can combine it with wood, decorative plaster, painting.

If you want to achieve an atmosphere of comfort and warmth in the bathroom, it makes sense to consider wood finishes (a more affordable option is lining, MDF). You need to choose oak, larch, beech as more moisture-resistant species. However, such material requires regular care - applying moisture-proof coatings. And even in this case, you should not use wooden elements directly next to water.

The most common option is light beige shades. However, you should not consider the option of a totally white room, it will be psychologically difficult to be in it.

Among the successful options are beige, milk, coffee shades, all colors of water (from blue to blue and turquoise), olive, green. It is noteworthy that these colors combine well with each other. You can use up to 3-4 shades close in color, for example, 2 close beige, chocolate and golden as an accent.

Valid in the bathroom and contrast solutionsHowever, too active colors (black, red) should be avoided. Still, the bathroom is a place of relaxation. It is better to replace them with a more neutral option (for example, use gray instead of black) or dose (use red accessories).

The whole variety of styles for the bathroom can be divided into 2 types - design in classic and modern styles.

For bathrooms of large and medium sizes can be recommended classic styles. They are inherent: the presence of a large bathtub, luxurious plumbing, rounded shapes, calm color combinations. Textiles and accessories help to complement the interior - a mirror in an intricate frame, fluffy towels, rugs, flowers and other decorative elements.

As finishing materials, ceramic tiles, stone, decorative plaster are optimal. Complex textures, stucco molding are welcome.

One of the brightest representatives of the classical style can be called English interior. Characteristics - stiffness, laconic luxury, expensive materials and simplicity of forms. In the decoration of the walls used mainly tiles. Necessarily the presence of furniture in classic brown shades and a large rounded foot bath.

If such an interior seems too luxurious and prim, you can consider Provence style. This is a variation of the country style, that is, a free rustic style. When creating it, one cannot do without the use of natural textures (plaster, stone, wood), bright plant and flower ornaments (for example, in textiles).Preferred colors are beige, soft lemon, coffee and olive shades.

For small bathrooms, it is preferable to choose fashionable modern styles. They can exclude the traditional font and replace it with a shower. Modern style is minimalism, functionality, simple shapes and color schemes. However, the latter combine both color unity and contrast.

If we talk about style high tech, then for the design of the room you can use paint, wall panels, tiles. Divide the room into zones (especially if it is a combined bathroom) will help low partitions, including frosted glass.

Among modern interiors, design in style loft. You will have to work on the design of the walls of the room, because you need to achieve similarities with the production facility. Brickwork (ideally - dilapidated), rough concrete walls, protruding pipes and metal beams under the ceiling - all this will become a "sign" of the loft interior. Use a shower cabin or a small bathtub of an unusual shape. The main thing is to get away from luxury and excesses.

Relevant for the bathroom is and sea ​​style. As a rule, these are light wall panels or tiles. Perhaps their combination with blue, blue, turquoise shades. In a word, the color scheme of such a bathroom invariably resembles the sea surface. For greater effect, sea landscapes and images of the underwater world are sometimes laid out on the wall.

In most cases, plumbing equipment is porcelain and earthenware. The latter is an affordable option, reliable, attractive, but the earthenware surface is quite porous.

In the manufacture of porcelain sanitary ware, a qualitatively different type of firing is used, due to which the material turns out to be smoother, and therefore more hygienic, easy to care for. Porcelain plumbing is heavier, more expensive, it quickly heats up and retains heat. However, porcelain and earthenware are fragile products. If heavy objects get on them, cracks and chips cannot be avoided.

Composite products are considered more durable. Outwardly, they resemble a granite surface, but have a characteristic luster. Resistant to mechanical damage, easy to clean. Of the shortcomings - high cost.

Glass toilets are the originality and uniqueness of the bathroom; they look best in modern interiors. Despite the apparent fragility, glass surpasses faience and porcelain in terms of strength. Minus "is the need for careful maintenance of such plumbing, the smallest smudges and stains are visible on the surface.

When choosing a sink, first of all, you need to evaluate its compatibility with the type of mixer. The shape of the bowl, they can be different - a tulip, a cascade. By type of mounting - wall, floor. For small bathrooms, corner and built-in models are optimal.

When choosing a toilet, it’s useful to pre-think what functionality you need. These can be options with a bidet, a hygienic shower and many other additional options. Suspension and floor models are distinguished by the type of fastening.

As with the purchase of a sink, first of all, make sure that the selected model is suitable for the type of sewer in your house (namely, what angle the sewer pipe is at). Otherwise, additional preparatory work is ahead. If you have installed water meters, then a double-flush toilet will be more economical to use.

Bathtubs and shower trays are made of the same materials. A popular option is acrylic. The average service life is 25 years, the material is reliable, practical, attractive in appearance. It is acrylic bowls that have the most design options. Standard sizes - 120-140 cm (small baths), 150-170 cm (standard), from 170 cm - large.

When buying, preference should be given molded products. They are more reliable than those made by extrusion. The purchase of a combined option should be discarded immediately. These are plastic fonts, covered with acrylic on top. They deform, break, do not withstand the weight of users and temperature changes. Stronger and more durable version of acrylic - Quaril. This is the same material, but with ceramic chips in the composition.

Another "running" material is cast iron. It has an even longer service life - up to 50 years, is not afraid of mechanical damage, is not deformed. However, due to the heavy weight, it may be difficult to assemble and install a bathtub or a shower tray. In addition, cast iron is a non-ductile material, so the shape of the products is usually standard - square, rectangle. The material holds heat well, more expensive than acrylic.

The middle between acrylic and cast iron can be called steel bowls. Usually they are coated with enamel inside. Service life - up to 15 years, this is a lightweight material, which is why possible deformations of products and their rattling during water intake are associated.

Ceramic bathtubs and pallets look stylish. Due to their massiveness they do not vibrate, are stable, easy to care for. However, even a slight mechanical impact can lead to a split of the material.

Finally, bathtubs and pallets can be manufactured made of artificial stone. The material has considerable weight, imitates any stone surface, looks especially harmonious in spacious rooms, introducing notes of luxury and respectability into them.

For comfortable use, it is important to leave a sufficient distance between objects in the bathroom. Minimum distance:

• between objects and plumbing, as well as between objects and a door - 75 cm;
• between the toilet and the bidet there should be at least 35-45 cm;
• between the walls of the bathroom (or furniture, other plumbing) and the toilet - at least 35-45 cm;
• between the shower and bath (or sink) there must be a minimum space of 30 cm.

In small-sized bathrooms, one sometimes has to “be wise” to accommodate all the necessary plumbing and furniture. You can reduce the space between the shower and sink, putting them almost flush. The main thing is that the sink does not interfere with the opening of the cabin door.

You can reduce the minimum distance between plumbing to 50 cm, but no less. You can save space by installing a sink over the bathtub.

However, it is not always necessary to deviate from accepted standards when placing plumbing due to the small size of the bathroom. Sometimes these are quite spacious rooms, but located in non-standard rooms - in the attic, under the stairs.

The organization of space is carried out taking into account the size and characteristics of the location of communications.

First you need to decide what kind of furniture is needed. Typically, these are cabinets under the sink and above the sink, pencil cases. In spacious bathrooms, you can accommodate a whatnot, and in small bathrooms it is better to replace it with wall shelves, an organizer, drawer, console are also suitable.

Ergonomics and convenience are combined in towel holders in the form of a small open shelf.

To give the interior sophistication and uniqueness in many ways allow the details. This is a mirror, a stand for soap, glasses for toothbrushes, a picture, a moisture-resistant watch, a radio. The simpler the interior, the less accessories should be in it.

Bath curtains can not only close the font or shower, but also serve to zoning the room. They can be made of moisture resistant fabric materials, plastic, glass.

For smaller rooms it is better to use fabric curtains, vertical blinds or shutters.

The choice of lighting features is largely determined by the size and style of the bathroom. For a small bath, a chandelier in the center of the room or spotlights along 2 walls is enough.

For large bathrooms, stylized as a spa, it is recommended to set several levels of lighting. To create a more relaxing environment, you can leave only the lower light, creating an intimate twilight.

Open chandeliers are only suitable for bathrooms with a high ceiling. If the room is small, it is better to choose the built-in ceiling or wall lights. Floor lamps usually play a decorative role. By themselves, they will not give the right amount of light, therefore they are combined with standard lighting schemes.

Unusual bathroom design and decoration ideas

• Eclectic and luxurious bathroom option - a combination of snow-white walls, a marble bathtub finish, turning into a floor, a crystal chandelier and oriental decor.

• Spacious room in a classic style. Wooden floor, furniture and elements make the interior warmer, more comfortable. For older people, you can put a step on the bathroom.

It is not necessary to make a design project of the bathroom. You can use the ready-made solution - the decor of the bathroom, thought out to the smallest detail. Such options are represented by many stores of building and decoration materials. The rack is usually presented assembled bath, including the option of wall decoration, plumbing, furniture and even accessories. The buyer can purchase the finished kit or its individual elements. Consider real examples of such kits.

• Option with wall panels, a standard bathtub and a pedestal on which a deep sink is installed.

• Ready complex with a shower corner for a combined bathroom. Wall decoration material - PVC panels.