Wood bathroom design

Wood and water - a controversial combination, but having the right to life. More recently, in the interior solutions of bathrooms, this not quite familiar tandem appeared. And he became a design hit: a warm tree turned out to be appropriate in the bathroom, associatively it continued the tradition of baths with their pleasant forms, aromas, visual perception. True, in an apartment, there are much more demands on the tree, but you can always find compromises.

It was once thought that a more impractical material than wood could not be found for decorating a bathroom. But these considerations are now considered obsolete. Modern methods of working with wood allow you to give the material characteristics that are compatible with moisture.

The advantages of wooden finishes in the design of the bathroom:

• environmental friendliness - the tree is a natural material, pleasant tactile and visual;
• durability - modern producers work with cedar, teak and oak, and these are trees with high moisture resistance;
• the scent, which secrets the tree, is useful for the human body - ordinary bathing turns into a real spa procedure;
• aesthetics of the finish does not raise questions - the interior adds to the nobility, the space becomes more organized, warm, comfortable.

Cons of wooden finishes in the design of the bathroom:

• high cost - a natural wood floor, for example, will cost more than a floor made of materials more familiar to the bathroom;
• care requires some effort - you need to follow the instructions so that the wooden finish lasts as long as possible;
• the need for re-impregnation - Protective surface treatment is carried out every few years.

Not even strict care, but the price of future repairs scares apartment owners. In this case, imitation will come to the rescue: tiles or linoleum with a wood texture can visually recreate the dream bathroom.

Ceramic tile or tile - the option is still very popular. In the manufacture of such a finishing material, clay and sand are used, as well as special components that improve the structure of future tiles. Tiles can be glazed and unglazed.

Tiles can be quartzenic: The main component of this material is quartz sand, which is supplemented by various impurities. We can say that this material is distinguished by special flexibility and comfort. This is a very warm tile, which is the place in the bathroom.

The wall tile, which imitates a wood print, its embossment and texture, allows you to create a warm and cozy interior that is intimate to procedures and relaxation in the bathroom. But for finishing the floor, choose porcelain stoneware.

This material perfectly imitates tree species. It is durable and resistant to temperature shocks. The porcelain stoneware contains white clay, as well as sand with coloring substances of natural origin. On the floor, rectangular porcelain tiles and embossed texture will seem like real wood. In appearance, it can resemble a high-quality parquet board.

This is a cladding product made of polyvinyl chloride, which can be used to decorate rooms with high humidity indicators. The composition of the material contains rock salt, as well as components of petroleum products. With the help of special technologies, the composition turns into a very durable polymer, which is resistant to high temperatures, and its operational capabilities are quite competitive. The main advantage of PVC panels is their price attractiveness and affordability. The choice of texture and colors is very large, so you are likely to be able to find your ideal wood look.

But there are also disadvantages: this material can be considered fire hazardous, as well as traumatic - the panels are prone to chips and scratches. PVC panels can be rack, standard and sheet. Also, according to the method of fastening, the panels are seamless, with a bevel, with a relief surface.

Rules for choosing PVC panels:

• so that they last longer in the bathroom, purchase items with several jumpers;
• high-quality panels will have a clear pattern and uniform coloring;
• for a shower, purchase panels with increased moisture resistance.

There is no special brand of linoleum for bathrooms. But you will choose the material according to a certain list of parameters.

So, the material for the bathroom should be:

• with the right foundation - Suitable for rooms with high humidity PVC linoleum. Marmolium or natural linoleum may be too fragile for the bathroom.
• Homogeneous in structure - there should not be a substrate in it.After all, the substrate is the same sponge that will absorb moisture. And in the bathroom it will be completely inappropriate.
• Wear resistant - it follows that household linoleum for the arrangement of the bathroom is not suitable. Need commercial or semi-commercial material.
• With pronounced anti-slip properties - rescue coating brands with corundum chips in the surface layer.

Wallpaper under a tree can imitate the structure of wood or piles of firewood, can resemble boards or bark, painted wood and other structures. Often, owners choose these wallpapers for economic gain: natural wood decoration will cost a lot, and wallpaper with its imitation can create the desired effect.

To design the bathroom you need strictly moisture-proof wallpaper. Washable, moisture-resistant options do not allow water to pass into the deeper layers of the material, which means that there will be no swelling of wallpaper and subsequent delamination. It is easy to remove dust and pollution from such wallpapers.

Suitable for the bathroom vinyl wallpaper under a tree. They withstand not only excess moisture and evaporation, but also virtually any contact with water. True, they are not cheap. It is interesting that recently in the market self-adhesive wallpapers have been in great demand, which have an adhesive composition on the back: it is enough to moisten a piece of wallpaper with water, press it firmly against the wall, and they will be fixed.

There is no doubt that there is no need to dwell on one type of materials in the bathroom. Most running surfaces are successfully combined with each other. So, ceramic tile goes well with decorative plaster. She, in turn, will be an elegant addition to the painted walls.

There is no need to cover all the walls with basic material. For example, if you decide to use wood-like wallpaper in the bathroom, then next to the bathtub, where it touches the wall, you can use another option - mosaic tiles, for example.

Artificial or natural stone is combined with wood in the interior: Moreover, unexpectedly successful combinations can be found in the cold design of stone and warm - in wood. But such a choice requires an artistic taste and the ability to predict the result. Perhaps without a professional designer in this matter can not do.

Before starting repairs in the bathroom, consider what style will prevail in the room.

Popular styles for modern bathrooms.

• Classical - calm, eye-pleasing pastel colors, bathtubs with graceful legs, taps for bronze. Here are just a tree in such an interior asks to be natural.

• Modern - the accent on accessories prevails in this style, sizes and shapes may be non-standard. Furniture can be made from cheap but durable materials. Walls under a tree will become an excellent background for a corner bathtub or an unusual sink.

• Ethnic - beautiful, unusual, conceptual style without the right to make mistakes. The tree should be appropriate and match the specific region whose aesthetics you convey.

• Country - wood, stone and brick create this style. And complements its textiles. Antique furniture will complete a successful image.

• Minimalism - In this style, usually one or two colors. It is laconic and concise, often it is the wood floor that distinguishes this style in the decision of the bathroom.

• Japanese - the use of the hinoki tree is especially appropriate in it. This wood is not afraid of decay, the attack of pests and fungi. In Russia, cedar is its analogue. Simple forms, clean lines and natural materials create the optimal style for rest and relaxation.

• Well, when you don’t know what to prefer, choose Scandinavian style. He is democratic, charming, uncomplicated in execution and unpretentious to the budget. And the tree in it will be appropriate in any area of ​​the bathroom.

For more colorful information, we present a selection of bathrooms in different styles, where the wood finish has become a good solution.

Beautiful bathrooms with wooden finishes.

• The solution is not cheap, but these investments will pay off and will please you for a very long time. Oriental style is appropriate here, and the tree is responsible for the integrity of the image.

• Minimalism, in which the two elements came together - is an excellent solution for a small bathroom.

• On the wall there is tile under a tree, but it transfers all the heat of the material and transforms a small room.

• A true relaxation area: the finish is unobtrusive and elegant, for all time.

• A very warm and comfortable space that requires effort and money, but the result is worth it.

• The greenery incredibly refreshes the already dynamic interior. Two types of wood plus tiles are in harmony.

• If you want a little wood, these options will be an excellent guide.

An overview of the interior of the bathroom with wood trim, see below.