Bathroom design 3 sq. M.m.: with shower, bath, combined version

Bathroom design 3 sq. M.m.
  • Drawing a bathroom plan
  • Sanitary engineering
  • Selecting a color scheme for finishing materials, sanitary ware
  • Decorating
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Mirrors and accessories
  • Hiding the washing machine
  • Using the space above the doorway
  • How to create comfort
  • Tips

The issue of bathroom repair needs to be approached fairly responsibly, as this room will be in demand constantly, and therefore the level of convenience in use should be in the first place. Do not overload the room with extra items, especially when the room is small: first of all, the bathroom is a place for personal hygiene, so it is necessary that it is easy to keep in order and clean.

Drawing a bathroom plan

It is best to choose one or more examples that fit your plans, and already start from them when designing. When planning the location of objects in the bathroom, you should give preference to the angular arrangement of interior items and furniture of small size with streamlined edges. Try to use every inch of free space!

Small bathroom

Plumbing

In the classical version the bathroom is divided into several zones, in which there are a shower, a sink, a bathroom, a bidet and a toilet bowl. But this option is suitable only for the owners of a large bathroom. If the size of the bathroom does not exceed 3 square meters.m., in order to save space, you will have to replace some parts with more compact ones.

For example, if you replace the bath with a shower, there will be free space that can be used to install hinged shelves. A variety of ready-made showers, presented in stores, will allow you to choose any option - as usual, without additional functions, and with radio, backlight, telephone and hydromassage.

Small bathroom with shower

If the shower enclosure installation is not at all your option, , pay attention to the corner bath, which takes up less space than the standard ones, and fits in the corner of the room. You can make an outdoor shower, but for this you will have to use a tile covering from the ceiling to the floor.

Wall or suspended plumbing is considered an ideal solution for a small bathroom due to its modest size and the fact that it is attached to the wall while leaving more space. Suspended shell, for example, can be placed above a small washing machine. A toilet can be picked up with a hanging tank, so its length will be equal to the size of the seat without a water tank.

Small bathroom with corner bath

Choice of colors for finishing materials, sanitary ware

The bathroom is most often associated with a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, for which quiet colors are best suited, unlike screaming patterns and bright colors that visually reduce the room.

In order to visually increase the space, should prefer the paint or tile of light colors of , best of all beige, white, blue or any other cool shade.

Finishing tiles with a glossy surface will reflect the light and make the room larger and more spacious.

A small bathroom with white plumbing and towels

Therefore, the plumber should also choose a monophonic color, while it is desirable that the toilet or shower cubicle were not a contrasting shade and in harmony with the already selected colors of walls, floor and ceiling.

Finishing

When selecting materials for finishing, it is worth choosing those that are resistant to high humidity conditions. This, for example, tiles, moisture resistant paint and other materials. But, if you decide to use a wallpaper or a tree that is unlikely to last long without additional care, do not forget to apply a special coating on top, which protects against water.

Small bathroom with tiles

It is desirable that the tile was small in size, in this case it is worth following the rule - the smaller the space of the bathroom, the smaller the size of the tile. Do not use a large tile and a lot of decor. It will look good combination of light tiles and several decorative elements, for example, stripes or mosaic, on two or three walls.

For the ceiling design, a glossy option will be an excellent solution, especially if the apartment has low ceilings - thanks to the glossy surface, it seems that their height is much higher. The color of the ceiling should be light cold tone, any other dark color will narrow and so very small room.

Small bathroom with decor

Furniture

Thanks to the fact that now you can find furniture not only in standard sizes, in a bathroom of three square meters you can pick up small interior items. Do not buy a large sink with a large curbstone, it can be replaced with a pedestal option, while saving a little space.

It is important that the furniture elements selected match the dimensions of the room. Try to avoid cabinets and chests of large sizes that will not only take up too much space, but also visually make the room even smaller. It is better to choose built-in or hinged cabinets, which free up space on the floor, leaving it free for installing plumbing.

A small bathroom with a minimum of furniture

Lighting

The best lighting is natural, which, as a rule, is deprived of the owners of bathrooms of small dimensions, but this is quite easy to fix. Try placing a few lamps that will emit diffused light, on the ceiling or walls. For example, there will be a good look at the spotlights on the ceiling, and near the mirror at the sink you can install an additional light source. This option will increase the brightness of light if necessary.

Small bathroom with lighting

When installing luminaires on the ceiling, it is worth remembering that when placing the bulbs along the walls, the boundaries are visually widened, and if they are staggered, the volume of the room is increased. But do not buy very bright light bulbs, especially if there are a lot of mirrors in the room, which will only increase the power of lighting, which will not be comfortable for the eyes.

Mirrors and accessories

As for the mirrors, if there is empty space or empty niches in the room, for example, in the corners of the room or over the sink, it is worthwhile to hang shelves with mirror doors. As you know, mirrors expand the space of , and in addition, you will have an additional storage space for detergents.

The use of a large number of decorative elements and accessories is not considered a good idea, as the abundance of excess items creates the impression of confusion. It is better to choose one or a pair of bright elements, an original wardrobe or a mirror, which will give the necessary accent in the bathroom.

Small bathroom with a mirror

We hide the washing machine

Washing machine, which is increasingly installed in the bathroom, in case of a lack of free space, it is better to move to another room, for example, to the kitchen or to the storeroom.

But if this option is not suitable, you can hide it under the hinged shell, making up a convenient and compact combination.

A sink over the washing machine is a very practical option. About this placement read our other article.

A small bathroom with a hidden washing machine

The washing machine can be supplied separately, but in this case it needs to be selected in a small size and necessarily with a horizontal load, then the surface of the machine can be used for storing cosmetics.

We use the space above the door opening

As a rule, the space above the door often remains empty, although it can be used with advantage, especially when the apartment has high ceilings. Here you can place decorative shelves or closed cabinets , where you can store various things, detergents and cosmetics.

This variant of the shelving arrangement makes it possible to obtain additional storage space, especially when placing the cabinet or shelves elsewhere in the bathroom does not allow the area.

Small bathroom

The door to the bathroom can also be used with advantage by placing on it towel holders.

How to create comfort

To give a cozy atmosphere, the floors in the bathroom should be made warm, which will be especially true in autumn and winter. This will maintain a comfortable temperature and you do not have to think about installing additional batteries to heat the room.

The bathroom can be decorated with fresh flowers, but the main thing is not to overdo it: one small bouquet will be enough to give the room a cozy and residential appearance.

If live flowers do not suit you, you can use any decor elements, for example, with marine themes, which will always create a summer high spirits.

Small bathroom on the sea theme

Tips

To create a comfortable atmosphere in a small space, it's best to use the minimalism style. Everything should be in moderation, it is better to do without unnecessary decorative elements and interior items.

If there is a water heater in the bathroom, you should hide it in the locker or replace it with a smaller product to save space. And if you have the time and budget, it's better to move it to the kitchen.

A small bathroom with a small amount of furniture

When choosing accessories and terry products, it is best to choose them in a tone so that they do not catch your eye - thus the room becomes larger in size.

For a small bathroom it is worth choosing a door that opens to the outside, in which case you do not have to release the space required for opening.

If you want to add unusualness to the design of the bathroom, then the sliding doors made of natural wood will perfectly suit - they will look beautiful with any interior. More modern ideas for bathroom design can be found in another article. Read and experiment!

Small bathroom with door

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