In apartment buildings, many people can only dream of a spacious bathroom where you can easily accommodate a large bath, numerous shelves and lockers,shower hydro-massage booth, washing machine, bidet( if the bathroom is combined) and much more. The interior of a small bathroom should be well thought out, and then you can accommodate much more necessary items in the room.
To achieve the creation of an ideal interior in an oversized bathroom is not so difficult. It is important only to listen to your desires and find the right design solution. And the size then will act as a secondary factor, displacing on the first place the practicality of the room. What is it worth to make the interior of a small bathroom so that staying in this room helps to energize in the morning and restore strength in the evening?
We advise you to read our article about the bathroom design in Khrushchev, as this article also considers the design and interior of a small bathroom.
Owners of small baths often decide on the combination of a bathroom with a part of the corridor, a closet or a toilet. This is the most optimal way to increase the bathroom area, however it is quite troublesome and expensive. If you can not get such a pretty radical option to increase the bathroom area through re-planning, it remains to try to correct the situation with the methods of visual increase in space and a competent combination of all interior items.
Competent layout of
The main principles for organizing a small bathroom space are:
- There should not be any unnecessary things and elements in the room.
- It is important to skillfully use in the optimization of space the mirror, lighting and color gamut.
- Storage systems should be multifunctional.
- Equipment and plumbing must be suitable for oversized rooms.
- The decor should be at a minimum.
Begin the refitting of a small bath with the most important details - a wash basin and a bath( and if the bathroom is combined, then the toilet). Communication is worth placing between the plumbing and the wall. Pipes can also be hidden, hiding them under the ceramic tiles. At the same time you can get to create niches and shelves, where the bathroom accessories will be stored.
If you are repairing an already furnished bathroom, then be sure to take out of room all the extra things. Appreciate what you use always or often, and which elements remain untouched for a long time. Carry out an audit of shelves, decor items, buckets, basins and other things. Those who think over the space for a new bathroom need to think carefully about the layout of the bathroom, so that there are no unnecessary details of the interior.
Choice of colors and finishes
It is known that the colors of decoration affect the visual perception of a person. Since the purpose of the bathroom is mainly in the operation of sanitary ware and the conduct of water procedures, the effect of color in the finish is not as significant as for rooms where the person spends more time.
However, there are some points that are worth considering. For example, the design of a small bathroom should be done without the use of catchy bright details. The floor is often made darker, the walls a little lighter, and the ceiling is the lightest.
Walls should be faced only with light material - tiles in light colors or mosaic of pastel scales. So that the space does not turn out to be compressed, add a few tiles of a different color, as well as accessories in the same colors.
In the decoration of the floor, you can also use techniques that expand the space. One of them is the addition of several tiles, the color of which will be contrasted to the main one. Such tiles choose to be embossed, then you will simultaneously increase security. The ceiling is best in a small bathroom to choose a hanging( always add a highlight), stained glass or mirrored.
It is not advisable to use contrasting colors on one wall - if you want a two-tone design, it is better to decorate different walls with different colors. Do not advise to use also large drawings. Only small, light and airy images are acceptable.
As for the size of the tile, it is worth following this rule - the smaller the room, the smaller the tiled in such a bathroom. The ideal choice is a glass mosaic.
Lighting and mirrors
When organizing lighting in a small bath, more attention is paid to the upper and lower versions of the .The best choice is to mount a ceiling ribbon lamp with waterproofing. So you can change the direction of the light beam, and if desired - and the color of the lighting. Do not miss the opportunity to add coziness and peace with floor lighting. Also suitable for small bathtubs option is spot lighting, allowing to highlight certain areas.
In an oversized bathroom, you need to install a large mirror to visually expand the walls. In this mirror you can see yourself anywhere in the room.
One of the rather stylish ideas for a small sized bathroom is the imitation of a window. It is important to arrange it so that the species is as plausible as possible.
If in your bathroom there is a real window, do not hide it behind a partition of brick or plasterboard, but try using it in the interior, by installing stained glass or glass blocks.
Bath or shower
The installation of a shower enclosure is a good idea to save space, but if the apartment is inhabited by elderly family members or small children, the bathtub may be a more advantageous option.
If you decide to install a shower cubicle, a small cabin will benefit from a cab that does not have a rear wall. If you decide to buy a bath, take a look at the sedentary models. They are smaller and can fit even in the smallest rooms.
Plumbing
When choosing plumbing, remember that due to lack of space, massive parts can not be installed. The installation of compact plumbing will leave more space, especially since modern models allow for installation with the benefit of preserving the centimeters of the area. The best solutions are the purchase of corner sinks and bathtubs.
The location of the plumbing will also save space, so that the sink hangs over the bathroom or is located above the washing machine. To make the interior look lighter, the sink can be glass.
When choosing a shower cubicle, you can stay on models with transparent glass, rather than matte. This will add ease to the interior.
If you are forced to install a washing machine in your small tub, consider the option where the washing machine is located under the washbasin. Of course, only compact models of this technique will be available to you.
Corner bath in a small bathroom will be a good purchase if the area of the room is more than 3 square meters.m.
Furniture
Large furniture in such a room you can not put. It is best to choose combined furniture options, with which you can solve several tasks at once, for example, to install a mirror cabinet. Relevant in the oversized bathroom and various types of shelves. Space under the sink can be taken under the curb with drawers.
Often used for furniture in the bath are moisture-resistant materials such as plastic, glass, MDF, metal and others. Doors in furniture are preferable sliding. Furniture can be ordered according to individual projects, allowing you to get original things with great functionality. Do not neglect also suspension elements, hooks, holders for towels and other additional accessories.
It is desirable that the furniture had streamlined edges. It is more preferable to choose furniture in the tone of tile, so that pieces of furniture seem to "merge" with the walls. Another good idea for storing things in a small bathroom is arranging the podium under the bathroom. In such a large enough area you can store household chemicals.
Decor and accessories
Special scenery in a small room can not be added.
Bright accents can be created by an unusual form of mixer, faucet, colored towels. But always remember that because of the modest size of the room "overload" its space is very simple.
The smaller the dimensions of a room, the more attention must be paid to details. Choose the accessories that will be relevant in your interior. They should attract attention moderately, without overloading the space.
We advise you to read our article: the design of a small bathroom.
