Design of red bathroom: photo, interior ideas

Bathroom repair sooner or later is waiting for everyone, and one of the most contentious issues is the color palette of the renovated premises. On the one hand, I want to try something new, on the other - keep up with fashion, with the third - it is necessary to take into account the effect of color on the psyche and visual perception of the interior as a whole. If you are not alien to some eccentricity or just want to radically change the situation, we suggest paying attention to the bathroom in red. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the nuances of using red tones in the bathroom interior.

The power of the red color

If red is your favorite color, the question is resolved. But even those who are indifferent to the red, may like the idea of ​​decorating the bathroom in such tones. This is one of the brightest and most contradictory colors in nature, which has an incredible power, capable of both creating and destroying. Let's see how red color affects the human psyche, and how the interior changes under its influence.

The impact of red color on the psyche

It is known that the bathroom is one of the most private rooms in any housing, so the mood there should be created in accordance with the mood of the owners and the most intimate. This is not only and not so much about romance as about the organization of a comfortable space in which it is cozy to be alone. Red color symbolizes activity, passion, energy and joy, so for the bathroom it should be used discreetly. Otherwise, you risk getting instead of relaxation permanent emotional depression and stress.

It should be mentioned right away that there are a lot of red shades, and not all of them cause passion and energy. Some people calm down, "dilute" themselves with the situation, emphasize the general mood, etc. About the use of such shades and the combination of red with other colors, we'll talk later.

Red color( it is a question of "pure" red) is a powerful stimulator of physical and mental processes, adjusts for activity and raises vitality. Therefore, the morning contrast shower in the red bathroom will be akin to an energy bomb that exploded inside a person. But since we spend only a small part of the whole time in the bathroom, we can not only limit ourselves to red, but "play" with its use, so that in the morning he could be awake, and in the evening he did not interfere with relaxation.

Important point: The abundance of red and relaxation is incompatible, so if you have insomnia, you have mild irritability or emotional attacks( fear, aggression, etc.), refrain from using red in the interior at all or give preference to less "aggressive" shades of it.

The effect of red color on the interior

It is known that any color affects the visual perception of space to some extent. Red visually reduces it, but this does not mean that it can not be used for compact bathrooms. This visual effect can easily be compensated for by all sorts of design tricks and tricks. For example, if you limit the use of red elements, and put only one wall with such a tile, painted in a red bathtub or buying a red sink, you can get a spectacular and stylish interior. Also, often red is used in combination with other colors that "neutralize" its aggressive effect and soften its intensity.

For a small red bathtub, an effective design tool is zoning - the color allows you to clearly delimit the space, separating the bathroom from the washing zone, the toilet( if the bathroom is combined), etc. To visually enlarge the space, use a frameless large mirror of any shape. If the bathroom is very tiny, think about changing the bath to the shower.

If you are a happy owner of a spacious bathroom, use and carefully plan the situation, considering not only color, but practical solutions. For example, the pipes lying on the surface can be hidden behind a tile or a plasterboard box, put a shell on a high podium of red stone, or initially buy a red porcelain sink. Successful and stylish solution - a red tiled wall behind the bathroom. It can be pure red, with splashes of other shades or a thematic image.

Do not forget about the illuminations - the right lighting can do real miracles. One light bulb in the center of the ceiling is the last century. Today, there are many options for lighting the bathroom: spotlights in the ceiling and floor, LED stripes behind the mirror, backlight shelves and bathtubs, floor waterproof lamps, etc. Light can focus on the design of the red bathroom or, conversely, make it soft and neutral.

Helpful Hint: For a bathroom in red tones, diffuse, but intense enough light, to avoid glare, but illuminated all the necessary areas. It is clear that one ceiling lamp here can not do.

The red bathroom requires the correct organization of lighting - artificial light must be diffused and sufficiently intense. One ceiling chandelier is clearly not enough.

So, the best red color looks in large rooms, but it is also acceptable in small-sized. If you live in a classic Khrushchev, refrain from using in the interior of the bathroom bright red or scarlet in the design of the walls. But if you paint a red border or perform separate inserts in this tone, it will be quite appropriate.

But whatever the size of the bathroom, do not allow the monochrome red interior! If the red color will dominate, it will automatically put pressure on the psyche and irritate the eyes. Try to dilute the monochrome red with three shades of different saturation. The interior, in which several shades and colors are arranged, looks much more interesting. Painting finishes and items in the bathroom can and should be different. For example, white plumbing on the background of the red wall simultaneously emphasizes the richness of the finish and graciously shines with pure whiteness against such background.

Selecting the style of the red bathroom

The red color can be used for any style direction in the interior, be it classic, vintage, modern, minimalistic or high-tech. This is a universal color, but you should know how to dose it in certain situations. The most suitable styles for decoration in red tones are: Japanese, minimalist, ecliptic and classic. Each of them creates a special mood, and the red color acts as a tool, lead or background, to create this mood. So, the Japanese style is dominated by peace and tranquility, high spirituality, moderation and clarity of images, so there can not be too many red and small details( minimalism prevails).

The bathroom in the classical style can not automatically be small, because the interior elements claiming luxury and antiquity are appropriate here. Accordingly, if you create such a design, refuse to use modern materials like plastic and silicone or stylize them according to style. In this case, a bronze-red shade or other "rich" variations in combination with gold and silver will do. To be inspired, take a look at the decoration of the palaces of kings and emperors of the past.

For the modern, zoning of the space is characteristic with the help of color. Combinations at the same time you can do the most bizarre and extraordinary. As for technology, give preference to the most compact and functional devices with a laconic design. Modern is good in that it is easy to implement for any quadrature and for any budget.

However, the most popular technique of modern designers is the blending of different styles, that is, eclecticism. However, one should be careful with this - under mismanagement the situation will turn out not stylish, but chaotic and tasteless.

Items and accessories for the red bathroom

If you are in doubt as to whether to decorate the bathroom in red, try using it a little bit - paint some elements, hang a red picture on the wall, a scarlet curtain for the bathroom, lay a red carpet, etc. So you will see and will be able to assess whether this color fits the room and you personally.

We offer you to see how you can "revive" the bathroom with the help of red in objects, accessories and finishes:

1. For indecisive people, a variant with red towels, rugs and small items that can be removed from the interior if necessary. Below the photo shows a bathroom, decorated in a Mediterranean style, which used this method. In addition to red towels and carpet, the window frame is also painted red. Note that in this case the red color is rather dark and is close to brown, so it does not cause disharmony and looks natural.
   
2. Red ottomans, drapes and patterns on the walls perfectly complement the interior of the bathroom in Japanese style.
   
3. If you want to use the picture in the interior of the bathroom, remember that not all material and paint will withstand such operating conditions - the bathroom has constant humidity and temperature changes. For such purposes, a picture from pieces of colored glass is ideal.
   
4. An effective and inexpensive solution for a minimalist bathroom is the red wall, which accentuates attention and simultaneously divides the functional areas. To do this you only need one paint bank, but not any paint. For the bathroom, choose the most hydrophobic and environmentally friendly compound. It is best to use latex paint - it can withstand direct contact with moisture, protects from soaking the wall and does not prevent them from "breathing".More information on the choice of paint for the bathroom can be found in the article "Painting the walls in the bathroom: a step-by-step instruction."
   
5. If you want to decorate a bath in neutral pastel colors, do not allow the interior to be monotonous, otherwise the room will be boring and unprepossessing. Be sure to add a couple of bright spots in the form of red lockers or countertops.
   
6. Use a tile and a mosaic of red hues. Finishing just one wall can instantly transform the room and give it a unique style. Information on how to glue the tile, you will find in the article "Laying the tiles in the bathroom with their own hands."
   

Color combinations

Red color can be used in any style, but in order to effectively present it, you must follow certain rules. First, for retro style, minimalism and hi-tech, it's better to choose glossy red covers and objects. Matt is also suitable for more relaxed design directions, for example, Mediterranean, country or classics.

Secondly, learn how to harmoniously combine red with other shades and colors to get the desired result and revitalize the atmosphere. Red looks good next to black, white, gray, brown and orange. If you use a small red tile or mosaic, try combining it with elements of azure, green, silver( graphite), pearl, chocolate or chestnut color.

Red in combination with yellow and green looks very fresh and stylish. If you want to use red with blue, do it very carefully, because the colors are contrasting and can have a negative effect. It is best to conduct similar experiments in a spacious room, where it is difficult to overload the situation.

Ways of introducing red color into the interior:

1. Local - partial use of red tiles, objects and furniture. Basically, this way, zoning space or focusing attention.
2. Scale - if the room is dominated by red, it should be diluted and partially neutralized( muted) with contrasting colors or less vivid shades.

Red and white in the bathroom

The combination of red and white when decorating the bathroom is most common. Such an interior strongly influences the psychophysical state of a person, while relaxing and helping to concentrate on the important. Red and white ideally complement and emphasize the perfection of each other, not without reason so many poets and writers mentioned this combination in their works. Shakespeare considered "scarlet on white" perfection, and when the queen pricked a finger, and a drop of blood fell on snow-white snow, she made up the birth of the most beautiful girl - Snow White.

The red and white interior is mostly chosen by creative people, open to everything new, bold personalities, experimenters and young spouses. However, this style has its own nuances. There is no clear delineation of colors, so you need to be able to "dose" red and white in order to achieve the desired effect. It will also be superfluous to dilute the situation with coffee, graphite or gold.

Helpful hint: Many see for themselves only one combination: red and white. But sometimes it looks too official and something is missing. Try to complement this palette with soft chocolate and honey hints.

If the red color prevails in the interior, then all plumbing and furnishings must be white. If the leading color is white, do the opposite and install red furniture and plumbing. It is worth noting that the first option will be cheaper, because red finishing materials are much less than red plumbing.

For the perfect harmony of red and white, arrange the red ceramics with vertical stripes. One wall can be made completely red. To focus on the mirror make around it a low border of red glossy tiles.

Red-black in the bathroom

For some reason it is believed that the combination of red and black must necessarily symbolize grief, severity or at least the apartment of Count Dracula. However, in fact, everything turns out quite differently - the red-black bathroom is always incredibly stylish, moderately bright and spectacular. For a spacious room, this is one of the most interesting options. If desired, colors can be supplemented with some shade, but the best, in the opinion of designers, is graphite and white.

Black plumbing is even more expensive than red, but if the price of the issue does not bother you, you can create a truly luxurious interior. The photo below shows just such a bathroom, and when you look at it you can only feel delight, but not thoughts about sorrow and vampires, do you? To soften the strict situation, you can decorate the walls with paintings and prints of neutral color.

Lighting in such a bathroom should be bright and stacked. Ideally, try to use natural and artificial light sources.

The design of the red bathroom can be very diverse, which, we hope, we have already managed to convince you. Finally, we propose to back up the information with a photo collection of stylish bathroom interiors in red tones.

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