The bathroom in the apartment has a number of specific features, such as high humidity, heat, poor ventilation. With the wrong choice of building and finishing materials in such conditions, mold microorganisms and bacteria dangerous to health often appear and multiply. Equally important is the aesthetic appeal of the interior. Therefore, when starting repairs, you need to think over the design of the bathroom and choose materials for finishing walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, heated towel rails, and lighting fixtures. There are many options and ideas for spectacular bathroom interior design, which are presented in the photo below.
The subtleties of the design of a small bathroom
A small bathroom, on the one hand, is replete with disadvantages, since there is often nowhere to turn around, but on the other hand, it is beneficial, since repairs will not take much time, and you can save on materials.
- For the ergonomic design of a small bathroom, it is advisable to abandon the floor furniture, install a shower stall instead of a large bathing tank. It is important to fix shelves, wall cabinets, lighting fixtures in such a way that they are placed out of the reach of the hand of the highest representative of the family. These recommendations will be especially useful when organizing space in a combined bathroom.
Advice. If an elderly person with disabilities lives in the apartment and a bath is necessary for wellness procedures, a compact sitting model is installed. On sale there are convenient devices with seats, handrails, doors, which greatly simplifies the process of ablution and reduces the risk of injury. An anti-slip mat is placed on the bottom of the bath or the bowl is covered with a special compound.
- Instead of a cabin, you can independently equip a shower corner. To do this, you will have to buy a shower tray or waterproof a section of the floor and make bumpers.
- It is advisable to place a compact hanging cabinet for hygiene and cosmetic products on the wall next to the mirror or opposite the bathtub. Nothing can be hung directly above the bowl.
- In a small bathroom, attention should be paid to the choice of lighting fixtures. Light sources should be placed in places where they cannot be hit. It is worth giving preference to medium-sized lamps with matte oval, round, diamond-shaped, rectangular shades. When using ceiling and wall structures made of plasterboard, additional spot lighting is mounted.
- It is possible to embed an LED strip in the color of the walls and floor into the skirting boards.
Looks extremely attractive self-leveling floor with images of tropical fish, algae and starfish underwater, pebbles, green grass, sand, smooth boulders and other images in the chosen style.
Where to install a washing machine
The washing machine is one of the most problematic in terms of placing items in a small area. First of all, when buying this household appliance, it is advisable to choose a compact model so that it can fit:
- in a wide cabinet under the countertop for the washbasin;
- next to the cabinet under the sink;
- directly under the sink of a non-standard flat shape - "water lily";
- in a niche.
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- car in the bottom
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- Machine under the "water lily"
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- Automatic machine in a locker
Materials for wall decoration in the bathroom
Types of materials suitable for wall cladding in the bathroom:
- interior waterproof coloring compositions;
- wall linoleum;
- MDF panels;
- agglomerate;
- decorative plaster;
- tile;
- moisture resistant wallpaper.
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- Agglomerate on the walls of the bathroom
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- Linoleum wall decoration
For high-quality wall cladding in a room with any material, preliminary preparation is necessary - removal of the old finish, leveling, antiseptic treatment, plastering or installation of drywall, primer.
Coloring
Do not neglect such an old tried and tested technique as painting. With the help of special interior compositions, excellent results can be achieved in terms of creating a high-quality, heat- and water-resistant, resistant to aggressive substances, durable coating.
Types of paints for the bathroom:
- acrylic;
- latex;
- silicone.
Painted surfaces are perfectly combined with tiles and other materials. The budget option of finishing is popular, when the “wet” zone is tiled, and the rest of the walls are painted.
By choosing a paint, you can create coatings with any level of gloss, namely:
- glossy;
- semi-gloss;
- satin;
- matte;
- semi-matte;
- with the effect of "eggshell".
An additional "bonus" of the use of coloring compositions in the hygiene room is the ability to create patterns, ornaments, stenciled stripes, surfaces with the effect of silk, velor, leather, gold and silver brocade, velvet, stone.
Waterproof wallpaper in the interior of the bathroom
Wallpaper fits perfectly into the modern design of the bathroom. A variety of patterns, colors and textures provide an opportunity to create an exclusive interior in classic, Greek, Mediterranean, English, Provencal, African, Japanese or Chinese style. In conditions of a humid microclimate of the bathroom, the following types of cloths can be used:
- washable;
- vinyl;
- self-adhesive;
- cullet;
- liquid;
- wallpaper.
Important! Paper wallpaper in the bathroom is not used.
Any waterproof canvases in the bathroom look better in combination with plain decorative plaster or pastel-colored tiles.
- Glossy materials look spectacular on a matte background, a canvas with a texture like velvet, suede, velor - on a glossy one.
- It is advisable to wallpaper wall fragments that do not come into contact with water.
- Surfaces near the bath and above it, next to the sink should be covered with plaster or tiled.
Tile
The most popular material for decorating walls and floors in bathrooms is tile. In terms of its performance and aesthetic merits, it surpasses almost all facing materials, with the exception of expensive and rather difficult-to-use agglomerates and some mixtures of decorative plaster.
Types of wall tiles:
- ceramic;
- faience;
- glass;
- mosaic;
- porcelain;
- stone;
- porcelain tile.
Tips for using tiles:
- In a small bathroom, medium-sized wall tiles laid diagonally look great.
- A combination of large tiles with medium-sized elements or with mosaics is acceptable. Both options are suitable for bath screen design, surface fragments and finishing one wall from ceiling to floor.
- An extremely effective technique is a combination of tiles in contrasting shades with the dominance of light. A white bathroom looks sophisticated if there are elements of cobalt blue, azure, red, chocolate, emerald or even black and gray.
The nuances of interior design of a spacious bathroom
A large bathroom has the advantage of limitless flight of design imagination.
- You can make a multi-tiered ceiling in the room with many sources of hidden and open lighting, use pendant lights, LED strips, decorate individual fragments of the ceiling and walls with figures from spotlights.
- A two- or three-level floor with a bath platform looks especially chic.The bowl can be placed both on top of the platform with steps, and drown inside, creating the effect of a small pool.
Even a very spacious bathroom should not be cluttered with unnecessary details. It is necessary to focus on the design style, focus on the picture, mosaic or light panel mounted on the wall, a large mirror, a combination of colors and textures of coatings.
- To decorate the floor in the room, large slabs imitating natural stone are suitable. It is possible to combine floor tiles with a self-leveling floor with a 3D image.
- In a large bathroom, any pieces of furniture with a special moisture-resistant coating are appropriate. You can arrange stylish stools or benches, a low table with a marble or glass top, decorative partitions, cabinets for a washing machine, heated towel rail, and accessories.
- If the bathroom has a large window, you can decorate the room with tub and ampelous plants, install or mount a large aquarium with fish or turtles in the wall.
