The wood in the interior looks elegant and expensive. Natural material creates a pleasant atmosphere, suitable for zoning the room, helps to decorate the bathroom creatively and non-standard. Calm natural colors prevail here: shades of brown, white, yellow. Such tones will help to relax, forget about problems and quickly restore strength. However, it should be borne in mind that wood is demanding in care, deteriorates with constant high humidity, and varieties that are resistant to dampness are not cheap. To realize the dream of a wood-like bathroom design, you can choose natural wood or materials that imitate it.
Directions of interior design in which wood trim is especially appropriate:
- country,
- provence,
- Scandinavian style,
- contemporary,
- loft,
- rustic,
- shabby chic,
- ecostyle.
Features of using natural wood in the bathroom
A bathroom is a damp room that has specific requirements for the quality of the finish. On the one hand, it needs to be warm and comfortable. In this case, it is better to use natural wood. But due to dampness, the material is subject to accelerated decay, mold and deformation. Certain types of wood are resistant to such exposure:
- elm;
- beech;
- bamboo;
- teak;
- cedar;
- ash.
Therefore, when buying, attention is paid to the quality of the material, the breed and the correct processing.
Important! Each wooden element must be treated with special compounds that protect the coating from dampness.
The nuances of wood processing to be used in the bathroom:
- The tree must be sanded, impregnated with an antifungal compound, varnish or special wax.
- If desired, you can walk on the surface with stain, this tool changes the color of the coating.
- If the natural material is oiled, it will become more resistant to mechanical damage and acquire some shine.
In a small bathroom, it is better to use light-colored wood.
Below are interesting ideas, photos and valuable tips for decorating a bathroom.
Wood finishing options
Consider the types of wood finishes in the bathroom.
- You can sheathe the room with a block house. However, it is quite large, so it is only suitable for spacious bathrooms.
- For small spaces, it is recommended to use thinner plates or sheets.
- Suitable lining, panels or simple sanded boards.
The mentioned materials preserve the natural color and texture of wood. Thanks to this, the room looks especially cozy.
Another important element is plumbing. The bathtub and sink can also be made from wood. They are expensive and require special care, but they look absolutely amazing, as you can see by looking at the following photos.
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- Wooden plumbing in the bathroom
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- Luxurious wooden bath
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- Stylish wooden sink
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- Solid wood bathtub
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- Wooden washbasin with cabinet and countertop
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- Natural wood bath
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- Wooden washbasin
Wood is also combined with traditional plumbing materials: faience and chrome surfaces.
Options for finishing with other wood-like materials
Natural materials are far from the only way to design a wood-like bathroom. Many finishing materials are produced that imitate the color and texture of wood, but at the same time have better performance characteristics, for example tile or moisture resistant MDF panels. They are more adapted to the effects of dampness, chemicals and mold, practically do not deform and have a long service life.
Ceramic tiles are especially practical: they are difficult to damage, they are durable, and non-slip options are available. In addition, finishing the bathroom with tiles will cost less than wood. Modern manufacturers make ceramics that are difficult to visually distinguish from real wood.
If it is decided that substitutes will be used instead of natural material, you need to approach their choice wisely:
- To create an atmosphere of comfort, a finish is used that is as close as possible to real wood, i.e. it is advisable to purchase tiles or panels in natural colors.
- The texture of materials will complement the effect. In addition, the rough tile will not allow your feet to slip.
- On the floor, the pattern looks good under parquet or laminate. On the walls - a simple imitation of boards.
You can combine materials with each other: for example, lay out the floor and walls with tiles, and sew up the ceiling with panels.
Combination of materials
Wood goes well with almost any material, including those that imitate it. Therefore, the design of a bathroom using combinations opens up a lot of room for imagination:
- Wood may not be the main, but an additional element in the design of the room. For example, you can make shelves or bathroom cabinets from boards, and tile everything else. The use of wood as a decorative element will give a special charm to the interior. Natural material also looks appropriate when finishing a shower cabin.
- You can do otherwise: sheathe opposite walls with clapboard or boards, and the other pair with panels. Lay the floor with tiles. This design looks very unusual.
You can choose the panels so that they are practically indistinguishable from the boards or, conversely, they are their complete opposite in tone.
- There is another option: a wooden bath or sink, tiles or panels on the walls.
With a competent approach to decorating a wood-like bathroom, you can easily combine several styles, make the room cozy, functional and comfortable.
