- Pros and cons of combining
- requirements for interior components
- Planning
- Popular materials for finishing
- What is the color scheme of the room to pick up?
- Zoning
- Ventilation
- Lighting
- How to "revive" the interior: a little bit about the accessories
Combined bathroom - not a rare phenomenon.Some people like this option, some do not.In any case, it does have its advantages and disadvantages.How to create comfort and coziness in a bathroom, and give it an original and beautiful design, we describe in this article.
Pros and cons of combining
Pros alignment lie in the fact that:
- Area increased due to the demolition of the wall between the dressing room and a bathroom.
- Planning combined bathroom is less expensive to purchase building materials.
The main disadvantage of the combined bathroom is that they can not simultaneously use two people.This is a problem especially for large families.For example, when in the morning the whole family to take water treatments, use the toilet, apply makeup, etc.
elements of interior
Requirements deciding to combine the bathroom and dressing room, first check with the requirements that apply to most premises andinterior Features:
- Compact all plumbing devices, appliances and furniture.
- Moisture resistance of all the products and materials used in the decoration.
- durability and practicality of all things.
- Have windows or other ventilation system.
- Compatibility of materials, colors and shapes.
- adequate lighting.
Planning
Every bathroom is primarily measured by its functionality.The spacious rooms and at the same time the more it necessary for any bathroom sanitary ware, household appliances and furniture, the higher the functionality of the room.Therefore, correct and advance planning is necessary especially for this space.In this article we look at how you can place the bath, sink, toilet, washing machine, laundry basket and other bathroom accessories to the room it was too close and it could be freely and comfortably enjoy.
principles of selection and placement of a standard set of combined bathroom interior elements are presented here:
Bath or shower
If floor space is small, then instead ofoverall bath desirable to mount it in the shower.It takes up less space, but it would be great to cope with its function.Particularly relevant for these types of premises corner shower.If you do decide to install a bath, you can place it against the wall opposite the entrance, and the other elements of the mount on one side.In this case, the need to plant in different directions of communication disappears.In addition, there are models angular baths, which to some extent save space and make the room ergonomic.
Sink
For small rooms is considered the optimal setting angular types of shells, including washbasins with pedestals.In order to save space under the sink and add to the interior of lightness and modern image, refer to the wall-mounted sinks and cabinets.
WC
toilet is better to choose a bath, and the overall style of the room interior.
Washer
washing machine can be installed as under the sink, and separate from all the furniture and sanitary ware.Holders of more spacious bathrooms can afford roomy cabinets with sink and countertop with a washing machine.
Furniture
In the bathroom, room with WC, you can install various types of cabinets, cupboards and shelves.In them you will be able to place numerous cosmetics, bath accessories, towels, household chemicals, toilet paper, etc.
for proper planning at the beginning of all the works, draw a floor plan and mark on it the location of water-supply and sewage pipes.That you need to eliminate unnecessary carrying pipes.Position the plumbing so that they can be connected with communication without problems and at the same time so that the access to the hardware device was free.Very good reception of a compact placement is to install all plumbing in a wall that allows you to not hamper movement on a relatively small area of the room.Also, do not forget to provide a plan on the venue of the power supply lines for sockets, lighting and other electrical appliances.
Below are the main recommendations of experienced designers who can help make a bathroom the most functional and comfortable:
- space before a shower or bath should not be less than 70cm. it is desirable that the figure was 110 cm.
- same amount of space should be between the heating and bath or shower.
- Conch better set at a height of not less than 80 cm from the floor.
- WC is recommended to set in a convenient location, providing sufficient space around it - at least 60 cm in front of the toilet and 40 cm on its sides.
Popular materials for finishing
most popular material for finishing the interior of the combined bathroom is ceramic tile.
Here are some tips on finishing the room tiles:
- If you want to decorate the walls of the bathroom tiles, we recommend to turn to ready-made sets of wall and floor tiles from the manufacturer.So you do not need to individually select the tiles for the floor, walls and ceiling.
- for the same space you can use different sizes or shapes of tiles of the same color.For example, the tiles of small and medium-sized for the walls, and large sizes for finishing the floor.
- Rectangular tiles arranged horizontally able to visually increase the area of the room.
- to create original, interesting and lively interior, use tiles of different colors for the walls and floor.
It is worth noting that in addition to the tiles, for decoration of bathrooms used as granite and mosaics.They are also characterized by high moisture resistance, strength and durability.
How to choose the color scheme of the room?
In what color to decorate your bathroom completely depends on your taste.The only thing to consider is the characteristics and features of some colors that can not be neglected.
For example:
Light colors can visually enlarge the area of the room.
Excessively bright colors and sometimes causing a negative impact on the health and mood of the person, so instead of them, much more preferable staining bathrooms in warm colors and dull shades of fresh flowers.
Bright colors can be used only under the condition that they will not be too much, and they will be diluted with other colors.Multicolored designed interior will always maintain a good mood.
Black and other dark colors can also occur in the bathroom, but they definitely need to be thinned kipelno-white or warm soft colors, so as not toIt will be too gloomy interior.
very cheerful and positive interior to turn yellow.This color is well suited to the limited space in the toilets, in particular, if no window therein;
brown wood color in the interior of the bathroom - the color of exquisite luxury.This color will be especially relevant if the furniture is made of wood treated with water-resistant means.
Feeling spacious rooms can also create matte and transparent elements of the interior.For example, a transparent partition bath or shower door can to some extent counteract the feeling cumbersome plumbing.
Zoning
Zoning combined bathroom need to visually separate bath and toilet site. This can be done in several ways:
- Architectural zoning.
- color zoning.
- Light zoning.
Architectural zoning
is carried out by means of partitions, screens and different niches.Partition walls are made of drywall and their surface is covered with moisture-resistant varnish.Also it may be applied to any decorative element.The aim of the partitions is not a real distinction bathrooms, otherwise lost all sense of combined bathroom.They are designed to visually demarcate area bathroom and toilet.
Distinguish zone can also use the furniture, rugs and potted plants.Long track, for example, it is possible to pave the border bath and toilet.The spacious bathroom zoning can be done with the help of outdoor potted plants, for example, by placing them between the toilet and wash basin.Zoning bathroom with a large area can also be done by different levels of floor and ceiling.
Light zoning
Differentiation of different degrees of brightness and shades of light flows by using different fixtures, lamps and other lighting products.For example, over a sink lamps installed will direct her stream of bright light.Zoning effect is created by the fact that the sink area is brightly lit and the toilet and bath area will be darkened.
color zoning
most economical and convenient way of differentiation is considered to be the method.Since using a color can be both zoned and colorful design the interior space.
opportunities zoning space with the help of color are boundless:
- can do accents on the main elements of the interior.For example, if the room is decorated with red tiles, sanitary ware and furniture can be bought in white.On a red background, they will be allocated immediately.And to enhance the focus and precise distribution of areas, the surface around the mirrors and heated towel rails, can be finished with white tiles.
- interesting interior work, if paint the bathroom and toilet area in different colors.
- Zoning can be carried out, also using tiles with decorative elements.
Ventilation
combined bathroom - this place twice with a high level of humidity.Therefore, regardless of its size, it is necessary to ensure a good ventilation system.
Lighting
The bathroom lighting the room is never too much: brightly lit room in the morning easily wake your body, invigorate and elevate your mood and help you to apply makeup perfectly.Besides bright lighting can visually expand the space.This space is required to install two types of lighting - general and local.It is also advisable to install on-off switch, which allows adjustment of the brightness of light.General lighting set, usually on the ceiling.A local lighting installation depends primarily on your wishes and taste.They are usually installed near the mirror or bath.So in the evening after a hard day leaving dim lights around the bath, you can relax as much as possible, and even meditate.Halogen lamps can also be installed in the furniture and the ceiling.
important to remember that all the lighting apparatus used in the bathroom, must be designed for a higher level of humidity.
How to "revive" the interior: a little bit about the accessories
After the repair and installation of all plumbing and furniture, stage occurs probably for many the mostnice and easy - step "revival" of the interior. «revive" the interior, you can use:
- houseplants;
- textiles: rugs, towels, etc .;
- paintings framed in glass;
- soap dishes, holders for toilet paper dispensers;
- laundry baskets, etc.
Towel rail can be mounted on the wall just above the bathtub or washing machine, as well as on the inside of the door.Also, do not forget about the mirrors.Large mirrors contribute to increasing the visual space.This mirror can be located on the wall above the sink.Mirrors can be placed in the wall niches that serve as shelves.Do not create a mirrored ceiling in the small bathrooms, as this can create the effect of a well.