Interiors of small bathrooms. How much will fit: design of a small bathroom. Bathroom paint

To make the design of a small bathroom cozy, while maintaining a modern and functional look, you need to think about not only the combination of colors, but also the right lighting, as well as choosing the right plumbing fixtures.

Currently, the construction market is literally overflowing with modern building materials, plumbing fixtures and other accessories for furnishing bathrooms. A person looking at this diversity inevitably has a completely understandable desire to transform the bathroom in his home. However, in a small bathroom in a standard city apartment, or even a combined bathroom, it is quite difficult to change the arrangement of accessories, and you have to think carefully to bring the room in line with your ideas.

requires the most serious approach, especially if you plan to replace the bathtub, move the toilet or sink, or install a washing machine.

In addition to the optimal, most convenient arrangement of everything necessary, an important task is to ensure that the bathroom looks more spacious and modern. Therefore, many designers purposefully work on projects of precisely such small rooms, since this direction is the most in demand today.

Bathroom project

In order not to be mistaken with the dimensions when purchasing plumbing fixtures and accessories, you need to carefully calculate everything. This is why a project plan for the premises is being drawn up, which will determine what it should look like after the renovation. The project can be drawn up using one of the application programs on the Internet, or the old-fashioned way, using paper, a ruler and a pencil. To do this, the exact layout of the bathroom is transferred to a sheet of paper only on a reduced scale. for example 1: 10 (1 meter of the real size of the room on paper will correspond to 10 centimeters). The same chosen scale should be strictly adhered to when transferring any bathroom interior items to the plan.

In the project, you need to “arrange” all the accessories in the arrangement that you would like to see upon completion of the work.

It is advisable to take into account the locations of central sewer risers and water mains if they pass through the bathroom, since the corresponding pipes will have to be extended to them.

The fact is that there are certain rules that allow the rearrangement of water pipes only after the taps at the entrance to the apartment have shut off the water supply. And the sewer pipes must be connected to the central riser (which no one will ever allow to be moved) at a certain angle, otherwise there is a risk of clogging the drain and even flooding the lower apartments.

If the work is carried out independently, then for the installation of all pipes you also need to draw up a separate project, taking into account the planned installation of plumbing, and work only according to it.

If the wiring is carried out by invited craftsmen, then you need to carefully monitor the correctness of their work (alas, there are many obvious hacks in this field) so that you don’t have to reinstall everything again, and if the pipes are hidden in the wall, then restore the finish .

In any case, after drawing up the project, it is worth seeking advice from a housing maintenance organization and even, if necessary, inviting a specialist who could assess the possibility of the desired rearrangement.

Even after completing the drafting, you should understand that during the work it is quite possible that some adjustments will have to be made. The need for them may arise after the old finishing coating of the room has been dismantled and the utility lines will be visible “in all their glory.”

Surface finishing materials

Having drawn up a project for arranging the necessary bathroom accessories, you can move on to choosing materials for finishing the surfaces of the room.

Ceramic tile

It has always been considered a traditional material for finishing walls and floors in the bathroom. If this is what you choose, then you need to think about its color and shape.

For a small bath, it is recommended to use light-colored tiles, as they will help visually expand the space and bring the required amount of light into the room, which most often does not have windows, especially in combination with well-organized lighting.

The optimal finish for a cramped bathroom is light-colored ceramic tiles

Light tiles will create the effect of a single plane, visually smoothing out the joints of the walls, which will not emphasize their boundaries, making the entire bathroom room seem larger.

You can use several colors of tiles, but they should be selected and positioned in such a way that the shades highlight certain areas of the room.

Another option is the boundary separation of the dark bottom and lighter top of the walls

When choosing an interior made in several tones, the shades should be selected to each other in such a way that they are ideally combined with each other, since in small rooms the lack of harmony will immediately be evident, and even a “rich” one will simply lose its aesthetics.

Having settled on one of the interior color schemes, it is worth understanding what shape the ceramic tiles should be. As you know, it can be rectangular, square and mosaic.

• In order to achieve the effect of expanding the bathroom, it is recommended to purchase rectangular tiles and lay them across the walls, that is, with the long side horizontally. This option is shown in the first picture.
• If it is necessary to visually raise the ceiling, the tiles should be laid on the walls in height. In addition, it is recommended to additionally add a vertical pattern on the remote wall, which will also support the desired effect. This option is shown in the second picture.

Plastic panels

Another material that has often become very popular for covering walls in the bathroom is plastic panels or, as they are otherwise called, PVC lining. This finish has a very affordable price and looks great on wall and ceiling surfaces. The advantage of panels, compared to tiles, is their ease of installation and dismantling, which allows you to change the decorative material at any time if desired.

The panels are produced in a variety of colors and with different patterns, both shades and textures. They can imitate ceramic tiles or natural materials, such as different types of stone or wood.

In addition, you can purchase lining that has a light upper part and a darker lower part. Such panels very reliably create the appearance of laying tiles of different colors.

The horizontal arrangement of the stripes will “expand” the walls

If you want to visually expand the bathroom space, plastic panels are laid in the same pattern as ceramic tiles, that is, across the wall, but it is advisable to use lining of different shades. The same technique is used if you need to visually lengthen the room.

To “raise” the ceiling, it is better to use vertical cladding with prominent narrow bright fragments

If the goal is to visually raise the ceiling, then the lining panels are mounted vertically. Additionally, between a plain finishing material, you can install a panel with a vertical pattern.

Very often, plastic panels are used to finish the ceiling plane. They are easy to install and, if necessary, easily dismantled, which is very important for the bathroom, since it is in this part of the apartment that emergency situations are most likely. If a leak occurs and water gets on the polymer lining, then nothing bad will happen to it. True, you will need to remove the sheathing from the frame on which it is attached in order to dry the floor slab. But this is a very simple operation.

A ceiling made of plastic panels is a solution to many problems

In addition to the fact that plastic cladding perfectly hides all defects in the ceiling, it also looks very advantageous, is not afraid of dampness and is easy to clean. If you decide to do it in the bathroom, the instructions given in a special article on the portal will help.

For the ceiling, it is better to choose white panels with shiny metallic stripes, in which light walls and lamps will be reflected, adding illumination to the room.

The ceiling in the bathroom is also finished using other technologies. One of the options is a suspended ceiling, which has recently become perhaps the most popular for installation in this room.

What to choose for finishing the ceiling in the bathroom?

There are many options - from the simplest and most inexpensive finishing methods to the installation of complex suspended or tensioned structures. Detailed information about various ones can be obtained on the pages of our portal by clicking on the recommended link.

Plumbing accessories for bathrooms

Properly selected plumbing accessories for the bathroom, having a variety of compact shapes and sizes, as well as their proper arrangement, will help save space in this small room. If previously it was a problem to purchase a sink, bathtub or toilet of the right size and model, today you can find any version of these plumbing fixtures on sale.

Bathtubs for a small bathroom

The largest area in the bathroom is occupied by the bathtub, so first of all it is worth determining a place for it. Recently they have become popular. They are available in a wide variety of shapes and designs, so you can easily choose the right one for a specific room.

Bathtubs made of cast iron and steel, as well as more exotic materials, are also on sale. The choice largely depends on financial capabilities and interior style, but there is no doubt that this accessory can be chosen to suit every taste.

What you need to know about baths?

Before choosing one of the options, it is recommended to study the characteristics of bathtubs made of different materials in order to choose the best one for yourself. An article on our portal will help, which can be easily accessed via the recommended link.

Even for the smallest rooms, choosing this accessory today will not be difficult. Having determined according to the project and measured the space allocated for the bathtub, and assessed your financial capabilities, you can go to the store to make a purchase.

Shower cabins

A shower cabin can be an excellent alternative to a bathtub, especially since they are also produced in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Some of them have a tray with low sides, while others have high sides, and the latter option can even completely replace a sitz bath.

The shower cabin can be “fitted” into the smallest space, freeing up a large enough area for installing other accessories. Models of shower cabins can be simple, equipped only with a shower head and mixer, or have a complex design with numerous functions. Here the choice depends on the space allocated for the accessory, financial capabilities and preferences of the apartment owners.

Maybe limit yourself to a shower stall?

Often this solution becomes the most reasonable solution when planning a cramped bathroom space. Find out how to properly arrange it from a special publication on our portal.

Toilet

If you are planning a combined bathroom, you will have to select a toilet that is optimally suited in size and type of model. There are several varieties that differ in design - these are mounted, monoblocks and free-standing. In addition, if necessary, you can purchase a corner toilet.

Wall hung toilet

In the wall-hung toilet model, the flush cistern is hidden in the wall or behind a special partition, which often also serves as a shelf. This creates a more aesthetically pleasing appearance for the room.

The toilet is securely mounted on the wall and can withstand a weight load of up to 400 kg - this is quite enough under any circumstances. The compactness of this design allows you to save up to half a meter of space.

Monoblock

A toilet made in the form of a monoblock differs from other types in that the tank and the ceramic bowl itself are combined into a monolithic structure, thereby eliminating the risk of leakage at the junction of these two elements. The set looks quite aesthetically pleasing and can have different configurations: depending on the model, the toilet, as well as the tank, can have straight angular shapes, or rounded, oval ones.

For a small bathroom, this option is good because you can choose a monoblock with a narrow, compact tank and a minimally protruding ceramic bowl.

Freestanding toilet

This is the most commonly used type of toilet.

This option can be considered the most common. Usually this is a set consisting of, in fact, a toilet bowl and a cistern, which are connected to each other. This type of toilet is available in a wide range of different models.

You can also choose the corner option, which is sometimes the only opportunity to place all the necessary accessories in the room, since it takes up a minimum of space.

Bathroom sink

The developers have provided several types of compact sinks for small bathrooms that can be placed either against the wall or in the corner of the room.

Four types of small shells are very popular:

• "Tulip".
• Built-in sink.
• Wall-mounted sink.
• Console-sink.

All sinks can have different shapes - oval, round, square, rectangular, and often more complex, so it is possible to choose the one that is most suitable for installation in a particular interior.

In addition, the material used to make the sinks will be important for interior design. They are made from the following materials:

• Ceramics.
• Stainless steel.
• Natural or artificial stone.
• Glass.
• Quartz composite.

Each of these materials has its own surface texture and color design. Thanks to this variety, accessories can be matched to the color of the walls or other elements of the bathroom.

Sink "Tulip"

The “Tulip” set consists of two elements - a bowl and a stand-leg, which not only supports the sink itself, but also masks the supplied communications and other structural details. Monolithic versions are also produced - in them the leg and sink have no separation.

The “tulip” type sink is very nice, but there is no possibility to vary the height of the bowl

The disadvantage of this type of sink is its fixed height, which will depend on the parameter of the stand, that is, it will not be possible to place the bowl higher or lower.

Built-in sink

The built-in version of sinks is different in that it is placed in a special stand, which can be a furniture cabinet, a concrete surface decorated with ceramic tiles, and sometimes even.

This type of sink can help solve the problem of optimizing space, since it does not require a separate place for installation. They often come in combination with one of the bases, which can have various shapes, including angular ones.

Wall-mounted sink

Wall-mounted sinks are fixed to the wall plane using special brackets. This type of sink comes in the widest variety of shapes and is quite compact, so it is very popular and is most often used in a small bathroom. For this option to look aesthetically pleasing, the water and sewer pipes leading to the sink must be embedded in the wall.

It is also important that this type of sink can be considered the most affordable in terms of price range.

Console sink

A console is a stand under a sink, which is made in the form of a frame that has legs at the front and is attached to the wall at the back.

Another option would be a frame that sits on the floor and is not connected to the wall. In any case, it is best to hide the communication pipes leading to the sink into the thickness of the wall.

Console sinks can have different widths and shapes, so they can also be matched to the interior of a small bathroom.

Lighting a small bathroom

The entire type of interior design depends on the lighting in a small room, which usually does not have windows. Therefore, the lighting system must be thought out very carefully so that the lighting is in complete harmony with the overall style of the decoration, emphasizing its aesthetics.

For these reasons, very often lamps are installed not only in the ceiling plane, but also on the walls. The traditional place for fixing lighting fixtures is the area around the mirror, which, by reflecting light, enhances it.

For lighting, you can use a false window, which can be installed on the back wall of the bathroom - it will visually expand the space and create the effect of natural daylight. In addition, a beautiful image of landscapes or tree foliage, illuminated by LEDs from the inside, will make the room not only brighter, but also very cozy.

Bathrooms require special lighting fixtures

Considering that a state of high humidity is natural for a bathroom, and, in addition, there is a high probability of water splashing on lighting fixtures, special care must be taken in their choice. A separate publication on our portal talks about the types.

Small bathroom interiors

Having examined all the elements of the bathroom separately, you need to be able to see their “interaction” in the finished interiors of small rooms, so that, based on ready-made projects, it will be easier to create your own for your bathroom.

I would like to present bathroom designs that are similar in layout to standard rooms in apartments. Very often, designers show rooms whose area can be compared to large halls. But, studying such projects, it will be difficult to get your bearings and “try on” the design style for your own, more than compact bathroom.

First option

In this interior, a large mirror plays a very important role, which expands the space by reflecting almost the entire room in it.

A mirror allows you to significantly “expand” the space of a cramped bathroom

The bathroom is decorated with light gray ceramic tiles with a greenish tint, which is in perfect harmony with the plant pattern depicted on the panel. The seams between the tiles are sealed with grout of the same color as the finishing material, so the surface of the walls looks like a single plane, and this circumstance also contributes to the visual expansion of the space of the room.

The narrow bathroom was used quite rationally, thanks to the installation of a corner acrylic bathtub. A compact sink built into the cabinet does not weigh down, but on the contrary, adds lightness to the interior design, thanks to the smooth lines of its shape and white color. The sink and bathtub look like bright spots against a gray background and are natural “highlights” for the room, so it is always recommended to keep them in perfectly clean condition.

A special “zest” of the bathroom interior is given by a plant pattern, which is also, to a certain extent, designed to visually expand the room. The background for the plants depicted in the foreground is an imitation of the surface of a water surface with a clear horizon line, so the panel looks like a kind of window behind which there is free space.

In general, the design of this interior looks very harmonious. The color scheme and images of plants are conducive to psychological relief and relaxation, so it is very comfortable to be in such a room.

Second option

The presented bathroom design option is made in lilac tones, and in this case the presence of a window plays an important role in lighting. However, it may well be replaced by its imitation with white backlighting and a selected landscape installed in the false window screen.

The interior lighting is designed in such a way that daylight, falling on the white panels, sink and bathtub, is reflected from them, and therefore the room becomes lighter and more spacious. In addition to color, the space is also enhanced by the fine geometric pattern of the flooring, which uses the effect of perspective to lengthen the room.

The design features well-matched and complementary shades that give it freshness and elegance. Moreover, it should be noted that the walls do not have an expensive and intricate finish - they are just leveled with one of the types of plaster and covered with water-based paint. Typically, for such leveling of walls for painting, moisture-resistant plasterboard sheets are used, which can make the surfaces perfectly smooth.

In this case, the area allowed us to install an ordinary large acrylic bathtub with rounded sides. The shape of the wall-mounted sink, which does not have sharp outlines or corners, is harmoniously combined with it, which gives the interior softness.

There are no unnecessary details in the interior; simplicity, rationality and spaciousness prevail in it, which gives the room a special neatness.

The design of the bathroom, made in such shades, is perfect for the bathroom in any apartment. Naturally, some adjustments can and should be made to it for the specific area and shape of the existing room.

Third option

The unusual chocolate color of the ceramic tiles makes this design very original, since not everyone would risk decorating a small bathroom in this way. Anyone who sees the white color of other bathroom accessories against the background of a chocolate floor and walls immediately has an association - chocolate and milk.

Sometimes dark colors can be used - but only in combination with high-quality lighting

The bathroom is too small, so the designer decided to visually expand it using the effect of elongated rectangular tiles laid in a horizontal orientation and milk chocolate-colored grout, which emphasizes the direction of the finishing material.

Plus, the shower stall has transparent glass that does not cover the walls. They remain completely visible and therefore the room does not seem too narrow.

The toilet tank is hidden in a projection in the walls and does not spoil the overall appearance of the interior. Only an elegant button that regulates the drainage of water is brought to the surface, and on top of the hidden tank there is a wooden shelf on which the necessary toiletries can be placed.

The mirror above the sink is almost invisible from the side, thanks to the wall decoration with tiles of the same color. But it also plays an important role, since when entering this room, its size visually appears larger precisely due to this accessory. In addition, the mirror increases the amount of light in the room, doubling it.

The interior is made in restrained colors and excludes various excesses. It can easily be used as a basis for designing a standard bathroom in an apartment. However, it should be noted that lighting a room with a fairly dark finish will require a larger number of lighting fixtures, which means a lot of electricity will be consumed. This criterion also needs to be taken into account when choosing the color of the finishing material.

Fourth option

An arrangement of accessories planned in this way is possible in a combined two rooms, a bathroom and a toilet, or a bathroom. This interior has a window, which in an ordinary apartment can be replaced by a false window with powerful lighting with white LEDs.

The interior is made in white and turquoise colors, and mosaic tiles were chosen for finishing the walls and floor, which creates a rich textured pattern on the surfaces.

All accessories are arranged quite compactly, so the interior was able to fit a sink built into the cabinet and a fairly large set consisting of a cistern and a toilet. In addition, it was decided to leave a standard bathtub in the interior, which will occupy the entire width of the bathroom.

The cabinet, which serves as a stand under the sink, will also serve as an excellent camouflage for various utilities, the main unit of which is located in this area. In addition, the cabinet under the sink can be used to store various detergents, for which, in any case, there should be a place in the bathroom.

A mirror, as in other interior design options, not only fulfills its intended purpose, but also serves to expand the space, so for small bathrooms this accessory is usually chosen in a fairly large size.

In conclusion, I would like to summarize and identify the criteria that need to be taken into account when designing the interior for a small bathroom:

• The project plan must be drawn up with an exact scaled correspondence to the actual dimensions of the room and plumbing fixtures, otherwise you can make a mistake when purchasing accessories.
• To enhance lighting in a room without windows and save energy, it is recommended to make the surfaces of the ceiling and walls in the bathroom white or very light.
• If a shower cabin is installed in the bathroom, it is recommended to choose a model with transparent glass doors, which will also help to visually expand the room.
• This room should need a lot of light, so it is necessary to carefully consider the system of both general lighting and lighting of individual zones.
• For the visual effects of expanding and lengthening the room, as well as raising the ceiling, you need to use the techniques for laying ceramic tiles described above in the article.

When starting work on an interior design project for a small bathroom, you should not rush, as you need to accurately calculate all the parameters. You will probably have to go to a hardware store more than once or look through a lot of online catalogs to find exactly those accessories that will fit perfectly into the chosen interior design. If all these activities seem too complicated to do on your own, then it is best to entrust this work to trusted specialists, but in this case you will have to double the cost of arranging the bathroom.

And at the end of the publication, according to tradition, a video selection of interesting design solutions for small bathrooms.

Video: design options for a small bathroom

The problem of insufficient space in the bathroom is widespread among the population. Residents of Soviet-built apartment buildings are the first to face it. These are not only panel projects. The list of examples of small-sized housing includes Khrushchev-era apartment buildings and small-family apartments. Owners of such real estate often have to resort to all sorts of methods of visual deception, remodeling apartments, and demolishing walls. An alternative to all these actions is to buy a spacious apartment, house, or cottage with a sufficient number of square meters allocated for a restroom or bathroom.

The design of a small bathroom requires much more attention and effort so that its users are satisfied with comfort, coziness, and style. For these purposes, it is important to use every centimeter of the room rationally, to work with color, light, furniture, household appliances, and plumbing. Visually and technically, you can expand the space. A small bathroom, methods for its repair and improvement, are described in hundreds of thematic publications. Finding advice from professionals in the field of renovation, interior design, decoration, and design will not be difficult. If you decide to achieve excellence, you will definitely achieve success. The main thing is not to rush. A competent approach to designing and planning the improvement of a bathroom necessarily requires additional time, knowledge, and experience.

To begin with, abandon the idea of ​​immediately starting repairs. Get busy with the project. This is the only way a small bathroom will become more spacious, more beautiful, and more comfortable during further use. The design should be practical, convenient, easy to care for, and affordable. Users should never think about additional problems when installing a bathroom. Harmony and comfort always reign here.

We are drawing up a project

We begin to develop the design on paper. This is the most accessible, simple, budget method. All that is required is whatman paper, ordinary album sheets, simple paper, colored pencils, time. There is no need to do everything at once. You can make sketches every day, record your ideas on paper. The result of creative work will be a visual aid, a small bathroom on paper. With the help of the project, you can choose a color scheme, lighting method, method of arranging furniture, plumbing, household appliances, draw up a plan, and step-by-step repair instructions.

Small bathroom in digital format

An alternative to designing on paper is a small bathroom in 3D format. Of course, such projects will require a special software application. Such programs are traditionally distributed for a fee. Additional expenses are not always appropriate during repair work. The couple's event budget is strictly limited. Therefore, another expense item may be inappropriate.

On the other hand, the software will ideally cope with the design task. A small bathroom, or more precisely, its interior, will reach its logical completion, turning out stylish, beautiful, harmonious. The room retains free space if all the necessary interior items are present. Developing a digital design project is much faster than using paper and pencils. You can experiment as much as you like. One click of the mouse is enough to see how the room will look in a different color scheme, with different decor and accessories.

Even paid software is cheaper than designer services. The work of a specialist requires significant investment. Of course, his help is priceless. Through the competent approach of experienced interior designers, a small bathroom will be decorated in the best possible way. Professionals will ensure the correct choice of finishing materials, method of finishing walls, ceilings, and floors. They will help you develop a high-quality lighting and ventilation system and select plumbing fixtures. The designer rationally uses every centimeter of a small-sized area and achieves expansion of the space through all sorts of techniques. A small bathroom will be spacious, free, and uncluttered.

How to choose a small bathroom design:

• Taking into account the total area and room parameters.
• Budget.
• Individual wishes of all bathroom users.
• The presence of natural light, its sufficiency.
• Compliance with the general interior of a house or apartment.

Traditionally, the design of a small bathroom prefers light colors. This is explained by the ability to achieve a visual expansion of the total area in the room. Modern interior projects do not exclude bright contrasts, combinations of dark, light, bright, pale tones. A small bathroom renovated using different types of finishing materials preserves free space. A masterful approach will allow you to achieve the effect.

Color

A small bathroom decorated in white and pastel colors looks best. This design is recommended for small spaces. If the services of a designer are unavailable for certain reasons, it is better to refuse to work with contrasts. For walls, choose finishing materials in calm, light tones, the most neutral, desaturated, soft colors. Decorative elements and all kinds of accessories will allow you to add a little brightness to such an interior. This move will provide an opportunity for the author of the design project to focus on individual details of the room, its versatility, and indicate style.

“The design of a small bathroom welcomes minimalism in color. It is recommended to use a light color for the main color of the room. Bright colors can be used as accents in a room!”

Bright decorations, textiles, accessories against a background of a light color palette will serve as the best decoration. With them, a small bathtub takes on a sophisticated, unique look. A small bathroom can be landscaped by combining several similar shades and colors. Light beige with white, sand with coffee, light blue with gray. You should first familiarize yourself with the possible color combinations. The wrong choice of color is a sign of bad taste. The end result will be a small bathroom that looks faded, expressionless, dull and boring. This possibility can be eliminated after completing renovations in a room by using combinations of shades of the same color scheme, materials with patterns, different textures, and shapes. This approach will eliminate monotony in the improvement of the premises.

Decoration of walls, floors, ceilings

A small bathroom will require a lot of attention when choosing how to design the walls, ceiling, floors, and finishing materials. When there is a shortage of free space in the room, it is important to take the choice as responsibly as possible. Some landscaping methods visually expand the area, while others take away free space. Previously, we had already decided on the main color scheme for the interior of the bathroom. Therefore, when going to the building materials market, consider exclusively light versions of the products and goods sold. When choosing products for wall decoration, keep in mind that it should be a different shade than the floor covering.

Selection of materials

A small bathroom, renovated using low-quality materials that are not resistant to high humidity, is short-lived. In this case, the repair will be damaged within a few months from the start of operation. All building materials must have high wear resistance, moisture resistance, easy to care for, easy to use, and beautiful. You can create a stylish interior in a small space through the right choice of methods and room finishing technologies. Modern production of building materials offers a wide range of products recommended for the improvement of bathrooms. With them, a small bathroom will acquire an elegant, sophisticated, stylish, beautiful look. Interior design can be accomplished through the use of tiles, mosaics, plastic, suspended ceilings, suspended structures.

Suspended/stretch ceilings + small bathroom

Interior designers advise decorating the bathroom with graphic designs, stained glass, pebbles, glass, mirrors, natural stone, and facing bricks. A small bathroom equipped with the use of similar materials will sparkle with new colors. Of course, it is important to think everything through well. Experts do not recommend using suspended or suspended ceilings in rooms with low walls and ceilings. These technologies take up a lot of free space under the ceiling. The already low walls will be even closer to the floor. In such an environment the user is unlikely to feel comfortable. On the contrary, if the ceilings in a small room are very high, they can be lowered slightly using plasterboard, suspended construction, or tension polymer. This way, you will get rid of the feeling of a box or closet when entering the bathroom.

Tile

Traditionally, the renovation of a small bathroom involves the use of ceramic tiles and mosaics in wall decoration. This is the best option. By saving internal space, a small bathroom will seem more spacious. Plastic panels, like suspended ceiling structures, take away a couple of centimeters. The tile is resistant to various types of mechanical stress, tolerates humid environments well, and is easy to maintain. You can use almost any detergent to clean bathroom tiles. The situation is similar with mosaics. The design made by laying ceramic tiles on the walls and floors is always elegant and beautiful. From the outside, a small bathroom will look expensive, practical, high quality, and will last for many years in a row. The room will become comfortable, cozy, spacious. The main condition for using ceramic tiles in bathroom wall decoration is to find an experienced layer. If the tiles are laid poorly, problems will soon arise. The tile may fall off or break. The aesthetic appearance of the room will be compromised.

It is important to select ceramic tiles for decorating a bathroom, taking into account the general parameters of the room and its configuration. Color, ornament, size, and method of laying tiles greatly influence the final result. In one case, a small bathroom will visually expand, in the other, on the contrary, it will lose additional free space. It is advisable to buy large tiles and lay them in the standard way. No experiments. Otherwise, the effect of clutter cannot be avoided. Interior design in small rooms prohibits the use of masonry with a dark border made of tiles of a different color, size, texture. This move will visually reduce the perimeter of the space. A small bathroom will have a negative impact on users.

Mirrors

Use mirrors to decorate small spaces. A small bathroom with one mirrored wall and ceiling looks great when there is not enough space. The reflective surface expands the area, making the room spacious and free. Modern manufacturers offer mirror-coated tiles and large mirror panels. They are easy to install on walls, they are easy to maintain and accept the use of any detergent for cleaning.

Lighting

The alliance of a small bathroom + high-quality interior design is impossible without artificial lighting. At the design stage and repair planning, it is important to take care of the choice of lighting fixtures, location, quantity, and wiring preparation. Sufficient light always guarantees a visual expansion of space. In a small room it is better to use built-in lamps. Spot lighting ensures sufficient light with minimal consumption of the total area. Incorrectly or poorly thought out lighting design can ruin the entire renovation. A small bathroom is best illuminated using built-in ceiling fixtures, side lighting, floor lighting, and multi-level lighting. If a small bathroom has a window/windows, it is important to take into account the presence of sunlight in the design project.

Plumbing

A small bathroom will become more comfortable if it is equipped with high-quality sanitary ware. When there is insufficient free space, it is important to choose plumbing fixtures very carefully. It, like bathroom furniture, should be small-sized, compact, and not very bulky. At the same time, it will remain functional and convenient to use. An alternative to a traditional bath is a shower with a deep tray. It saves space while maintaining all the necessary functions. We recommend choosing a sink with a cabinet. Mirror with additional shelves.

Types of small bathroom design:

• High tech.
• Classic.
• Minimalism.
• Art Deco.
• Art-techno.
• Country.
• Retro.
• Modern.
• Postmodern.
• Provence.
• Venetian.

Examples, visual aids, of each of the listed types of interior can be viewed online. A small bathroom looks best in high-tech, minimalism, country, classicism, and Venetian styles.

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Decorating a bathroom is a process no less important than decorating residential premises. The atmosphere in such an interior should be fresh, invigorating and cozy, but do not forget about functionality: both spacious and small bathrooms must meet all the requirements regarding convenience and aesthetics.

The traditional design of such rooms is overly simple and laconic, and sometimes you really want to add variety to the usual design: in this case, expert advice will help you.

Common Features of Modern Bathroom Design

The modern style of the bathroom is perhaps the most diverse: you are practically unlimited in the choice of materials, shapes and colors.

However, there are a few trends to follow if you want to emphasize the modern feel of your bathroom:

• absence of a large number of small parts and accessories: do not overload the room with decor; it is better to pay attention to the functionality of the interior elements used;
• implementation of non-standard planning ideas: for example, plumbing fixtures no longer have to be placed against the wall, and when zoning the interior you can rely on lighting capabilities;
• the presence of calm shades: white, beige and gray tones, despite their soiling, are considered one of the most common in bathroom design;
• the use of materials with imitation properties: countertops stylized as marble, finishing materials as stone or brick, wooden elements in the design will make it more sophisticated;
• combination of textures: increasingly, accents in the bathroom are created through embossed materials or metal finishes;
• using fresh or artificial flowers to create an environment close to nature.

Color design

In a modern bathroom, it is better to stick to a single style and harmonious color scheme. Let's find out which shades remain in fashion this year.

The choice of background shade depends on the size of the interior. , the lighter the color scheme should be. It is better to decorate walls and floors in tones with varying degrees of saturation: make the floor darker, as it is easier to clean from dirt.

The color of interior items (plumbing fixtures, shelves and cabinets) must match the background. If the decoration of the room turns out to be overly gloomy, dilute the interior with light details. Universal and one of the most fashionable colors of this year is white. You can easily find the necessary furniture and plumbing fixtures of this color and combine them with each other in the same style.

Another common trend in modern bathroom design is black and white design. This combination can be achieved in finishing (using patterned materials or adhering to a checkerboard design), as well as installing some plumbing elements made in dark colors against a light background.

Excessively bright black and white contrasts will help to dilute the additional color. Any natural tones harmonize perfectly with this color scheme: green, brown, purple.

Another suitable option for decorating a bathroom is a gray palette. This shade has not lost its relevance for several years, has a relaxing effect and is suitable for rooms of any size.

In addition to neutral colors, all sea shades are suitable for the bathroom: blue, turquoise, mint, emerald and blue. They can be used both as a background and to create bright accents in some areas of the bathroom.

If you prefer to create not a peaceful, but a more invigorating and dynamic interior, choose bright colors: yellow, orange, red, green background will help you set yourself up for a productive day.

And, of course, don’t forget about delicate pastel shades: they will make the bathroom more comfortable and emphasize the homely atmosphere. Note that these colors can be combined with each other to create a nice rainbow design.

Current finishing materials and tiles

The most popular and reliable finishing material used in the interiors of small and large bathrooms is tile. In the new season, monochromatic models will be relevant.

Instead of a pattern, preference should be given to tiles with an unusual texture.

The border will be replaced by a vertical division into contrasting stripes. By the way, tiles in modern utilitarian rooms should be selected from several types. You can also choose models in different shades. Often, manufacturers of Italian tiles develop entire collections consisting of 5-6 types for large and small bathrooms. As a rule, such collections consist of wall tiles in light and dark tones. You don't have to use the entire collection. You can choose 2-3 tile options. Models from the same collection are perfectly combined with each other in color and size

If you prefer ideas with patterns, then pay attention to geometric and ethnic patterns that are trending this year. Often, tiles with bright and colorful patterns are used in the interiors of utilitarian rooms. Such models should be used in doses, for example, to decorate one of the walls in the form of a horizontal or vertical strip, or as floor tiles in a small area. When using this method in your bathroom, be careful with the rest of the decoration and do not use additional accessories or decor.

Tip: a popular option, which can already be seen in the photo, is tiles with imitation wood. No less interesting in small and spacious bathrooms are options for gray concrete and dark granite.

Another interesting idea is a combination of tiles and decorative plaster. It is not at all necessary to use tiles to decorate all the walls. Place tiles only where necessary to protect walls from moisture: on the floor, near the sink and bathtub. Decorate the rest of the surface with decorative plaster.

The latest collections of sanitary ware are distinguished by greater comfort and original shapes. Today you can find a large number of original solutions on sale - from round and oval to square and trapezoidal models. Ready-made shower stalls are becoming a thing of the past. Nowadays a small space is allocated for the shower, which is fenced off with glass and tiled.

A new-fashioned bathroom interior is not complete without a wall-hung toilet. It is not only more beautiful than its predecessor, but also much more practical. In addition, this model allows you to increase the area of ​​the heated floor.

The interior of a newfangled plumbing room uses either original or completely simple plumbing fixtures. The bowl sink looks very beautiful in the design of such a room. Today you can choose a bowl sink of any shape: round, rectangular, oval. Hanging and built-in sinks are no less popular. A large plumbing room can accommodate not only a shower stall, but also a free-standing oval sink.

Correct placement of light sources in the bathroom

Experts advise to approach the issue of choosing the location of lighting fixtures in the bathroom very carefully. . Experience suggests that you need to take into account some nuances, including:

• The lighting should be uniform, so the following rule should always be taken into account. The more light sources in the room, the lower their power should be;
• light should be properly distributed, and lamps should be located in all functional areas of the bathroom;
• it is important to avoid glare, and for this you should not direct the lamps perpendicular to reflective surfaces: it is better if they are located at an angle;
• A common mistake is to place one lamp directly above the mirror. Often in this case the reflection will be slightly distorted. It is better to use mirror lighting on the sides, or top and sides;
• You can add zest to the interior thanks to color spots: colored lampshades, original ceramic tile inserts. But it is better not to place such details in the area of ​​the mirror, so as not to distort the reflection;
• Those who like non-standard ideas can be advised to experiment with the location of the LED strip: it can be placed under the side of the bathtub, under the window sill, etc.;
• It is better to connect different lamps in the bathroom using separate lines, because not every time you will need to turn on all the lighting at once.

Organization of storage in the bathroom: the best ideas

Shelves to help you

If the bathroom has a small square area, then you should not clutter it with large cabinets. Instead, it is better to use open shelves. Their use will not take up much space, but will help rationally organize the storage of various small items. In addition, oblong open shelves can visually enlarge the space, which is useful for a small room. Narrow shelves are convenient for storing toothbrushes, cotton pads and other necessary small items. On wide shelves, storing clean towels rolled into rolls can be a stylish decorative idea. They won’t take up much space, but they will always be at hand. Don't forget about the corners. They can also accommodate small corner shelves that will help keep the bathroom tidy. You can equip the shelves with hooks or a bar for storing towels. This idea will not only help to rationally use space, but will also add bright accents to the interior through multi-colored textiles.

Wardrobes and chests of drawers

If the bathroom is large enough, a closet can be an excellent place to store things. You can use it to store a variety of personal items that you want to hide from view, as well as clean towels. Special inserts that divide the space diagonally will become not only a functional, but also a decorative element. If the bathroom does not have enough space for a large, spacious closet, then a neat vertical chest of drawers can be placed in almost any space. AND Use deep drawers and systems in cabinets. This will help make it easier to access things located near the far wall. A very interesting idea is to use shallow wooden boxes. By hanging them on the wall, you get additional storage space for small hygiene items. In addition, such shelves are very easy to make with your own hands.

A small bathroom requires using every available inch of space. Check out the idea of ​​under-sink storage. If you don’t have a special cabinet, then the free space can be used to organize the same shelves. You can use different containers as additional storage places: plastic or metal. An excellent option would be to use wicker baskets, which you don’t have to buy. You can make them yourself. If there is a special cabinet under the sink, then to facilitate access to various small items that are stored there, you can use special rails for the bathroom.

Rational storage of small items

It is also necessary to store various small hygiene items correctly. Agree, cotton pads or ear buds in plastic bags do not look aesthetically pleasing enough. If you place them in beautiful glass, wooden or ceramic containers, they can become a wonderful decorative item. The same idea applies to bulk laundry detergents, salts and other products.

We should not forget about organizing the space on the back surface of the cabinet doors. It is convenient to place small plastic containers on them for various small things: toothbrushes, decorative cosmetics, varnishes.

Using Niches

If the bathroom interior has niches for built-in appliances or hidden pipes, then they should also be used as a place to store various small items. A properly used niche can easily replace a small chest of drawers. In shallow ones you can place various gels, shampoos, in deep ones you can place towels and powders.

Even if built-in niches were not specifically provided for when planning the bathroom, this does not mean that they cannot be equipped later. For example, why not use doorway niches to create small extra shelves. An additional shelving unit organized around the doorway is perfect for storing small items and will become the highlight of the interior.

Don't forget about the idea of ​​storing things under or near the bathroom. The use of special plastic sliding screens will allow you to hide a large amount of cleaning and detergents, which are used relatively infrequently. The choice of bathroom screens is very diverse: from cheap designs to options with sliding doors, which can easily replace a cabinet or chest of drawers for storing things.

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Small bathrooms are the scourge of modern mass housing. It is difficult to find an apartment in which you would not have to literally bite off precious square meters from adjacent rooms with your teeth in order to fit a larger bath.

However, it is rarely possible to physically expand a bathroom - you have to go to various lengths to fit all the necessary plumbing fixtures and furniture in a compressed space. How to make a small bathroom cozy and functional?

The first step is designing the bathroom

First of all, you need to determine how the furniture will be arranged in the bathroom. There are many design options, and they can be successfully combined to get the optimal result. You need to decide what you want to see as a result: a practical room or a work of design art.

To expand the interior space, you can use methods created by designers from all over the world:

1. Maintain the minimalism and conciseness inherent in Asians. Forget about hot tubs with curved shapes - just straight, strict lines and perfect geometric shapes.
2. Use plenty of light. Natural light will not be available if a window in the bathroom was not provided during the construction of the house, but the correct selection of lighting fixtures, coupled with light finishes, will help to get rid of cramped spaces to some extent.
3. Accessories. A large number of small details that attract the eye will distract attention from assessing the real volume of a small room - the bathroom, if not larger, will seem less cramped.
4. Ornaments on the walls, combining tiles of different colors, playing with shades. Looking at the patterns, not a single person will notice that there is no room to turn around in the bathroom.
5. Use of modern achievements of plumbing in the interior. Today you can have fully functional bathtubs, showers and sinks in very modest sizes.

When planning a bathroom design, you need to consider more than just the actual small size of the room. You should take into account the number of people who will use the bathroom, the required set of plumbing fixtures (whether the bathroom will be combined, whether a full bath is needed or a shower is sufficient, etc.).

Remodeling the interior of an apartment is a difficult task even in a new building. All communications are fixed - if you want to rearrange something, it’s not a fact that you will be able to do it. In addition, leveling the walls can be difficult.

It is necessary to take into account the specifics of the design of a wet room - due to the fact that finishing materials must be moisture resistant, the range of available options is greatly reduced.

Priorities should be set as follows: practicality, durability and only then aesthetic appeal.

To design a design for the arrangement of furniture and plumbing, you can use special computer programs or sketch a drawing by hand, indicating the location of all the main elements of the interior. Form a clear picture in your head of what you want to see in the end - and only then get to work!

How to fit everything in?

The main design principle when creating the interior of a small bathroom is to get rid of everything unnecessary.

You should forget about:

• inappropriate placement of items - cosmetics should be placed in a cosmetic bag or next to the trellis, dirty clothes and washing supplies should be placed in a separate closet;
• collecting things “in reserve” - in fact, you don’t need 5 cans of shampoo and 10 cans of shower gel;
• using the bathroom for purposes other than its intended purpose.

Teach yourself to be organized and store excess items in the pantry and separate cabinets in other, more spacious rooms. This is especially true for electrical appliances - hair dryer, curling iron, etc. - keeping them in the bathroom is not only pointless, but also dangerous.

It’s easier to fit essential items into your bathroom if you only fit what’s really necessary. How to organize the arrangement of a minimum set of plumbing fixtures?

Combined bathroom

In most apartments, the bathroom is separate - after all, people usually live with entire families, and using a shared bathroom can be inconvenient. But in reality there is nothing wrong with placing a toilet next to a small bathroom. Even if the project provides for two rooms for plumbing, it makes sense to combine them in order to more efficiently use the available square meters.

There are several design options for organizing a combined bathroom:

• We place the bathtub along the width, arrange the rest of the equipment and furniture along the long side of the room;
• the bathtub is placed in a niche, the walls of which can be used to place shelves - this will take up some of the space, but you can compensate for the reduction in the volume of the room by installing a mirror on the entire opposite wall.

If using a combined bathroom is inconvenient - a large family lives in the house - you can separate the toilet and bathtub with a decorative screen, which can be easily removed when no one is washing.

Shower cabin

Small-sized appliances will save interior space and even allow you to install a washing machine. One of the design options for using minimalist technology is a shower stall.

Cabins come in a variety of different types - you can even make one yourself by installing a watering can and drain behind the wall, separated from the rest of the bathroom by a glass door. What is usually on sale is not floor-standing baths, but sitz baths with a kind of glass bulb on top. The choice is great, and it’s worth thinking through the basic design, starting from the style in which the cabin you like is made.

Corner bath

If you don’t want to completely give up a bathtub in favor of a shower, a small corner bathtub would be a compromise solution. It is much easier to place than a full oval bathtub.

The shape of a corner bath can be very different:

• oval;
• square;
• circle - not particularly suitable for a small bathroom;
• complex shape with curved edges - maximum usable space.

By the way, not only the bathtub, but also the sink can be corner. You can wash your face in a small washbasin - there is no need to install plumbing fixtures the size of a full-fledged kitchen sink in your bathroom. The hanging style will save space under the sink.

And finally, the door. If your bathroom door opens inward, give your home designer a good word and remodel it so that it opens outward into the hallway. Better yet, replace the bathroom door with a sliding one - this way it won’t take up space at all.

Visually expanding the space

Many methods have been invented to deceive human perception. You can trick your brain into thinking that the bathroom is larger than it actually is:

• using light colors in the design when finishing;
• diagonal laying of tiles;
• by expanding the walls, raising the ceiling, lowering the floor - save as much as possible when rough finishing the concrete box;
• bringing the shape of the room closer to a square - the elongated rectangular shape does not allow one to be deceived;
• creating smooth transitions between walls and horizontal surfaces - work with color and round moldings.

A classic solution for expanding bathroom space is the use of large mirrors. You can hang them not only on the bathroom walls - mirrored cabinet doors will also help. Moreover, you can cover the entire space from floor to ceiling with cabinets - there is a lot of compact furniture today, even the most picky designer can choose something.

Working with tiles

Tile is traditionally used to decorate the bathroom interior. Of course, there is waterproof plaster and special drywall, you can even decorate the walls with natural stone. But in terms of expanding the room, tile is the undoubted leader.

The size of the tiles in the bathroom should be small. The smaller it is, the more confused the brain is - it will look not at the area of ​​individual elements, but at their total number. The associative series is simple: there are a lot of tiles, which means the bathroom is large. If you don’t involve consciousness, the effect is excellent. A non-contrast mosaic will help even more, which can be used to create smoothness not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling of the bathroom.

As for the color in the interior, the shades should be light, but not white - this “hospital” color is not only difficult from a psychological point of view, but also difficult to care for - white tiles will have to be washed almost daily.

The entire room should be made light - finishing the lower half of the walls in contrast would be a bad decision, since it will divide the room and kill the entire expansion effect. The only design style allowed is dark vertical stripes.

It is better to take glossy, smooth tiles. It will reflect light, working in tandem with mirrors, and further increase the space. The exception is the floor, which should be finished with matte material for safety reasons. Or at least put a rubber mat on the smooth floor - slipping on wet glossy tiles is as easy as shelling pears.

The tiles should be laid evenly from the floor to the ceiling of the bathroom. Do not use curbs, thresholds, or dividing strips - they will attract attention and show the actual area of ​​the bathroom.

A little more about bathroom flooring. It is not at all necessary to use tiles - a self-leveling polymer coating with a pattern or photo printing would be an excellent design variation. It’s easy to create an effect of depth with it, and it will make a small bathroom feel larger. Photo wallpaper can also be used to create an imitation of natural light.

Color rules

Light colors are a salvation for a small bathroom. Bright colors strain your eyesight, and you want to relax in the bathroom. Dark colors can only be used when equipping the bathroom with powerful light, which we will talk about a little later.

Color disharmony is the main enemy of high-quality small bathroom design. Walls, floors, ceilings and all interior items should match each other in style and shade. This doesn't mean you need to paint everything the same color - that will look bland and tasteless. A little contrast is always good, but light, pastel colors should take precedence in the bathroom.

Shades of white, beige, milky colors (but not pure white) are ideal for a bathroom interior. They create a feeling of cleanliness and expand the room.

If you decorate light tiles with ornaments (you can use acrylic waterproof paints for this), you can create certain motifs in the room - for example, Japanese. Sakura branches and petals on light tiles, furniture made of natural wood - the oriental corner is ready!

Other possible colors are soft blue and light green. Remember the ban on saturation and brightness. These colors have a beneficial effect on a person’s psycho-emotional state and improve the effect of a relaxing hot bath. They are associated with water, nature, purity. They go well with white earthenware.

The market offers a wide variety of three-dimensional tiles and tiles with a textured surface. You shouldn't use it - protrusions and stucco eat up the space of the bathroom and absorb light, making the small size of the bathroom even more modest.

Combining colors in the bathroom is an option for bold designers. This will make the interior unique, but you should be careful: in a small room it is permissible to use only three different shades.

Lighting

So, the best version for the interior design of a small bathroom is a combination of light shades and natural light. But a window in the bathroom is an unaffordable luxury in our conditions, and try to find at least one similar apartment in planned development buildings.

We have to make the most of the wonders of electrification. Electronics in the bathroom are dangerous, but you can't do without light. The wiring needs to be hidden as best as possible and protected from moisture - it is best to put it under the tiles.

Sconce lamps are not difficult to find today. The choice of models is huge, and you need to try to choose options in the same style. The number of lighting fixtures and their power is up to your taste; try to make the bathroom as bright as possible. But to ensure a relaxing, romantic environment, it’s worth considering dim lighting. The ideal option is lamps with adjustable light intensity.

Powerful light will allow you to use dark colors in the design of even a small bathroom. But dimming the light will turn a dark room into a real hole, in which, due to the large mirrors, it will also be scary to be in.

An excellent option is lighting built into the bathroom ceiling. It is safe, and sconces hanging on the walls will not take up space. If the ceiling is suspended or suspended, even spot or LED lighting is possible.

Furniture selection

Many owners of small bathrooms abandon furniture in favor of large and capacious plumbing fixtures, which do not carry a particularly useful load. You shouldn’t do this - even in a modest space there is room for cabinets and shelves.

The basic principles for choosing plumbing fixtures and furniture have already been revealed:

• pay attention to corner baths and sinks, shower cabins, transformable appliances;
• use the entire height of the walls to place cabinets;
• cabinet doors with mirrors partially compensate for the wasted space in the bathroom;
• the washing machine can be hidden under the sink;
• give up tiled partitions, thick curtains and screens in favor of glass.

All this will allow you to appropriately place shelves for washing supplies, instead of placing bottles of shampoo, shaving gels and everything else on the sides of the bathroom.

Furniture design

Whatever the style of the bathroom, no matter how small it is, one rule must always be followed - all furniture must be moisture resistant.

Remember that durability is more important than aesthetics - a beautiful bathroom is great, but it will be of little use if everything rots and you have to renovate it again after a couple of years.

Among the common materials you can pay attention to the following:

• MDF, chipboard, laminate - always with waterproof impregnation;
• plastic – don’t think it will look cheap, modern plastic items look quite good;
• glass is not only practical, but also relatively invisible, due to which it visually saves more free space;
• stone.

I would like to use natural solid wood in interior design, but this is not recommended. It looks beautiful, but such bathroom furniture is designed for large rooms with good ventilation.

In our modest rooms, moisture is actively concentrated, hot steam actively destroys even wood impregnated with stain and varnish. Considering the high cost and the imminent but inevitable redevelopment, wood is a waste of money.

Built in furniture

Compact cabinets with mirrored doors can be used, but the best solution would be a built-in wardrobe that extends from the floor to the ceiling of the bathroom. It can be built into a niche that frames the bathtub. Even better - glass or metal shelves.

Where should I put my laundry?

Storing dirty clothes in a hamper next to the bathtub or directly in the washing machine is a common practice. Very bad practice. Linen in the bathroom deteriorates due to constant exposure to humidity, not to mention the fact that the basket for it eats up a significant amount of free space.

It is best to hide the laundry basket in the closet. If it is not there, go to the built-in closet. The washing machine should also be hidden - this will eliminate the temptation to store unnecessary items on it.

Interior in detail

Mirrors and accessories will complement the image of the bathroom and allow you to divert attention from its size. However, you shouldn’t go overboard with small details.

The larger the mirror, the better - the space will double if you make the entire wall mirrored.

Cleaning will take a lot of effort, but you can buy mirrors covered with a special film - it repels soap splashes and prevents the glass from fogging up. In addition, it will last longer, since humidity and hot steam destroy even glass over time.

When creating a stylish bathroom, you can't do without accessories. All of them should be elegant and orderly - deliberate negligence is permissible only in a large area. Everything should be in its place and complement the interior without becoming an excessive feature.

If you are creating a minimalist bathroom, there should be fewer things. Get rid of everything unnecessary and concentrate the style features of the interior design in colors, furniture, plumbing and ornaments.

Bottles for shampoo and soap, a glass for toothbrushes, and a mirror frame should be in harmony with the color scheme of the room, without being a bright spot. This also applies to towels and bathrobe: if you are a girl who loves pink, you shouldn't hang a fluffy pink towel in a green bathroom. It will be easier for men in this regard.

Small accessories and decorations should fit into the theme of the bathroom. You can fill the shelves with sea shells, hang ivy or another heat-loving plant, or a small picture on the wall. Emphasize your style and individuality, feel free to experiment: after all, accessories are not tiles, and a bad decision can always be changed.

It is difficult to create a modern, classic or Provence style in a small apartment area - a complex design requires a large number of details and sometimes has features that are impossible to implement in a bathroom.

Minimalism and high-tech in the interior are ideal options for this room. Glass and metal are indispensable attributes of such styles. The room will become stylish and comfortable without losing its functionality.

However, no one forbids taking risks - if you love Provence, try placing wicker baskets, porcelain and natural materials in the bathroom. If you carefully and carefully study the interior of the apartment, you will succeed!

Photo options for arranging a bathroom

A small bathroom is not so rare, and many owners are faced with the question of how to make this room (which is visited daily) as comfortable, functional and attractive as possible.

Let's look at a few design ideas that will help not only visually expand the space, but also fit as many items necessary for personal hygiene into a small bathroom as possible.

The bathroom is exactly the place where home improvement begins. There are several reasons for this: first, with a small cleaning room, the walls may need to be redesigned, and rearranging them will lead to a lot of dust and noise. Secondly, the installation of new plumbing needs to be checked, and if the connection is incorrect, there may be an inflow, which will be undesirable when expensive repairs have already been made throughout the apartment.

Stylish interior of a small bathroom, where mirrors are your assistant

To avoid further considerations, where to locate the right washing machine or another cabinet, where all the furniture and plumbing fixtures that the owners want to see in the bathroom are indicated. When the wishes of everyone living in the apartment are written down on paper, we begin to compare our desires with the possibilities, namely, the area of ​​the room with the desired “filling”.

Luxurious design for a small bathroom

Interesting. To make the task easier to accommodate everything you want, you can use special modeling programs. They can be found on special websites created by plumbing manufacturers or from sellers who often use such assistant programs. As a rule, all furniture sizes are already included in such programs, and the buyer only has to choose the appropriate furnishing option for himself.

bathroom designs 3 sq. m.

In cases with small bathrooms, it is very difficult to fit all the household items and still leave space for passage. But you can still cope with the task by using one of the following tips:

for a bathroom of 4 sq.m.

Visually increasing the space in the bathroom

A visual increase in space, which will hide its small dimensions and give more comfort, can also play a big role. You can achieve this effect using:

• combining mosaics and tiles: will give the effect of zoning and visual increase in space. The area where the shower or bath is located will look good if decorated with tiles, but the space where the washbasin, toilet and various shelves are located is decorated with mosaics. The main thing when choosing finishing materials is to avoid dark shades. An unobtrusive frieze in light colors is best suited for Khrushchev’s small-sized bathrooms;



Combination of tiles and mosaics

• finishing will help to visually stretch the room material with horizontal lines, and in the case when you want to increase the height, use vertical patterns;



Horizontal lines expand the room

• The supply of light in a room plays an important role in its interior. Spot lighting always makes the room visually larger, while one lamp, which does not illuminate all objects evenly, reduces the space. When selecting lamps, special attention should be paid to their ability to work in high humidity;



Spotlights

• large mirrors will always give the room more space. A good solution would be two mirrors installed in the corners, and you can choose them in different sizes, which will also be a highlight.



Mirrors reflect light and increase space

Installing a washing machine

The washing machine in the bathroom takes up a lot of space. A good option would be to install it in the kitchen. But still, if the decision was made for the bathroom, then you can use several options:



If even the examples given do not help fit the washing machine into the bathroom interior, you need to try to free up additional space for it. This can be achieved by replacing the bathtub (which takes up half the space) with a shower stall, which is much more compact. The resulting additional space should be enough not only for the machine, but also for a container that will contain dirty laundry, as well as for various cabinets.

Will significantly save space in the bathroom. But which model is preferable to choose for a small room? The most compact model is considered to be a cabin with doors that open inward. But such models have a minus for those people who are overweight.



A good option would be sliding doors or accordion doors equipped with roller mechanisms.



Also, many owners of small bathrooms prefer to buy cubicles in separate parts. Doors, plumbing and shower trays can be selected individually for each room. This way you can more accurately adjust the size and location.



With this selection, first of all, pay attention to the pallet itself. The dimensions of the future shower cabinet depend on it. The smallest size pallet is considered to be 70x70 cm. But, as a rule, it does not differ in special functionality. If there is still room for a tray with dimensions of 90x90 cm, then the owners will be able to provide themselves with a sauna, hydromassage, foot massage, programming the temperature of the water and other amenities.



Pallets can be made not only different in material (wood, steel, plastic), but also in depth. And by placing the shower stall on a pedestal, you can save space for communications.



When creating a design solution for a small bathroom, do not forget about the main rule: the more built-in pieces of furniture in the room, the more free space remains.

A few more options for small bathroom interiors