The bathhouse is a wonderful place that allows you not only to relax and forget about all worries and concerns, but also to improve your health. If it is performed technologically correctly, then you will notice positive changes in well-being after several visits. However, to stay in it brought you not only healing, but also pleasure, you need to carefully consider the design of the bath, both external and internal.
Building design
Initially analyze the site design. The house and the bath should be a single ensemble, so as not to cause feelings of bad taste. Your building should fit perfectly into the architectural concept.
In addition, consider that the bath organically merges with the natural forms of the area. To do this, consider the features of the surrounding territory and the landscape of the site.
The exterior design of the bath is not limited neither in the color palette, nor in the choice of materials for lining. You can leave the building wooden if there is a blockhouse on the site. A bathhouse trimmed with tiles or stone looks good. Choose material that is fully consistent with the design of the cottage.
And now consider a few options to think through the internal design of the bath.
Russian traditions
This option is suitable for those owners who built a wooden blockhouse on the site. In this case, the design of the bathhouse, the house looks harmonious. They fit well into the overall exterior.
It is not difficult to recreate the design of a Russian bath. It does not require impressive costs and is easy to arrange with your own hands. The bathhouse, arranged in the national Russian traditions, always looks beautiful and cozy.
The main features of the style are:
- wooden walls (the surface does not require additional decorations in the decoration);
- Russian stove (it can be simply plastered and whitened or tiled with tiles);
- plank floor;
- wooden benches (a little rough);
- table.
To decorate such an interior, they usually use:
- embroidered tablecloth;
- bath brooms (they can decorate the walls);
- wicker paths decorating benches;
- large samovar;
- antique sideboard ;
- bucket (saved from the past).
Country style
It is perfect for arranging a wooden bath. This is a direction that implies a rustic interior without any frills and magnificent parade.
If you compare country with the Russian style described above, you can see that they are quite similar. However, there are differences in them. Country will bring to the interior the national flavor of other countries.
The design of the room in the bathhouse, made in this style, implies the presence of:
- Wooden furniture. As a rule, objects of light tones are used. Furniture must be aged or varnished. Country style is characterized by objects decorated with light carvings and polished. As a result of this, they look more elegant than the furniture used in the Russian style.
- Bright dishes. In such a simple interior, it becomes a real highlight. Appropriate wooden, ceramic dishes. Cups decorated with rural landscapes look great. Light yellow plates or dishes, decorated in white and blue, will perfectly accentuate the interior.
- Natural fabrics. It is recommended to use linen, cotton. Materials should be variegated.
- Beams on the ceiling.
- Ceramic tiles on the floor.
- Walls of logs, timber.
Eastern traditions
This style is based on the use of:
- special furniture;
- exotic design items;
- lush textiles;
- bright colors.
If you do not touch on the features of bath procedures, then the main difference between a hammam and a traditional bath is in the decoration. Mosaic - the main decor used in the first case. And in the second, as mentioned above, a tree is used.
Of course, such a design will cost much more. But the appearance of the bath will be original and festive.
Oriental elements are used for rooms with a pool, shower. Here, oriental ornaments and mottled mosaics will be most appropriate.
In addition, the relaxation room in the bathhouse, executed in oriental traditions, will look great. Design can be issued in the form of a full hookah. To do this, hang bright curtains. Place a small table with curved legs. Lay out multi-colored pillows on the floor. This is a great option for how to inexpensively, stylishly and brightly design a room for rest and relaxation.
Scandinavian style
This direction implies naturalness, simplicity. That is why the design of the bath, made in the Scandinavian style, looks very cozy and beautiful.
Experts say that it is this area that is the forerunner of today's eco-style. After all, Scandinavian design combines the roughness and simplicity of country, strict lines and proportions of classics, modern technological materials and natural wood. The style is perfect for arranging both a wooden bathhouse and a brick building.
The main principles of design should be:
- functionality;
- brevity;
- light color palette;
- simplicity of decoration.
Equipping the interior, it is important not to overload the room with a variety of details. However, you need to create a couple of bright accent points. It can be a wall lamp with an expressive red lampshade or a beautiful picture.
In the Scandinavian style can be used many natural wood. However, making out a bath, do not forget that this area is more urban than, say, country. In addition, it is characterized by universality, allowing you to combine wood with any modern materials.
Japanese bath
If you want to design your building in this style, then initially familiarize yourself with some of the subtleties. The steam room is completely absent in the Japanese bath . Do not wonder. It is replaced by a furaco - a barrel containing hot water, and ofuro - a rectangular container with flavored hot (60 degrees) sawdust or pebbles.
If you are not inclined to refuse a steam room, then only the rest room in a bath can be issued in the Japanese style.
The design is perfectly emphasized by such elements:
- tatami;
- Japanese fan decorating the wall;
- bamboo screens;
- low table, near which pillows are scattered;
- Sakura branch painted on the wall.
Modern classic
In this direction, a large, spacious bath is formed. The design inside implies the presence of such classic elements:
- multi-level ceilings;
- columns that perform the function of a space separator;
- arches;
- stucco molding.
However, do not turn the dressing room into a real antique hall. To give the room a classic direction, it is enough to make doorways in the form of an arch, decorate the ceiling cornices with polyurethane stucco details, and lay the floor with matte tiles.
Effectively emphasize the direction of furniture with straight, strict lines.
Art Nouveau style
This direction is rarely used to design a bath. After all, Art Nouveau is the exact opposite of Russian style. Therefore, your interior will be far from the design of a traditional bathhouse. But this is precisely where the highlight of the style lies.
Modern is a modern interior, involving:
- deviation from direct, strict forms in favor of abstract ones;
- plant ornaments and large flower designs;
- originally curved lines of decorative elements;
- bright, rich colors.
If you are ready to experiment and you are not limited by finances, then you can safely choose this direction for the design of the bath. As a result, you will get an unusual, very bright room, in which it will be nice to relax and spend time with friends.
How should the rest room be designed (it is desirable that the whole bath is maintained in the same style)?
The design of the room depends on your imagination. Art Nouveau style does not impose strict restrictions in the selection of finishes or colors. Therefore, you can embody all your design impulses and combine the latest technology and modern trends.
For modern, shiny chrome, leather, glass are appropriate. However, be aware that ordinary log walls can greatly damage the appearance.
Recommendations of specialists
To make your bath design look harmonious, use the advice of designers:
- Do not mix several styles while decorating a small room. Initially, choose the direction that suits you and try to stick to it. Otherwise, your bathhouse can turn into a chaotic collection of various elements.
- When determining the style of the interior, consider the material from which the structure is built. This will allow you to properly arrange the premises and will not require significant investment.
- The steam room is usually modest in size. Such a room should not be overloaded with decor. At the same time, the use of several types of finishing materials will look rather harmonious. You can pick up several types of wood in various shades. If you use a mosaic, then a combination of 2-3 colors will make the interior cozy and beautiful.
Even the simplest and most modest bath, if you approach the process creatively, you can arrange elegantly and beautifully. Do not be afraid to experiment. You will definitely get a wonderful bathhouse, in which households and your guests will gather with great pleasure.