The bathhouse is an integral part of the culture and traditions of the Russian people. Its beneficial effect on the human body was discovered back in the Middle Ages, so the bath was used to treat a huge number of diseases. Today it is a place where you can gather in the company of friends, have fun and relax. However, in order to ensure maximum comfort, it is necessary to take the design of the interior design very seriously.
The bathhouse consists of several obligatory rooms - a steam room, a shower room and a dressing room. As a rule, they pay the least attention to the last room, which is a rather big mistake, because in it people are resting between pairing procedures. Let's try to figure out how and from which materials to do the design of the dressing room with your own hands, and also what interior design options exist.
general information
Before we talk about what the design of the dressing room can be, let's first figure out why this room is needed, what functions it is intended to perform. The main role is to keep cold air and drafts out of the steam room. So it was before, but today people use it to achieve much larger goals, so the level of comfort in it should be higher.
The functionality of the dressing room is quite wide. It is very often used as a locker room, washing room and rest room. In the center of the room set a table with chairs or benches, at which friends sit, chatting and enjoy drinking tea. Also a required attribute here is a cabinet for storing bath accessories. To make the room comfortable, you should create good lighting in it. The best option is to install large panoramic windows and several lamps placed on the wall.
If you are planning a dressing room design (photos of various projects will be presented later in this article), then one of the most important aspects is the creation of good thermal insulation. This is necessary so that when leaving the steam room there are no sudden temperature changes. And in order to visit the bathhouse in the cold season, you can install a fireplace or some other heating devices in the room.
Room Interior
Let's dwell on this in more detail. You need to very seriously plan the design of the dressing room inside a small bath. The thing is that the limitation in square meters imposes certain restrictions when choosing materials and interior items.
To get it right, stick to the following tips:
- If the bathhouse is built of logs, then no interior decoration is needed. Natural materials and without it look very attractive and create excellent comfort. But building insulation should be given special attention. In addition, it is recommended that the wood be pre-treated with antiseptic agents that protect it from harmful insects, and also minimize the likelihood of fungus and mold formation. If the building is old and is not in the best condition, then finishing is still worth considering.
- Despite the small selection of materials, the interior design of the dressing room in a wooden bathhouse can be done in absolutely any style. It all depends on your preferences and imagination.
- Properly choosing colors and textures, you can give the room a classic look, so little modernism.
- Do not forget to use various decorative elements when decorating the interior. For example, a panel or wicker lamps made of twigs will become a good option. With their help, you can give the room an original look and create a warm atmosphere in it.
Thus, the design of the dressing room depends not only on the selected finishing materials, but also on many other factors, so much attention should be paid to even the little things. With the help of accessories, you can significantly transform the room and make it original.
A few words about the materials
This aspect should be given special attention. As you already understood, one of the main rooms is the dressing room in the bathhouse. Interior design largely depends on the finish, so she should pay special attention.
When choosing materials, you must be guided by the following rules:
- You can use any materials to decorate the dressing room interior. There are no strict rules or restrictions. PVC panels, cladding boards or block houses will be an excellent option. However, it is worth considering the fact that the plastic emits harmful fumes and an unpleasant odor when heated, so they should not sheathe the wall adjacent to the steam room.
- Tiles are most often chosen as a floor covering, since it is not susceptible to moisture and has a long service life. However, it is better to choose one that is able to withstand temperature extremes. In addition, it is preferable to have an anti-slip coating to minimize the likelihood of injury.
- Developing a design inside the dressing room, it is not recommended to use finishing materials made on a synthetic basis. High humidity significantly reduces their performance and durability. In addition, they can be harmful to health and cause the development of various serious diseases.
According to experts, the best material for the interior decoration of baths and saunas has always been wood. It is natural and environmentally friendly, and also withstands difficult operating conditions and creates a healthy microclimate.
PVC paneling
So what do you need to know about this? Despite the fact that PVC panels belong to synthetic materials, with their help very often they perform the design of the dressing room in the bathhouse.
The main advantages of PVC panels include the following:
- good strength and durability;
- a large selection of colors and textures;
- relatively low cost;
- ease of installation;
- no frame is required if the room has even walls;
- lack of visually noticeable joints.
However, there is one limitation. PVC panels are not recommended for finishing heating surfaces, because at high temperatures they can be deformed, and will also release substances that have a negative effect on the human body.
Interior decoration rubber paint
Many people, equipping the dressing room, often design the interior design using a special coloring mixture made on the basis of latex. Despite the fact that this is a fairly young material that has appeared on the market relatively recently, nevertheless, it is very popular.
Rubber paint has high technical characteristics, a long service life, can be applied to absolutely any type of surface and used with high humidity. Throughout the entire period of operation, it retains its attractive appearance and does not peel off.
If you want to make a stylish dressing room design, but do not want to spend a lot of money, time and effort, then LMB will be your ideal choice. When applying paint to the work surface, no preparatory work or any special equipment is required. The only thing that may be needed is the treatment of the walls with special agents that increase adhesion.
Using a block house in the interior
This is another common material that has earned a huge amount of positive feedback. For small rooms, it will not be the best choice, because it takes up free space, and if there are no restrictions on the area, then with its help you can create an original design of the dressing room in a private house.
In its appearance, the block house resembles log walls, so the room will look attractive regardless of what materials the bath was built from. Installation of the material is done on the crate, which is certainly worth taking into account. The beam has a thickness of 1.3 to 50 centimeters, to which you need to add a small margin required for the construction of the frame.
Among the shortcomings of the block house, one can single out the fact that the elements are rather problematic to dock in corners and inaccessible places. You will have to adjust the bars at an angle of 45 degrees. To do this, they remove several layers of wood with a jigsaw. It is also very problematic to carry out installation in places where sockets, switches and other elements are installed. But there is one significant advantage - the block house allows for wiring in an open way, which greatly simplifies the process of laying cables.
Use of lining for interior decoration
The design of the dressing room inside a small room looks very good with this material. The facing board practically does not take up free space. However, you must choose quality material. Depending on what kind of wood was used for production, it is divided into three groups: A, B and C. The first one has the highest operational and decorative characteristics, therefore it is considered the best, but it costs more. The lining is installed in an upright position.
For the manufacture of panels used a variety of wood species. Thickness can vary from 1.1 to 2.2 centimeters. For interior decoration, materials whose thickness does not exceed 16 millimeters are best suited. If the dressing room has perfectly even walls, then the installation of panels can be done without the crate. But with very high humidity in the room, it is mandatory. In this case, vertical beams are erected with an interval of one meter.
If you are finishing a dressing room (a photo of the design of various options is presented to your attention in the article), then the main advantage when using a lining is that it is very easy to work with. The panels are equipped with fixing elements, so you don’t have to buy anything else. In addition, the maximum density of the joint will be achieved, so that the joints will not be noticeable.
Another common option for the interior decoration of the dressing room is the euro lining. It is a complete analogue of domestically produced materials, however it is manufactured in full compliance with international quality standards. In addition, in the European lining there are special grooves designed to drain condensate, which significantly increases the life of the material.
Which wood is better to use for interior decoration?
Let us consider this aspect in more detail. If you have a small dressing room, the design can be made using various materials. But in the case of saunas, the tree is traditional, because it is natural, environmentally friendly and creates a unique atmosphere in the room. But which breeds are best used for a bath?
The most common types of wood are:
- oak;
- abash;
- canadian cedar;
- Linden;
- aspen;
- larch;
- Pine.
Oak has always been considered the best, since it has excellent performance characteristics, namely high strength, durability, and also resistance to high humidity and temperature. It retains its properties for several decades, so the interior design of the dressing room will look like new. In addition, oak contains volatile, which are natural antiseptics that prevent the development of fungus and mold. And the resins contained in the tree normalize blood pressure and improve blood circulation in the brain.
Pine is another common tree species that is used for interior decoration not only in the dressing room, but also in other rooms in the bathhouse. It contains resin, which prevents the development of processes of decay, mold and fungus. Due to its dense structure, cracks and deformations in the material also almost never appear. The smell of conifers has bactericidal properties and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the respiratory system. Essential oils help strengthen the body's defenses and reduce the likelihood of developing infectious and viral diseases.
Some connoisseurs sheathe an aspen dressing room in the bathhouse. The design of the room is very cozy thanks to the warm colors of this breed. The wood texture is very soft, which gives it a high resistance to moisture. Aspen does not deform under the influence of high temperatures and lends itself well to processing. As for the beneficial properties, many experts say that this tree species draws negative energy and diseases from a person, improves the functioning of the central nervous system and has a relaxing effect. In addition, aspen fills the air with a pleasant smell that contributes to relaxation and good rest.
What style to dwell on?
Which dressing room design to choose? This question interests many people, which is not surprising, because today there is a huge variety of stylistic solutions. Let's look at the most common and interesting options.
Russian style dressing room
What is its feature? Since the bathhouse is traditionally a Russian room, therefore this option is more common than others in our country. Despite its simplicity, it looks very stylish and provides a feeling of comfort when performing bath procedures.
To give a special flavor to the building erected from logs. Birch and oak brooms are hung on the walls, and a massive wooden table with a samovar and benches is installed in the vestibule itself. To decorate the interior using a lace tablecloth, and the floor is covered with wicker paths. Windows and doors are curtained with hand-embroidered curtains.
Yacht style
This design of a small dressing room looks quite original. Among all the existing styles, he is one of the most interesting. For wall decoration, euro lining is most often used. The windows are made round so that they resemble portholes. Curtains sew from checkered fabric. In the dressing room they put a table and a sofa with fur pillows. As the decorative elements use the steering wheel and paintings of marine subjects.
Scandinavian style
As in the case of Russian, in the design of the interior of the premises, the dominant material is wood, but this aesthetic is characterized by great aesthetics. Very often the walls are sheathed with a lining made of pine tree species. Cedar and larch can also be a good option. Mandatory attribute of the interior - wooden benches installed along the walls.
Oriental motives
In Turkey, baths appeared as long ago as in Russia, so this style can often be found in our homeland. However, the design is fundamentally different from traditional Russian. Instead of wooden finishes, a mosaic is used, which gives the rooms a special sophistication and grandeur. To give the interior a special touch, curtains of bright colors are hung on the windows.
Particular attention should be paid to the choice of furniture. Turkish-style wooden benches are considered unacceptable. Instead, there must be soft sofas with pillows. And, of course, do not forget about the hookah.
Conclusion
So we examined the most common materials used to decorate the dressing room, as well as the best stylistic solutions. What exactly will be the design in the bath is up to you. The main thing is that it provides maximum comfort and coziness, so that relaxation brings you as much pleasure as possible.