The bathroom can be very small. But there are also quite spacious plumbing rooms. For each type of room you need to choose the right design and layout. In this case, the room will be as comfortable and functional as possible.
There are a number of rules on how to properly create a bathroom interior design. Before starting repairs, you need to consider in detail the existing options and recommendations of specialists. How to create your own optimal bathroom layout will be discussed in detail in the article.
General recommendations
Proper layout of the bathroom allows you to rationally use every centimeter of space. Often the space of the bathroom is quite limited. It will need to fit not only plumbing, but also, possibly, a washing machine, furniture for storing various accessories and bath accessories.
If in the spacious bathroom you can install all the necessary elements of the interior, then in a small space of the bathroom of Khrushchev it will be quite difficult to do. However, nothing is impossible. With the proper creation of a floor plan, you can make the room truly functional.
An important role in creating the layout of a standard bathroom , a small or large space is the choice of design. The interior should be harmonious. This allows you to create a comfortable environment. People visit the bathroom before the start of the working day, as well as before going to bed. The importance of proper interior design of the bathroom is difficult to overestimate.
When developing the layout should take into account fashion design trends. In this case, the interior design will not only be beautiful, but also stylish. It is also important to pay attention to the quality of the materials that are used during the repair. With the correct layout and choice of plumbing, furniture and trim elements, repairs will not need to be redone for at least 10 years.
Planning procedure
The layout of a small bathroom combined with a toilet, or a spacious room in a private house requires maximum attention from the owners of the house. This is a rather laborious process. It will be necessary to prepare several projects with an exact indication of all the details of the interior. In this case, it will be possible to choose the best option.
In the planning process, the bathroom is measured. In the drawing, you need to indicate the actual location of pipes, drains, sockets, etc. Next, consider the possibility of combining the bathroom with the bathroom (if this has not been done). This technique will expand the free space in the room. However, such a redevelopment is not always possible. To conduct such a procedure, you need to get permission from the relevant authorities.
After that, the owners of the house make a list of plumbing, equipment, furniture that must be placed inside this room. It should be determined whether it is more appropriate to install a shower cabin or is it better to choose a bath. Also, a decision is necessarily made on the presence of a washing machine in the bathroom. In some cases, it is easier to install in the kitchen. It also solves the issue (if the bathroom and the bathroom are combined) about the presence of a urinal or bidet here.
When it will be known what equipment will be installed in the room, it is necessary to determine whether the water supply and sewer communications are located correctly. If not, you will need to consider their proper transfer. You may need to replace the old pipes completely. In some cases, it is enough to purchase several flexible hoses for the possibility of connecting plumbing.
Layout in the apartment
The layout of the bathroom in Khrushchev does not allow you to create many projects. Therefore, you need to use each centimeter of a small space as correctly as possible. If possible, it is better to do a redevelopment. In this case, the bathroom is combined with the toilet. The partition between them is removed.
You can also advise, if the arrangement of rooms in the apartment allows, to move the partition between the corridor and the bathroom. In this case, the corridor will become a bit narrower. But the bathroom will become more spacious. In this case, you need to think about high-quality waterproofing of the floor. Otherwise, water may leak to the floor below.
The layout of the bathroom with a washing machine allows you to install several necessary plumbing items in a small room. First, opposite the entrance, you need to draw a line to the wall. It needs to be continued up. A mirror should be placed on this line. If the partition is removed, the mirror will be in the center of the room.
To the left of the entrance you can install a shower or bathtub with a width of 70 cm. A toilet will be installed on the right side. To the right of the entrance you can install a washing machine. Dimensions of equipment must correspond to the size of the free space of this zone.
Recommendations of specialists
The layout of the bathroom in the apartment has a number of features. It is important to consider not only the location of plumbing, furniture and equipment. It is extremely important to immediately plan the location of communications. Many owners of small bathrooms want to hide the boiler in a niche so that it is not visible. This makes the interior more integral. Also, sewer and water pipes are removed in special boxes from drywall.
In a small bathroom, this layout has several disadvantages. Even if the boiler is not visible (it is hidden in a niche sewn with drywall), then the space from this will not look more harmonious. A niche takes a lot of free space of an already small room.
If the boiler is walled up in the wall when it fails, the equipment owners will face a serious problem. In any case, it will be necessary to dismantle the drywall sheet with the finish applied to it. The interior of the bathroom will be irreparably damaged.
It should be noted that a high-quality boiler can last no more than 10 years without maintenance. After that, it may leak. In this case, it will be necessary to provide for the presence of high-quality waterproofing on the floor so that water does not get on the ceiling of neighbors. However, it happens that the boiler fails after 3-5 years after its installation. Maintenance of this equipment also cannot be done if it is sewn into the wall. Therefore, it is better to install the boiler in the pantry, if there is one next to the bathroom. Otherwise, the boiler is installed above the toilet.
Layout in a private house
Layout of a bathroom in a private house is an easier task. It provides the owners of the house with a lot of opportunities to place all the necessary interior elements in the room. A private house may have more than one bathroom. The more floors, the more such premises provides for a house project.
The bathroom is most often located in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom. This greatly increases the comfort of its use. How many bedrooms in the house, so many bathrooms.
You can also position the bathroom near the dressing room. So, for example, from the master bedroom there can be an exit to the room with clothes, and from it to the bathroom. You can also make an entrance to the bathroom from the corridor.
The layout of the large bathroom allows you to realize the latest trends in design art. They combine technology, environmental friendliness, aesthetics. This allows you to create harmony inside this room, comfort and functionality. In the evening, such an interior will help to relax, and in the morning - to prepare for the working day.
Modern tendencies
Layout of a bathroom with a washing machine, shower or bathtub, combined or separated from the bathroom, requires the use of modern design directions. The room will look stylish and spectacular, regardless of its size.
The modern style of interior design involves the combination of comfort and innovative technologies. This applies to both interior and decoration. The bathroom should have all the necessary sanitary items for the owners of the house, systems for storing various things, as well as other accessories.
To emphasize the benefits of a spacious room, you need to remove all objects from each other. There should not be anything superfluous in the room. The interior should be fresh, concise and stylish.
If the space is small, it is better not to use a separate hanging cabinet and a cupboard in the bathroom. It is recommended that you install a narrow and high pencil case instead. Wide cupboards and cabinets are only suitable for a spacious room. It is important to perform zoning of the space, especially if the room is spacious.
Plumbing
The layout of the bathroom with a shower or bathtub can be made taking into account modern trends. Today, two opposite directions of design are considered fashionable. The first of them involves the use of plumbing in round shapes. They create harmony, echoing with water. This brings the interior closer to the natural scenery.
Rounded forms are recommended for use in both large and small rooms. Corners should be rounded. This primarily increases comfort and safety in the bathroom. This decor relaxes, calms, allows you to find harmony with yourself.
The second popular direction is, on the contrary, the use of clear geometric lines. The forms in this case are very strict, the corners are sharp. In this case, the bathtub, washbasins, and cabinets in the bathroom are made in the form of rectangles. The aggressiveness of such an interior is suitable for purposeful individuals who achieve their goals.
Modern plumbing, faucets, showers and other similar elements of the interior space of the bathroom combine creative design solutions and the desire for an environmentally friendly environment. Creating new materials allows you to give plumbing new qualities. It becomes durable, practical and functional.
Finish options
The layout of the bathroom involves using materials that will emphasize the style and originality of the design. Fashion trends suggest combining different materials. At the same time, they combine not only tiles of different sizes (for example, large tiles with small mosaics), but also different textures.
So, concrete walls covered with plaster will look beautiful in combination with natural wood, tile or pebble floor. Mirror finishes are also allowed. This is especially important for small bathrooms. Mirrors allow you to visually expand the space.
It is necessary to select finishing options for a particular section of the premises in accordance with the specifics of the purpose of each particular zone. Where there is a likelihood of water getting on the floor, walls, it is better to use waterproof materials. If you want to allocate an economic zone, you can use natural wood.
The presence in the interior of natural wood or materials that imitate its surface, allows you to bring natural harmony to the interior. This sets the mood for relaxation, creating a cozy atmosphere indoors.
If the room is small, it is better to use small-sized trim elements (medium or small tiles, mosaics). If the room is spacious, the slabs can be large.
Color schemes
When creating an interior plan in the bathroom, you must definitely choose the right colors for the design. Today, shades that resemble natural landscapes are considered fashionable. The most popular are white finishes, pastel colors in the interior. They create a background for plumbing. At the same time, light, natural shades allow you to visually expand the room.
For a small bathroom, it is unacceptable to use dark or too bright colors for decoration. A bright room always remains fashionable. The image in this case looks fresh, airy.
However, for the decoration of the floor, you can choose dark tones. Also, do not create the whole design in bright colors. You can make several bright or rich accents. If the room is completely white, it will have no boundaries, disorienting and not allowing to relax.
For cabinets, pencil cases, you can use graphite, dark gray shades. Shades of beige and brown colors will also harmoniously fit into the overall interior.
Some more tips
Experts argue that for a small and spacious room it is important to provide better lighting. If it is not possible to create high-quality natural lighting for a bathroom in Khrushchev, it is recommended to create a window in a spacious room of a private house. It can be cut down if this was not provided for in the standard plan.
The layout of the bathroom with the window looks unusual and stylish. Natural light gives the interior lightness. The window can be installed at the top of the wall or located in the center. In some cases, if the layout allows, you can cut down the window in the ceiling. In this case, you can take a bath and enjoy the view of the sky.
It is also worth considering high-quality additional lighting. To do this, use lamps with a natural white glow. You can perform zoning using a diode tape.
Having considered how the layout of the bathroom is created, you can think over the best option for interior decoration and arrangement of furniture, plumbing and equipment inside such a room.