In both old and modern houses, the bathroom and bathroom are often combined and have very small dimensions. Therefore, it is so important to come up with an original interior of a combined bathroom, using the ideas of its versatility and comfort, high-quality materials, and adhering to the chosen style direction.
Modern bathroom design trends
The most difficult and widespread problem is the limited space of the bathroom. Combining a bathroom and a toilet in one room, when the usable area is only a few square meters, is a difficult task, but quite doable.
In old high-rise buildings, bathroom space is minimal, and many tenants prefer to remove the wall between the bathroom and toilet in order to increase the overall space. This provides an opportunity to place the necessary equipment (washing machine, heated towel rail, etc.) and furniture on a larger area. Shared bathrooms in modern homesusually have an area of 6 to 9 m2.
Benefits of combining toilet and bathroom:
- there is an opportunity to do zoning;
- choose a single style for the interior design of a combined bathroom of a small size;
- save finishing materials by removing the door and one wall;
- a simpler communications wiring diagram.
Key factors in bathroom design
The development of an interior design for a combined bathroom with a small area of \u200b\u200bthe room requires the following factors to be taken into account:
- Standard floor space is up to 5m2, larger bathrooms provide more design options.
- Modern styles (hi-tech, minimalism, etc.) are democratic trends, their main ideas are practicality and functionality, so they are ideal for small spaces.
- Classic style directions are recommended to be used only in a spacious room.
- When designing the interior, choosing finishing materials, pieces of furniture, high humidity in the room, possible temperature changes should be taken into account.
- With the help of choosing several shades, you can make the zoning of the room and emphasize the functional areas of the interior of the combined bathroom.
- Fashionable colors in recent years are neutral tones (beige, sand, light pink), as well as dark green and a shade of clay.
- When choosing a modern style widelycontrasting color combinations are also used: black and white, black and red, etc.
Arrangement rules
Basic requirements for the selection of sanitary ware and finishes in the toilet and bathroom:
- hygiene and cleanliness in the room;
- water resistance of finishing materials;
- reliability in communications;
- practical use of limited space.
Bathroom layout: general rules
An important factor when planning the placement of all structures in a small bathroom is the location of the door: on a short or long wall.
The main options for the interior of a combined bathroom in Khrushchev:
- Typical layout when a bath is placed against a short wall, and the rest of the items are placed along one of the long ones.
- If there is a niche in the room, then a bath is placed in it, which follows its contours in shape, the sink is also installed on a rounded countertop, which will give a complete harmonious picture.
- When the door is located on a smaller wall directly opposite it, it is recommended to put a shower cabin, a toilet bowl and a sink are placed on the side wall, under the bottom of which a washing machine can be hidden behind a false panel.
- When placing a door on a long wall, when planning, focus on three details: a bathroom, a countertop under the sink and a wide mirror above it, with the right combination, you can slightly expand the space for the eyes.
Layout of a bathroom with an area of 3-4 m2
In the interior of the combined bathroom 3 sq. m (as in Khrushchev apartments) you can place plumbing fixtures and compact furniture, following a few simple rules:
- Use only light colors in the design.
- Install a shower stall or installation with a tile tray with transparent doors.
- A compact corner bath is acceptable.
- Maximize all corners by installing either a sink or a toilet.
- The washbasin can be mounted above the bathtub and a towel dryer underneath.
- Use lots of mirrored surfaces (wall cabinet doors, wide wall mirrors).
- In the interior of the combined bathroom 4 square meters. husband can put a narrow model of a top-loading washing machine.
- Another option is to put a washer with horizontal loading, but under the washbasin.
- Perform curly shelves and other eye-pleasing decorative elements.
5-6 m2 bathroom layout
This room is already considered not quite small, so you can put in it:
- traditional shape bath (rectangle) or corner, and if desired, combine it with a shower corner;
- washing machine;
- sink;
- small wall cabinets;
- toilet and even bidet.
Options for combining a bathtub and a shower room in the interior of a combined bathroom 5 sq. m:
- put a small corner bath, andnext to it is a shower cabin with a semicircular door;
- make installation of the cabin and bath in opposite corners of the room;
- put a rectangular bath along a long wall, and a booth on the opposite one in the corner.
Large bathroom layout
There are many interesting and creative ideas when planning a bathroom/toilet starting at 9m2
- in a spacious room you can embody any design ideas and create an interior in both classic and modern style;
- it is acceptable to use both light and dark shades of any color scheme;
- in addition to the standard bath, you can put a Jacuzzi and a shower that can be used by all family members at will;
- bathtub can be used as a separate structure if it is made of stone or cast iron;
- zoning the space will help the use of tiles of different colors, the installation of a beautiful tiled panel or a beautiful multi-colored mosaic;
- you can use a tiered floor to help accentuate a podium bathroom or other piece of furniture;
- recommended to use different types of lighting: spotlights, chandeliers and wall lights;
- for decoration it is recommended to use animalistic or geometric patterns and prints;
- use your imagination to decorate the interior by adding various accessories and decorative details: plants in tubs or flowerpots, original mirrors,stylish pieces of furniture (table, washstand), make unusual drawers or shelves, etc.
Choice of finishing materials: tiles
The interior design of the combined bathroom mainly depends on the nature of the tenants living in the apartment and their taste preferences. However, there are several rules that help when choosing finishing materials and plumbing:
- the most important thing is wall cladding, for which ceramic tiles are considered the best finish, it is this material that has the necessary water-repellent properties, a wide selection of colors and shapes;
- with a limited area of the bathroom, the use of mirror tiles or the installation of mirrors of a large area will help visually expand the space;
- using black, purple or dark blue tiles in combination with snow-white sanitary ware will make the interior of the combined bathroom elegant and stylish;
- Bright and colorful colors will help create a cheerful atmosphere in the room.
Finishes for walls and ceilings
In addition to tiles, the bathroom is also used:
- agglomerate is an artificial stone, but its price is quite high;
- plastic panels are a more budget option, but this finish resembles an office, you should also remember that this material is more fragile and combustible;
- drywall with increased moisture resistance, which requires finishing during installation;
- painting walls and other surfaces with moisture-resistant paint;
- natural stone and marble are symbols of luxury and prosperity.
To finish the ceiling surface of the combined bathroom, you can use materials:
- plastic - well protected from moisture and durable;
- stained glass or mirrors are fragile but beautiful material;
- vinyl fabric stretch ceiling is a more environmentally friendly option.
Selection of plumbing
Modern industry provides many models of baths and showers in a wide variety of shapes. Acrylic bathtubs are made not only rectangular, but also oval, round, in the form of a quarter or semicircle and other complex geometric shapes. There are washbasin samples with narrower depths, but wide, corner sinks and toilets (they can be placed at an angle of 45˚ or 60˚ to the door), etc.
For a small bathroom, you can choose any suitable model of a streamlined shape in a light shade or white, which will help visually expand the space. If you choose an asymmetric model with a narrower width at the legs or a sitz bath, then you can place a compact washbasin nearby.
You should know that a bathroom with a length of at least 170 cm is considered comfortable, so you can put it in the interior of a small combined bathroom (170 × 220 cm), but then there will be too little space for the rest of the necessary plumbing (toilet and washbasin).
Showers allow even moresave space, and extra meters can be used to install a washing machine, dressing table, second washbasin or bidet. The minimum size of the booth is 80 × 80 cm. Experts advise installing a compact corner version of the booth for a room with a minimum area. Examples of the interiors of a combined bathroom with a shower can be viewed on the photos below.
In addition to the finished shower, you can install a tray lined with beautiful mosaics, which will visually increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe bathroom. The walls in such a booth can be made translucent or limited to waterproof curtains that are temporarily closed when taking a shower.
Selection and installation of furniture
Furniture in a small bathroom combined with a toilet, it is recommended to choose a fairly narrow one, no more than 40 cm deep. If the height of the room is sufficient, then designers advise installing hanging cabinets with mirrored doors. The space below them near the floor will remain empty and create the effect of extra centimeters in the room.
In the corner you can put a pencil case with transparent glass inserts. The color of the furniture is preferably white or light shades. And massive wardrobes made of dark materials in a cramped room will seem huge and bulky.
If one of the walls is thick, then you can make recesses or niches in it and place shelves for shampoos, cosmetics and other little things for taking water procedures, lay LED lighting around the perimeter of the ceiling, etc.
One of the importantquestions - installation of a washing machine in the bathroom, several solutions are shown in the photo below.
Zoning in a combined bathroom
Regardless of the area of the bathroom combined with the toilet, when planning its interior, it is possible to divide the room into several zones.
Zoning is done in several ways:
- The classic technique is to combine ceramic tiles of different colors, shades, finishes (glossy or matt) or sizes (small and large format), with different patterns. This allows you to draw clear boundaries between functional areas.
- If a family consists of more than two people, it will be important to separate the toilet and bidet area from the rest, which can be done using a movable frosted glass partition or placing a bathroom in a niche with a curtain.
- Similarly, you can separate the shower room with a glass partition or curtain.
- When installing hanging plumbing in a common box, you can save space and make it easier to clean the room, and when you finish it with tiles in the same style as the rest of the interior, you can add elegance to the appearance, as well as lay out a shelf for small things.
- A heated towel rail mounted near the riser will not only become a high-tech decor, but also allow you to separate part of the room.
- You can also use different types of lighting or spotlights to zone the room in the bathroom.
Design tips forarranging a bathroom
When planning the interior of a bathroom combined with a bathroom, experts recommend:
- use a limited number of colors and shades (no more than 3);
- apply geometric ornaments for accent;
- use extremes, decorating the interior in light or dark colors;
- to add style to the room, you should use original or unusual accessories and decor;
- preferably install furniture built-in as more practical;
- instead of a bathroom, put a shower, which will save square meters;
- use a lot of mirrors and glass structures;
- apply tiling for natural materials (marble, stone, wood);
- it is recommended to put live plants and other decorative elements in a spacious bathroom.
Given the above recommendations, with independent planning of the interior of the combined bathroom, each owner can realize their own desires and create an interior that will be beautiful, original and comfortable for all residents of an apartment or house.
