Scandinavian style is loved for its simplicity and elegance. At the same time, in such a room it is very cozy and comfortable. We invite you to find out how a Scandinavian-style bath is designed. See the description below for ideas and possible designs.
Characteristics and features of the Scandinavian style
The Scandinavian countries are characterized by long winters, cold, short sunny days. Therefore, white color often prevails in surface finishing in houses and apartments. He is able to increase small spaces, make them bright and spacious. If a pure white color seems boring, some other contrasting shade is selected for the walls. The main condition is no more than one color. To dilute the color scheme, the floor is chosen in dark shades.
Also, a distinctive feature of the Scandinavian style is the lack of curtains on the windows. Thus, more light enters the apartment. True, it is difficult for some to completely abandon textiles on the windows. But instead of tulle curtains, it is better to hang thick curtains that will only be drawn at night.
Making a Scandinavian bathroomstyle
Scandinavians prefer to use natural materials in the interior. In the bathroom, it can only be stone, as wooden walls or floors can be in a well-ventilated room. In order not to stretch the budget too much, you can choose artificial stones. They are best used on the floor. Any dark shade will do. You can also use white and black tiles for the floor. You need to lay it out in a checkerboard pattern or use different sizes of tiles.
Most often, Scandinavian-style bathroom walls are tiled in white. But you can use some decorative inserts in blue, gray or green. Also suitable for this style is this option: the lower part of the wall is tiled with white tiles, and the upper part is painted with light blue paint.
The ceiling in the bathroom is always white. At the same time, it does not matter at all what it will be: plaster, stretch ceiling or drywall.
Choosing plumbing
It doesn't matter if the bath is large or small, the Scandinavian style has only the minimum required number of items and furniture. Therefore, a standard plumbing list looks like this:
- bath and/or shower;
- sink;
- toilet.
All plumbing fixtures should be modest in size, appear compact, and be done in white. Faucets, handles, heated towel rails and other elements are selected in cold metallic shades. It can be silver or chrome.
As for the bath itself, the Scandinavians most often prefer shower cabins to them. This is to save space. Glass blocks can be used as a partition. It will be very beautiful, original and in the spirit of the Scandinavian style.
Bathroom furniture
Its quantity is also reduced to a minimum. It is best to limit yourself to only a bedside table under the sink and a shelf. It can be hung above or below a mirror, as well as above the front door. This is especially true for small spaces. If space allows, then the Scandinavian-style bathroom is decorated with built-in cabinets. The color of the facades must be identical to the shade of the walls.
If you decide to stay on simple shelves, then they should be open. It is best to match the color of natural wood. This will also allow for color variety in the room.
Mirrors are selected large. The frame, if any, must be the same color as the plumbing fixtures or decorative splashes.
Selection of accessories
Where without various pleasant things? They even have a place in the bathroom.
- Laundry baskets. Either rag or wicker in white or gray will do.
- If the Scandinavian-style bath (see photo in the article) has a window, then use thick curtains as curtains. Ideally, if they are gray or white.
- To create bright accents, use colored bathtowels. Yellow, red, green, blue textiles will look good.
- With sufficient light, it is appropriate to place several small plants.
- Rugs can be both bright colors and muted. Small paths with a zigzag pattern are best.
- Choosing your bathroom or shower curtain responsibly. Stop the choice on white or gray color. If the room allows, then choose a rounded pipe for the curtain.
- Containers for storing various bath accessories and small items (for example, creams, toilet paper, washing powder, etc.) also choose wicker.
- Choose natural textile material: linen, satin or cotton.
- Toilet rim is best to choose under the tree. Then there will be full compliance with the Scandinavian style. White would also look good. It is better not to use other shades.
- Decorate your bathtub with small decorative pieces with a Scandinavian twist. Retro things will do.
Let there be light
As mentioned above, the Scandinavians do not have enough natural sunlight, so they do everything to make the room bright no matter what. And this is achieved not only thanks to the white color, but also a large number of bright lamps. Fans of dim shades and low-power light bulbs will not like a Scandinavian-style bathroom.
In the ceiling of the bathroom, you need to mount a few spotlights and screw in bright light bulbs. Spotlights can also be installed on the walls. But you can also hang simple sconces. It is desirable that they be either open or with weightless, transparent shades.
But if you want to add a touch of fun and color to the interior, you can pick up shades with many facets. Then the light will be beautifully scattered and create colored highlights.
As you can see, a Scandinavian-style bath is not as boring as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to choose the right color for the floor, plumbing, accessories and lighting.
