7 ideas to make a small bathroom comfortable and beautiful

The choice of plumbing

The main question when planning the interior of a small bathroom is what to choose: a bath or a shower

It is important to consider that if a bath is planned in the BTI plan in the apartment, the shower device is considered a redevelopment. Exploring two layout options

Layout with bath

The classic layout of a bathroom without a toilet in Khrushchev is a rectangle with a door along a long wall, and this must be taken into account in the design. In this case, the bath is usually placed opposite the entrance. Further layout depends on the size.

If the room is narrow, you can use the usable area on the right and left sides. Here they place a sink with a mirror and, on the contrary, a storage system. Another option is a washing machine.

If the width allows, the sink and washing machine can be combined and placed on the same side. And the space opposite is used for storage.

In apartments in new buildings, you can find a similar layout - with a door along a short wall. In this case, the bowl is placed on one side, and the sink is opposite the entrance. The location of the washing machine depends on the width of the room: it can stand next to the washbasin, and separately.

In the interior of a small bathroom without a toilet, alas, there is not always a place for fashionable tricks. So, a free-standing oval bowl is at the peak of popularity today. But in tiny rooms, such a solution is irrational: the bowl takes up too much space. It is better to opt for the classic built-in model. So you can use the space under it and on the sides by equipping the shelves.

To prevent water from falling on a nearby hanging mirror and leaving marks on the sink while taking a shower, take a closer look at the design chip - a glass screen. It looks nobler than an ordinary curtain.

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Bathroom design with shower without toilet

Replacing the bowl with a shower or builder type shower is a controversial idea. It is justified when you design a guest bathroom, for example.

Even when it seems that there is not enough space, try to fit in a bath, albeit a non-standard one. The same small corner model will definitely take up no more space than a booth.

Only the size of the room and the shape speak in favor of the booth. The area is no more than 2 square meters, and the shape is almost a square. In this case, the installation of a model with a width of 100 cm will be relevant.

Designers offer the following layout. In the corner, they often install the cabin itself, and on the sides of it - the sink and washing machine. If there is not enough space, try moving the machine to the kitchen. Sometimes you have to sacrifice the installation of technology in favor of ergonomics. Another option is a minisink 45 cm widebut they are not very comfortable. Such tiny washbasins are more often installed in toilets.

Shower building type - the most stylish option. In the photo of the design of a small bathroom without a toilet, it seems that it is, as it were, a continuation of the space. Does not stand out with an unnecessary design. In addition, you can choose the shape and area of ​​​​such a shower. But there is one big minus: it is no longer possible to make such a reorganization in city apartments, except with a removable pallet.

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Design of a small bathroom without a toilet with a washing machine

The design of a small bathroom should be harmonious, functional, beautiful and stylish. The convenient location of the necessary plumbing and furniture will create a comfortable environment for bath procedures.

It is important to find a suitable place for the washer and dryer, because in most cases these appliances are placed in the bathroom. It is necessary to provide easy access to the car.. Washing machine in a small bathroom

Washing machine in a small bathroom

Near the large bathroom, you can fit a washbasin with a cabinet and a small washing machine. To make the most of the available space, above the washing machine you can make special boxes or open shelves.

Washing machine in the bathroom

If you install a classic small bathroom in the room, then the free space near the wall can be used to accommodate a compact washing machine, which should be installed on a special stable podium. Opposite the entrance, you can put a washbasin and hang a large mirror.

Small bathtub with washer

In this example, a predominantly white design was diluted with a black and orange tint.

Washing machine connection to the water supply and drainage system is possible when placing equipment near the washbasin or under it.

An ideal option to increase the functionality of the bathroom is to install a compact shower enclosure. The only negative is that there will no longer be an opportunity to soak in the bathroom

You have to choose what is most important.

Bathroom with washing machine and shower

Installing a small shower enclosure is the perfect solution for freeing up extra space in a small bathroom.

In a small bathroom, a classic bathtub was installed to the right of the entrance, a washbasin to the left, under which a washing machine with a horizontal load of laundry was placed.

Making a bathroom without a toilet

The layout of the bathroom should take into account the features of each wall, the shape of the room, the location of communications and the doorway. For the correct distribution of plumbing and furniture, you need to create a design project, thought out to every centimeter.

Interior design without a toilet

A bathroom without a toilet allows you to place a bathtub with plastic doors opposite the entrance, a compact washbasin to the right of the door, and a small washing machine to the left.

small room design

If the entrance is located closer to the wall, you can place a washbasin with a washer on the lower right side, a large classic bath opposite the entrance.

To save extra 20-25 cm, you should choose vertical washing machine loading. These models of household appliances are ideal for interior design of small spaces.

Visual increase in the space of a small bathroom

Optical illusion

A small space doesn't have to look like that. Play with the boundaries of perception by designing the wall above the bathroom and the screen that covers the space below the bathroom in the same way. This will make them difficult to distinguish, making the room seem noticeably larger. Marbled colors are considered the most suitable for these purposes, since individual tiles are not conspicuous and look like a single whole.

The same tiles on the floor and walls

A neat trick to make a small bathroom look bigger is to use the same tiles on the walls and on the floor.Natural stone and pendant lights on the floor make this bathroom feel like a sophisticated spa, while the continuous movement of the tiles creates a sense of spaciousness. If natural stone seems too restrained to you, you can easily bring the picture to life with bright splashes of color on your towels and accessories - this is the most inexpensive way to add personality to the interior.

mirror focus

Mirrors can completely change the look of a room as they reflect light and give the illusion of more space. This is a great trick that interior designers use very often. Whether you hang a regular mirror or take the risk of tiling your wall with mirror tiles, the reflection is guaranteed to transform your bathroom.

Bathroom located in the attic

Not sure how to tile sloped attic walls? Then try to veneer them only up to half the height. This approach, firstly, will save on tiles and, secondly, will make the space visually larger. It is better to choose a dark tile, and paint the ceiling above it white.

The effect created by a horizontal stripe on the wall

At decorating a small bathroom, for example, located in the attic, draw a horizontal line around the entire perimeter of the room, using either tiles or paint for this. This trick will visually expand the space, creating the illusion of a larger room.

Wallpaper in the bathroom

One of the best ways to hide the main flaw in your bathroom - its small size - is to create an interesting design, and bright wallpapers are the best for this.Most importantly, remember to make sure that you buy wallpaper designed specifically for bathrooms, i.e. wallpaper, which does not care about the humid and warm climate of this room.

How to physically increase the area of ​​​​a small bathroom?

You can increase the space in the bathroom in various ways:

• demolition of false partitions;
• combining a bathroom and toilet;
• transfer of risers and a toilet pipe for the toilet;
• selection of appropriate plumbing (narrow or corner sink, sit-down bath or shower);
• horizontal decor on the walls, diagonal pattern on the floor, color scheme.

In standard high-rise buildings, there is a small space between the load-bearing wall and the bathroom partition. This is an echo of universal standardization. Panels for construction, from which the main walls are composed, were produced in certain sizes, and for the bathroom, slabs of much smaller parameters were needed.

The architects solved the problem in a rather original way. The bathroom box was made right at the factory, and then a ready-made concrete cube with a partitioned off place for a toilet was simply inserted into the place allotted for the bathroom. Imagine a shoe box with an empty tea box in one of the corners - this is what the result looked like. Therefore, when small bathroom renovation in a panel house, it is quite possible to demolish the thin panels of the sanitary cabin and slightly increase the space. You can win 8–10 centimeters, but on the scale of a bathroom, this is already a lot.

Another option is to combine bathroom and toilet renovation, then the small room will increase due to the lack of a partition and the possibility of using previously inaccessible sections of the wall.To the physical methods of expanding space, you can add the transfer of risers for hot and cold water supply and fan pipe for toilet. For a non-professional, this is a rather difficult task. Moreover, the difficulty lies not in the work itself, but in the need to comply with certain sanitary standards, which are hardly known to a person who is far from the construction business.

Norms and rules

redevelopment (toilet-bath combination, demolition of partitions) according to the rules should be agreed with the BTI. If the so-called “wet zone” does not match the configuration with the bathroom in the apartment on the floor below (located above the residential area), then it will be difficult to obtain permission, since this is prohibited by a number of regulatory documents (SNiPs, GOSTs).

When planning repairs in a small bathroom, consider the following ergonomic parameters:

• the distance from the bath or shower to other plumbing must be at least 0.7 m;
• at least 0.6 m must be left in front of the toilet;
• the width of the doorway is not less than 0.55 cm.

The washbasin must be installed in accordance with the following standards:

The transfer of risers and a fan pipe also requires compliance with certain rules. During repairs in a small bathroom, you should also not forget about the arrangement of technical hatches (niches, cabinets) for free access to communications.

Materials and design

All materials in the bathroom must be extremely durable and moisture resistant. Especially in a narrow room where, in fact, you don't even have a far corner. Tiles, washable paint and stretch ceilings are your best friends when it comes to decorating.

Floor finish

Often, designers recommend laying a floor with rectangular patterns on the floor of narrow rooms. Moreover, the texture must be strictly perpendicular to the walls - and then it visually pushes them apart

For example, pay attention to the tiles stylized as wooden boards - this is both practical and spectacular!

wall decoration

Paint the walls and ceiling in the same color - this greatly affects the perception of space. So clear boundaries are erased and the room seems more spacious and square. Furniture of the same shade or with a difference of 1-2 tones will help enhance the effect.

Alternatively, short walls can be painted in darker colors or even make one of them a bright accent. Only then should it be a rich and deep color - blue, green or purple.

A bold trick is to paste over one accent wall with photo wallpapers, especially in the bathroom they are quite appropriate. For a short wall, choose the most flat pattern that will visually limit the space. And for a long one - images with a pronounced perspective, which seem to go into depth.

ceiling design

Stretchy feel best in a damp warm bath PVC ceilings-cloths. Be careful with gloss: it gives a sense of volume upwards, but in an elongated room, because of this, it may seem even narrower.

Pay attention to matte and satin ceilings, especially since they do not leave stains and traces of water splashes.

Design

Choosing a small bath based on its technical characteristics, design features and dimensions is the right way, but one should not forget about the design of the font you are looking for. The appearance of the bath should fit well into the existing environment, harmoniously completing it.So, in interiors where there are not enough bright colors and light details, acrylic bowls look especially organic - they can be either classic white or imitate other expensive materials (for example, natural stone).

Against the background of imitation of expensive and natural materials, there should be wall and floor finishing materials that are suitable in color and style. For example, furnishings that are made with a predominance of realistic “stone structures” diluted with light tiles look expensive and elegant.

You can make the interior more attractive by beautifully decorating the outside of a small bath. It also depends on the environment.

When choosing a specific mini-bath design, you must first take into account the style and color scheme of the environment. People often underestimate the role of plumbing in the harmony and balance of a home interior. You should not make such a mistake - a properly selected appearance of the font can be a win-win solution, which will make the design truly fashionable and organic.

How to choose

Model selection shower cabin depends on bathroom style, layout and dimensions

The first thing you should pay attention to before buying is the price. Cabins with glass doors are more expensive than simpler plastic models, but they also look much more beautiful.

In addition, to diversify the design of the bathroom with a shower, you can choose a model of an unusual shape.

The most compact option is the corner one. Such a cabin saves space, and also fits into any interior. Corner models can be quite small or quite bulky, so when placing them, it is worth considering in advance the location and size of the rest of the plumbing.

The rectangular shape is considered classic, it is also easily suitable for a bathroom of any shape, however, such models are not compact. The bathroom should be large enough to accommodate a rectangular cubicle. Such a shower is not placed in a corner, but is placed along one of the walls.

Bright bathroom interior

Chocolate bathroom design

The radius model will look original, glass options look especially impressive. The sashes themselves can be both transparent and matte or with patterns. A round cubicle can be placed anywhere, however, like rectangular showers, it requires a fairly large area. Due to the unusual shape, taking a shower becomes like swimming under a waterfall.

However, the most dimensional showers are five-walled. They are spacious, stylish looking, but they require a lot of space. It should be borne in mind that after installing such a cabin, there should be enough space for free movement around the room.

bright bathroom

Bathroom interior with shower

Difficulties of arranging small bathrooms

The small size of the room imposes serious restrictions on the choice of finishing materials, design, lighting and furniture for it. And in the bathroom it is also necessary to place the mandatory attributes of the bathroom - a bath, a washbasin and a washing machine. Plus, you often have to find a place in it also for the toilet.

Small bathroom in the apartment

Bathroom in coffee tones

The right light in the bathroom expands the space

Shelves in the bathroom

Pink room for a woman

Shared bathroom

When designing a bathroom with a footage of 2–4 sq. m should immediately abandon dark decors.They visually narrow the already limited space. In this case, light colors will be more appropriate.

There are two ways to solve the problem of lack of space in a small bathroom:

1. Competent selection of plumbing, furniture and lighting.
2. Removing the partition between the toilet and the bathroom or moving the wall with the door to the corridor.

bright bathroom

If you remove the walls, the room will be more spacious.

French style bathroom

Bright wall attracts attention

The second option is more costly in terms of money and time to work. However, such a radical redevelopment gives more opportunities in arranging a small bathroom and removes many restrictions. In this case, most often they resort to the first method, as more economical and simple.

Mosaic in the bathroom

Placement of the washing machine in the bathroom

Opt for light tiles

To prevent the bath from looking like an operating room, focus on contrasting shades

Two tone bathroom

Partition removal

Demolition of walls in an apartment and a cottage is allowed only if they are not load-bearing. In an ordinary high-rise building, there are just such partitions between the toilet and the bathroom. They are most often allowed to be demolished without restrictions. However, this issue should be clarified with the supervisory authorities and the management company. If the project of the house does not provide for the possibility of such redevelopment, then this method of solving the problem of a small bathroom will have to be abandoned.

Glass partitions in the bathroom

corner bath

light green bathroom

Shower cubicle in the bathroom

Also, not everyone really likes the combined bathroom itself. Many hosts prefer to have a separate option. Separate bathroom, separate toilet.Not everyone is ready to take a shower when one of the family members is sitting on the toilet nearby. This raises the question of both personal space and toilet smells. At the same time, even air fresheners and powerful supply and exhaust ventilation are not able to solve the problem of emerging amber.

Arrangement of a small bathroom

Bright mosaic accents in the bathroom

golden bathroom

On the other hand, the combination allows you to abandon one of the doors in the design of a small bathroom, which frees up additional centimeters in the interior. Finally, only the owner of a particular house can decide what is more important and more convenient.

The bathroom can even accommodate a Jacuzzi

Wall panel in a large bathroom

Mosaic in the bathroom

Good color scheme for a small bathroom

Furniture and plumbing

When choosing furniture, open options should be selected. Shelves, hooks and hangers in the design of a small interior will look more profitable than closed cabinets, which are visually bulky and take up a lot of space. It is recommended to take a small hanging cabinet under the washbasin. The gap between it and the floor will make the atmosphere more airy and free.

Bathroom furnishing

A large mirror expands the space

Corner shower

For a small bathroom, you should also choose a small bath. And best of all, if it is narrowed at one end. If you put a sink in this place, you will win some more space.

Bathroom in Khrushchev

Small tiles in the bathroom

Stylish dark bathroom

It is recommended to place the washing machine not near the bathtub, but under the washbasin or countertop with it. Such an arrangement will require a special sink without a siphon from below, but the technique will not occupy precious squares against the wall. Also, the machine can be taken out completely from the bathroom. In the design of a kitchen or corridor, it will look somewhat inorganic, but with skillful play, everything is possible.

Bathroom furniture

Washing machine by sink

Laundry basket

Cabinets under the washbasin

Shelves in the bathroom

Toilets and sinks

Remember that corner toilets do not save space, but they allow you to make better use of the rest of the space. If the goal is to save space as such, then it is better to consider installing a monoblock sanitary ware. These models are characterized by an inseparable design. They look neat, compact and don't leak. If it is possible to hide the tank behind the wall decoration, you should also think about a wall-hung toilet.

Large sinks are detrimental to a small room, even if you have provided and chosen everything else correctly. Therefore, the choice should be made between compact products that are mounted on the wall, console or in the corner of the room, and also stand on a special leg. For small spaces, interior designers usually recommend tulip-type sinks, as well as options mounted on cabinets-stands.

You should be careful with console sinks, they are far from suitable for every design decision, although in general they are considered compact and ergonomic

Shapes and sizes

Bathtubs of small dimensions are different - they differ not only in the material of manufacture, but also in shape and specific dimensions.

It is very important to pay attention to the listed properties of such plumbing when choosing the perfect font for a bathroom, especially if it is small.

Reduced bathtubs are perfectly installed on the area along the wall or in the corner area of ​​the room. They are made both round, and square, and angular, and intricate - in the form of a petal, a shell. It is possible to achieve beautiful and clear forms of bowls through the use of a combination of acrylic and polymer concrete.

Particularly popular among modern consumers are neat and stylish bathtubs of an angular or rounded structure. Due to its characteristics and features, acrylic is a malleable plastic material, which is why it is most often used in the implementation of fresh design ideas.

Fashionable rounded bathtubs of reduced dimensions look chic in the interior. If you install a similar design on a small elevation in the room, it can become a spectacular decoration of the situation.

Very often, homeowners prefer stylish corner designs. They can easily fit into a small room, even if there is not enough space in it, it would seem.

At the peak of fashion and popularity today are small bathtubs of a non-standard, non-trivial device. Often consumers decide to purchase a trendy design of the correct round shape. Such a font can be of any type - reclining, sitting and others. Often such copies are made to order.

Angular structures with a rounded side are recognized as non-standard. It can be an oval, a semicircle, a petal. The smallest is a shell-shaped design. Mini-baths are very different. It will be possible to choose the ideal option for an ensemble sustained in any key.

It is equally important to take into account the dimensions of the selected small bath of any type. So, trendy round options for a sedentary look can range in size from 140 to 200 cm - these are standard values.

If we talk about the smallest model - the shell, then the parameters on the inside will be the usual ones - 120-180 cm and with a depth of 45 cm.

Sedentary varieties can boast of very modest dimensions. Fonts go on sale, the dimensions of which can be 105x70, 100x70, 70x70, 90x70 cm. Most of these plumbing items have stable and strong legs.

Consider the average dimensions of these plumbing samples:

• their usual and common length is 120-150 cm;
• width - 55-70 cm;
• depth - 60-65 cm.

Proper lighting

Multi-level lighting will correctly place accents, emphasize the dignity of the room. Light will help zone the space of a small bathroom. Fixtures can highlight separate, functional parts of it. Be sure to provide good lighting near the mirror. Options for filling the room with light 2 by 2:

• central chandelier for two lamps (60W each) with a closed shade;
• 3-4 spotlights on the plasterboard ceiling;
• decorative sconce near the mirror;
• neon lighting (LED strip) at the bottom of the bathroom or in the niche of the ceiling.

Some models of showers are equipped with lighting

When choosing fixtures, it is important that they are not afraid of moisture and have a minimum voltage in the bathing area (12 volts). For the design of the bath, halogen, LED, fluorescent and incandescent lamps are more often used.

A snow-white bathroom in any case looks larger than its size.

An insufficiently lit small room will look like a closet.The choice of lamps in the bathroom must be approached responsibly, here they are no less important than in the living room or nursery. The most practical and inexpensive will be spot lighting. The number of lamps depends on the color scheme of the room. If dark colors are used in the bathroom, then there should be more light sources.

Accented dark area of ​​tiles adds depth to the room