A bathroom is an obligatory attribute of most modern apartments and many private houses. In some places it is very spacious, wide, then problems with the placement of sanitary appliances, household appliances do not arise. But more often than not, there is not very much space - then the question of a clear planning is the most relevant. In either case, the scope of design ideas is limitless.
A bathroom elongated in the shape of a rectangle is quite common, and its beautiful, harmonious arrangement is also. How to choose the best design of a narrow bathroom, carefully enter into this room everything you need, to maximize the space, in detail in the text of this article.
Features of planning
A narrow bathroom is most often found in those buildings where it was not originally intended, "Stalin". These interiors are usually made in the style of loft, urban, industrial. For small apartments, such a combined bathroom is the rule rather than the exception. The bathroom should be landscaped so that it was convenient to use, everything needed was placed compactly, there was room for free movement.
How to plan a narrow bathroom:
- use clear geometric forms to the maximum;
- do not use a large number of colors at the same time;
- maintain a balance of horizontal, vertical lines;
- decor, dark colors - the minimum number;
- the harmony of the proportions of all objects is also important;
- use a variety of techniques that expand the space.
It is better to store storage areas vertically, all detergents in closed cabinets or to purchase compact solid-color dispensers.
Selection of finishing materials
The humidity in the bathroom is always high, so the materials are selected moisture resistant:
- stone - artificial, natural;
- ceramic tile;
- linoleum;
- glass mirrors;
- drywall;
- self-adhesive films;
- waterproof "liquid wallpaper".
Registration of the floor in a limited space greatly affects the overall appearance of the entire room. Solid glossy self-leveling floor, especially if translucent, adds room to the bottom of the room.
To avoid the "corridor effect", the space is divided into two, three, four separate zones: near the sink, toilet bowl, bidet, bathtub. It is preferred four-six-octagonal.
To expand the space, the tiles are placed diagonally, the floor floor is preferably much larger than the wall one. The triangular, wide side to the entrance visually lengthens the floor.
With the help of a variety of texture, color, design of the walls, the space is also zoned. In the course will go wall panels made of plastic, "flexible stone", paint, glazed ceramics, large mirrors, curbs, located horizontally. Vinyl wallpapers with sea, natural views, fantasy patterns also look great.
The perfect decoration for the bathroom ceiling is PVC stretch films. Glossy or matte, with sparkles or the image of the sun, the cosmic starry sky. Properly selected lighting will allow you to simulate a real window in the ceiling.
Plastic, special laminated MDF, glass are preferred for furniture decoration. Waterproof wallpaper are selected with a small pattern, depending on the stylistic design of the room.
The choice of colors
Snow-white or bluish sanitary fixtures fit perfectly into any bathroom - large and small, wide and narrow.
In the bathroom of elongated shape are preferred:
- dark below, light - above;
- bright, aggressive colors - minimum;
- average horizontal width of the strip;
- photowall-paper, color mosaic significantly expands the space;
- light, soft, pastel colors.
The best colors are gray-blue, beige-yellow, light violet, pale fuchsia, soft ocher, various shades of blue, pink, light green, etc. If there is a window here, and sunlight penetrates it actively, then It is better to choose warm, bright colors in rooms; modest cold colors are more suitable for “southern” ones. When contrasts cannot be avoided, experts recommend using one main color scheme, adding a maximum of two other colors to it. Looks good classic white and black gamma, golden-blue, green-brown.
Not all people support the "fashion" for a particular style, so the colorist choice should be guided by their ideas.
Lighting
Proper lighting significantly affects the overall appearance of the room, it is preferable bright, plentiful. If the lighting is the only lamp with one light bulb on the ceiling, as in all "Stalin", then this space does not look the best way. It is dark in all corners, and the room resembles an elongated corridor. Dot lighting around the perimeter, local over each sanitary device, mounted rotating mini-spotlights, various sconces will be the best solution. LED strip, which is hidden behind the eaves, creates the impression of a "flying ceiling", high walls. Illumination of individual functional areas divides the space into "logical squares". Additional light, the sources of which are located under the bathroom, along its perimeter, under the plane of the self-leveling transparent floor, also looks superbly. The backlight around the mirror is convenient if the makeup is supposed to be applied in this particular room.
At the device of the "luminous" floor waterproofing is important - moisture in no case should not interact with the wires, any electrical appliances. Outlets are selected safe - with covers.
Selection of furniture and storage systems
When there is enough space in the room put a rack, floor cabinet. A chest of drawers is placed under the sink, preferably with a pivotal shelf design. All angles should also be maximized. Compact storage spaces are arranged under and above the bathtub. A complete set of furniture can be bought immediately - this is offered by most companies that design baths and toilets. If there is very little space, which often happens, when landscaping bathrooms in buildings that were once uninhabited, then it is better to order all furniture according to individual designs. An elongated towel warmer complements the interior in an original way, it should fit well into the design of this room.
Materials of manufacture are selected for rooms with high humidity.
Choice of plumbing
When space is very little, you should prefer the most compact model.
Most suitable for a narrow room:
- corner sink;
- hanging washbasin;
- short bath, shower;
- toilet with hidden cistern, bidet.
A bidet will be placed next to the toilet bowl - if it turns out, they are placed side by side, along a short wall, and opposite - a corner or short bath, shower cubicle. The sink can be put absolutely miniature - if it is suspended, then you should consider the option of placing it over the washing machine, cabinet. Depending on the size, the shower stall occupies the entire narrow wall or part of it. If the width is two meters or more, then the furniture is placed differently - the bath itself is placed along one long wall, all other appliances - a toilet, bidet, sink, washing machine, etc. - along the other.
The place where they take a shower is sometimes not designed as a booth, but is simply separated by a glass partition. In this case, it is important to properly organize the runoff so that no puddles form in the room.
Using mirrors for visual expansion
Large mirrors can visually expand the space of any room. In a narrow bathroom, they are preferably mounted on a long wall so that the room appears wider. Located on a smaller wall, they visually pull, constrict, lengthen the room, which does not look very nice. When there are several mirrors, one of them is acquired as a “make-up” - it has a backlight around the perimeter. Mirror ceiling, the same mosaic on the walls, furniture, floor, perfectly decorate the room.
The presence of a window should not be perceived as a disadvantage - it perfectly expands the space of a small room, and in order to maintain privacy it is decorated with glass with one-sided visibility, stained-glass windows.
Conclusion
The design of a narrow bathroom will not cause any particular difficulties if you follow some rules for its improvement, carefully using some design tricks. It is necessary to avoid excessive blocking, rationally arrange all the objects, making the most of the available "stretched" space. The bathroom should be comfortable to be, convenient to move, regardless of its shape, size. When bathroom amenities seem problematic, you should contact professional designers specializing in the design of just such premises. They will tell you what color range to choose, plan the space in an original way, depict it in 3D, and design it in accordance with the wishes of the customer.
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