Bathroom, finished with wood

The habit of conforming to standards today seems to have become completely obsolete. If you're looking to bring something rare into your life, called the catchy word "exclusive". To achieve this goal, choose an unconventional material for bathrooms - natural wood. After all, it is an indicator of luxury and excellent taste, allows you to create a cozy and original interior.

Solid wood products have their own advantages. Despite the fact that they demonstrate the richness of the natural structure, still have environmental friendliness and thermal insulation. With their help, you can not just transform the bathroom, but also make it more comfortable.

In the era of high technology qualitatively treated wood becomes immune to water.

Each manufacturer has its own way of protecting the wood. But there is one, the most well-known: during the processing of the material wood resin is impregnated with other, special compounds that prevent rotting. And after the impregnation is covered with seven layers of varnish.

Along with the lacquered boards began to produce oil and wax coating. Manufacturers guarantee an unlimited service life of these products.

Woods such as teak and African iroko have excellent hardness and resistance to warping. The oils they already contain make their hygroscopicity extremely low. This ensures absolute moisture resistance.

Traditionally, they are used for finishing:

• beech (light with a reddish-yellow or gray hue),
• oak (light to yellow-brown)
• pine (light yellow),
• larch, maple, ash and maple.

The strength and moisture resistance of these species allow manufacturers to produce wall panels and floorboards specifically for wet rooms. In spite of this, such products require special protection before their direct use.

Glulam wood also has good moisture resistance and is often used for finishing wet rooms. Moreover, it is completely ready for laying, without additional processing. During installation, it is tightly joined without much effort.

The veneer board resists moisture much better. It is made of moisture-resistant plywood or particleboard, and covered with veneer.

Wood combines with all kinds of finishing materials.

These preparations protect surfaces from fungus and mold, giving them water repellent properties. But there are products that are already completely ready to use.

We advise to read: Waterproofing wood flooring in the bathroom.

For wall cladding, not only solid wood is used, but also materials partially made of wood.

This can be:

• linings;
• glued beam;
• veneered boards.

The market also offers a large selection of wall panels made of different types of wood.

The main advantage of the panels is that they perfectly hide any irregularities and are also easy to install.

In the bathroom, for areas suffering from high humidity, more exotic species are suitable. They are wenge (from golden brown to dark brown), coumaru (golden brown wood with dark veins), holly (coral red), olive, eucalyptus, ebony and bamboo. Today you can buy solid wood not only in natural shades, but also tinted in all kinds of colors.

Even the walls of the bathroom can be decorated with cork sheets. If it is not large in area, this is the best option to save precious centimeters. Cork is impermeable to moisture and looks very attractive. Its sheets are used for both walls and floors. Installation is quite simple. It is fixed with glue.

The flooring is represented mainly by solid planks. This material is made mainly from hardwoods. It is ready for laying and therefore does not need additional protection. In addition, this board is easy to install. It is not necessary to completely cover the floor with wood. It is very beautifully combined with stone or ceramic tiles.

Wood, it would seem - the most unsuitable material for the production of sanitary devices. But this is only at first glance. Thanks to modern technology, the union of wood and water has become harmonious and durable.

Nevertheless, in the "wooden" collections so far only bathtubs, sinks and shower panels are available. Such sanitary ware is available in both light and dark wood.

It has become fashionable to finish acrylic or cast iron "fonts" with a wooden screen around them. They fit perfectly into the interior of almost any modern bathroom.

Manufacturers also offer faucets with wood levers. The combination of polished chrome and black wenge wood looks very unusual.

If you feel that the wood in the bathroom is not enough, add furniture and accessories in its design. Do not forget that they, as well as the "wooden" finishing materials, must meet the requirements of moisture resistance.

Made of solid wood cases, tables, stools, shelves or entire sets will successfully play with the space of the room.

Rattan furniture and accessories will suit well. This material perfectly withstands the active influence of humid air, steam and water..

Additionally, various holders and stands, baskets and wooden sets will help to decorate the interior. Moreover, wooden frames for mirrors will give additional charm to the bathroom.

The lighting system should be given special attention. Everything depends on the color and texture of the wood.

Install halogen or LED lights, their light is cold.

For a room made in a strict framework of dark wood, use diffused light. For light, you can choose a brighter light.

Taking a brief tour of the styles in which wood trim and furniture is appropriate.

Grandeur and solidity. Simple and austere forms, orderliness and harmony, refined but restrained decor. Expensive high-quality materials: solid wood, natural stone, silk, gold. As decor stucco or sculptures. Light sources can be bronze, gold-plated or crystal.

Smooth lines and functionality. Presence of glass, plastic, wood or metal. Color palette in a rather muted tone. Modern cabinet furniture with plant ornaments and accessories to match the whole entourage. Self-sufficient and elegant style.

Especially ethno-chic allows you to fill a room with exoticism. Natural materials, a wide palette of natural colors, national patterns and ornaments. There is a place for themed collections brought back from travels. Wicker furniture, wooden vases, cloth boxes, figurines will certainly complement the style.

In such a bathroom - "rustic" - there is always a lot of textiles. The finishing materials are "rough", natural. Furniture with a body of unpainted wood, curtains, laundry baskets, all simple forms and without frills. Whitewashed walls and ceilings, unpainted beams, and soft, diffuse lighting. Very interesting.

Read more in our article: Country-style bathroom.

Perhaps a wooden bathtub is capable of being the best place to relax. After all, wood brings tranquility and relieves fatigue.