Design of the combined bathroom. Stylish and organic!

When starting a bathroom renovation, many people think about whether it is worth combining the bathroom and toilet. Often the reason for this is the struggle for square meters, which is so lacking. Recently, designers are trying to bet on the economy of space in the apartment. To this end, doors, partitions are removed, and wide corridors, so popular previously, are reduced unnecessarily. The choice is not clear, so the first thing to do is to weigh the pros and cons and competently think through the design of combined bathroom.

Very often in apartments combine bathroom and toilet, as such a combination has many advantages:

• Multifunctionality. In a combined bathroom, you can place more accessories and equipment (for example, a countertop or washing machine).
• Space expansion. Space increases due to the absence of a wall.
• Saving on finishes. As we remove one wall, we do not need to decorate it anymore, as well as installing a second door.

But such a combination also has many disadvantages:

• Not being able to use the bathtub and toilet at the same time. This is a problem faced by large families when one member of the family takes a bath and the other needs a toilet.
• Possible difficulties in obtaining permission, as well as in documenting the fact of demolition of the wall. It should be said that in some cases, such requests cannot be granted because the wall that is planned to be demolished turns out to be load-bearing. This means that it cannot be removed, as in this case, the reliability of the building structure would be at risk.
• The financial and time costs of the demolition procedure.

Special attention should also be paid to ventilation. Here there are two options for solving the problem:

• Installation of a fan;
• The vent pipe/grate outlet.

The first option is preferable, since there are now many so-called robot fans that are triggered when a certain temperature or humidity level is reached. You can install a cheaper fan, which is tied to the switch and will work as long as the bathroom light is on. Fans differ in power consumption and, accordingly, in performance. For example, if the area of the combined bathroom is 5m² and more, it makes sense to take a fan with a capacity of 2000 l / hr.

Some builders take a small piece of pipe from the bathroom to the kitchen. But here again there is a chance that all the smells that arise during cooking, will somehow be present in the bathroom.

You can make ventilation by placing a grid at the bottom of the door. However, if you consider the fact that in most buildings, the bathroom is located directly in front of the front door, through the same ventilation will escape all the heat.

The owner of a modest small bathroom needs to try hard to think through how the plumbing will be located. For competent planning of the design of a combined bathroom and visual expansion of space, there are small tricks, which we will share with you.

Properly positioned mirrors will help us, as well as many options, including bathroom fixtures and glossy tiles, which have light-reflective abilities.

You should not neglect to choose the color scheme in which the bathroom will be made. Ideally, one to three colors can be used. Individual accessories can both harmonize with the overall tone and create a favorable contrast, a special mood.

In a traditional bathroom in white, you can add a black accent: it gives a sense of luxury. But do not forget about a sense of proportion.

A bright room seems visually larger, so designers advise using light pastel shades or white to decorate the walls.

A huge misconception is the view according to which it is believed that the bathroom, lined with dark tiles from below and light - to the ceiling, visually elongates the walls. On the contrary - the ceiling in such a room seems lower.

Bright light is able to increase the room. Unusually look neon lighting, which also happens to be different colors, located around the perimeter of the bathroom.

In some cases, it is possible to optimize space by moving the plumbing to another location. Let's analyze in detail the placement of plumbing. There are two ways of arranging plumbing in a combined bathroom: linear and radial.

In the first case, the plumbing is arranged in such a way that the room is divided into sectors in one way or another, and the plumbing is arranged in parallel. Radial arrangement is the arrangement of items along the perimeter of the bathroom.

If we're talking about a standard traditional bathroom, it is advisable to arrange it by the wall opposite the door. If space is catastrophically short, installed shower cabin or even shower with a drain in the floor will be a great solution. When choosing, we recommend choosing a version made of frosted glass, as on such glass, the stains are not so noticeable.

If you place it on a so-called pedestal, you can easily hide the drains. Be sure to pay attention to the height of the walls of the cabin was less than the height of the ceiling. This will also create the illusion of a high ceiling.

What to choose: the comfort and luxury of a bath or the practicality and compactness of a shower cabin - you decide. Under the sink can be placed a washing machine or a countertop with lots of shelves or drawers for towels.

However, it is not always possible to arrange the plumbing as you have planned, because, for example, the toilet bowl must go strictly in the cross-over next to the riser. If you still think a slight relocation of the toilet, you should remember that the horizontal position of sewer pipes is not allowed. In some cases, the crossover slightly recessed into the floor to avoid flooding. Any ill-conceived experiments with the transfer of this item may end up being an additional waste of money, because here we are dealing with clearly regulated requirements.

A spacious bathroom allows you to place a large number of interior items. You can furnish such a bathroom in the style of minimalism, being content with spaciousness, or create a truly chic bathroom, which will be a work of art.

Zoning can make a large room more comfortable and functional.

Partitions made of translucent glass blocks can divide the space into sectors without reducing its size. Or partitions lined with tiles.

In large-sized bathrooms, the bathtub can be placed in the middle. Such a bathroom also often has two sinks and a wide mirror.

Zoning of the room will help to implement the finishing of the ceiling, walls and floors.

For example, ceramic tiles can advantageously highlight the zone you are interested in.

Create the necessary contrast and add originality will help and combination of floor tiles with laminate.

An interesting and effective solution would be zoning the bathroom with a photo image.

The bathroom is a place with high humidity and frequent temperature fluctuations. That is why it is necessary to take a responsible approach to the choice of finishing materials.

The most popular wall finishing material is ceramic tiles because of their excellent hygienic abilities and durability. The problem may be its installation, as it requires special skills.

Perhaps the cheapest option would be to paint the walls, which can do even a person without experience, but you should take into account the fact that the constant temperature changes can crumble ordinary paint. Therefore, you should choose a special water-based mixture. In addition, the walls are rarely perfectly flat, so before painting them must be leveled, which will require additional costs.

Plastic panels are very easy to install, and they do not cost as much as tiles, but it should be noted that plastic - the material is not quite suitable for the house. It is easily flammable and, in addition, very fragile.

Moisture-resistant gypsum board is also used for finishing walls in the bathroom, but after installation it requires subsequent treatment.

Finally, the most expensive finishing material is marble, which has excellent environmental properties and requires special care.

As for finishing the ceiling in the bathroom, the most commonly used plastic, which will last a relatively long time and also reflects light well.

In the trend is still vinyl stretch ceilings, which have good environmental characteristics.

A mirror ceiling will be a kind of highlight of each bathroom.

Among the materials that are used for finishing the floor in the bathroom, the first place is again taken by ceramic tiles.

"People's" or in other words budget material is often called linoleum, which is used everywhere, including in the bathroom.

Recently, more and more popular is becoming Waterproof laminate for the bathroom.

Perfectly flat floor can be achieved by using a special polymer fluid, the cost of which will make many people think.

Wooden flooring is quite rare and expensive, but modern manufacturers offer moisture-resistant materials or select special protect wood from excess moisture.

Natural or artificial stone is also used for finishing the floor, but this option is not cheap.

Designers of sanitary ware offer our attention a huge choice for all tastes and wallets. Due to the fact that minimalism has recently become fashionable, manufacturers of sanitary ware present models of sinks and toilets, which are mounted on the wall. This design solution allows you to significantly expand the passage and simplify the process of replacing the tiles on the floor.

Corner baths or the installation of a shower cabin instead of a bathtub will help to save space, thereby freeing up space for a washing machine or washbasin.

When planning the design of a combined bathroom, think about the color scheme and think about what kind of plumbing you want. Remember that the plumbing should be chosen in the same style. We wish you a creative approach to this process and be happy with the results of your work!