Bathroom design in Khrushchevka: the correct approach and features

Buildings called "Khrushchevs" make up a large portion of the housing stock. More often than not, an apartment requires global redevelopment, so that all the necessary elements can be placed. As for the bathroom, the situation there becomes critical, because there is catastrophically insufficient space. Sometimes we have to sacrifice some kind of plumbing. How to intelligently re-plan the bathroom and how can you place everything you need on a few square meters? What bathroom design in a hruschevka will be optimal?

Unfortunately, there is not much room for imagination in a hrushchevka bathroom. That is why it is necessary to carefully consider the location of each element of the room, in order to rationally use the available space.

The peculiarity of the interior in this case is the maximum combination of functions in one element. There should not be anything unnecessary, only the most necessary.

About the peculiarities of repairing the bathroom in a hruschevka and combining the bathroom and toilet, see the following video.

Khrushchevvkas are characterized by the inconvenience of the original space planning. In this case, there is not enough space to accommodate all the necessary objects of the interior for a modern person. If the bathroom is separate, it further aggravates the situation.

So, from the problem of lack of space entails another - the additional cost of dismantling the wall partition.

Another problem - the inconvenient location of communications. Most often, plumbing has to be installed far away from the main risers. In this regard, it is necessary to additionally do wiring of water pipes, trying to save space as much as possible.

You can try to hide communications in the walls, subject to the preservation of space. At the same time it will be possible to level the walls, because in the construction of Khrushchev houses builders did not particularly care about the evenness of the surfaces. Sometimes it is easier to rebuild the wall rather than try to level what was.

Naturally, the best way out of the situation is to combine the toilet and bathroom into one room. If this option is not possible for one reason or another, it remains only to think about the location of sanitary equipment and choose the most miniature models. In critical cases, the sink can not be installed, and do the faucet over the bath.

Relevant is the use of corner models of sanitary ware. If you use the sink and toilet without footings, there is additional space for the washing machine, laundry basket, various small items. However, it is necessary to hide the pipes and fixtures in the wall, which will somewhat "eat up" the area of the room.

Choosing a style for the interior of the bathroom in a hruschevka, it is necessary to take into account the limited space of the room.

The optimal option will be minimalism. In this case, there is no problem with unnecessary details, everything is strict and neat.

Small in appearance drawers can accommodate a huge number of jars and tubes. Laconic forms visually expand the space.

A bit similar to minimalism is the Japanese style. It is ideal for a small room. A composition of tiles in the form of a sakura branch can act as an original element of decor. True, you will have to work hard to find a suitable tile.

Lovers of high technology and cool shades can perform the bathroom in the style of high-tech. The predominance of glass surfaces, metallic shine, mirrors and original fixtures will expand the space.

Another option is modern. This is probably the most common style in the modern dwelling. Smooth glossy surfaces reflect light, and the practicality of furniture is a beneficial advantage for a small room. By the way, gray tones, as well as the contrast of white and black are also a very advantageous solution for design of a small bathroom.

When it is impossible to enlarge the room more physically, methods of visual expansion of space come to the rescue.

In the bathroom, for this purpose, the play of light and shadow, the arrangement of accents and some other tricks are used:

• The ceiling is made in light colors, the glossy surface visually makes it higher;
• Vertical stripes on the walls stretch the room, while horizontal stripes make it wider;
• The alternation of colors creates the illusion of increasing the area. The tiles can be arranged in diagonal inserts of darker color or alternating frames-rectangles of contrasting shades;
• The floor is covered with dark tiles arranged diagonally;
• mosaics help to create the illusion of compactness on the protruding elements of the bathroom;
• light tones expand space, and when combined with dark tones, the effect of depth is created;
• mirrored surfaces allow to visually expand the walls;
• spot lighting also helps to solve the problem of lack of space;
• suspended sanitary ware expands the space at the expense of the open floor;
• austere lines help to get rid of the feeling of clutter;
• the absence of small details and excessive decoration frees up space not only physically, but also visually;
• glass looks much lighter than other materials and takes up less space.

Dark colors are known to narrow the space, so it is necessary to focus on light and bright shades. Dark inserts can be used to create a depth effect, highlight zones or visually expand the space with horizontal or vertical stripes. Emphasis should be placed on decorative inserts.

The best combination of colors for a modest-sized bathroom are light colors with elements of tropical mixes, as well as marine themes. The combination of blue, turquoise and sand shades always looks organic and attractive.

A combination of milk and chocolate shades is always a winner. The walls in this case are made in light colors with accent points in the form of dark bands or inserts, and the floor is tiled with dark-colored tiles. The combination of milky walls with dark furniture will also be flattering.

Since the bathroom in a hrushchevka is very small, you need to be serious about the choice of finish and design of the ceiling, floor and walls.

To visually increase the height of the room for the ceiling is necessary to select materials in light colors. The best option - painting or plastic panels.

If the height of the ceiling allows, you can make a stretch glossy ceiling, it will create the illusion of infinity. It would be nice to install in it spotlights.

For facing the walls it is best to use tile or mosaic. You can also use paint, but this requires a perfectly flat surface, and the walls in khrushchevkih, as we know, are not known for their evenness. Tiles also forgives minor surface defects due to the application of adhesive solution. Moreover, with its help, it is possible to visually expand space due to the combination of tiles with zones or alternation of colors.

The color of the floor should be a little darker than the main.

Tiled floor definitely looks more advantageous, as the method of laying on the diagonal allows you to expand the space visually. To avoid injury on a wet floor, the tiles should choose with an anti-slip coating.

The second responsible moment when repairing the bathroom is the selection of sanitary ware. Given the small size of the room, it is worth making a choice in favor of compact and practical models.

It is better to replace the bathroom with a shower stall.

If you are not ready to make such sacrifices, then the best option would be a corner bath.

Remember that even small models of bathtubs can be equipped with hydromassage function.

You can install an ordinary rectangular model, closing it with a trim panel with removable elements. Thus it will be possible to use the area under the bath for storing detergents and basins.

The sides, lined with tiles, will serve as a shelf for shampoos and gels.

The sink is best chosen without a footrest. The "tulip" model will only take up valuable space under the washbasin. If it is mounted on the wall, you can place storage shelves or a washing machine under it. A corner washbasin with a pedestal is not a bad option, especially if the sink is of the overhead type. Above the bathtub itself, you can place several corner shelves.

Light and airy looks glass sink, but it costs a little more than usual.

Model toilet is also better to choose a hanging. Durable installation will hold up to 200 kg, so you can not fear that the design will collapse under the weight of man.

To save space, you can place the sink over the bathroom.

A great option in order to save space is a shower with a drain in the floor. Its main advantages: compactness, lack of high sides (which is important for people with disabilities and retirees) and minimizing the risk of flooding the neighbors from below. The only point - the floor will be raised a dozen centimeters, so you can install a drainage ladder.

The main problem with bathrooms in hruschevka is the location of the washing machine. Moving it into the kitchen also makes no sense, because there is also a problem with the lack of space. Therefore, the best option is the concealed location of the washing machine. Of course, appliances with standard dimensions are not really a suitable option. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to models of shallow depth.

The first option is the installation of a hinged washbasin without a footrest and installation of the machine under the sink. It is very convenient and compact. So as not to hurt the design of the bathroom, you can make it built-in in a drawer.

The second option - installation of the machine on the podium. In this case, it is located above the toilet at eye level and is closed with a raised panel.

To arrange a modern bathroom in a small area, it is necessary to show considerable ingenuity. Such a room requires a rational arrangement of all the necessary elements, modern appliances and equipment.

To create a modern design in the bathroom in a hruschevka, you can resort to the use of compact models of toilets and sinks. The strict rectangular shapes of the bathroom fixtures look very attractive and expand the possibilities for storing things. With false panels, or, as they are also called, bathtub screens, you can hide unnecessary details, thereby creating space for storing various little-used items.

Not unimportant is the lighting of the bathroom, especially in the washbasin area.

Competent use of mirrors and tile layout allows you to zoned the room and expand visually the space.

With flexible thinking and skills to play with colors and shapes, you can fit everything you need even on a few square meters. For example, near the wall you can place the bathroom, next to it, opposite the door to install a washbasin with a built-in washing machine. To the left of the washbasin is mounted toilet, and the free corner can be used as a place to store cosmetics, installing a corner cabinet there.

When decorating the interior, it is better to buy cute towels, create patterns on the wall, think of a decorative insert or put a bright rug.

It's better to take care of stylish accessories like a soap dish, a stand for toothbrushes or unusual hooks for towels and sponges.