Scandinavian Style Bathroom

Scandinavia is a place that cannot help but stir the imagination, because there are many interesting people, facts and events associated with it. Rugged Vikings, majestic fjords, the Little Mermaid - these are just the first associations that come to our mind when mentioning Scandinavia.

Relatively recently the Scandinavian style in architecture and design began to gain popularity. It is absolutely logical, because the Scandinavians like no one else know how to organize the space around them. After all, all the countries belonging to this region, small enough and their residents willy-nilly have to learn how to use the area at their disposal in the optimal way. And the Scandinavians are very good at it! It is worth looking at the tiny wooden houses nestled between the hills. Another example is the Swedish company IKEA, which offers a lot of solutions for small rooms.

• mainly natural materials;
• light color scheme;
• Large windows, lots of natural light;
• Ergonomic furniture and sanitary ware.

Scandinavia is a northern region that still has a lot of wildlife. In those places, nature is harsh in its own way and does not tend to please with bright colors. Snow-covered hillsides, fast mountain rivers, coniferous forests - this is what Scandinavians are used to see around them. Restraint and tranquility - this is what characterizes the color scheme of the Scandinavian interior.

The dominant color is white, as a reminder of drifts and snow storms outside the window. The white color is diluted with inclusions of gray, blue, blue, green, and other "natural" colors. Red, yellow, orange, purple may also be present, but in much smaller quantities. As the basis of color design should choose two, a maximum of three shades.

Scandinavian style is, first of all, wood and stone. However, in the bathroom, such a spectacular combination of textures is not always possible to embody for two reasons: high cost and poor moisture resistance of natural materials. Therefore, we can safely call for help modern finishing materials, imitating wooden and stone surfaces - this can be ceramic tiles or moisture-resistant laminate.

Another, no less successful option for finishing the floor and walls in the Scandinavian bathroom is white tiles. In a Scandinavian interior white can not be too much, but if you are afraid that the room will look dull, combine white tiles with colored, for example, with blue or beige.

Do not forget about the achievements of modern technology - after all, we do not live in the era of the Vikings, and in a modern Scandinavian interior, the use of new construction market is justified. For example, you can abandon traditional tiles and install a heated floor in the bathroom.

Despite the restraint of the Scandinavian style, the interior of the room, made in this spirit, looks very cozy. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, the Scandinavian interior is quite minimalistic, which saves us from the clutter of unnecessary things. Secondly, the small space Scandinavians tend to use to the maximum, so all the interior is very convenient and functional. And finally, the Scandinavian style likes very unusual, designer things or handmade. So if you know how to work even a little bit by hand, then some of the items for the Scandinavian bathroom you can make yourself, such as simple wooden shelves or a rack for towels from improvised materials. And if it does not turn out perfectly - no big deal, the main thing is that the thing is handmade and no one else has another such thing.

Even in the living room or kitchen, furnished in the Scandinavian style, the furniture should be as little as possible - let alone the bathroom. Therefore, on the items of interior we can save significantly. We leave only a couple of shelves and a small cabinet for storing towels (preferably built-in, so it does not catch the eye). From sets of furniture for the bathroom can be abandoned without thinking - for the Scandinavian interior it will be a clear overkill.

Preference should be given to furniture made of wood, preferably almost untreated, so that the wooden texture is visible. Ideally, the furniture should be made of coniferous wood, as this is most in keeping with the Scandinavian spirit. However, not everyone can afford such extravagances, so you can just buy the most simple, light furniture made of MDF and chipboard. Another good option is to go shopping in the already mentioned IKEA. Despite the mass, there are many models of furniture sold there in a laconic Scandinavian style.

Moderation in all things - is the main principle of the Scandinavian style. Therefore, the plumbing, as well as furniture, in the Scandinavian bathroom should be a minimum amount. A small bath or shower, a toilet, a sink - this will be enough. Denmark, Sweden and Norway are developed European countries, therefore, the Scandinavian interior should be modern. Pay attention to the novelties offered by manufacturers of sanitary equipment. Suspended, corner and built-in models are not only stylish, but also an ergonomic solution for the arrangement of the bathroom.

Choose a classic white sanitary ware - for the Scandinavian style it is ideal. When buying accessories it is also not necessary to strive for originality - a small faucet and a shower head made of brushed metal will be the most correct decision.

The mirror is a mandatory element of the interior in any bathroom, no matter what style it is decorated in. In addition to its basic function, the mirror contributes to the visual expansion of the space, as well as reflects light, making the room brighter.

In the Scandinavian bathroom large, square or rectangular mirrors in a simple frame or without it are welcomed. The frame can be made of plastic or light wood. If the size of the bathroom allows, you can not limit yourself to one mirror, hanging over the sink, but you can set another one, in which you will be reflected at full size. In this case, the mirror can replace the window. In our bathrooms, windows are not common, but in Scandinavian bathrooms they are the order of the day.

The choice of accessories for the bathroom in the Scandinavian style should be approached thoughtfully, because "random" things should not be here. Scandinavians like simple in form, but unusual and sometimes funny elements of decoration. If for surfaces, furniture and sanitary ware in the Scandinavian bathroom a light color palette is preferable, then it is advisable to choose bright, saturated colors for the accessories. Welcome useful little things, made by hand or imitation of handmade. For example, colored knitted mats, woven laundry baskets, wooden storage boxes for toiletries, etc.

Using too many accessories is not typical for the Scandinavian style. Paintings, flower pots and floor vases in the bathroom are a clear overkill. It is better to limit yourself to two or three necessary trifles that will support the chosen style of decoration of the room.

• Choose multifunctional interior items, such as a stool stepladder, which can be used as a seat, and as a footstool, and as a children's ladder, and as a nightstand.
• Scandinavians are very fond of nautical themes. In the interior, this is reflected in the active use of white, blue and blue colors, as well as ornaments, depicting waves, anchors and sea creatures. Therefore, elements of decor relating to the sea and ships will be in theme.
• National patterns are the most recognizable component of the Scandinavian style. They can decorate textile interior items - towels, mats, curtains, bath curtains, etc.
• In Scandinavia, there is quite little sunlight, so the locals compensate for the lack of it with bright light fixtures with "warm", yellow light. Fixtures in a Scandinavian bathroom should not be a lot, but they should provide enough light. Scandinavian interior is a very light interior.