The spaciousness and comfort of the bathroom does not depend on the square footage of the room itself. Even a small bathroom can be turned into a comfortable and functional room. To do this, it is enough to place the right elements of sanitary ware and organize storage areas. Visually increase the area of the room will help elementary cleaning of unnecessary things that are not intended for regular use:
Most of these household items may well be located in the bathroom, but in a tiny square footage storage of unnecessary things is better excluded.
Bathrooms with an impressive square footage are more common in private country houses than in apartments. Most apartment buildings have small bathrooms, especially in Soviet and post-Soviet era buildings. Visually make the interior of such bathrooms more spacious will help to choose the appropriate design style.
The appropriate solution - light colors in combination with clear lines. White should not be abused - it is difficult to stay in such rooms for a long time, and cleaning white tiles takes a lot of time and is required more often. It is better to choose light gray or beige shades with bright accents. A pattern in the form of vertical stripes will visually increase the height of the ceilings, and horizontal lines, such as aluminum borders, will make the walls wider. Do not be carried away by motley ornaments, roses, complex curls and images of sea animals - such elements will make the room more cramped.
Floor-standing or hinged cabinets and drawers are better replaced by built-in furniture. Another option is to mount shelves along one of the walls in a single contour. This way you can also solve the problem of storage, placing all the small items in one cabinet. Ideally, there should not be any small items in sight.
It is important to pay attention to lighting. The upper point is designed to fill the space with light evenly, and as an additional element, you can choose a mirror with spot lighting. If the door opens inward, it is better to replace the hinges or choose a sliding version. The space taken by the door when it is opened, can be occupied by a washing machine or a closet.
The option of combining the toilet and bathroom is not suitable for everyone, especially when it comes to a large family. However, it is one way to improve the layout of two tiny rooms. By removing the wall, you get a spacious room with a comfortable geometry, where it is much easier to arrange everything you need. The placement of elements of sanitary ware in apartments is most often regulated by designed utilities. Non-standard options require additional work to adjust the location of sewage and water supply.
In rectangular versions, the bathtub is placed in the width, and the other elements are lined up along the wall. The bathing area can be separated from the toilet by folding decorative screens or small partitions made of frosted glass.
Modern models of baths are divided into several categories based on shape:
A corner bathtub is a compromise between installing a standard bathtub and completely abandoning it in favor of a shower enclosure. It saves space in a small room and is suitable for square rooms.
The entire set of furniture must have a high resistance to moisture. The design and style of decoration when choosing furniture is of secondary importance. Products made of materials are suitable:
Among the European collections and designs there is also natural wood. This is a practical solution only for large bathrooms and private homes, where there is the possibility of regular ventilation and arrangement of a more efficient ventilation system than in apartments. The use of natural wood affects the final cost of repairs. It is better to choose practical moisture-resistant materials from the medium segment.