Interior of a bathroom with WC

The mood depends on space. In fact, our day begins and ends with going to the toilet and the bathroom, so the room just have to be beautiful and comfortable. You should not treat lightly the design and layout of bathrooms because then it will be difficult to change. A large number of communications, expensive decoration materials do not leave room for error. Especially if it's a bathroom, with WC.

This article describes the specifics of such a plan and how to make the interior combined bathroom comfortable, aesthetic, functional.

WC

It is difficult to say how justified the idea of ​​combining a bathroom with toilet. In the times of Soviet construction of small-sized housing it was necessary to save every square centimeter. Today association bathroom with toilet is very popular.

On the one hand, such a plan has undoubted advantages:

• Useful area increases;
• consumes less finishing materials;
• increasing opportunities for the development of stylish interior bathroom;
• two small rooms together into one large.

The main drawback - it is impossible to use the WC several people.
If the owners decide to join the bathroom with a toilet, the downside is attributed to all the inconveniences associated with the repair of long-term functional areas, and the need to legalize alterations.

Planning a bathroom

Toilet and bathroom are completely different functionality. Therefore, when planning the interior small bathroom combined with a toilet, it is important to consider some nuances:

• bathroom together with toilet - a place for relaxation and hygiene, while the appointment of the toilet is linked to the physiological needs of man. Harmoniously combine in a small space everything necessary to implement these functions - not an easy task;
• presence of undesirable odors from a toilet in combination with differences in humidity and temperature in the bath require more powerful ventilation systems;
• bathroom in the principal amount of apartments, even combined, it confined spaces.

The location of all elements of the bathroom interior must be thoroughly thought through, that they can be used without problems.

There are clear standards for the minimum clearance before the main elements in bathrooms:

Type of equipment	The size of the minimum clearance before the element cm
Bath	75 x 90
Shower cabin / shower	75 x 90
Toilet bowl	60 x 60
Bidet	60 x 60
Washer	60 x 90
lockers	The width of the door

The minimum distance between the bidet and toilet bowl 25 cm between the toilet bowl to any sanitary appliance - 20 cm.

Doors open only to the outside. They should not go in the room and the kitchen.

Layout and design of the bathroom, room with WC, dictates the shape of the room. If the bathroom is rectangular, it is better to put a bath near the short wall, a sink and toilet - along the longest. In the narrow bathroom wiser to install a shower cabin.
Square room planning easier, it is more roomy.

Design a small bathroom

The optimum area of ​​the bathroom, bathroom with toilet, 7-9 square meters. Unfortunately, the bathrooms in the Khrushchev and stalinkas very far from these indicators. But even tiny room area of ​​2 m is not hopeless - owners of small bathrooms can help designers secrets:

• shower instead of a bath or shower. You can set a special tray and separate shower glass partition or curtain. Using a transparent window visually opaque instead increases the space;
• plumbing custom sizes. Manufacturers produce sanitary ware for small apartments compact plumbing and even universal Kits, which consist of several items, such as shower with sink, toilet and a sink nightstand;
• maximum use of the corners (corner sinks, showers, furniture);
• involvement of the space above the door, place under a sink (shelves, cabinets, niches for storage);
• narrow washing machine with vertical loading;
• wall decoration mirror or mirrored tiles. Designers are advised to place in particularly cramped spaces wide horizontal mirror;
• quiet, bright colors;
• mosaic; tile size of 20 cm x 20 cm and smaller, square, rectangular, in the form of a honeycomb. It will help to increase the space laying tile different at different levels;
• bright lighting; works great additional mirror lighting;
• Mural with a perspective view (a bridge, a road receding into the distance; any images that blur the boundaries of the room);
• decoration elements (paintings, photo frames, candles). They balance the interior, giving it a finished look. Particularly advantageous will look bright color accents in bright interiors, the main thing - to observe moderation.

Modern bathroom interior

Combined toilets - they are excellent platforms for the realization of the most daring design ideas. With the help of modern materials of different colors and textures can be played with the space and the lack of natural light makes it possible to create interesting lighting effects.

1. Ergonomic layout
   Functionality combined bathroom and toilet involves the allocation of three parts: the toilet area, a swimming area, washing area. In addition to walls, are used for zoning interesting solution - the division of space with lighting, materials diversified one. Particularly impressive look multilevel ceiling and floor.
2. The color scheme, decor
   For registration tight spaces better suited cool light colors. If a large room is allowed to experiment with bright vibrant colors or use a restrained dark tones. Shades of blue underline cleanliness of rooms, but make it more "cool." Warm bright colors - yellow, orange, green, red, yellow - will create a cozy atmosphere and will energize in the morning. Warm and cool colors beautifully interspersed with each other, helping to create beautiful harmonious interiors. White color in the interior as a good background for the original decorations. tasteful accessories and cute trinkets make the interior a truly home.
3. a certain style
   Bathroom - a great field for experimentation. For the development of the interior combined bathroom fit almost any style.
   The design of the spacious bathrooms are often used classic style, its main elements - beige, beige, brown. A characteristic feature - a bath on a raised platform. Beautiful room, done in a nautical style. The color scheme - white, blue, turquoise, blue. You can complement the decor of his own sea stones, seashells.
   A fertile ground for the application of design talent - the style of Provence with lots of parts of textile, wood, dried flowers. Unusually bathroom looks old-style decorated with stone, wood, ceramics. Retro-style implies the existence of a cast-iron bathtub on legs, parts of brass plumbing, vintage accessories.
   Hi-tech, minimalist, modern design is ideal for small spaces. These styles are quite restrained, do not involve the abundance of details. High-tech style involves the use of metal, glossy, mirror.
4. Lighting
   Lighting - one of the main tools to create the style, especially in a small bathroom. With the help of lighting can be divided space into several functional areas, visually enlarge its size. Excellent feature lighting - brightness adjustment.

materials Overview

Try to repair the bathroom room with toilet - it is responsible and easy.
The specifics of the premises presupposes professional knowledge and skills. In developing the plan must take into account the location of risers, water pipes, ventilation shaft. Every detail must be carefully considered, because to change the location of the shower is not the same thing as to move the cabinet or sofa.

Computer programs for the design of bathrooms. The program will help to create a model and calculate the consumption of materials. Options for bathroom design, bathroom with toilet, widely available on the specialized sites.

But communications wiring and installation of plumbing it is better left to professionals.

The main stage of repair:

• the development plan of the premises and the project of plumbing and electrical utilities;
• design development;
• selection of materials and equipment;
• training facilities (dismantling of old equipment, cleaning, repairing walls, floors, ceilings);
• Gasket of communications;
• installation of a ventilation system;
• Decorating the walls, floor and ceilings;
• plumbing installation;
• installation of lighting fixtures;
• placement of furniture, storage systems;
• replacing or installing the front door.

The quality of materials for finishing the bathroom, room with WC, is not worth saving. Constant temperature extremes, high humidity, frequent exposure to detergents and cleaners complicate operation room.

Decoration Materials

The most budget option for the repair - PVC panel. They are easy to maintain, but "steal" space (5-10 cm on each side). The use of wood also has its drawbacks - it has to be further processed in order to protect from moisture and odors.
More complex to install and maintain materials - stone, paint, wallpaper, decorative plaster, stone, mirror tiles and mosaics. They are much more expensive, but their popularity is growing.
The most common finishing materials - tiles. The choice of colors, patterns and textures is huge, as well as price range.

Floor coverings

Ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles are optimal for use in the bathrooms. This durable materials that are resistant to moisture, practical. Self-leveling floor is indispensable in the exclusive interior (3D-effect), does not have the drawbacks, in addition to high costs, long, complex installation. The most expensive and beautiful material - natural wood (teak, larch).
For the economical repair of used vinyl floor. But this material has many disadvantages, especially fragility.

Plumbing equipment

The main thing in the bathroom - it is itself a bath. Bath is the place for swimming and relaxing, set the tone in the interior of the room, so no need to invest time to find her. If appearance is important, it is necessary to pay attention to the various forms of acrylic Bathrooms - round, corner, curly. Very beautiful tubs from acrylic and glass. Good old cast iron bathtubs are comfortable and reliable. Cheap bath made of plastic or metal.

As for the showers, the choice is great. Open inexpensive cab better fit into the small bathroom, enclosed cabins suitable for large bathrooms.
Sanitary products are so widely used in the market to find a quality model suitable design and size, there is no trouble.