Bathroom in the attic: the choice of style and color, especially finishing

Bathroom in the attic - the idea that only recently gained popularity in our country. The idea is to equip a bathroom in the attic came from France, and gained popular not only because of the originality, but also for very practical reasons. So save area of ​​a house. The attic floor is mostly residential, and take part under the bathroom - rational thought. Especially, there is open space for imagination of the designer and the owners.

Decoration bathroom in the attic has its own design features:

1. The first stage - the work of plumbers. This summing up the water and sewer pipes in the attic. It is recommended to place the bathroom above the kitchen, because it will reduce the amount of work. But it all depends on the willingness of owners and the building layout.
2. If the attic window does not create the required airflow, must be equipped with additional ventilation. In any case, that the bathroom does not suffer from moisture, should take care of the hood.
3. It is necessary to ensure waterproofing and bathroom. It is desirable to finish its moisture resistant materials.
4. Attic space to do heated. To this end, it is connected to your home heating system.

color solution

When making a bathroom on the choice of color solutions depend on the feeling the person who is in it. With the help of color creating an atmosphere and formed an impression of the room. Color can expand the space, or vice versa, to create a cozy, chamber atmosphere. You can see the photo and choose the design of the bathroom in the attic, which would be most appropriate.

• White bathroom. White color visually enhances the room. Well suited if the bathroom is planned in the Scandinavian style, or hi-tech. To White did not seem monotonous, it is necessary to dilute its vivid detail - do accent wall, or add elements of decor in rich colors.
  

  White would be the best choice for a bathroom the size of a small room

• Decorated in red tones. Red - a powerful and energetic color. If in the bathroom will be present shades of crimson, ruby, cherry color, it is necessary and the presence of a pale pink tones. Red and also dilute the counterbalance snowy plumbing or beige decorative elements (e.g., a drawing on a hot plate).
  

  Maroon bathroom in the style of the French Provence

• Black color. Decorating the bathroom in black has long ceased to be an extravagant solution. Black, if it is present in a measure, make the room a stylish and spectacular. That the room was not dark, plumbing installed white or light beige. But elements of the red can make such a heavy decor for visual perception, so they should be approached with caution.
  

  The black color is chosen with a good natural light

• Shades of beige. Beige, cream, sandy shades are perfect to make the bathroom a light and homely. In such an environment people feel comfortable. You can add a bit of bright parts darker tones (most often it is brown shades), but do not abuse them.
  

  Beige shades are perfect for bathroom design in a rustic style

• Finishing in blue. Most suitable for the bathroom light blue color. It calms the nerves, creates a feeling of lightness. Dark blue desirable to use as separate elements, as large amounts it produces dismal.
  

  The blue color cools the room and remind us of summer vacation

• Green decoration. Shades of green are beneficial to the human - relieve stress, remove anxiety. Take into account what shade is more appropriate in a particular case - warm or cold green. Warm colors are selected for the northern and western areas. A cool shades of green would look good on the south side and in a room where a lot of sunlight.
  

  Depending on the shade, green can relax, adjust to rest or to add energy and freshness

Particulars of - choice style bathroom

To bath in harmony with the design of the house as a whole, it is recommended to perform it in the same style in which decorated the other rooms. From the choice of styling and the choice depends on plumbing, its appearance and placement. Most popular today:

Scandinavian style

It is appropriate to the floor under the tree (you can use laminate), walls painted in white color. A white ceiling lights placed in wooden minimalist lampshades (lamps abundance - a characteristic feature of this style). As decorative elements can be used indoor plants, on the walls will look good in black and white pictures in wooden frames.

Provence

In the design used floral motifs (on wall panels or tiles). Floor tile trim wood or stone. Plumbing is usually in retro style (made of copper and brass taps, a curved bath, curly sink).

Country

To create a bathroom in the attic of a log house does not require much effort. Enough to process logs on the walls and water-repellent varnish. The same applies to the ceiling (as a rule, is in the course of ceiling board, or wall paneling made of wood). As decoration, you can lay a homespun or rag rugs.

High tech

There are ideal white and light gray tone, shiny chrome coating. Priority is given to the multifunctional furniture and fixtures, and a minimum of details and decor.

Examples of drawing a bath and toilet in the attic in a variety of styles can be seen in the photo, and try, as far as the style is right for you.

Bathroom Attic: finishing

Walls

Decorating the walls of the attic has its own characteristics. It must be remembered about the protection from excessive moisture. Therefore, priority is given to moisture-resistant panels and tiles. If this is a country-style bathroom, the walls are treated with antiseptics and water-repellent compositions. You can use decorative plaster, which is also coated with a moisture resistant composition based on wax. For painting is well suited water-resistant latex or acrylic paint. To create textural and relief, you can use non-woven wallpaper for painting. Vinyl and paper can not be used. Vinyl is not breathable, and the paper does not withstand moisture.

Ceiling

Sloping ceiling, against which many nourish prejudice creates in the bathroom in the attic of a special atmosphere. For his skin in the style of the country is often used oblique strap, covered and impregnated with varnish. If the bathroom is not in a rustic style, then finishing the ceiling using moisture-resistant gypsum board, fiberglass and waterproof paint. As for the walls, you can apply to create a relief non-woven wallpaper, and then cover them with paint.

Floor

Floor and priority is given to waterproof materials. Finish depends on the general style. This may be a tile, matte or glossy. Often use a tile under a stone. and water resistant laminate well suited for finishing the floor.

The selection and placement of furniture in the bathroom in the attic

Bathroom furniture is usually not the overall, so its functionality a priority. Along the walls can be fitted with storage systems. A good option - use falshstenu behind which are placed the shelves and lockers. Fit and built-in cabinets, pedestals and suspension system.

The selection and placement of plumbing

The selection and placement of plumbing in the bathroom in the attic depends on how many square meters is available. If the dimensions allow, you can install, and the bathroom and shower. Typically, the shower is placed in the middle of the attic at the site with the greatest height of the ceiling (under the place where the oblique roof forms a slope). Bath height is not so important, so the bath is installed in the attic close near the sloping walls.

It is necessary to ensure good access to the attic floor (stairs wide enough) to move to all the plumbing. To be concerned about the strength of a good reason there is no overlap. Standard floor is able to withstand even the weight of a heavy cast-iron bath, not to mention the mild shower. However, for convenience, you can use a lighter plumber, for example, acrylic bathtub.

lighting Features

It should be taken into account as far as the attic window provides natural light available in the bathroom in the attic. If necessary, it can be expanded. So the question will be simplified and artificial lighting and ventilation.

The number and location of fixtures depends on the style, which is decorated room. But it is necessary to protect them from moisture. The same applies to electrocommunications, which must be properly insulated.

Thus, to equip a bathroom in the attic is quite real. It is only necessary to approach this question correctly, and comply with all safety requirements. It may be necessary and consulting professionals - such as engineers. But in the end bathroom will please owners and guests of the house an original interior.

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