🚾 Small but perfectly formed: practical solutions for small bathrooms

Despite the great demand for spacious apartments with large bathroomsBuilders still prefer to save as much as possible in this area to increase living space. So for housing an average price category and class "economy" a small bathroom - this is the norm. But, believe me, that is no reason for worrying. HouseShief prepared for you a lot of practical ideas to help you plan correctly the situation and use every centimeter of limited space as efficiently as possible.

Even a small space can be beat so that it will not seem cramped. — Even a small space can be beat so that it will not seem cramped

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1 Equipment small space
- 1.1 compact toilet
  - 1.1.1 outdoor unit
  - 1.1.2 Suspension design
  - 1.1.3 combined lavatory
2 corner plumbing
3 Shower instead of a bath
4 Mixers in the wall
5 Washing machine in a small bathroom
6 Design approach to a small space
- 6.1 Using colors
- 6.2 Finishing materials for small bathrooms
- 6.3 lighting organization
- 6.4 Decoration and furnishings
7 Some final tips

Equipment small space

For maximum economy of space We have to use creativity. It does not fit the usual clichés. It is necessary to organize everything so that both physically and visually the room appear larger.

The most safe option - to draw attention to a compact plumbing and light to minimize the situation in the bathroom, leaving only that without which it is impossible to do. — The most safe option - to draw attention to a compact plumbing and light to minimize the situation in the bathroom, leaving only that without which it is impossible to do

You can not just buy a small size toilet bowl or shellBut also to use the angular design. They are very helpful in matters of compact settlement.

compact toilet

Choose compact model is not difficult. Too many vendors consider this demand and offer a miniature model. Since the choice is wide enough, before buying a plumbing necessarily need to fathom the installation location to select the desired width and height of the device.

For bathrooms is considered optimal toilets, which are set as close to the wall, with narrow tanks. It is not necessary in this case to choose the device with a narrow seat. It will be uncomfortable. — For bathrooms is considered optimal toilets, which are set as close to the wall, with narrow tanks. It is not necessary in this case to choose the device with a narrow seat. It will be uncomfortable

outdoor unit

If you have chosen a squat toilet, then keep in mind that there are two types of support structure: the floor or wall. The second embodiment save area of about 15 cm.

It looks much more compact model squat toilet, in which cistern is located on the shelf and looks like a flat pencil case. The volume of the tank is the same as that of the ordinary, he only slightly larger in height and width.

A bit unusual, but practical option - a corner toilet. Space is sufficient, and there is space saving. Such models are not so well represented, but to find them if you wish, you can. — A bit unusual, but practical option - a corner toilet. Space is sufficient, and there is space saving. Such models are not so well represented, but to find them if you wish, you can

Suspension design

To install a plumbing need special Installer module. In view there is only a bowl of the device and a button or lever to drain the water. All other parts of the structure are recessed into the wall and imperceptible.

Small but perfectly formed! Secrets of the proper organization of a small bathroom space — We can not say that these toilets save more space than the floor, but visually they make such impression

Dimensions of the bowl edge to wall mounting - only 46 cm. These devices fit into any interior, leaving the floors free and, due to this, save area. Such an arrangement makes it possible to install the toilet anywhere in the bathrooms, perhaps the most unexpected.

combined lavatory

bidets bathroom - thing necessary for many. But the owners of compact space with this is always a problem. Yield found: combination device combining and toilet and bidet.

Many manufacturers of sanitary technicians have developed and put up for sale similar models. — Many manufacturers of sanitary technicians have developed and put up for sale similar models

corner plumbing

Angular placement - very advantageous option for a small room. The corners can be placed not only plumbing, but also shelves and even cabinets.

Corner toilets we have already mentioned. Besides them, the sale is a corner sink, suspended or with bedside tables. Over a sink can be placed and a corner shelf for makeup with a mirror.

These sinks are designed for hand washing, and may have dimensions of only 40x50 cm. — These sinks are designed for hand washing, and may have dimensions of only 40x50 cm

Shower instead of a bath

Great idea - to abandon the traditional general baths, and replace it with a compact corner shower, Which takes up very little space.

Bowl in a shower need not be a pallet. It can be in the form of a sit-bath, it is very convenient. — Bowl in a shower need not be a pallet. It can be in the form of a sit-bath, it is very convenient

You can do without the traditional pallet, Replacing it with a podium with borders, paved tiles. Do not forget that in this embodiment, the need to carefully consider waterproofing construction.

Mixers in the wall

Another possibility to efficiently use every centimeter - drown mixers into the wall and does not use long Gussaki cranes.

Long gander involves a wide bowl, and from it in any case will have to be abandoned. — Long gander involves a wide bowl, and from it in any case have to give

Washing machine in a small bathroom

If you have a small bathroom, it is necessary to consider two types of positions washing machineEither abandon the bulk load in favor of compactness, or install a washing machine in a different location, for example, in the kitchen.

On sale is a compact plane with a drum machine 3 kg of laundry. This volume is sufficient for a small family.

Good idea - to set the washing machine under the sink. There are special shells with flat siphons that can be set in this way. These shells can hardly be called easy to use, but if there is such a need - an inconvenience justified. — Good idea - to set the washing machine under the sink. There are special shells with flat siphons that can be set in this way. These shells can hardly be called easy to use, but if there is such a need - an inconvenience justified

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Design approach to a small space

After selecting a compact sanitary ware and furniture, it is worth considering design techniques in the design of a small room. They will help to visually enlarge the area, free you from feeling cramped.

Using colors

For a small bathroom, use only light colors. They will help to visually push the wall. Especially advantageous to look pastel shades: pearl, pale green, pink and turquoise.

Among other things, the philosophy of Feng Shui recommends selecting plumbing subtle shades of green or blue. These colors are in harmony with water. — Among other things, the philosophy of Feng Shui recommends selecting plumbing subtle shades of green or blue. These colors are in harmony with water

Do not use in the design of small bathroom black or blue - they will produce a negative impression. You can use a gentle contrasts and arrange them in a vertical direction in the drawing, visually lifts ceiling.

To give the interior a dynamic, you can add a bit of bright colors, for example, use panels with a pattern or a contrasting pattern. — To give the interior a dynamic, you can add a bit of bright colors, for example, use panels with a pattern or a contrasting pattern

Finishing materials for small bathrooms

To visually enlarge a small space, it is important to use the correct Decoration Materials. Due to the specifics of the room, it is suitable for water-resistant paint, Latex or water-dispersed, moisture-proof wallpaper, ceramic tileGlass or plastic panels.

An excellent result gives a mirror tiles, "multiplies the area." — An excellent result gives a mirror tiles, "multiplies the area"

Do not try to use large ceramic elements - they focus on the room size.

A good option - fine mosaic in pure form or in combination with the larger tiles. — A good option - fine mosaic in pure form or in combination with a larger tiles

lighting organization

Compact space requires a special approach to the choice of lighting scenarios. use the built-in illumination of the ceiling perimeter, This option is a little "push the" wall. Should be supplemented illumination wall lights and backlit in lockers.

Decoration and furnishings

Obviously, all the decoration and furnishings should be in the same vein. This is the basic rule of any interior design. So try to trim all accessories Yorshik from the toilet to the lockers in the general style.

Note: glass partitions do not overload the room, so feel free to use them to separate the bath or shower.

If for some reason the glass constructions do not suit you - use blinds in neutral tones. — If for some reason the glass constructions do not suit you - use blinds in neutral colors

In a small bathroom will have to give up a large furniture in favor of light hanging lockers.

Ideal will look translucent structures made of the same glass. — Ideal will look translucent structures made of the same glass

Some final tips

Before choosing a particular sanitary appliance model, note that front of the toilet must remain not less than 60 cm of free space in front of and 20 cm - on the sides.

Sink basin installed at a height of not less than 80 cm. Before it must be at least 70 cm of free space. — Sink basin installed at a height of not less than 80 cm. Before it must be at least 70 cm of free space

If you follow these simple guidelines to all, even the smallest bathroom can be equip with maximum comfort, Thus creating a logically finished interior. Do not be afraid to experiment and do not forget to share with us your impressions in the comments!