Bathroom design with corner bath

When you make repairs in a bathroom, you decide which bath to buy in the room. Among the wide range of sanitary ware shops, one can also find original corner models. If you have not yet considered this option, we suggest that you learn more about it, as the design of the bathroom with a corner bath has an attractive appearance and a whole host of advantages. That's about them, and will go further, as well as about the intricacies of choice and features of such products.

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Corner bath - advantages of

The main difference between a corner bath is, of course, its shape. Angle of 90 degrees form two sides of the product, and the third face can already be modified.

Important! The original purpose of corner plumbing was to equip the room in a minimal space, as it allows you to perfectly save space.

As a result - such an invention has become phenomenal success and popularity, because most families live in standard apartments with a small restroom. But the stylish and original look so amazed consumers that the design of the bathroom with a corner bath was used and in spacious rooms. Very many designers prefer such a design for arranging a luxurious and fashionable rest room.

The main advantages of sanitary ware

If you still doubt whether it is worth doing repairs with a corner bath, this is what the advantages of this model are:

• The most important thing is space saving. Due to its design, the bath releases one corner in the bathroom, which can now be used functionally. Plus visually expands the space of the room.
• Excellent capacity. The corner bath has a capacity of more than standard rectangular products.
• Perfectly in harmony with any interior, no matter what modern style it was designed for.
• Convenient and simple installation, for which you do not need any specific knowledge and skills. With the installation it is easy to manage yourself.
• Ergonomics. Taking water treatments in such a bath is more than comfortable.
• Angular models often have additional functions. This can be a whirlpool system, a filling control, an automatic drain system or other equipment that will make the water procedures even more pleasant and useful.
• Aesthetic appearance.

Another plus of corner plumbing is its enough variety, which we'll talk about further.

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Types of baths

It is possible to classify this kind of plumbing by different signs: by size, by the material from which it is made, and by shape. What materials are used to produce angular structures?

Consider the design of a bathroom with a corner bath, depending on the material of the product.

Allocate these types of products.

Cast-iron

Such a bath is not distinguished by the elegance of the forms, and is most often produced in a standard triangular modification. Cast iron container for a long time heats up, but also keeps heat for a long time.

Important! The most significant advantage of this material is its durability.

But the other characteristics are not so optimistic:

• The cast iron bath has a huge weight, so for its transportation and installation it will be necessary to have an assistant, and maybe even not one.
• The price of sanitary ware is also palpable.
• The surface of the bath can be covered with not too high-quality enamel.

Steel:

• The product of this material also has a simple and simple form.
• Installation is already much easier, because the weight of the bath is small and you can manage the installation yourself.
• The peculiarity of steel sanitaryware is the rapid warming up of its surface, but for a long time the heat is not retained, and the walls quickly cool down.
• Use this bathroom for a long time does not work, the period of its operation is very small - no more than ten years. At the end of this period, the model will have to be repaired or replaced with a new one.

Plastic

This material is more in demand for bathtubs than cast iron and steel:

• For the price - this is the cheapest option.
• The assortment is also wider, you can choose the plumbing in different shapes and sizes.
• Plastic is light, so it is not difficult to install such a bath.
• The downside is their short lifespan - no more than ten years, like steel products. This is due to the properties of the plastic, which eventually becomes deformed under the influence of hot water and a considerable load.

Important! A plastic bath is an excellent option for giving.

Acrylic

This is perhaps the most optimal and popular material for baths:

• Acrylic bath is not heavy, at a price just between cheap plastic and expensive cast iron.
• Acrylic products are presented in a wide range: in shape, size, color, functionality and external design.
• Such products are often equipped with comfortable armrests and headrests.

Important! There are models of reinforced acrylic, which protect the bath from splits and various deformations. Such plumbing is very durable and reliable.

Classification by size

What else can be a corner bath? The design of the bathroom, of course, depends on the size of the sanitary ware, according to this characteristic, the angular models are divided into the following:

• Small. These are designs whose dimensions do not exceed 140 by 140 cm and can easily accommodate one adult.
• Medium. Dimensions of this bath are in the range of 160 by 160 cm, can accommodate two people.
• Large. It is a plumbing of impressive sizes from 170 to 170 cm. Such baths are suitable for spacious rooms, in which it is possible to install such a luxurious model on the podium.

Kinds of plumbing in the form of

The range of baths in the shape of the product is very multifaceted. Allocate:

• Symmetrical models. That is, the two sides forming a right angle and adjacent to the wall are of the same size. Such baths are also called triangular.
• Asymmetrical. In this case, the length of the sides is different. An example is a rectangular bath with a bevelled angle.
• On the installation angle, right-hand and left-handed can be used. This is important when arranging the interior of the room.
• Special attention is paid to the shape of the front side of the corner bath. It can be convex, trapezoidal, relief, drop-like, in the form of a petal or fan.

Important! The design of a bathroom with a corner bath begins with the selection of its shape, and the determining factor is the area of ​​the room.

Additional features of

Considering the types of sanitary ware, we can not fail to mention the additional possibilities of angular constructions. Baths are equipped with:

• Comfortable headrests. Moreover, they can be soft.
• Convenient corner shelves, as well as holders for towels, built directly into the product.
• Handshakes.
• Various decorative design. Apply steel or plastic panels, various overhead bars, LED lighting. Very luxurious and exclusive look corner bath with a glass insert on the front side.
• Water temperature sensors.
• Automatic cleaning system.
• Protection against water overflow.
• Water pressure regulator.

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Choose the angular model

To make the right choice, you need to carefully approach the issue and take into account many factors. Before buying it is necessary to provide for such nuances:

• Try to schematically depict the location of all plumbing in the room. Calculate how much space will occupy the bath, how much free space you have left. Moreover, this step is necessary not only for a small bathroom, but also for spacious premises, so that the situation is comfortable and comfortable.
• The most important factor is the area of ​​the latrine. If large rooms give an extensive field for design, then modest ones require a thorough approach and calculation. In addition to the length of the model, consider other dimensions: height and width.

Important! The design of a small bathroom with a corner type bathtub is best done with a product of 150-160 cm in length, and for a very small one it is possible to find a model even smaller - 130 cm.

• The shape of the room is also important, which can be square, rectangular and have a non-standard layout. This directly affects the shape of the bath.
• Style of interior. The design of the bathroom imposes certain requirements on the plumbing. For example, for a room in the style of Hi-tech, a diamond-shaped bath is suitable, and for a classic one - a strict triangular shape.
• Price is also one of the significant factors for choice. Depending on the budget, it becomes clear which option to give preference: economical or more solid.
• From the previous point depends on the possibility of equipping the bath with additional functionality and comfort elements.
• Well, the last thing to be guided by is your personal preferences, tastes and expectations from the angular construction.

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Interior with a corner bath

Bathroom design with a corner bath has its own charm and interesting style. In this case, plumbing becomes the central subject of the interior, accentuates all attention. Therefore, the rest of the furnishings must complement the corner model and emphasize it.

It is possible to designate the zone of water procedures with the finishing of the walls of the corner, while it should be allocated to the rest of the room:

• It can be suggested to wall the walls with bright mosaic or to make an ornament from large ceramic elements.
• Glass panels with an interesting photoprint, maybe even with a 3D effect, will look more exclusive.

Bathroom design with a corner bathtub is possible in a wide variety of stylistic directions:

• Set the plumbers of white classic color, and decorate the room with light tones. Arrange the mirrors in the carved frames on the walls, and select the lamps in the form of candlesticks. As a result, the bathroom will turn out in an elegant French style.
• The bathroom in the avant-garde direction will be complemented by a corner model of an asymmetrical shape. This kind is also appropriate for placing in the style of Minimalism and High-Tech.
• If you like Modern, then choose plumbing with smooth lines and bevelled corners.
• Style Techno can not be imagined without glass surfaces, so for this direction a bath with a glass panel in front is suitable. But the price of such a product will be palpable.
• For luxurious interiors in the style of Empire and Classics, we recommend to install the plumbing on a small podium. But it should be understood that this design can be implemented only in spacious bathrooms.
• Eco-style. Its main feature is naturalness and natural materials. It would seem that in the bathroom with its glossy lined walls and sleek snow-white plumbing to achieve this effect is impossible. But this is not so. If you choose a drop-shaped corner model and trim it with a tree, then the desired style will easily come true.

Important! In spacious rooms, plumbing can be installed on a wooden podium. And you can supplement the interior with green plants in pots.

• Japanese style is rare, but it looks extraordinarily extravagant. For this direction, the ideal option will be a corner construction in the form of a semicircular Jacuzzi.

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General rules for the design of a bathroom with corner plumbing fixtures

Repair with a corner bath will be as successful and beautiful as possible if you observe several simple rules:

• The bathtub should be the same color as the toilet, washbasin. This rule is especially important if the bathroom is combined, but even with separate arrangement it is better to adhere to it.
• Design of a small bathroom with a bath is the most optimal form in light colors. They contribute to the visual expansion of the space of a small room. Mirror surfaces will enhance this effect.
• For large rooms, bright and saturated colors can be used.
• Choose a small ceramic tile. Instead of large elements, small elements or mosaics are better suited.
• Correct lighting. The bathroom should be light. A lot of light can be organized at the expense of various sources: central and local. In addition to the main luminaire, install an additional spotlight built into the ceiling. Do not be redundant and the lamp near the mirror.

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Ways of installing

The final step in the design of the bathroom corner model of sanitary ware is the installation of the product. You can do this in several ways, which we will designate:

• Mounting is sharp in the corner. This option is the only acceptable for a small room. Installation of the bath directly into the corner of the room allows you to free up a small free space. In addition, do not equip the bathroom with a large number of items.

Important! You can save space if you use suspended plumbing.

• Bath on the catwalk. This design move is very original and simply gorgeous. The erection of a multi-level floor in the center, on which the corner structure is then mounted, gives the room a stunning royal look. You can enhance the effect by halogen lighting.

Important! The final touch can be a ceiling design. It can have corners or oval curvatures, an interesting idea may be mirroring - a repetition of the shape of a catwalk or bath on the ceiling.

• Corner bathtub is perfect for a combined bathroom. Most often this layout even provides more opportunities for interior decoration. The main thing is to have a clear idea of ​​how all the plumbing will be located in the room so as not to interfere with free movement. By the way, in such a bathroom it is already possible to use more saturated colors of decoration than in a small room. For example, interesting shades of red, orange and other bold palettes.

So, from the form of sanitary engineering depends on the arrangement of the bathroom as a whole, just such an example is the corner bath. The design of the bathroom with this design has a more extravagant appearance. At the same time, such products have high comfort and convenience, a rich assortment and stylish design, and one can only dream about what features and functions are ready to provide such products.