Interior design of a bathroom in a private house

It is difficult to imagine a modern dwelling without a bathroom. And no matter, we are talking about an apartment, a country cottage or a simple house in the village - there will be a bathroom! But what will he be like? The owners often puzzle this question. This article will help you decide how to choose a bathroom design in your home.

The huge advantage of a private house is that it has the ability to set the size of the bathroom

Interior design of a bathroom in country houses

The choice of bathroom design in your home depends on the following factors:

1. Metric area - if the interior in an apartment often depends on the room size, then in a country house full freedom of choice is provided, creative solutions are practically unlimited for you. You can use either a large bath in the center of the room, or several types of plumbing at once. Otherwise, you should think about how to compactly and comfortably arrange the necessary items in a small area.
2. The style of the house - or your personal preferences in the stylization of this particular room. In priority, when the whole house is decorated in one, or several related styles. However, if the whole house is decorated, for example, in hi-tech style, and you want a bathroom in the loft-design ... Who will forbid you?
3. Materials used - initially in the bathroom you need special building materials that are moisture resistant and resistant to mold and mildew. And depending on the budget, you can vary the quality of the materials.
4. The budget. Here, and so it is clear. One tip: try not to save. It is better to dig and do it once for several years than annually, or, moreover, to correct something monthly. Experienced contractors recommend starting construction with at least twice as much on hand as written in the estimate.
5. Exterior - it’s worth looking back if the proposed bathroom will have a good view from, say, a forest glade.

Also, the design depends on whether you are doing repairs in an old house or building from scratch. The second option is preferable, because then you can implement any, even the most daring ideas without unnecessary trouble.

A window in the bathroom lets in light and allows you to quickly ventilate the room. A beautiful view from the window will be a nice bonus if the house is located in a picturesque place

Design Ideas

Imagine a dream bathroom. Are there any windows in it? Where is the plumbing located? Her shape, size? What is its color scheme?

Answering these questions for yourself will make it a little easier for you to realize. You can draw inspiration by viewing photos on the Internet. But do not copy, but just find special touches. Your bathroom should be your reflection.

Original wall decor with lilac mosaic

Finishing a bathroom in a private house

So, you are building a house from scratch. And we have already decided in which part of it the bathroom will be. This was recorded in the plan of the building. Now it is worth thinking about the layout itself more specifically.

Decorating the walls with chocolate-colored tiles forms a serene and comfortable atmosphere in the bathroom

Layout Features

Close attention should be paid to: plumbing, sewer, ventilation systems; waterproofing.It is one of the few drawbacks of arranging a bathroom in your home that is in your own creation of individual networks.

Water supply, sewage and ventilation are the basis of your future comfortable stay in the bathroom. Remember that this is not worth saving, you need to create these systems carefully and carefully. If there is no well or well in the adjacent area, you will have to drill them yourself. If you are not sure of your own strengths, consult a specialist. Do not be greedy - avaricious pays twice! Connoisseurs recommend not paying the full amount (under the labor contract!) For the work, but wait for the first rain. In this case, the drain will manifest itself - whether it is made qualitatively.

A specialist is advised to carefully strengthen and insulate the pipe at the exit from the house. This will protect you from the unpleasant consequences of freezing the pipe in the cold.

The most convenient solution for a private house will be an autonomous sewer

If you do, albeit a major, but repair in an existing bathroom - do not even dream to radically change the location of the plumbing. We use those systems that have long been laid and work quietly. After these works, we hide all the sticking wires behind special boxes, we make out the floors with a sand-cement screed. We process everything you need with waterproofing. Now we can talk about the finish.

Private bathroom design

After all the technical work, you can start creative. After all, the creation of beauty is not art. Decide on the style and idea. Of the most modern in priority:

• classic - natural marble and wood, pretentious forms, “bronze” taps, plenty of tables, soothing colors;
• country - “rustic style”, rough natural material (mainly beams or logs), natural colors, simple lines, textiles;
• Provence - “French country style”, pastel colors from beige to pink, all “mi-mi-mi”, forged furniture;
• minimalism - simplicity of lines, nothing more, calm tones, lack of decor, lots of light;
• hi-tech - exceptional functionality without unnecessary details, gloss, mirror surfaces, asymmetry.

In any rustic interior, it will be appropriate to use natural wood in decoration and furniture

Modern style trends tend to smooth and free surfaces, for which ceramics, glass or concrete is suitable

In addition, Baroque, Art Deco, loft, Greek and Oriental styles are popular.

Continuing the logical chain. If your country house has a sufficiently large area, heating it all becomes difficult both practically and financially. In addition, warming will help get rid of excess condensate, as a result - the formation of fungus and mold. They, by the way, are harmful to human health. And this is not to mention the usual ugliness. Therefore, to think over this moment is at the finishing stage.

Floor finish

The following materials are popular in the decoration of the bathroom floor in the house:

• Ceramic tile is the most convenient to use and cheapest material. It is used in the decoration of floors, walls and even ceilings. Moisture-resistant. Does not slip unless specially processed. Thermally conductive, but not dangerous in case of fire.It is presented in a huge assortment, different in texture and drawing.
  

  Long service life and a variety of colors make ceramic tiles the most popular flooring.

• Marble (or other natural stone) is effective, pompous, high-quality and durable. But the price is awful. And laying a stone tile is only a professional. Yes, and you yourself are unlikely to want to risk your own (rather big!) Money.
  

  The most luxurious is white marble with a minimal amount of impurities.

• Linoleum - suitable exclusively compacted, moisture resistant, embossed. Joints need to be not only as tight as possible, but also treated with special glue. Only in the case of proper flooring will the material last you a long time.
  

  You can choose linoleum for natural wood or ceramic tiles

• Wood (parquet, laminate or decking) - each material is valuable for different qualities, and the pricing policy varies. You should prefer teak and thermal tree. In combination with the treatment with moisture repellents, there is a high chance of using the flooring for a long time. Warmth and environmental friendliness often lead consumers to choose this particular material.
  

  With care and proper care, a wooden floor can last for decades

• The bulk floor is one of the most modern solutions. Beautiful, even amazing (especially when using 3D technology). Strong, durable easy to operate. Absolutely moisture resistant, thermally conductive, anti-static. Of the minuses - the price and sometimes lengthy preparation for work.
  

  The design of the bulk floor can be anything - from plain surfaces to realistic images

Wall decoration

There are several types of materials:

• Ceramic tile - again, this material has been widely used in the decoration of bathrooms. Another obvious plus is safety and hygiene. On such a tile, bacteria do not multiply.
  

  Ceramic tiles are distinguished by a variety of color and texture solutions and allow to be selected for any design style

• Decorative plaster - spectacular, "Venetian" in appearance resembles marble. The resistance to abrasion and moisture resistance is not inferior to the same tile. BUT! Only if the plaster is of high quality (that is, expensive), and the work is done by a professional. If you need a budget solution - it is worth trying materials for exterior decoration. They are designed to carry any elements.
  

  Decorative plaster perfectly imitates various surfaces, from delicate expensive to rough antique textures

• Plastic panels are a cheap and easy to install material. Shows high moisture resistant qualities. Easy to care. True, it is difficult to find material that looks expensive and does not cheapen the room visually. In addition, plastic is sensitive to chemicals, burnout (and fire!), It is prone to deformation due to physical impact.
  

  You can choose narrow or wide panels, sheet or slatted, ceramic or wood

• Natural stone is beautiful, elegant, durable, expensive (both in appearance and for pocket).
  

  Stone cladding gives the room a luxurious and status look.

• Paint is perhaps the most economical option. At the same time, it looks quite stylish, especially if you take unusual colors and mix them with different textures. In addition to the low cost of the material itself, the budget also saves the fact that even a child can paint the walls. Let not the smallest.If silicate, silicone, acrylic or latex paint is used, its service life is much longer. Places of direct contact with water should still be “strengthened” with other material. Of the other disadvantages - immediately visible "shoals" of plasterers and painters.
  

  Paint is a unique material that allows you to create an original bathroom interior.

• Glass is modern, spectacular, expensive (again, not only in appearance). Easy care, high moisture resistance and resistance to temperature changes are “compensated” by brittleness to impacts, high price and low chance of repair in case of deformation.
  

  Given the high cost of the material, glass panels are often used to decorate small sections of walls, for example, an apron above the washbasin

• Wood - with proper ventilation of the room and special care for the material, it can last a long time, despite the appearance and cost of the breed. Glued, veneered board, solid massif, lining - all this is used in decoration. But there must be a treatment with special impregnations.
  

  Finishing a bathroom with natural wood looks expensive and comfortable

• Wallpaper - still the wallpaper was and remains not the most practical materials in the decoration of the bathroom. Acrylic or vinyl materials can last several years. It is recommended to combine places of direct contact with water with a more moisture-resistant material - tiles, stone or glass. Perhaps, having additionally treated the wallpaper with impregnation with moisture protection, they will not have to be changed for about 5 years. But all the same, you should not have too high hopes for the durability of this material.
  

  Wallpaper can be an independent design element or combined with other decoration materials

• Metal is often a design decision. It looks "amateur". In combination with other materials and textures it looks more advantageous.

Ceiling design

With the choice of materials for processing the ceiling a little easier - with proper ventilation, only steam comes into contact with the ceiling, and then in small quantities. Therefore, you can choose options and cheaper (if you want to save). You can choose between the following materials:

• Whitewashing, painting - cheap and cheerful. It is better to use with a flat ceiling, without differences, crevices and other "charms". Top must be treated with special impregnation. Of the benefits - a wide range and cheapness. Of the minuses - energy costs in case of alignment of the walls, fragility and low moisture resistance.
  

  In a small bathroom, the ceiling should be bright, and in a spacious room you can experiment

• Wallpaper - here it is worth using the same rules as in wallpaper design of the walls.
• PVC panels - durable, moisture resistant, convenient self-repair, cheap. Disadvantages - not the most beautiful view, fragility, fungus in the joints with poor ventilation.
  

  The combination of plastic panels with a multi-level drywall design

• False ceilings - they are made mainly of tiles. You have already known its advantages. But I want to emphasize: tiles should be laid on the ceiling exclusively by a professional. It is dangerous for your life and health. Slatted ceiling, which has recently become a kind of suspended, practical, environmentally friendly and durable alternative to tiles. A matter of taste.
  

  Modern rack systems allow you to create an original design of the ceiling

• Drywall - environmentally friendly, easy to install, no joints, easy to care for, quite durable. But energy, and financially expensive, requires periodic repainting.
• A stretch ceiling is perhaps the ideal option: easy to use, durable, moisture- and wear-resistant, non-condensing. Does not mold and does not deform.Of the unobvious advantages - it withstands "floods" from neighbors from above, you just need to call those who installed the ceiling, and the water is drained and the ceiling is dried. The only negative is the high price. Of course, and swaying in a draft, but this is only with the unscrupulous work of engineers.
  

  The stretch fabric can be selected matte, glossy or with a pattern

• Mirror, glass - spectacular, but oh how difficult it is to care: the material gets dirty, keeps water streaks! Plus it’s also expensive. And corrosion will soon torment. In our humble opinion, the game is not worth the candle.

Bath or shower

Briefly I want to talk about what to use from plumbing: it is clear that you need a sink and toilet, but a bath in the house or a shower is almost a Shakespearean question. Of course, the choice depends on the free area and the problems (or lack thereof) with the water supply.

If these two points do not bother you, our advice is clear: a bath ... but with a shower! This is the ideal solution - you can relax in the foam bath and quickly swim in the morning before work.

The combination bath does not take up much space and combines all the advantages of separate plumbing fixtures

Whatever you choose when repairing or building your bathroom, do everything with a cold mind, soberly and carefully. And be sure to listen to yourself - are you doing this for yourself? Good luck!

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