During repairs, the question often arises: put a bath or shower cabin. But sometimes you can combine both items in the same room. We tell us when it is possible and how to place the plumbing and furniture correctly.
Bathroom design with shower and bathroom - unusual and rare phenomenon in Russian apartments and houses. It is not easy to implement, create a design project and solve a lot of issues. But as a result, it turns out a stylish, functional space in which you can retire and relax, as in the present spa.
All about placing in the bathroom of two elements: baths and shower
Who fitsPros and cons
Difficulties
Selection and placement of plumbing
Choosing finishes and accessories
Who suits such a layout
The design of the bathroom with a shower and a bathroom looks, of course, unusual and luxuriously, but for the implementation of such a solution you will need an area of at least 6-7 m2. In this case, it will be possible to place around the perimeter a bowl of not the largest length, a miniature cabin, sink and installation of the toilet bowl. The storage area, washing and drying machine, most likely, do not fit. Yes, and even such a relatively small room, most likely, will be overloaded.
It is better if the space is area from 13 m2. Then it will be possible to place the plumbing at an optimal distance from each other, create a storage system, consider the placement of equipment and add accessories. Not enough if there are windows in the room, there is enough of the natural feeling and you have the opportunity to carry out expensive and bulk work with communications and complex technical solutions. .
Advantages and disadvantages of planning
If you successfully handle all the difficulties and create a bathroom design with a bath and shower, get not only beautiful and stylish, but also the functional space. It also simplifies cleaning and allows you to fill in a truly large bathroom, without creating a feeling of litter.
On the other hand, such a decision is not always relevant for large families, especially if you do not have to combine water procedures with several family members. For example, in a private house, it is more logical to divide zones if several bathrooms are provided.
Difficulties in the implementation of bathroom design with bath and shower
Before you begin to think about the details of the project, it is worth considering all the problems that will have to face during its incarnation.
- Possible transfer of plumbing and pipe liner - the task is very time-consuming and requiring the creation of the project, since there should be no waters in anywhere. It is important to think through the slope so that the plums go into the sewer.
- Most likely, for help, you will have to turn to professionals - to make technical drawings and design project in this case are independently difficult.
- If you want to make a shower without a pallet, you will also have to think about the technical components, waterproofing, proper laying of communications. Alone to equip such a system is not easy.
- It will take a powerful ventilation system, since the bath, and the cabin together will create a large amount of steam, and this is fraught with excessive humidity and the appearance of mold.
- It is also important to consider the heating system. The larger the space, the more difficult to warm it. A comfortable temperature is a prerequisite for any bathroom. Most likely, you will need warm floors, an electric or water heated towel rail.
Selection and placement of plumbing
The first thing to pay attention to is the choice of bowls. Preferred separately standing bowls with elegant concise shapes. They can be cast-iron - this material is the hardest and difficult to find it, but it is he who stays the water temperature longer. If you like the luxury of the stone - look for a litter model from artificial stone. You can also find a vintage copper version or modern coniferous. But from the options made of acrylic, it is better to refuse - they are not very durable.If the layout allows you, put it near the window (of course, taking into account that your bathroom is not viewed from the neighboring house). You can make a full-fledged zone for recreation, placing a chair or a dressing table nearby, large plants in massive floor pots.
Then you need to pick up the shape of the shower cabin. As a rule, minimalist models made of glass with a small addition of metal are best describing. You should not stop on a large-scale fully closed plastic cabin with built-in massage functions - you can simply install a shower instead of it and close it by partition, it will look much more modern and easier. It is also possible to consider the option at which the walls are not used at all. This is a rather difficult solution from the point of view of psychological comfort and technical component. In this case, the designers calculate the special angle of inclination of the floor around the soul, so that no puddle remains and the water did not spread throughout the space. Also in this case, it is necessary to pay increased attention to the ventilation system and heating the room.
Shower can be decorated in several ways:
- Built in niche. In this case, it is not necessary to even install the door, you can leave the cabin open or hang a chart.
- Fully open, for example, a tropical shower, set in a pair of steps from a separate bowl.
- If you have a long wall, then along it can simply be located these two zones on each other or divided by partition.
Choosing finishing materials and accessories
A spacious bathroom, decorated with natural or artificial stone, looks very nice, is a solution for classic style fans. Supporters of the Scandinavian direction will like the finish under the tree or painted in the white color of the wall and the ceiling. And so that the shower seemed invisible, separate the floor and the walls in it the same materials as the rest of the space in the room.
Do not forget about the harmonious combination of all parts: the colors of the mixers, lamps and accessories, their forms should not contradict each other, then the space will look like thoughtful and completed. For example, accessories can be decorated in black matte, silver or gold colors.
And for coziness, add some wooden notes to the finish, for example, in a floor surface, a tabletop under the sink or a step in front of the shower.
The design of the bathroom with a shower and toilet, a sink and a closed storage system may look a little cold and unfriendly because of the abundance of metal and stone. Add in the room of live plants in the floor pots, hang posters on the wall or create a bright accent wall.
