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A carefully planned bathroom layout is key to a successful, functional and long-lasting bathroom design, so, getting your bathroom layout ideas right first time is vital.

When planning your bathroom ideas, working out the layout first is essential, as this will then allow for you to pick designs and objects that are suited perfectly to the exact needs of your space. 

A bathroom needs to be an organized space that can help you feel energized at the start of the day and calm in the evenings, so choosing a layout that finds the perfect balance between function and relaxation will always be a success.

'Getting a bathroom layout right will make a huge difference to the enjoyment of the space’, says Yousef Mansuri, head of design at luxury bathroom brand C. P. Hart.  

Bathroom layout ideas – 17 inspiring ideas for your space

If you're wondering how to design a bathroom, before you begin browsing ideas, check the measurements of your bathroom and make a scale plan. Include elements that will affect your design, such as window positions and heights, external walls, drainage and door openings. 

Then, create the main elements – a bath, shower cubicle, toilet, basic storage – to-scale so that you can better see what works where. 

You should also consider your local planning and building codes for small things such as how much space you need between a toilet and a shower to prevent landing yourself in hot water.

'The room size undoubtedly has the biggest impact on what can be achieved, but you also need to consider door and window positions, as well as any fixed features like a fireplace or existing paneling,' agrees Yousef Mansuri. 

'For a separate shower and bath, plus toilet and basin, we’d suggest a bathroom of at least 1. 7m x 3m. Almost all bathrooms require compromises. If you want a large, luxurious shower, prepare to settle for a small vanity. Prioritizing your preferences is a good place to start.'

To help with the bathroom layout ideas for your space, we have gathered some beautiful bathrooms for inspiration, as well as speaking to the experts to find out what works best when planning the layout for your bathroom.

1. Make the most out of natural light

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Having lots of natural light in the home is not only good for your mindset and physical health, it can make a room feel more inviting, relaxing and functional. 

For your bathroom layout ideas, positioning key pieces, such as a sink, bathtub or mirror, near a window can make your bathroom routine feel more refreshing and uplifting, as well as helping you to save on using artificial light at certain times of the day. 

In this bathroom by Neptune , the basin has been placed so it faces the window – a common design idea often used for kitchen Feng Shui ideas. This layout idea embraces the natural light that floods into the bathroom space by positioning an essential, everyday bathroom appliance near the window.

2. Create a room within a room 

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Great for large bathroom ideas, creating a room within a room can establish a beautiful, zoned bathroom space.

With luxurious shower designs surging in popularity, from walk in shower ideas to unique walk in shower tile ideas, when planning your bathroom layout, why not section off your shower space to create a luxurious, spa-like layout in your own home. 

In this unique bathroom, sleek glass and metal panels have been used to create a sectioned bath and shower room. The overall design makes for a stunning bathroom space, with a modern, Art Deco feel. The room within a room design not only showcases a beautiful collection of materials, but creates an inviting bathing area with an enhanced feel of relaxation and calm.

3. Establish unique focal points

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'When planning your bathroom layout ideas, you may come across certain features or awkward room layouts that you are unable change, so why not use these as an opportunity to create a unique focal point in the space,' says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle.

In this bathroom, where contemporary colors and paint ideas by Little Greene have been used to uplift a traditional interior, the room shape leaves an alcove with a small window to the left of the bath. The perfect cozy corner for a small seat, the petite window is beautifully framed by a mix of soft blue paint and traditional stone, creating both an elegant contrast with the dark gray walls and a charming focal point in the space.

Paying attention to small features and awkward spaces like these when organizing your bathroom layout ideas can make a difference to how you use and appreciate your space, allowing for unique design opportunities where you can get creative with paint and object placement.

4. Consider the view

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One to consider for ensuite ideas or open-plan bedroom-bathroom designs, considering the view as you look into your bathroom space will ensure you create a layout that is not only pleasing to look at, but works in harmony with the rest of your scheme.  

In this bathroom by Neptune, the beautiful wooden and glass doors lead onto a relaxed bathroom space that embraces the same natural textures and neutral color palettes to the bedroom. 

By placing the twin basin and wooden cabinet design in this location, a unique, calming focal point is created as you look on from the other room. Enhanced by accessories such as the rounded mirrors and plants, this bathroom layout creates an attractive space that can be appreciated from up close and from afar.

5. Incorporate seating

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Creating an area where you can sit – other than the toilet – in your bathroom can add a luxurious, relaxing feel to the space, great for master bathroom ideas.

George Miller, Home Designer at Neptune states, 'there is nothing more homely than a petite armchair in a bathroom if you have room, because it introduces the softness of fabric. It’ll also make a nice spot for someone to perch and chat to you while you’re in the bath, or simply be a place to temporarily drape your clothes. Try to incorporate a little stool or a side table next to the bath too, where you can keep soap or a candle - being comfortable is all about having everything you need within arm’s reach.'

When planning your bathroom layout ideas, if there is an empty area of space which you want to fill but are unsure how, incorporating seating can be both a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution.

For larger bathrooms like above, to make a space feel more cozy and intimate, why not place an ottoman or bench in the center of the room, this can effortlessly make the room design feel more united and inviting – one to remember for ottoman ideas. 

For small bathroom ideas, folding seats or stools can also neatly slot into place.

6. Use raised platforms 

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Experimenting with different height levels and platforms when planning your bathroom layout ideas can help with both practical needs, such as storage and pipes, as well as help to create cleverly zoned areas and space dividers.  

In this stand out bathroom space by Ripples , the raised platform allows for the stunning bathtub to truly take center-stage. Working in harmony with cleverly positioned mirrors and lighting, the layout of the this bathroom creates a unique design that unites art with design – a beautiful example of luxury bathroom ideas.

With raised platforms for baths an enduringly popular design feature, considering raised platforms when planning your bathroom layout ideas can help you make the most out of the space available, as well as make an elegant design statement.

7. Cater to your bathroom layout's negative space 

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As you begin to experiment with them, remember the negative space, too; in other words, the space between the different elements of your bathroom layout.

'There must be sufficient space between fitting for usability, cleaning, and aesthetics,' advises Youself Mansuri at C.P Hart. 'Leave at least 10cm between a vanity unit and a wall or shower screen, and allow 80cm-width for the WC, to provide elbow room.  The same for a shower; I wouldn’t like to go below 80cm wide inside. 

'Consider circulation space in the center of a room. Can you move around comfortably and is there enough space to fully extend the vanity unit drawer, or to bend your legs when sat on the toilet?'

8. Avoid emptiness in a bathroom layout

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'In very large rooms, putting fittings around the edges can make the center feel cold and empty,' says Yousef Mansuri. 

'I often try to play with interior architecture in big bathrooms. For example, using stud walls for separate shower and WC areas, placing large baths centrally, or creating double-entry shower scenarios. 

It’s also lovely to include seating. A bench, a side chair, or even a glamorous chaise lounge, to create space for relaxation.'

In bathroom Feng Shui, the layout of your space is vital. Having a bathroom directly opposite the front door means that when you walk into your home, the bathroom is the first thing you notice, and it is one of the Feng Shui features to avoid.  

9. Revolve your bathroom layout around a key feature

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'Take a look at your space and consider your wish list,' says Louise Ashdown of West One Bathrooms . 'The fittings for a family bathroom are likely to be different to a luxurious ensuite bathroom; a compact wet room different to a large spa-like bathroom.

'Decide on your key feature, be it a sculptural freestanding bath, a glamorous vanity unit or a double shower, and try to position it as the focal point, visible from the door.'

Yousef Mansuri agrees, 'Establish a focal point upon entering your bathroom. This could be a lovely vanity unit with mirrors and wall lights, or a beautiful freestanding bath. It should not be the toilet, if at all possible. 

Where there is a window, the sill height is very important. Can you fit that toilet cistern frame under the window? If the window is large or particularly beautiful, you may wish to highlight it by positioning a bath below. '

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For anyone with a large bathroom or a master bathroom, putting the bath center-stage is often a priority. 

The best place to position the bath in this case is centrally against the focal wall – usually the wall opposite the door to the bathroom or beneath the window. If you have plenty of floor space, a bath placed in the center of the room can give the space a real sense of occasion. 

'A freestanding bath can look stunning, but it needs space to show off its shape, so may be better suited to a larger bathroom,' continues Louise Ashdown. 'A standard bath is L1700mm, but there are plenty of larger and smaller options: try out the bath before you buy, because comfort is king.'

If you are taking this approach, ensure the bath deserves the stardom you are giving it: a shapely freestanding bath will be most appropriate here. 

And, of course, max out this bathroom layout by ensuring the bath is framed with beautiful bathroom tile ideas, a stunning window treatment of even just a stand-out paint color.  

11. Pick the bath and separate shower layout for large bathrooms

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If you have the space for a shower and bath in your bathroom, it is best to install them as separate elements. But do consider how you use your bathroom before devoting precious floor space to both. 

If, for example, your family tends to shower more than take baths, consider sacrificing bath-size to ensure there is plenty of room for a spacious shower. By contrast, if you rarely shower, a smaller or space-efficient corner cubicle or even an over-bath shower (see more on that below) might be a better use of your space.

If you do have just enough space to include both a bath and separate shower, there are many inventive ways of maximizing the space. 

One is to divide the room with a partition wall that the bath can sit against and which can be used as one side of the shower cubicle. 

In modern bathrooms, using a glazed shower screen to create the division, as in the bathroom above, can make the bathroom layout feel more spacious. And, of course, it allows light to flow freely through the room.

12. Save space with the over-bath shower layout

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If floor space is tight and you are looking for small bathroom ideas, it is wiser to incorporate the shower into the bath. A quality pairing can give you the best of both worlds: a spacious feeling bathroom, with all the functionality you need. 

The over-bath shower above is beautifully decorative but if you are serious about practicalities, and the shower will be used very regularly, look for a bath designed specifically for showering. 

L-shaped or bow-end baths will give you more room to stand in the shower end, without taking up too much floor space. 

Relying on a hand-held shower attachment is the least preferred option. Having a proper shower fitted at the shower end of the bath is a must if it will be used often. 

13. Select the shower room layout for small spaces

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If you are looking for shower room ideas or wet room ideas, your bathroom layout may already be decided due to lack of floor space and, of course, drainage, which will be a major consideration and cost.  

'You could decide to tank the whole floor for a wet room or a less expensive option is to create a walk-in design using a simple glass panel or panels to screen off a shower area with a flush-fitted tray or flush-tiled floor above a floor former. 

In this case, you need a minimum of 1200mm x 900mm to be able to shower in comfort and prevent water splashing outside the shower area,' says Louise Ashdown.

'In a smaller space, an enclosure will prevent splashes and a minimum comfortable size is 900mm x 900mm. An enclosure is also essential if you want to install a steam shower, in which case you need a roof to the enclosure with a maximum height of 2200mm.'

14. Boost space with wall-hung fittings

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Wall-hung fittings are amongst the most vital of bathroom layout ideas – even in larger spaces. They make bathrooms not just bigger-looking – because you can see right beneath them to the walls of the room – they also make them easier to clean, too.

The space-enhancing trick wall-hung units and fittings create is really useful if you are choosing large fittings, such as double vanity units or wall storage units. But the even smaller elements of your bathroom layout can contribute. 

'A wall-hung toilet, supported on a concealed frame, frees up the floor and maximizes the sense of space in your bathroom,' says Louise Ashdown.

Yousef Mansuri discusses the practicalities: 'Wall-hung fittings allow you to see underneath, giving a better sense of space. A stud wall is built out by at least 12cm to 20cm to hide cistern and pipes but if you have a stud-partition wall already, for example it’s a newly created en-suite, you can utilise the interior voids.'

If the wall-hung look is too contemporary for the bathroom style you have in mind, pick furniture and fittings with streamlined or neat proportions, or sleek, narrow legs. 

15. Think vertically

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You may not consider it immediately but your bathroom's height needs to be included in layout planning.  

'If ceilings are particularly high, then I would stop the tiling at 2.2m or 2.4m high (picture rail height) and paint above,' advises Yousef Mansuri. 

'High ceilings can push lighting out of IP-rating zones, affording more design choice – consider a glamorous chandelier. A low ceiling requires careful showerhead positioning. A flush-to-ceiling shower can help gain extra headroom, as will a low-level shower tray.'

16. Consider flooring in your bathroom layout, too

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A change of level in a large bathroom layout can look wonderful – perhaps creating a stage for a centerpiece bath – and it can be a useful way of solving plumbing issues. 

However, if your bathroom layout ideas revolve around furnishing a smaller bathroom, or maximizing space in a large bathroom, one-level, uninterrupted bathroom flooring ideas will have a similar effect to wall-hung furniture, making the room feel bigger. 

'Wet room floors can give the illusion of extra space as there is no break in the floor type. Underfloor heating can free up wall space for other fittings,' advises Yousef Mansuri.

17. Consider storage right from the start

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No bathroom can function without cleverly thought-out bathroom storage ideas, so this needs to be one of your earliest researched elements. 

Using otherwise dead space is the most-efficient way to furnish your bathroom with storage. Think bathroom shelf ideas like shelving over a toilet or other small bathroom storage ideas, such as drawers beneath vanity units; niches within partition walls over baths or within shower cubicles and over-basin mirrors with storage hidden behind. 

For bathrooms with little floor space, think tall, narrow storage that can either be wall-hung or floorstanding. These units can usefully hold everything you need them to but take up little room. 

Adding a mirror to the front of this type of storage will help your bathroom layout feel more spacious and will help the storage blend away.

If, of course, you have plenty of space, a floor to ceiling run of mirrored cabinetry is a wonderful option. Consider the reflections cast, though, as few people want to see themselves on the toilet or in a shower. And remember, sliding doors are more space efficient than those that open outwards.

And, bear in mind that storage with doors is always going to be a better choice in what is often a small space than open shelving.

How do you lay out a small bathroom?

To lay out a small bathroom, draw out a to-scale plan and use cut outs of the priority elements – bath, toilet, basin, storage – to see what can fit comfortably. 

Then, being careful to measure the space between each element to ensure there is enough room to move around, consider whether there is space for a separate shower or whether you have to consider an over-bath shower, a bath-only option or a shower room that sacrifices the bath.

Good ways to save space in a small bathroom layout is to choose underfloor heating over wall-hung heating options, and to pick slim but tall storage units or those that can be hung in otherwise dead wall space.  

Finally, consider wall-hung bathroom vanity ideas and other fittings, as these will give an impression of space. 

Where should a toilet be placed in a bathroom?

You may well find that there is little choice in where you place a toilet in a bathroom due to the position of the soil pipe. 

However, if you can be flexible, never place the toilet opposite the door to the room and ideally, always tuck it away out of sight from the room's entrance. 

You want your bathroom to look like a spa space as you enter it and a visible WC doesn't promote that.

Linda graduated from university with a First in Journalism, Film and Broadcasting. Her career began on a trade title for the kitchen and bathroom industry, and she has worked for Homes & Gardens, and sister-brands Livingetc, Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, since 2006, covering interiors topics, though kitchens and bathrooms are her specialism. 

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The best way to start any bathroom design project is with a floor plan. To get started, simply create a free RoomSketcher account and then use the RoomSketcher App to create a floor plan of your bathroom. You can draw your bathroom floor plan from scratch or choose a basic room shape to start with. Simple drag-and-drop drawing tools make creating a floor plan easy. This quick video tutorial will show you how to draw a floor plan:

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2019-05-30T15:00:12+00:00 2019-05-27T17:06:39+00:00 Tips for decorating a small bathroom 2019-05-30T15:00:12+00:00 In most apartments, the size of the bathrooms leaves much to be desired. But this is not a problem if you know how to use the space wisely. Let's figure it out together Tips for decorating a small bathroom nine0003

In most apartments, the size of the bathrooms leaves much to be desired. But this is not a problem if you know how to use the space wisely. Let's figure it out together

Yes, in modern new buildings, bathrooms are a little more comfortable than in Khrushchev, but still they usually have 3-4 square meters. But we all want to take water procedures with pleasure, move around the room with convenience and store everything you need in it. It would be nice if the bathroom ended up being stylish, beautiful and modern. And all this is possible if you know what to do. nine0003

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The question that inevitably arises for those who want to enlarge a small bathroom: to break the wall between the bathroom and the toilet or not. If you have a large family, perhaps you should not do this. But it's amazing how much easier it is to use plumbing in a shared bathroom! nine0003

You also get much more room for imagination and furniture placement options. You can safely move the toilet, and instead of the bathroom, get a shower or even fit both. Indeed, very often the problem of a small bathroom is not even in the area, but in an uncomfortable layout. However, there are many ways to neutralize all the shortcomings without global rework.

When renovating a bathroom, it is imperative to get rid of everything that is superfluous. For example, communications are hidden in a box or a small step is made for them. If a heated towel rail creates a similar problem, it can be abandoned in favor of the electric option. Very often, corner plumbing comes to the aid of owners of small bathrooms, such as toilets or washstands. nine0003

The simplest way to save space is a shower cabin, which can be installed without a drip tray, only with a drain and a slight slope in the floor. If you still choose a full-fledged bath, think about whether you really need a sink, because you can wash yourself without it.

Do not forget about compact washing machines, including those combined with dryers. By the way, there are sinks that fit perfectly over the washing machine. From a design point of view, not the most beautiful way out, but it is convenient. As for the toilet, it is better to attach it to the wall than to the floor: it will seem to soar in the air, and there will be visually more space. nine0003

A lot also depends on the finish, which is why the design of the bathroom is important. It is better to abandon suspended ceilings, because they will immediately cut off an extra ten centimeters from the room. A good solution is plastic panels or a mirrored ceiling. It will seem to you that the bathroom is twice as big as it actually is.

It is better to abandon small tiles and ornate ornaments and settle for as solid surfaces as possible. For example, walls can be partially painted or wallpapered - they will take up a little less space and look more solid. And forget that small rooms should be bright. You can make the bathroom even black, and perhaps this way it will even seem more spacious. nine0003

Do not be afraid of bright accents, but it is better to choose monochromatic options: with them, the feeling of tightness will be replaced by a desire to look at the details. Glossy surfaces, including colored ones, work no worse than mirrors. Maybe you should pick up similar furniture or wall panels?

How much depends on lighting! It would seem that spotlights do not take up much space, which means they are the perfect solution. Yes, they are convenient, but if you highlight the right areas, you can focus on them and distract from especially tight corners. Illuminated mirrors and shelves come to your aid. Small hanging lamps or a massive chandelier hanging from the ceiling look great in the bathroom interior. Soft diffused light creates coziness and the effect of intimacy, not crowding. nine0003

Make sure that the bathroom door opens outward or is sliding. But it is better to refuse accordion doors - they have poor soundproofing. Transparent sliding bath screens are another great way to unload space: they are light, transparent, do not take up much space, while the traditional screen is folded in lush folds and distracts attention.

When it comes to storage, hanging shelves and mezzanines will save you. By the way, do not ignore the place above the door. Shelves built into niches also look neat. If you want to have a full-fledged locker, but there is not even room for a cabinet under the sink, a bath screen will help, behind which you can hide almost everything. Why waste space behind a solid wall of tiles when you can make a hidden storage space? nine0003

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For comfort and coziness, quite a bit is often enough - the correct layout, well-placed lighting and the functionality of devices. This almost universal formula applies to the bathroom, even if the size of this room is very, very modest. Today, it is quite possible to create your own special design for a small bathroom space, especially if you set a goal and approach work thoughtfully, taking into account literally all the subtleties and nuances. nine0003

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Bathroom layout highlights

Bathroom layout has always been one of the most difficult issues in apartment buildings. Until recently in the construction industry, bathrooms were considered as rooms with little comfort requirements. Most often, it is through the bathroom that sewerage and water supply risers pass, and a combined bathroom is considered completely normal even for a new generation of economy-class housing. nine0003 An ordinary small bathroom

The attitude to this room as a mandatory, but secondary, has gradually begun to change only recently, because the use of new building materials and technologies has made it possible to solve many planning problems.

Most bathrooms have a standard layout with in-line fixtures. This means that the bath or shower, washbasin and washing machine must be located strictly in one line in order to minimize the distance from the sewer drain point to the main riser. nine0003 Standard arrangement of plumbing in a small bathroom

The layout of small rooms, both separate and combined bathrooms, provides for the placement of only one light source in the premises and the absence of sockets for connecting electrical appliances.

Exhaust ventilation is usually implemented in the form of ceiling vents or vents in the walls, while the ventilation duct itself can be combined with the ventilation duct of the toilet or kitchen.

Small bathroom spaces can therefore have the following features:

It is clear that with such initial data, it is necessary to seriously work on carving out even a square centimeter of area. True, in order to make the room at least visually larger, you can use some tricks of professional designers, for example, the selection of contrasting tiles. nine0003

Interior design of a small bathroom

So, even a small space of walls with built-in sewerage and plumbing systems in the room can be made more spacious and brighter through the use of optical illusions in the design. Actually, on 2-3 square meters one cannot do without design tricks in any case, so why not immediately choose a finish that creates the impression of a large volume?

The first and easiest and most reliable method to get the illusion of a large space is installation of ceramic tiles on the floor at an angle . An inclination of 45 degrees of the seam line in relation to the walls is considered optimal - the squares of the tiles on the floor are even, but the combination with the straight lines of the wall tiles visually makes the room wider and higher.

Angled arrangement of floor tiles visually expands the room

For individual projects of residential buildings, especially panel buildings, the bathroom and toilet were cast as a separate element. This decision was due to the fact that a space with a ventilation outlet was formed above these two rooms. However, this significantly reduced the volume of an already small bathroom - the ceiling became 20-25 cm lower. 9 will help solve the problem of low ceilings0124 use of contrasting transitions in the color scheme of tiles .

In order to conditionally "stretch" the walls, it is recommended to install a row of contrasting tiles on top of the tile and below - this combination will create the effect of high walls. And the walls themselves will become more restrained and strict, which is always associated with high ceilings.

The use of mirror surfaces in the device gives the room an infinity effect, the reflection in the mirrors creates a perspective and the view becomes visually larger due to the reflection of other objects. Mirrors for small bathrooms are recommended to be built into the surface of the tiles, so that the shadow from the mirror frames does not offset the already small gain in perception. True, in the case of mirrors, there is one significant remark - the panels must be positioned so that they are not located opposite each other, then the room will "press" on those present and the desired effect will not work. nine0003

For a small bathroom, decorative elements should be used very carefully. So decorative frieze , often used as an insert in the form of one continuous strip, is recommended to be used at eye level, and inserts should be made with a certain gap. A frieze inserted vertically into the tile will provide a "vertical" increase, while an asymmetrical frieze arrangement on the main wall will make it appear wider.

Lighting and ceiling design in a small bathroom

The combination of colors in the overall composition of the bathroom is selected in two basic colors. Contrasting solutions add interest, while two competing colors create the illusion of a larger space. Properly organized ceiling space and room lighting will help to complement this illusion.

Contrast of two colors in the bathroom

Contrast of colors is provided by the use and application of tiles of different colors on surfaces that emphasize the shape of the room, for example, on adjacent walls or ledges that block the communications of the house. Such a contrast immediately catches your eye, makes you draw a boundary in space and attract the main attention. Light and dark tiles, selected in the same tone group, are the best way to do this. nine0003

A small room, unlike large rooms, does not require a strong main light source. On the contrary, here it is better to use several spotlights , which will just provide a complete filling of the entire volume with light. The secret to using spot lighting is quite simple - mini-lamps provide softer lighting and do not give clear and harsh shadows in the room, the volume flooded with light really does not give shadows.

It is not bad for a small bathroom to use such a technique as installing special types of lighting - wall sconces or LED mirror lighting elements . Modern lighting technology allows the use of LEDs with a variable luminescence spectrum, which makes lighting multifaceted. The warm range of LED lamps gives a softer yellowish light - such lighting seems too unnatural and even slightly hot. But the cold spectrum provides a luminous flux close to normal, natural in quality daylight. In this spectrum, glossy tiles seem smoother, which gives the effect of an expanded space. nine0003

A traditional style ceiling with white glossy or matt finish usually does not give the desired effect of a large space. Another thing is if the design uses a suspension system made of metal structures, using alternation of glossy polished and gold or silver anodized planks . Interesting in itself, the solution of the metal ceiling will make the bathroom more refined and impressive.

Planning a small bathroom

You can visually expand the space of a small bathroom by using not only light or pastel tiles with contrasting inserts. It is possible to obtain a visually larger volume by applying the classic methods of arranging household appliances and plumbing fixtures.

Even for the smallest bathroom , the presence of a washbasin was and is the main rule. The sink makes it possible to make a normal morning toilet, wash your hands, and using a compact device is much more convenient than using a bathroom. The presence of a sink in the bathroom makes it possible to properly use the space around it. First of all, it concerns the installation of the sink on a shelf or bedside table. nine0003

Examples of washbasins in small bathrooms

The water lily or rectangular shape of the washbasin fits perfectly into the design with an additional countertop shelf . The presence of such a solution makes it possible to organize a niche for installing a washing machine. This will visually significantly save space and ensure the most correct arrangement of pipelines for connecting the washbasin and the machine.

Washing machine under sinks in small bathrooms

The idea of ​​using mini washing machines in small rooms is great for both the safety of the machine and its durability. The machine, closed with a lid on the countertop, is closed from water drops and condensation on it, which means that its appearance will remain almost in perfect condition for a long time.

Examples of the location of the washing machine in the cabinets under the sink

The bathroom is often the place to install the hot water boiler , which in urban conditions makes it possible to provide maximum comfort. However, for a small room, installing a huge boiler for 100 liters of water certainly does not help save space. The way out of this situation may be to choose a model with a horizontal tank. But the space above the doorway can be chosen as a place for installation.

Actually, if we are talking about the rational arrangement of appliances and accessories, then it is the place above the door that allows you to use a water heater with a horizontal tank without compromising the overall volume of the room. nine0003

Bath or shower: what is better in a small bathroom

Installing the basic plumbing items in a small bathroom is a lot like playing Tetris - you need to install a very impressive structure in a small volume very compactly and at the same time correctly.

In principle, it is possible to install an ordinary bathtub of standard sizes in a small room, but if you take a bathtub 1.5-1.65 meters long. True, this does not work out a big win - the bath will take up all the space near one of the walls. This arrangement will take away half the volume of the room, which will make it seem even smaller. nine0003

Without prejudice to the layout of plumbing and the visual perception of the room, if possible, it is better to install a shower enclosure or corner bath . Both options provide the most efficient installation of appliances with significant space savings in the room.

A corner bathtub or a bathtub version without legs for sitting is ideal for rooms up to 3 meters in size, but at the same time the visual volume of the room will be perceived much more. If the area allows, then it is rational to install a shower stall, and a cabin with an oversized tray. nine0003

Another equally interesting option is the installation of baths and showers with a low rise - in this case, communications will have to be laid in the floor to minimize space. Shower cabins with a corner arrangement, if the area allows, are selected with swing doors, but if the area is not enough, then with sliding doors.

But what you should still pay attention to when laying communications is floor drain installation . The presence of such an accessory guarantees minimization of the consequences of emergencies.

A shared bathroom for small bathrooms has always been a big problem. Even with the advent of "compact" type toilets with the location of the flush tank on the toilet, this did not remove the problem of saving space in the room. On the contrary, such toilets have become a serious problem for bathtubs in Khrushchev and living-room apartments. A reasonable alternative to this today is suspension system installation . In addition to real space savings in the bathroom, the wall-hung toilet will make cleaning the room easier.

For suspended systems, the solution for installing a cistern is quite simple and rational. Since the communication pipes will still be hidden behind the plasterboard structure, it makes sense to install the system fastening fittings behind it, especially since the system itself will be in close proximity to the sewer line. nine0003

Shelves, furniture and other accessories

It is easy to see that the perception of a large bathroom directly depends on the number of additional accessories and items. Straight clear lines provide the perception of an image of an enlarged space, but a large number of small accessories, shelves and things create a diametrically opposite impression.

For a small bathroom, it is rational to install a multifunctional design with spacious compartments. It can be a cabinet or a closed shelf, in which it is convenient to store hygiene items and bathroom accessories. But directly in the bath it is better to provide a removable shelf for placing accessories. nine0003

Photo design of a small bathroom

Next, we will give photo examples of the design and layout of a small bathroom in various shapes and colors.

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