Finishing a new apartment, or making repairs in the old, we, of course, are perplexed by the interior design of residential premises. But the attitude to the bathroom is often completely different. We are only concerned that everything is neat and in color. And in vain, because the design is also very important.

The interior can be decorated in the same style as the apartment, or it can be something completely opposite. And special attention should be paid to the interior design because the wrong color or an excessive number of accessories can visually "eat" the already scarce meters.

Interior design of the combined bathroom in the apartment or in the private house

The following styles are often used for the design of bathrooms: Provence, Scandinavian, loft, high-tech and art deco. This section provides an overview of each.

Design of the combined bathroom in the style of Provence and Loft

As a rule, the interior design in the Provencal style is achieved by furniture and textile accessories. But often in the combined bathroom of furniture you can put a maximum bookcase or cabinet under the sink. Well, with textiles here, too, especially not to roam.

This means that the main focus will be on the walls, or rather, on the color and pattern of their decoration. The main background should be light - beige or milky color. Print vegetable, not large, in almost any scale. The main condition - the colors should be muted, as if burned out in the sun. Provencal style does not imply bright spots in interior design. Plumbing and furniture is chosen not too bulky and also white or milky.

How to make the interior of the combined bathroom. Design photo in provencal style

The name of the style "Loft" (English) translates as "loft". The idea of ​​interior design in this design came to us from America. This is an echo of the 40s, when the premises of former warehouses, factories and attics began to be actively used as housing. Today, the loft-style bathroom is a confluence of opposing architectural solutions.

Combined bathroom with a bathroom: loft design

Here, modern furniture and plumbing are found with elements from the past: sections of brick walls, uncovered ventilation ducts, pipes, etc. Furniture and accessories in the interior design of such a bathroom should be as minimal as possible and functional. The photo below is an interesting example of shelves for loft design.

Scandinavian style and high-tech for a combined bathroom

Scandinavian style suggests interior design. It is characterized by simple forms and convenience of each item. the simplest ones can be used here: tile, wood, decorative plaster and metal. It is these qualities that make the Scandinavian style so suitable for a combined bathroom.

Photo of a separate bathroom design: Scandinavian style

High-tech style in simplicity and minimalism in design is similar to the Scandinavian. But this is already a modern style, and the relevant materials are used in it: plastic, glass, metal. In the interior design of the combined bathroom, straight lines and angles will prevail over oval and round shapes.

How to equip in a modern style a narrow bathroom: designer hi-tech

Combined bathroom in the art deco style

Art Deco is freedom from functionality, minimalism and conservatism that is obligatory for many styles. This is a mix of original and bold ideas, a variety of elements and interior details. No wonder before the formation of the definition of "art deco", this style was called abstract, or jazz modern. Such an interior design is not used very often, as this is not a budget option. It is assumed that the materials here should be used only natural, and, accordingly, expensive.

Primary colors: black, chocolate, burgundy, ivory. Also plentiful inclusion of gold in furnish or a decor is welcomed. The interior design can be applied drawings with oriental and ethno bias, as well as animalistic.

Interior bathroom with shower, black and white version

Selection of primary colors for design

Each of the design options described above involves the use of some specific colors. However, if you need to take into account such nuances as, as well as the height of the ceilings in it.

Small bathroom units

The basic rule here is - the brighter the main color of the walls, the ray. Very light shades of gray and blue are better for walls, milky and boiling white, and light beige. Dark colors in interior design should be included very carefully.

Ceilings are painted in the color of the walls or made lighter than them. Dark color of the ceiling is allowed only with a significant height. The flooring is in the color of the walls or slightly darker. A well-known technique will also help to expand the room: the light color of the walls is at the level and just below the eyes.

Interior decoration combined bathroom in beige tones

Color for the interior of spacious combined bathrooms

The larger the area of ​​the room, the less restrictions on the choice of interior color you will have. Here you can even use dark, rich shades of blue, green and brown. Black is also used. In rooms from 6 to 10 m 2 it is better to combine these colors with light ones, and large areas allow you to make even a monochrome design, say, in black or dark brown color.

Interior design of the big combined bathroom

Design of a shared bathroom small area

Design combined has its own characteristics. The lack of space makes us attentive to the choice of colors, as well as the number and placement of furniture.

Small bathroom interior

For absolutely small combined bathrooms it is better not to use at all in a large and bright print in the interior. Maximum - a narrow frieze around the perimeter. Be sure to think over the storage system, as the various cans, vials and boxes, standing in plain sight, in such a small room will create an impression of clutter. An exit can be a tall and narrow closet - a case in the interior.

It is also necessary to say about in the combined bathroom. Instead of an ordinary toilet bowl it is better to install the installation. It will be less conspicuous, even taking into account the loss of those 30 cm from the square, which will go to create a box under it. And the bath - in some cases, for example, as in the photo, the corner model will help to save a certain amount of free space in the interior.

Bathroom design 3 sq m, combined: the position is saved by the correct placement of plumbing

If you don’t like boring monochromatic walls, you can try the option like in the following photos. We select the finish with a print, but we organize the storage areas differently. Instead of closed drawers and cabinets, which would “eat” the already scarce space, we use open metal shelves. In addition, the mirror here is better to pick up without a frame, or it should be very narrow.

The following two photos represent different perspectives of the interior of the combined bathroom of a small size:

We trim the bathroom: design in Khrushchev

Small bathroom, design. Photo taken from the entrance to the room

And this combined bathroom is a little more, here the area of ​​4 is 4.5 m 2. The lack of space here will still be felt, so when you design your interior design, we adhere to the rules that are given at the beginning of the section. Also, you can “play” with the visual perception of space with the help of stripes. Transverse expands the room, and the vertical pull it up.

However, there are pitfalls: the cross strips also make the ceiling look lower. In the photo below you can see how the designer solved this problem: to the right of the entrance to the decoration picture, wide vertical stripes are included, which compensate for the “low ceiling effect” from the transverse.

Bathroom design 4 square meters, in a one-room apartment. Cross strips visually expand space

And do not forget about the mirror! Even in the smallest combined bathroom the mirror can save the situation and make the room look more than it is. A large mirror in an area of ​​5 - 6 m 2 will do wonders at all - you will get a bright, visually spacious room.

Bathroom design of 5 sq. M. Mirrors will make the standard room spacious.

The design of the combined bathroom can be very diverse, so we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our photo review and comments on the advantages, disadvantages and selection of color schemes in the interior design.

Combined bathroom - a frequent architectural solution in Russian houses, especially old, Soviet-built.

Some people deliberately choose a combined bathroom, even removing the wall for the sake of it, others are still not happy with this layout. The combined bathroom has both its advantages and disadvantages - we will consider both of them.

Advantages of the combined bathroom

The main advantage of such a bathroom is, oddly enough, an increase in living space. Most people associate a bathroom with closeness - to recall at least the same "Khrushchev".

But if you think about it, a separate bathroom is even closer - a place where you could put, for example, a washing machine, is “stolen” by a wall. And this applies both to lavatories in the “Khrushchev” and spacious bathrooms in modern new buildings.

The second advantage of the combined bathroom is significant savings on repairs. To finish the bathroom you will need much less tile, panels or paint - thanks to the absence of an extra wall. takes much less time and money.

It will be possible to save money on the doors - instead of two, you will have to buy only one. Yes, and time to bring the design of the combined bathroom in order will need less.

And finally, the combined bathroom is simply easier to clean. Any hostess knows how uncomfortable it is to wash the floors and corners in a cramped room. And in the combined restroom there is where to turn, and all the necessary cleaning products are at hand.

The disadvantages of the combined bathroom

However, along with the advantages of the combined bathroom there are drawbacks.

The main one is that inevitably “queues” will arise in the toilet. After all, if someone went alone to take a shower, other family members would have to wait to use the toilet, or break each other’s privacy - which is always embarrassing. But you can put up with it.

If the apartment is initially equipped with a separate bathroom, but the owners want to remove the wall, problems may also arise - such work requires permission. True homeowners do not always follow all the rules.

Having considered all the advantages and disadvantages of combined bathrooms, we can conclude. A single room for a bathroom and toilet is convenient only if the apartment is large enough by itself, and no more than two people live in it.

If we are talking about a "Khrushchev", and use the toilet three or four, the bathroom becomes a "problem" place in the house. Here you need to carefully consider the layout and design of the combined bathroom.

Is it possible to make a combined bathroom comfortable?

However, this problem is quite amenable to solution - at least in part. Modern construction market offers enough opportunities to equip even the closest bathroom practical and stylish.

What techniques are used to visually increase the volume of the combined bathroom?

Color is the main design tool.

The most important thing when creating an interior in a small room is the right choice of colors.

The basic rule is probably known to everyone, even those who are far from the design tricks. Light colors expand the space, dark ones narrow. And this axiom is actively used in practice in the design of small combined bathrooms.

It is not at all necessary to make the toilet completely white - and not even desirable.

In any bathroom - both spacious and small - always appropriate "marine" themes: blue, blue tiles, sand colors.

There is one important point: if your bathroom is very small, but you still would like to see in it a tile of rich, deep shades of blue and green, try to make sure that it does not set the tone.

Let the dark elements only create an emphasis on the general light background - this will allow not to overload the space.

For a small lavatory, not only blue, but also a light green color (as well as dark green in combination with white and other light shades) is well suited. The shades of yellow will look harmonious - this color always makes the room wider, lighter and happier.

But with brown, black and purple shades need to be careful.

If you use them in large quantities, they will finally compress and so small space. Therefore, if you like, for example, purple color, use it for small design elements - as color inserts, in accessories and furniture.

Another secret to expand space is glossy surfaces. Prefer brilliant tiles - reflecting the light, it will visually increase the volume of the combined bathroom. The same applies to the ceiling - glossy hinged panels "lift" it.

And lovers of bold solutions can equip a mirrored ceiling in the bathroom.

Minimalism is not a problem, but a style

As for design styles that are suitable for a close bathroom, then three of them will look best.

First of all, it is the design of the combined bathroom in   hi-tech style. The abundance of shiny chrome and glass elements, the absence of unnecessary parts, translucent surfaces - the perfect set to expand the space.

A narrow shower instead of a bath, cabinets with mirrored doors, bright glossy tiles in metallic colors, spotlights and a shiny ceiling will help make the bathroom one and a half times wider than it really is.

Another harmonious style for close spaces is minimalism. Carefully choosing plumbing, furniture and accessories in the same style, you will achieve that the lack of space will cease to be evident. The modesty of the situation will not be a forced condition, but a "highlight" of minimalist design.

Finally, gracefully in a small room will look japanese style. It does not imply bright or too dark colors in the design, is completely neutral, does not require “heavy” decorative elements, but tends to be horizontal - that is, again it visually increases the space.

The choice of plumbing for combined bathroom

Color tiles and lighting in the combined bathroom play an important role. However, the right choice of plumbing is no less important - otherwise, all efforts to create a design can be negated.

Bathroom, sink, toilet - all this should be functional, comfortable and at the same time take up as little space as possible.

The most “bulky” element of the toilet is, of course, a bath. In close lavatories, it is often sit-down - there is simply not enough space for more. But modern manufacturers offer another comfortable and stylish option - showers.

A variety of sizes and shapes allows you to choose just such a cabin, which is ideal for specifically your bathroom - square, rectangular or corner. The last two will save the maximum space.

There are both flat and deep. Therefore, if you do not want to completely abandon the familiar bathroom, you can choose a deep pan. In size, it is not much smaller than a sitz bath, and it looks much more modern and interesting.

The walls and doors of shower cabins are made of translucent plastic, so they do not “steal” extra space. In addition, the shower can be equipped with additional features. From aroma and color therapy to the built-in radio, which will bring even more comfort to the design of the combined bathrooms.

Choosing sink for the combined bathroomit is better to abandon square models with wide sides.

A narrow and rounded sink will look much more harmonious. This rule applies generally to all plumbing and furniture for a close restroom. The less clear and sharp corners - the more useful space.

Standard, "standing" models of the toilet are both wide and rather narrow. However, if you want to exclude all unnecessary elements from the combined bathroom, you can choose a wall-hung toilet - due to the absence of a leg, the bathroom will also look a bit more spacious.

Summing up, it is safe to say that the lack of space in the combined bathroom is not a sentence for stylish design and practical convenience.

A competent choice of plumbing, color solutions and accessories will help to create a harmonious interior, even in the most cramped conditions, and going into the bathroom, you will feel pleasure, and not annoyance for those who designed your bathroom.

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Combined bathroom - not a new one, but always a popular trend in interior design. And it is not surprising, because such a solution significantly increases the area of ​​the room and allows you to install furniture in it or the same washing machine, which previously did not fit the banal. Consider how to plan a new design of the bathroom and properly position the plumbing as convenient and compact as possible. And at the same time - and what pitfalls can meet on the way to the bathroom of your dreams.

Together or separately: advantages and disadvantages of combined sanitary facilities

Before deciding to redevelop, it is worthwhile to weigh the pros and cons of such a decision. Let's talk first about the shortcomings. The main disadvantage of the combined bathroom is obvious: the impossibility of simultaneous use of the bathroom and toilet, which is a tangible problem for a large family. In addition, such redevelopment will require documentation, which always takes a lot of time and effort.

But there is another important point: poor ventilation in old apartments. And if you combine a bathroom without upgrading the duct is not possible, you will have to deal with unpleasant odors with the help of air fresheners, and they, as you know, do not eliminate the problem, but only partially mask it.

But the benefits of redevelopment are very tempting:
   In a large room, it is easier to update all communications systems and correctly assemble them.
   You can save on materials for interior walls and the second door.
   In the combined bathroom there is an opportunity to fulfill the dream of many cleaners - to install an additional shower stall or replace the standard bath with a jacuzzi.

  And the last detail: the design of even a small combined bathroom always looks more attractive and spectacular than repairs in a separate but small bathroom and toilet, where there is simply no place to turn fantasy.

What you need to know about redevelopment

As already mentioned, the change in the internal space of the apartment should be legalized. Of course, it is possible to knock a wall at your own risk, but such amateur activities will “come around”. And it is not necessary for this to resell the apartment - a complaint from neighbors about illegal redevelopment will lead to your house inspection, and with it the restoration of the destroyed wall, in addition to a very tangible penalty.

If we are talking about the simplest redevelopment - the demolition of the partition between the toilet and the bathroom, before diving into the fascinating world of bureaucracy, you should make sure that the wall is not bearing. Otherwise, the game is not worth it - the chances of getting permission are almost zero. If this is a common interior wall and there are no plans to move plumbing equipment outside the bathroom / toilet, there should be no problems. Just prepare a sketch of the future room (you can also by hand).

But if you have planned to “capture” a part of other rooms under the bathroom, consider the following nuances:
   The expansion should be planned in such a way that the new bathroom is not above / under the living rooms of the neighboring apartments.
   Do not touch the hallway - according to sanitary standards, leaving the house can not be from the territory of the bathroom.
   You can not expand the bathroom at the expense of living rooms and kitchens. Redevelopment can be done only by combining the bathroom with a pantry or part of the corridor.

To agree on this design option in the project organization, the sketch will not pass. You will have to prepare a detailed project of redevelopment, calculations for the additional load on the floors and documentation for the wiring of engineering communications, if your repair of the combined bathroom includes changes in the location of the plumbing.

Design features in bathrooms up to 4 m2

A small bathroom is a real scourge of most old houses. The main problem faced by designers is how to choose and locate plumbing in a limited area.

There are several solutions for optimizing space:
  1. Replace the bathroom shower. As a result of such castling, the mass of space is freed up, for example, for a locker or a washing machine. But this option may be inconvenient for families with small children.

2. Choose a "sit down" bathroom. The compact model, of course, can not be compared with a full bath, but if you choose the design of a shower cabin with a deep base, you can use it for the same bathing of a child or cosmetic procedures.

3. Corner washbasin with cabinet and built-in shelves for storing things - occupy a minimum of space.

4. Hanging toilet - a compact design with hidden communications looks spectacular, meets all the rules of ergonomics and allows you to correctly use the space in the upper part of the wall.

5. For a shower enclosure, you can order a design with transparent doors and without a pallet - such masking visually eliminates the massiveness of the cabin.

  As for the location of plumbing - it all depends on the shape of the room itself and the stylistic design. For example, an elongated combined bathroom, the design of which is built on the principles of minimalism, may look more spacious and spacious if you use the linear placement of all strategically important devices.

With this layout, you can find a place for a small pencil case with a mirror and even a washing machine, which is always a problem to fit into a small bathroom.

But in a square room it would be logical to place all the plumbing in the corner zones, freeing the center. Thus, on an area of ​​less than 3 m2, you can place everything you need, and there will not be a feeling of overloaded furniture. Pay attention to the following layout - everything is thought out here. At the entrance you immediately find yourself in the washbasin area, the transparent cabin occupies a compact corner, the pencil case is hidden behind the door, and the toilet does not crawl to the fore.

When arranging plumbing, consider the recommended distances and dimensions:
   From the front edge of the toilet to other items - at least 38 cm.
   Shower dimensions - minimum size 76 * 76, optimal - 90 * 90, comfortable - 120 * 120cm.
   From the sink to the nearest wall - at least 50 mi, from the front of the sink to other objects - at least 55 cm (optimally - 75 cm).
   From the shower door to the wall - at least 60 cm.

Solutions for combined bathroom area of ​​5 m2 and more

A full-fledged straight or small corner bath and a washing machine can easily fit into the bathroom of 5 m2. Here not only the necessary furniture and sanitary ware is used, but also the decorative elements - wicker laundry baskets, vases, and hinged shelves with cosmetic accessories.

In rooms from 6 m2, you can select several functional areas and think about additional amenities. For example, install a bidet, washbasin with two sinks, a shower corner in addition to the bathroom.

And in a room with an area of ​​9 m2 there is a place for a screen or partition, enclosing the toilet, linen closet, dressing table, cubicle with infrared sauna or a chic Jacuzzi built into the podium.

The choice of colors and interior style

When the problem of planning and redevelopment has already been solved, it remains the most fascinating - to determine the style and color scheme for your new bathroom. But since most thematic designs have specific requirements for the type of furniture, decoration and decor, consider the most popular solutions for rooms of various sizes.

1. For small bathrooms with an area of ​​up to 5 m2, the best option would be to choose concise minimalism or Scandinavian style. Optimal colors are white and light cold shades that visually expand the space (blue, emerald, pearl gray, ash-pink). As accents, you can use panels, furniture or fragments of finishes in more saturated colors of the same gamut or dark colors.

2. If the size of the bathroom varies from 5 to 7 m2, the choice becomes wider: you can equip almost any interior style, except for those where you need a volumetric finish and space (for example, loft, cartridges, retro). Here you can "play" with colors, combine different shades and textures, highlight the accent wall, protrusions, niches.

3. And if you are a happy owner of a spacious bathroom, you can turn around with any color and style - from elegant classics to trendy hi-tech. For lovers of home comfort ideal country, Provence or eco-style. And connoisseurs of shocking can wipe on retro or pop art. And do not forget to consider options for accommodation "raisins", which can only afford in a spacious bathroom - a free-standing bath.

When making a bathroom, be sure to consider the design of other rooms, because there are incomparable styles that are difficult to combine within the same apartment. And if the living room, for example, is immersed in the luxury of baroque or bright colors of Indian interior, it will be strange to get into the bathroom, the design of which is decorated in strict high-tech. But there is one universal option - marine style. This design is always important for the bathroom, it looks impressive and perfectly complements any interior.