Correctly position the bathtub in the bathroom. How to choose the optimal location of the bath in the room

Tell me, what is more important for you - a shower or a bath? My colleagues and I decided that after all, people are divided into those who love and cannot live without a bath, and those who don’t need anything else except a shower.

I'm a soul person. But rather out of laziness... I very rarely take a bubble bath... But I can’t live without a shower - that’s for sure!

And you know what irritates me most now in my bathroom? I set the faucet too low. Or rather, I installed it correctly - the spout of the faucet is exactly 150 mm from the side of the bathroom, but when I take a shower - I’M LOW! I have to bend over to change the degrees or pressure of the water...

And why all? Because she didn’t come to the construction site, didn’t get into the bathtub and didn’t show the exact place to the builder. But he just read the drawings... he didn’t deign to call, but if it doesn’t say “call”, then what’s the demand :). Now all my drawings have so many explanations, valuable advice woe to the builders that their colleagues look at them and laugh :).

Why am I doing all this?

And what about today, let’s arrange everything in our bathrooms and toilets correctly?

Well, if not all, then at least most of it.

So the topic of the day:

PLACE CORRECTLY

ACCESSORIES IN BATHROOMS

I've been drawing pictures here all day - I hope you like them :)
Everything in the picture is given in millimeters! And not in meters :) you never know that I’m crazy.

Well... Let's start with the bath.

Besides the bath itself, specifications, which you receive from the seller, you need to place at least:

water mixer (tap)
shower head (built-in or wall-mounted)
shelves for soap accessories

How to find out the ideal location of everything for you? First you need to know everything for sureTECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF THE BATH! You must clearly understand its height, the height of its legs, and the location of the water outlet. It is also very important to understand what shape your bathtub is. since the location of the mixer depends on the shape.

For ordinary proper baths(those simple rectangular shapes) we will take as a basis the fact that the tap is positioned along the axis of the bathtub section on the right or left .

Or in the center of the bowl itself along the wall to which the bathtub is adjacent.

The approximate dimensions from the floor for placing the mixer are given as 800-1000 mm.

But it is better to focus on the CORNER OF THE BATH - and retreat from it approximately150-200 mm.

It is considered the norm for placing a shower2100-2400 from the floor level. here the height of the lowest point of the bathtub itself will play an important role. Those if your height is average 170-180 cm,
If your bathtub stands on legs of 10-15 cm, then the watering can should have a free space of at least 10 cm above your head.

Example: a bathtub stands on legs of 10 cm. My height is 170 cm. This means the minimum possible placement of the upper shower head for me is 195 cm. I round it up to 2 m. And since I like to wave my hands above my head, I will add at least another 10 cm. Result 210 cm above the level of the finished floor is the comfortable minimum for me specifically.

For a bathtub in which people will shower while standing, the perfect way Finding the right height for the faucet will be exactly the method that I described above: stand in the bathtub and see how comfortable it is for you to turn the faucet handles while taking a shower :).
Separately, I want to say about the shelves - the main thing in them is not to break your HEAD! And that is, there are precedents... A man raises his head from the foam of the sea... and bam... well, you understand :))

Part 2. SHOWER.

The height of the mixer in the shower is a fairly utilitarian thing. The mixer should be at a level convenient for use. I determined this level to be approximately90-100 cmfrom a clean floor.

The height of the watering can directly depends on the set you choose.

If you have everything built-in, then this is one option, if everything is on a “stick,” then the second option.

But try to keep the watering can about the level of the clean floor overhead shower was not lower than 2 meters.

If you have a very high ceiling (what if you are the lucky owner of one), then pay attention to technical specifications top watering can that is built into the ceiling!

So that your story turns out to be this: by the time the water “reaches” you from above, it will cool down three hundred times :).

Look carefully and ask specialists about extension cords for such showers, and explain that your ceiling... as in best houses London and Paris :)

About the shelves - I like the shelves at eye level in the shower. I don’t know about you - but this is convenient for me. And I noticed that when we start trying on shelves in the shower with customers, we intuitively go to the level of the eyes and chin.

Part 3. Sink.

For some reason, placing accessories near the sink is always a problem...

And most big problem For some reason, they consider the placement of lamps near the mirror and socket-switches.

My friends, before you start giving valuable instructions to the foreman, you definitely need to be confident in choosing your SINK! And, accordingly, all the furniture that complements it.

Take the initial height of your sink as a point and proceed.

Remember not to place the outlet in close proximity to water!

Separately, I will say about the lamps - for their ideal location, it is customary to call the height from the level of the finished floor 150 cm.

I hope now there is one problem for you

there will definitely be less repair work...

Having modern Construction Materials And the latest plumbing, you can make an impeccable renovation by showing imagination, skill and good taste. The larger the area of the room, the easier it is to realize your design ideas.

Area 4 sq. meter cannot be called roomy, but for urban buildings of the last century it is quite an acceptable size, then it was enough to install a bathtub and washbasin to satisfy the needs of the owners. Today, the consumer is more demanding and tries to fit a shower into 4 square meters, washing machine, bidet, installation with toilet and sink. Builders of the last century, when calculating the footage of a hygienic room, did not even imagine the plumbing capabilities of today.

How to fit everything in?

Modern man values comfort. In a small room, in addition to the usual sink and bathtub, you need to fit at least a washing machine. The height of design art lies in the ability to install as many objects as possible on limited area without disturbing the harmony of things.

You can take radical measures and combine the bathroom with the toilet. For those who find this option unacceptable, you should choose the right plumbing fixtures and arrange them taking into account every centimeter usable area. It is even more difficult to organize space if in 4 square meters. m the toilet and bathroom have already been combined.

4 m2 is a common option for bathrooms. Designers have developed certain techniques in the design of such premises.

On initial stage Even before renovation, it is necessary to measure and make a sketch of the room. Mark the entrance door and utility lines. Decide what plumbing fixtures are needed and mark them on the drawing. During repair work, you may need to go deeper into the wall, make a small niche so that the bathtub can fit. Sometimes it is necessary to move drainage points and create zonal partitions.

If the room is square (2x2 m), the bath can be placed anywhere. In rectangular rooms, in order to place plumbing fixtures and furniture, it is better to define it under a smaller wall. For those who like to shower, it is worth considering the option of a shower cabin, it is practical and takes up less space.
Sometimes the washbasin can be neglected; its functions will be performed by the bathtub. If you need a sink and it doesn’t fit well, you can slightly slide it over the bathtub, or replace it with miniature analogues.

A toilet hung on an installation will help save meters.
For some interiors, corner plumbing is well suited. This technique also applies to furniture. You can hang a shelf or shelves in the corner above the bathroom.

The classic method of placing a washing machine or cabinet is under the washbasin.
In small bathrooms, it is necessary to make maximum use of the vertical spaces above the bathtub, cabinet, sink, and washing machine. They are filled with hanging furniture, shelves, mirrors, and towel hooks.

If there is a niche, it can be used for open shelves or a locked cabinet. The design, made in the color of the overall finish, will merge with the walls and will not reduce the space. A mezzanine above the door, on the contrary, will distort the geometry of the room.
In some cases for optimal layout interior, you have to move the front door.

There are rules for visually preserving space. One of them: getting rid of the little things. Many small objects practically “eat up” the free meters. Cosmetics, washing powders, washcloths, detergents should be hidden in shelves and cabinets, and not take up free space on the washing machine, the sides of the bathtub and sink.
Thoughtful use of reflective surfaces can save the day. A full-wall mirror above the bathroom will visually double the room, especially if it is located opposite the door.

We adapt to the form

Bathrooms with an area of 4 square meters can differ significantly from each other. The difference significantly affects their occupancy with plumbing fixtures and furniture. Square or rectangular rooms with a slight difference in the footage of the walls are considered successful layouts. It is more difficult to create interiors in rooms with irregular geometry. We have to find bathtubs of a unique configuration, use corner plumbing fixtures and custom-made furniture. Narrow long rooms with an entrance door on the short side can be considered catastrophic. The bathtub is located opposite the door, and it is difficult to place anything under two long walls without compromising the passage.

The rational arrangement of the situation is significantly influenced by the front door; in some cases it has to be moved.

In square rooms with a door offset to the side, a bathtub or shower stall is installed against the opposite wall or in a corner diagonally. To the right and left side A sink and toilet are located from the bathtub. When the door is centrally located, the bathtub is installed on the right or left. The opposite part of the room can be occupied by the rest of the plumbing.

In a rectangular room with a side door, a bathtub or shower is mounted opposite the entrance, and a washing machine, sink, and toilet are placed under the long walls. The central entrance makes it possible to arrange plumbing fixtures rationally on both sides. For rectangular rooms, it is always better to place the bathtub on the smaller side, this will make it possible to fully line up the rest of the plumbing.

Selecting a layout

Bathroom having an area of 4 square meters, often combined with a toilet. In addition to the bathtub, washbasin and washing machine, it is necessary to place a toilet. Ideally, it is better to separate these zones with a light partition. You can use an installation or shower wall as zoning.

Sometimes, for convenience, the toilet is installed in a corner. In particularly tight cases, this helps avoid touching the walls. Having square area premises, you can place a bathtub to the right of the door (it will take up the entire wall), and install a washing machine to the left of the entrance. A toilet is installed in the far left part of the room. A washbasin with a small cabinet and a mirror will occupy the wall opposite the door.

An example of an unsuccessful bathroom layout is a narrow rectangle with an entrance on the short side. Opposite the door you can place small bath. To create a passage, the rest of the plumbing will have to be placed in one line. Such an environment will not add coziness to the room, but will make it look like a warehouse. A niche in the far left corner resolved the situation; a washbasin was installed in it, and a washing machine was placed opposite under the right wall. This layout option is not compatible with the bathroom.

The left wall from the door is occupied by a bathtub. On the right is a washbasin with a spacious cabinet, behind which there is a light plasterboard partition zoning the bathroom. There was no room for a washing machine in this layout.

The bathroom has the shape of a classic rectangle. The entrance splits the wall almost in half. On the left is a corner bathtub with a glass partition. The washing machine took its place on the right, and a sink and toilet were located against the wall opposite the door. All plumbing fixtures have a conventionally unified smooth line, which improves the appearance of the room.

A room with complex geometry: two walls make an angle of 90 degrees, and the third goes to the side at a large angle. A varied selection of bathtubs on the plumbing markets allows you to choose any non-standard model. This will not only solve the problem of the room’s layout, but will also make it possible to purchase a bathtub with a larger volume. The wall opposite the door is occupied by a sink with a spacious cabinet.

Narrow rectangular bathroom with shower. Opposite the door, against the long wall, there is a washbasin with a countertop and a washing machine.

Secrets of ergonomics

The main objectives of ergonomics are safety, functionality and comfort. It is better for ergonomic furniture and plumbing fixtures to have smooth, rounded shapes. The tiles on the floor should not slip. It is necessary that the glass of the shower stall is durable and does not splinter when damaged.

The bathroom is so small that it is difficult to comply with all standard dimensions. For example, it is not always possible to maintain a distance of 75 cm between all pieces of furniture and plumbing fixtures (between a bidet and a toilet, the parameters allowed are half that size).

From the bathtub to the sink, a length of 30 cm is required. But sometimes, due to cramped spaces, the washbasin literally “runs over” the bathtub. In this case, you should make sure that there are no objects around that you can hit when leaning towards the water, or touch them with your elbow when brushing your teeth. Cabinets, chests of drawers, and countertops should not exceed one meter in height. If the toilet is not hanging on the installation, the distance between it and the wall is 30-50 cm, and in front of the toilet - at least 50 cm.

The laws of ergonomics must correspond to the psychophysical characteristics of the owner, and literally everything must be taken into account when creating an interior: color, finishing material, lighting.

Materials

There are not many options for using materials for finishing a bathroom; it is necessary to use waterproof structures. Suitable for these purposes tile, waterproofing acrylic paint, plastic panels, stone.

For the floor, choose tiles with a rough texture; such a surface can minimize slipping. The selected small pattern will dissolve the boundaries of the territory.

When working on walls, large ornaments or decorative images should be avoided. Mosaic, on the contrary, is welcome. To optically expand the walls, you should choose a horizontal pattern, when low ceilings Vertical stripes will help.

The room will be made more voluminous glossy surfaces, this should be taken into account when choosing a finishing material. Reflective effect stretch ceiling will double the room.

Transparent partitions and room zoning different types materials will also create the illusion of space.

Color solutions

Tonality plays a big role in the visual expansion of the territory. Black color brings you closer, and white color moves you away, visually pushing back the boundaries of space. The dark walls of a small room turn it into an oppressive box from which you want to escape. Spaciousness and airiness are created precisely bright hues: blue, cream, milky, soft lilac.

Owners with an energetic character can dilute calm light shades interior with bright, flashy accents.

The shortcomings of the room can be corrected by a combination of contrasts. Light walls with a dark ceiling will give volume to the room, but at the same time ground it. Dark walls with light ceiling they will stretch out the space, but make it narrower.

A minimalist theme works well for small bathrooms. The absence of decor and small details focuses attention on the overall styling of the space, without being distracted by small objects. This trend is characterized by a black and white color scheme. When designing a small room, you should give preference white color, and send black as an auxiliary one. A reasonable dosage of black will emphasize elegance, and the privilege of light will lighten the interior.

Lighting

Bright light combined with light finishing material makes the room spacious and positive. In addition to the central lamp, several spotlights are installed. With low ceilings, you can run spotlights around the perimeter of the room and do without a chandelier.

The main thing is not to create shadows. LED backlight They are equipped with hanging cabinets, but it can also be used to decorate the ceiling. This economical look lamps reminiscent of sunlight.

You should not forget about the humidity of the room and buy lighting fixtures taking this into account. Only with very high ceilings You can afford a hanging chandelier; in other cases, it is better to install the lamps in the ceiling. Using lights, you can highlight areas, for example, a shower or a bathroom.

Compact accessories

For small bathrooms the best option will be using the installation. To a sustainable metal structure you can fix the toilet and bidet on one side, the washbasin on the other. The installation is sheathed with plasterboard and covered with tiles or other finishing material. A similar false wall separates the toilet from the bathroom. All inlets and pipes are installed in the installation; only the plumbing fixtures floating in the air remain visible. This setting looks impressive. In addition, it is easy to clean under attachments. If a zoning partition is not needed, the installation can be mounted into the wall.

Bath in 4 sq. meters, it is better to install a rectangular wall along the entire length of a short wall. A triangular bathtub plays well with corner toilet, located diagonally. In rare cases, three corners are used, adding a corner sink. This interior looks original and impressive.

Many people replace bathtubs with shower stalls, this helps save some space. For those who like to take a bath and shower at the same time, there are shower boxes. This design is filled with all sorts of comfortable elements in the form of hydromassage, steam room, tropical rain, aromatherapy devices, etc.

The arrangement of furniture in the bathroom, of course, depends entirely on your personal tastes and convenience. But still, if you are interested in maintaining ergonomics, as well as ensuring that the environment does not lose its attractiveness for a long time appearance, and any item could be used with maximum comfort - be sure to read the existing recommendations for properly equipping bathroom furniture.

The right approach to arranging a bathroom space

The correct arrangement of furniture in the bathroom requires preliminary preparatory process: before you start directly arranging the purchased set, you should carefully consider where this or that piece of furniture will be more convenient to install from the point of view of both saving space and ease of use.

Professional designers advise sketching out a rough drawing of the arrangement of furniture in the bathroom - such a visual layout will help you better understand how successful it will look in the bathroom. finished form one option or another. The advantage of this approach is that you can sketch several drawings and choose the most optimal one for your bathroom space.

In the question of how to arrange furniture in the bathroom, not only the aesthetic moment is important, you must also take into account the fact that all its items should be convenient to use, and they should not interfere with the cleaning process - after all, order in the bathroom is necessary.

Save space

When choosing options for arranging furniture in the bathroom, you should think about something else - do you really need such a space? small room complete with massive cabinets, shower cabins, cabinets natural stone? A room that is cluttered to the limit will not look attractive, no matter how expensive furniture is installed in it. Therefore, think carefully about which furnishing elements you really need and which you can refuse.

Placing furniture in a small bathroom will become much easier if initially, when choosing a set, you give preference to built-in cabinets or cabinets, as well as their corner varieties. Don’t be afraid to experiment and use those places in the room for storage shelves that everyone usually forgets about - the wall surface above the washbasin, entrance doors, and so on.

Don't lose sight of the empty space under the bathroom - you can build a special screen there with a large number of spacious drawers.

Secrets of the correct arrangement of furniture in the bathroom

The bathroom is a room with special characteristics - it always has high humidity, and the air temperature fluctuates sharply from low to high. That is why furniture for this type of room is selected taking into account the good moisture resistance and heat resistance of the base material. In addition, in order for the furnishings to retain their original attractive appearance for a long time, it is important to be able to arrange them correctly. What do professionals advise in this matter?

Ideally, all pieces of furniture in which things are supposed to be stored should be located as far as possible from “wet areas” - washbasin, shower, bathtub. In bathrooms with a large area, it will not be difficult to implement this recommendation - you can initially divide the room into a “furniture” zone and a sanitary and hygienic zone. But how to place furniture in a bathroom with small dimensions?
Corner cabinets and cabinets, which can be strengthened in the corner opposite from the bath and shower, can help out. Such furniture will take up little space, and the correct location will help protect both it and the things placed in it from splashes and water. A little trick - be sure to give preference to furniture models in which there is no continuous connection of the bottom to the floor - cabinets and bedside tables with small legs. This design helps protect furniture from damage, and also greatly facilitates the cleaning procedure in the room - you do not have to move items from place to place every time.
No furniture attributes are attached close to the washbasin, wall surface, or bathtub - a special air gap is always left. It is needed so that the base material of the cabinet or cabinet does not get wet during use and retains its original attractive qualities for a long time. In this matter, you should not rely on a moisture-proof coating - even the most resistant variety finishing loses its row over time beneficial properties and the furniture becomes vulnerable to moisture.
Hangers for towels and bathrobes should be mounted in places that are accessible, but still sufficiently protected from moisture - otherwise the fabric will get wet while taking a shower or bath. Most often, hangers for clothes and towels are mounted on entrance doors.

Important point: Properly positioned furniture not only saves space and decorates the interior - it is safe to use. Furniture items should not interfere with free movement in the room and, of course, their location should not cause household injuries. You need to hang shelves and cabinets at a sufficient height so as not to hit your head on them, but sharp corners You should always turn towards the wall. Do not forget to carefully check the strength of all fasteners, especially wall shelves and lockers.

Conclusion

The correct approach to arranging furniture even in a small-sized bathroom allows you to create not only cozy interior and an atmosphere of comfort - you can easily divide your bathroom into comfortable zones, using a small bedside table to separate the bath and shower area from the restroom area.

Do not forget to use all the features of the layout when arranging furniture - a niche in the wall, for example, will become great place for closet, washing machine, washbasin. Originally designed plumbing fixtures – corner bathtubs, wall-hung toilets – will help free up more square footage for furniture.

How to choose the best furniture for your bathroom can be found here.

Bathroom renovations are always associated with large financial costs, which seriously undermine the family budget. The high cost of finishing is explained by the complex microclimate of this room, which requires the use of special expensive materials, as well as the high complexity installation work for plumbing equipment.

When money and effort come to an end, wanting to save money, many homeowners wonder how to install a bathtub with their own hands. In this article we will tell you how to properly prepare a bathroom for installation and install the washing container yourself.

Premises requirements

Before you begin installing plumbing equipment, you need to carefully prepare the room for work. From the quality of execution preparatory work depends on the correct installation and operation of the bath. By the time the new wash container is delivered, the bathroom should be in the following condition:

Note! When renovating a bathroom, it is important to follow the correct order of execution. technological operations. Installation is carried out exclusively on a leveled and tiled floor. But finishing the walls should be done only after connecting the plumbing equipment, so that there is a minimum gap between the wall and the washing container.

Installation methods

Installing a bathtub with your own hands is a responsible process of setting it to the required height and connecting the washing container to the sewer and water supply system. Installation can be done different ways, depending on the size, shape and weight of the equipment. Experienced craftsmen It is recommended to use the following methods:

Please note that the correctly chosen method of installing a bathtub extends the service life of the product, ensures comfort and safety when using it. In addition, by performing installation, you can improve the performance of the model by reducing the noise and thermal conductivity of the walls using insulating material.

Installation sequence

The process of installing a bathtub consists of several stages: bringing the device into the room, connecting to the sewer system, fixing the legs, aligning the bowl construction level, as well as connections with plumbing system. The difficulty of the task lies in the large weight of the washing container, so it is quite difficult to install it alone. Install the bath in the following order:

Important! Optimal height The sides of the bathtub, recommended by SNiP, are 60-65 cm, since installing a washing container at this level causes less injury and inconvenience. A minimum distance from the floor to the bottom of the bowl, sufficient to connect a siphon with overflow - 10-15 cm.

Checking and sealing the joint

Do-it-yourself bath installation ends with checking the functioning of the system. To do this, turn on the water supply, open the taps and observe the operation of the drain. All connections must be tight, and water must quickly flow into the drain, leaving the tank on its own. If everything works, then before you start using the device, all that remains is to seal the joint between the bathtub and the wall. This is done as follows:

When installing steel models you can treat the bottom or walls with outside polyurethane foam or cover it with vibration insulation to reduce the resonating ability and thermal conductivity of the material.

Video instruction

We always spend the beginning of a new day in the bathroom, and its design, in turn, can significantly affect the emerging mood, and even self-esteem. About how to create comfortable conditions in the bathroom space, we will tell you, giving photo examples, and based on the presence of the most common mistakes when arranging this room.

Poorly thought out layout

The main problem that causes various inconveniences is improperly planned bathroom space. Moreover, if in spacious room You can still put up with the fact that the shower stall is in the wrong place - then in small room such a “flaw” is unacceptable.

Right

In order to make it comfortable for you to be in a small bathroom, you should think about filling it down to the smallest detail, starting, of course, with large plumbing fixtures. The bathtub must be installed so that it completely fills the space along one of the walls. But if you also need to place a washing machine in the room, it is better to abandon the bath in favor of a shower.

Instead of a massive floor cabinet under the sink, use a compact wall-hung analogue, and install the toilet so that there is enough space between it and the plumbing fixtures opposite for free passage.

Club atmosphere

If you, having once admired the design of a bathroom in a popular public establishment (nightclub, cafe, restaurant), want to recreate a similar atmosphere in your own bathroom, think before you make such a mistake.

Often, bathrooms in establishments are decorated in a deliberately relaxed, languid manner, for example, in dark colors, with a lot of mirrors and dim lighting. In fact, such a bathroom interior in an apartment or house will be depressing, interfere with a cheerful awakening in the morning, and make your complexion unhealthy.