The long-awaited bathroom renovation has been completed, and the owners of an apartment or house are faced with the question of how to properly position the plumbing fixtures. After all, it should create comfort and at the same time be located in accordance with sanitary standards. The largest element is the bathtub, for which you need to choose optimal place location in the room.
Plumbing installation standards
Bathroom equipment and furniture are placed not just like that, but in accordance with regulated standards. This is necessary to ensure proper water supply and drain installation. When planning a bathroom renovation, wires, water and sewer pipes, outlets for lighting fixtures, and sockets are installed taking into account the future location of the plumbing.
First of all, a toilet is installed if the bathroom and toilet are combined. It should be as close as possible to sewer pipes for easy cleaning in case of blockage. According to the requirements, the correct location of plumbing requires maintaining a certain distance:
- The optimal location of the bath from the door is 70 cm.
- From bath to heated towel rail, hanger - 50-70 cm.
- The toilet or bidet is located 60 cm from the door.
- The location of the bathtub from the washbasin is 30 cm.
- From the washbasin to the toilet (bidet) – 25 cm.
- Washbasin - 80 cm from the floor, 70 cm from the door.
If you take into account the indicated distances, the location of all plumbing fixtures in the bathroom will not only be correct, but also comfortable. You need to carefully measure the dimensions of the room in order to choose a bathtub of the optimal shape - round, corner, oval. Premises are classified depending on the size and height of the ceiling into a bathroom, a combined bathroom, a toilet and a bathroom. It differs from other rooms in dimensions. The area of the bathroom should be from 3.3 sq.m., typically the location of a bathtub, washbasin, washing machine and shower. A combined bathroom is a common option for a room with a toilet where there is a toilet.
Installation features by room type
Premises for water-hygienic procedures differ in both size and shape. Taking this factor into account, they choose plumbing fixtures and optimal location bathtubs in the bathroom. Installation Features:
- Narrow and long room. It is convenient to place plumbing fixtures along the walls, as in the photo. On the opposite side there is a heated towel rail, sockets, a tulip, a lamp, a mirror. There remains a convenient passage and access to all equipment. If the width of a small room is more than 150 cm, the bathtub is mounted under a short wall, if less than 150 cm - under a long one.
- Large room. There is enough space here to install a bathtub in the center, as in the photo. This creates a complete feeling of comfort. Plumbing fixtures with legs look ideal. One condition is to bring the pipes to the bathtub under the floor to hide the communications. IN spacious room The bathtub can be installed anywhere; you need a lamp on the wall and an overhead light, sockets for the boiler and washing machine.
- Rectangular room. Correct location bathroom - in the corner along the wall. This will allow you to wisely save space in small room. A washbasin with a mirror and a lamp will comfortably fit next to the bathroom, and at some distance - furniture or washing machine. The correct location of the toilet is on the opposite side of the room, as in the photo.
- Small square room. In such a room it is generally difficult to place a full bath, and many people prefer shower stalls. But not everyone likes water treatments only in the shower. Therefore, in the corner of a small square room it is rational to place corner bath semicircular shape shown in the photo. This way you can save space for a washbasin, a tulip with a lamp and a small mirror, and a heated towel rail.
When choosing a location for installing a bathtub, you need to take into account where the communication pipes run. If redevelopment of the premises is required, it is necessary to obtain permission from the relevant authorities. To avoid paperwork and wasting a lot of time, it is better to choose plumbing suitable shape and install the bathtub in the place where the drain is provided.
Where to place a bath according to Feng Shui
One of fashion trends which everyone adheres to more owners housing when arranging rooms is the teaching of Feng Shui. Someone puts a bed according to Feng Shui, someone makes front door with the side recommended by fashionable teaching. And some people install a bathtub according to Feng Shui to receive the energy of water.
You can look at a photo of the location of the bathroom, the features of which are as follows:
- Room for water and hygiene procedures. The correct location is on the north side of the house or apartment - in the direction of the element of water.
- The shape of the bathtub, in order for it to comply with Feng Shui ideas, should be round, oval or semicircular, the toilet is hidden from view.
- The color palette of furniture, accessories and plumbing fixtures is predominantly light, white, pastel, soft blue or green.
- Bright, but not blinding, lighting is very important. If the room has a window, this is ideal.
- According to Feng Shui, the placement of plumbing fixtures in the bathroom should be such that from anywhere in the room a person can see the person entering and not turn their back to the door.
According to fashionable Eastern teachings, there should be no objects in the bathroom that interfere with the passage of good qi energy and unnecessary things. Whether plumbing should be located according to Feng Shui or according to recommended sanitary standards is up to homeowners to decide.
The emphasis should be on convenience, comfort and the right system connecting the water supply and sewerage, and then - on the aesthetic component of the room’s design.
Small space is a major problem for those who want to make their bathroom not only functional, but also stylish. Even the most necessary things cannot always be arranged so that the bathroom does not seem cluttered and too cramped, and there is nothing to speak of decorative accessories. Meanwhile, choosing a design for a small room is not as difficult as it seems if you approach this issue wisely.
A bathroom is considered small if its area does not exceed 4 m2. In many city apartments, only 2-3 m2 are allocated for the bathroom. And in this tiny area you need to place a bath, washbasin, toilet, washing machine and at least some shelves for storing accessories. In addition, everything should be placed so that there is a free passage and a little space in front of the plumbing fixtures.
The layout needs to be carefully considered. First of all, you should draw a bathroom plan indicating the exact dimensions and designate the communication connections. Next, you need to determine what, besides plumbing, is most important for you, and what you can do without. This applies to heated towel rails, furniture, and bulky accessories. Each item must be schematically indicated on the plan at the intended installation location.
There are certain placement rules, depending on the shape of the bathroom and the location of the door:
- square room, entrance from the corner or side - it is recommended to place a bathtub (shower stall) opposite the entrance or diagonally from the door. The washbasin is mounted on one side of the bathtub, the toilet on the other. If the entrance is located in the middle of the wall, a bathtub or cubicle is installed on one side of the door, a sink and toilet on the other. The free space opposite the door visually expands the room;
- rectangular bathroom, entrance from the corner - the bathtub (shower stall) is installed along the opposite short wall or in the corner farthest from the entrance, the washbasin and toilet are placed against the long wall opposite the entrance. If the door is in the center of a long wall, the cabin or bathtub is installed along the side walls or in one of the corners adjacent to the wall with the door.
Choosing plumbing
Standard plumbing takes up a lot of space, and it will not be possible to arrange it conveniently in a small room. Nowadays, entire lines of plumbing fixtures for small bathrooms are produced, combining compact sizes with high functionality. Most of them have a corner design of symmetrical or asymmetrical shape, allowing for the most efficient use of space.
Shower cabin
When arranging small rooms, you should give preference to a shower stall, if, of course, none of the household members objects. After all, despite all the functions that a cabin may have, it will never fully replace a bath.
For rooms with an area of 3-4 m2, full-size shower cabins of various shapes are perfect; the main thing is to choose the right place for them. If the area is less than 3 m2, preference should be given to small-sized cabins - from 70x70 to 90x90 cm. A popular option is to arrange shower corner, which requires even less space.
It is recommended to choose designs with sliding door or folding, since the hinged one requires more free space in front of the entrance. To make the bathroom seem lighter and more spacious, it is recommended to install a shower cabin with a body made of clear glass. Frameless glass models, which are visually perceived as lighter and more compact, look very impressive.
shower cabins
Bath
If you don’t want to give up a bath, you can easily choose a small model. For a square room, a symmetrical corner bathtub with dimensions from 100x100 cm to 130x130 cm is perfect; for a narrow rectangular room - an asymmetrical model with a width of 75-80 cm and a length of 110 to 150 cm. If the area is very small, there is a wide selection of sitting bathtubs, such as corner ones , and rectangular, which take up no more space than a compact shower stall.
For those who want to have both a bath and a shower, there is combined option– hydrobox. It is much more compact in size than standing nearby cabin and bath, very easy to use, equipped with many useful functions. True, it is not suitable for the smallest bathrooms, and not everyone can afford the prices for hydroboxes. But there is Alternative option: install a shower enclosure on the sides of the bathtub. This will cost much less than buying a cabin, and will allow you to fully use both the shower and the bathtub. limited area.
Sink and toilet
The sink itself does not take up much space, but its shape has a significant impact on optimizing space. For example, wall-hung structures allow rational use of the space under the bowl, while sinks with a pedestal exclude this possibility or partially limit it. Vanity sinks are great for storing essentials and hygiene products, but they look more bulky.
If you plan to install a washing machine in the bathroom, it is best to purchase a water lily sink, which is a bowl with a flat siphon. In this case, the washing machine is installed directly under the sink, and the room is freed additional area. For the smallest bathrooms optimal solution are compact wall-mounted corner sinks.
Toilets are also available in various modifications, among which corner products are the most compact. They are absolutely in no way inferior to standard models, but they allow you to more efficiently use the usable area of the bathroom. You can install and wall hung toilet: the dimensions of these models are standard, but thanks to the free space under the seat, they appear smaller and visually enlarge the bathroom.
Advice. When choosing suspended plumbing, consider the strength of the base to which it will be attached. Both the sink and the toilet weigh a lot, in addition, the load increases during use, so installation should be carried out on plasterboard partitions or walls made of light blocks cannot be built without preliminary reinforcement of the frame.
Furniture for a small bathroom
In cramped conditions, it is difficult to find space in the bathroom for furniture, so you need to limit yourself to only the essentials. The most appropriate choice is a pencil case and a compact hanging shelf. A narrow cabinet can be placed in any free corner, close to the doors or between plumbing fixtures. Thanks to its vertical positioning, it takes up little space and has good capacity.
When it comes to shelves, there are many more options. Suspended structures the passage is not blocked and the use of plumbing fixtures is not interfered with, so they can be mounted in any convenient place. But here it is important not to overdo it: what more shelves, the more cramped the bathroom seems, especially if the shelves are wide and located on both sides of the entrance. Great solution is a shelf above the doorway, as it allows you to conveniently place a lot of necessary little things, and at the same time it does not catch the eye.
Tile selection
Wall and floor decoration for the interior are no less important than furnishings. Incorrectly selected tiles can visually make the bathroom smaller, make it gloomy or dull, inexpressive, or too bright and provocative. Here you need to take into account not only the color and texture, but also the size of the tiles, as well as the method of laying them.
The color combination of the cladding should be restrained, with a predominance of light colors:
- warm colors - sand, beige, pastel shades of coral and orange;
- cold range - all shades of blue, lilac, lemon, light turquoise;
- neutral colors - pearl gray, white, pale pink.
In a small bathroom it is not necessary to create a horizontal division with tiles different colors, but this does not mean that the finish should be monochromatic. To visually expand the room, you can lay out a colored border at the top and bottom of the walls, and vertical inserts will help increase the height of the ceiling. If you need to highlight certain zones, use tiles of a darker color than the main background. A combination of shades of the same range looks best, but it is not advisable to combine too contrasting colors.
Also, you should not choose tiles with large drawing. This applies to geometric patterns, various ornaments, and panels. The larger the image, the smaller the room itself appears. If you want to make the cladding more decorative, you can add inserts from individual tiles with a small pattern or just a different shade. Mosaic inserts also look very impressive.
As for the size of the tiles, there are no strict requirements, although it is not recommended to use elements that are too large. Optimal choice– rectangular tiles 75x150 mm and square tiles 200x200 mm. Usage rectangular tiles allows you to visually expand the bathroom, and the combination of square and rectangular elements increases the decorativeness of the finish. But the greatest effect is given by tiles non-standard shape, for example, in the form of a honeycomb.
Laying tiles in a small bathroom is most often done in the classic way– seam to seam, the staggered method is also popular, especially if the tile chosen is rectangular. For rooms with low ceiling the best option is diagonal laying.
Popular tile collections for small bathrooms
| Name, manufacturer | Short description |
|---|---|
| Universal type tiles made of porcelain stoneware. The size of the elements is 180x210 mm, thickness 9.5 mm. The tile has a hexagonal shape, is externally designed in a patchwork style, and has a matte surface. The color scheme is very restrained, in gray-brown tones, ideal for a high-tech bathroom | |
| The collection includes floor and wall tiles, as well as 2 decorative borders. The tiles are made of ceramics and come in glossy and matte surface. The color scheme consists of cool and neutral light shades– blue, purple, white, gray, green | |
| The collection includes floor and wall tiles, 3 types of borders and panels. The material of manufacture is ceramic, the surface is matte and glossy, the color range includes white, beige, burgundy and brown shades | |
| The collection includes wall tiles, decorative borders and plinths. Rectangular elements with a glossy surface, made of ceramic. The color range includes white, beige and several shades of blue | |
| The collection includes wall and floor tiles, decorative inserts, border and panel. The shape of the elements is rectangular, the surface is glossy, the material of manufacture is ceramic. The color scheme consists of white, blue, light shades of green and blue. |
Ceiling and lighting
Having chosen the cladding option, you should pay attention to the finishing of the ceiling. Complex multi-level designs are inappropriate here, so you should choose something more discreet. An excellent solution is glossy suspended ceiling or a mirror pendant: thanks to the reflection, the room seems twice as large.
But options with photo printing need to be chosen very carefully, since an overly bright image will “crush” and draw attention to itself.
If the interior is decorated simply, without any special frills, the ceiling can be closed plastic panels or paint.
Lighting in a small bathroom should be soft and uniform. Spotlights located on the ceiling cope best with this. It is better not to use massive sconces, as well as bright lamps, otherwise the room will not be very comfortable, but you should also not leave dark corners.
Choosing an interior style
There are many options for decorating a bathroom, but not all of them are suitable for small spaces. The interior of a small bathroom should be laconic, not overloaded with decorative details, otherwise it will not look the best.
High-tech style
Characteristics of this style:
- minimum decorative elements;
- monochrome color scheme;
- straight simple shapes;
- maximum use of artificial materials.
When decorating a high-tech interior, it is recommended to use wall-hung sanitary ware and built-in furniture to increase usable area. The presence of glass, plastic and metal surfaces, chrome coatings. A transparent shower cabin and a glass sink will fit perfectly into such an interior. It is better to make the ceiling suspended, with built-in spotlights. In decoration, preference should be given to a combination of white, black and gray colors, which can be diluted with splashes of green, blue or red.
Sea style
Bathroom in nautical style it always looks very cozy and fresh. Manufacturers offer entire collections of tiles for marine theme, which completely transform the room. To complete the look, you can decorate a shelf or mirror with several seashells or hang a lifebuoy on the wall. If it is not possible to change the lining, hang a blue or blue curtain on the bathtub turquoise color with a marine pattern. Combined with shells and other accessories, this will create a complete look and make your bathroom irresistible.
The freedom felt in space is the highlight of minimalist bathrooms
Suitable for a small bathroom are such styles as oriental, loft, country, retro, in the design of which the main attention is paid to accessories. But interiors in the Art Nouveau, Provence or Classic styles, on the contrary, require more space and light, so it is not practical to use them in a limited area. But, no matter what style you choose, remember that the main thing in the interior is convenience and functionality.
Bathroom in Provence style
Video - Interior of a small bathroom
Proper design of a bathroom is extremely important, because a sanitary and hygienic unit is a room that must have increased comfort. The layout of the bathroom depends on many factors such as the size and shape of the room, and the number of people in the family. In addition, when creating a bathroom design project, you should take into account building codes and recommendations, and safety standards.
The arrangement of interior elements can visually both expand and reduce space, change the proportions of the room, and make the interior either comfortable and functional, or inconvenient and ineffective.
The dimensions of the sanitary and hygienic unit affect:
- Location of plumbing, furniture and household equipment.
- Location of water supply system pipes.
- Choice finishing materials. If the communications are wall-mounted, then at the stage of creating a room project, you should think about the most successful way to hide them.
A wide range of modern plumbing and household equipment allows you to choose models that will suit any size of bathroom. In addition, today you can order the manufacture of plumbing fixtures to individual sizes.
You can plan the interior in one room using computer and online programs. The MagiCAD visualization program will help you design a bathroom taking into account SNiP and GOST standards. Create a three-dimensional model and develop a design for a combined bathroom in online mode the Triton planner will be able to.
A competent drawing will help you locate key interior elements in the bathroom. A room plan indicating all dimensions will allow you to correctly arrange the elements in accordance with sanitary and hygienic standards.
In order for the layout of the plumbing to be comfortable, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:
- The length of free space in front of the shower and bathtub should be at least 700 mm, ideally 0.1 meters.
- The area in front of the toilet must be at least 600 mm in length; a distance of 250 mm should be left on the sides.
- There must be a distance of at least 350 mm between the bidet and the toilet.
- 700 mm of free space should be left in front of the sink.
- A comfortable sink should be located at a height of 600-800 mm, a mixer – 950 mm.
- The minimum width of a bathroom should be 700 mm, a shower cabin - 900 mm, a sink - 600 mm, and a toilet - 500 mm.
Placement of plumbing in apartment buildings regulated building codes and rules developed for the safe operation of communications. When planning a bathroom in a private home, you should take into account standard standards and recommendations in order to increase comfort and practicality.
Design and layout of a small bathroom
Owners of city apartments are often faced with the issue of optimizing and saving space. This issue becomes especially acute in non-residential premises: kitchens, bathrooms, hallways.
Planning a small hygienic room has the following features:
- Plumbing fixtures should be located in the direction of their use.
- To place personal hygiene products you should use hanging systems storage, hooks.
- Don’t forget about mezzanines and built-in niches that will help place household chemicals and cosmetics.
- A corner shower stall will save space.
- A drop-shaped bathroom will make it possible to free up space for a bidet or a small toilet.
When planning a small sanitary unit, you should consider where the door opens (into the room or out). In the first case, part of the usable area of the room will be lost. Good decision Sliding doors will be installed.
Options for bathroom layout 6 sq. m
Layout of a room measuring 6 square meters. m depends on the length of the walls, the shape of the room and the number of corners in the room. In addition, the placement of plumbing fixtures is also affected by the location of the entrance opening (you should not place the bidet and toilet opposite the door).
When drawing up a room project, you must follow these recommendations:
- If the room looks like an elongated rectangle, then the most acceptable scheme is to place the bathroom in the far, deep corner, and the rest of the plumbing on the wall with utilities.
- A non-standard layout of a sanitary and hygienic unit may include both a bath and a shower. In this case, the plumbing fixtures are placed nearby, in the middle of the room, along one wall. Due to this, separation of the washroom and toilet areas is achieved.
- If the sanitary unit is in a private house with a window or bay window, then it is better to place the bathroom opposite the element. At the same time, if the room is on the ground floor, you should take care of the presence of curtains or roller blinds for the window.
- If the family is large, then you can arrange a double sink in the room. The structure should be placed along the wall with a bidet or toilet.
When developing a design project for a sanitary and hygienic unit yourself, it would not be amiss to prepare options with different layouts: this will give you the opportunity to choose the most convenient and attractive project.
Layout of a combined bathroom
Often, owners of apartments in Khrushchev buildings think about redesigning the bathroom, making its area larger due to the adjacent non-residential premises or connect the shower room to the toilet.
The dimensions of all rooms in the apartments are regulated by GOSTs and SNiPs, in accordance with which the planning and redevelopment of rooms is carried out. The decision on redevelopment must be agreed upon with special authorities, the main one of which is BTP.
After remodeling the bathroom, to increase the comfort of the room, you can transfer communications: pipes, today, are easily expanded using building materials. Often the sink needs moving. Most convenient location The washbasin is considered between the bathtub and the toilet. The advantage of this layout is that the most attractive element - a washbasin with a mirror - is visible immediately upon entering the bathroom.
You can also place plumbing fixtures in the corners of the room: this solution will provide free access to each element.
Bathroom design and layout (video)
You can conveniently and attractively place plumbing fixtures and furniture in both spacious and small sanitary and hygienic units. Bathroom projects with detailed arrangements of interior elements can be created independently using programs for 2 and 3D visualization. The main thing is that the location of the main elements in the room complies with GOSTs and SNiPs: this way the layout will be the most comfortable!
Convenient and comfortable housing is the key to good rest and well-being of all its inhabitants. But when buying an apartment, especially in older buildings, many people are faced with an inconvenient and impractical bathroom layout.
You can combine a bathroom with a toilet by demolishing the adjacent wall. In a combined room, you must leave one door and one lamp.
Attention: if by adjacent wall pipe passes through, its transfer should be carried out exclusively by specialists, and only after approval.
An example of combining a toilet and a bathroom - a difficult redevelopment when pipe relocation is required
Ways to arrange small bathrooms
Let's consider several layout options for typical bathrooms with an area of up to 5 square meters.
Option 1:
- instead of a sitz bath, a shower cabin is installed;
- The washbasin and toilet are made corner.
An example of the layout of a small bathroom in Khrushchev
Option 2:
- leave a full bath;
- the toilet tank is hidden in the wall;
- a cabinet is installed under the washbasin for storing various accessories;
Small bathroom with full bath tank
Option 3:
- a corner tank is installed in one of the corners; you can use a mini-bath with a jacuzzi;
- There is a washing machine near the door;
- there is a washbasin on the opposite wall;
- Near the sink there is a toilet, the tank of which is hidden in a niche.
A corner bathtub with an interesting shape will be the highlight of a small bathroom.
Bottom line
A convenient bathroom layout is the key to the comfort of all family members. Therefore, increasingly, small bathrooms and toilets are combined into one room. If the redevelopment is carried out in accordance with all the rules and regulations, you can enjoy the convenience and safety of your bathroom.
