The main scourge of both Soviet and modern apartments is a small toilet. Sometimes the area of the room does not exceed 2 square meters. A little more fortunate for those who have a combined bathroom. In this case, the total area is slightly larger and there are more options for its furnishings. But even in a small “box”, with the right approach, you can comfortably equip a room.
Toilet renovation steps
Sometimes it is better to equip a room to start from scratch. Despite its modest size, there is still a lot of work to be done. Usually overhaul consists of the following steps:
- Alignment of walls, ceiling and floor;
- Replacing an old door
- Replacement of old plumbing and pipes;
- Finishing;
- Installation of additional accessories (optional);
- Arrangement with lamps
If you responsibly approach the implementation of each of the above points, the interior of the toilet will acquire elegance and style.
Arrangement of a small toilet room
In a spacious toilet, there are enough options for performing various extraordinary design solutions. But, even the owners of an apartment with a small toilet can create a unique one.
Color
Choice colors rooms must be done at the very beginning. Do not be afraid to deviate from generally accepted stereotypes. Bright and saturated colors can make a room unique, and complementing them with accessories will give it the comfort that is also needed in a toilet.
Also, despite the fact that cold shades of blue color already out of fashion correct design even they will transform the toilet. Modern designers increasingly prefer light, but at the same time bright shades (yellow, peach and others). For lovers to follow fashion trends should not ignore such design options arrangement of the toilet room.
Not paid attention to the classic colors: white, gray, beige and the like. The classic never goes out of fashion. In addition, it can be diluted with various elements, which will give overall design modernity.
It will not be superfluous to consider the various color options in more detail.
Green
Bright and juicy color. Its shades can be very diverse - from warm to cold. In a small toilet, it is recommended to use it only as the main color. Small inserts from drawings and ornaments of this color will be out of place. For example, the following finishes can be offered:
- Striped style. Using bright stripes of bright green or light green color, you can achieve an incredible result. The room will be bright and saturated. At the same time, it can look both strict (in this case, thin stripes should be used) and more fun (the wider the stripes, the greater the effect).
- Also, green can be perfectly combined with other warm colors. For example, carrots. This option will "revive" even the smallest room.
The interior design of the toilet in green colors can be seen in the photo.
Red
Red is more provocative. Therefore, it is not recommended to finish the room completely in scarlet. It must be diluted with other colors, for example, white or creamy. In addition, you can use its various shades (burgundy, fuchsia and others).
A mosaic with different shades of this color will also look great. She can decorate both the whole room and only one of the walls, and paint the rest in light colors.
The interior of the toilet in the apartment can be seen in these photos.
White
White color always looks stylish. And even a snow-white design can be quite justified, but it’s better to play on the contrast. In this case, the effect will be more expressive. Besides, clean white design the room may remind some of the design of a hospital where everything must be sterile. Then it is not recommended to resort to these design solutions.
Another merit light color is that it can visually expand even a miniature room. In apartment toilet rooms, this will be especially appropriate.
The most common combination is white and red. But other shades can perfectly harmonize with snow-white. As good example these photos will do.
Advice ! If combined with white will use black or another dark color, the light shade should prevail, otherwise the already small room will shrink even more.
Blue
As already mentioned, with the right design, even cold tones of blue can perfectly transform a room. However, for this it must be diluted with various warm colors.
Advice ! Stylish, elegant and at the same time unobtrusively looks rooms in a combination of blue and white colors.
This is the only way to achieve the desired effect. At the same time, do not forget about the light, it should be enough. It will not be difficult to do this in a toilet with an area of \u200b\u200b2 squares.
materials
After choosing the color scheme, you should also decide on the choice of material for covering the walls. Undoubtedly, the place of the leader has long been secured by tiles. However, do no less attractive room You can use wallpaper, plastic, paint. All options are good in their own way, so it is worth considering each separately.
Tiles and mosaics
Laying tiles in the toilet is carried out in several stages. In order for the material to hold on to the wall confidently and for a long time, it is imperative to carry out preparatory work. They are as follows:
- First of all, waterproofing measures should be taken, because the humidity in the room is high.
- After that, you can already start preparing the wall. In "Khrushchev" the toilet is usually painted with oil paint and treated with whitewash. The tile adheres very poorly to such a surface. Therefore, it is necessary to first remove the entire top layer.
- The entire surface before tiling must be treated with a primer and well dried.
For those who are tiling a room for the first time, it will be useful to know about its merits. First of all, it is a practical material that is much stronger than many other analogues. In addition, the range of tiles is quite wide. Thanks to this, almost all creative ideas can be translated into reality. An important advantage is ease of care. It is enough to wipe the material with a damp cloth, and it will be like new. In addition, it absolutely does not absorb foreign odors.
You should also be careful about the choice of material. Of course, quality and color are very important, but there are other nuances. For example, tiles should be taken with a margin. If after the first purchase it becomes insufficient, the second time it may no longer be in the store. In this case, you will have to select similar models. But whatever their similarity, the composition in the room will be broken.
Wallpaper. Advantages and disadvantages
Among all the advantages of tiles, there is one important drawback. This material is quite expensive. Those who cannot afford it can use another material for wall decoration, namely, wallpaper. But, despite the lower price, they also have their advantages:
- The process of wallpapering is much easier than installing other wall coverings.
- This material is able to satisfy any creative person, as there are practically no restrictions in the variety of patterns and colors. At will, the color of the wallpaper can be calm, concise and without any patterns. Lovers of bright colors with the help of wallpaper will be able to equip even the toilet room in a bright, colorful and extraordinary style.
But besides the advantages, there are also disadvantages.
- Due to improper gluing, wallpaper can leak glue stains.
- Over time, the pattern is erased, and the wallpaper itself peels off.
In fairness, it should be noted that such difficulties can be avoided by heeding the advice above. It is also worth choosing a quality glue.
You can see examples of the interior of the toilet with wallpaper in the photo.
Owners of spacious toilet rooms are much more fortunate. Indeed, in this case, the room can be decorated in a certain style. It would seem that the toilet is absolutely useless. However, the room will look great in classic or even baroque, modern and the like.
When deciding to repair the toilet, it will not be superfluous to watch this video, which describes in detail each stage.
The toilet is the most limited in size room in the house, but this does not reduce its importance in any way. This is one of the most visited rooms of the household. Therefore, the design of the toilet is extremely important to ensure coziness and comfort for the whole family. The owners of the house make a lot of effort and time to ensure that the bathroom meets all modern requirements.
Two mirrors for visual expansion of space Source yandex.uz
There are not so many options for finishing the toilet due to its small area. However, much can be done with my own hands, without extra costs.
Wallpaper for walls with 3-D effect Source gastronomiayviajes.com
Finish options
IN modern houses the bathroom can be combined or separate. A separate toilet usually has a very limited area, sometimes less than 1 sq. m. This significantly complicates its arrangement. In apartments of later construction and in private houses, the area of \u200b\u200bthe toilet is usually much larger.
Modern finishing materials allow you to equally beautifully and stylishly equip both a cramped and a large room.
Convenient and compact placement of all necessary household appliances Source imagesait.ru
When choosing a material, you need to proceed from the fact that the toilet is a room common use, so the material should be:
- strong, reliable, durable;
- hygienic, easy to clean, to be able to quickly wash or clean the walls using detergents;
- resistant to moisture, not subject to swelling, darkening;
- environmentally friendly, fireproof.
In addition, the wall covering will need to be protected from mold, fungus, which often appear in high humidity.
Compact corner toilet Source ruarrijoseph.com
Before choosing a material, you should determine the stylistic direction of the design, then calculate the required amount of work and materials. If necessary, make the following preparation:
- replace the door
- level and raise the floor;
- install new pipes, plumbing;
- arrange shelves, cabinets, cabinets, if required by the project.
After final finishing walls, ceiling and floor, it is the turn of lighting fixtures.
Regardless of the method of finishing, it should be remembered that the walls in a small room are best decorated in light, pastel colors or pure white. The usual blue or light green shades always look advantageous.
The design of the toilet requires minimalism. The interior is complemented by dark elements (floor, stripes, panels), bright lacquered objects, chrome elements, faucets, fittings.
Wallpaper
The humidity in the toilet is not very high, so to create interesting interior it is possible to use wallpaper. This is a democratic, accessible material. You need to choose the right colors and patterns so that a small room does not look even smaller.
Correct 3-D drawing in a small toilet Source www.vietnamarch.com.vn
Geometric patterns visually expand the space, light cellular figures on a dark background.
Wallpaper with an unusual print Source trizio.ru
It is recommended to opt for wallpapers that are resistant to humid air - textile, vinyl, non-woven, liquid. Wallpaper is easy to glue on your own, the main thing is to ensure it is perfect before that flat surface walls.
Plastic panels
Humidity in the washroom is slightly higher than in other rooms, but much lower than in the bathroom. Therefore, finishing the toilet with plastic panels is the most common and affordable way design, as the panels perfectly retain their properties and appearance even under conditions high humidity.
They are easy to mount, they look very nice, modern. In addition, their low cost attracts. The disadvantage is that before hanging the panels on the walls and ceiling, a frame is constructed, from which the cramped room becomes even smaller:
- For the frame, bars of 30 x 30 in size are used, which are nailed in increments of 40-45 cm, panels are hung from above.
- Ceiling panels should be a lighter shade.
- Joints decorate plastic corners, ceiling plinths.
Plastic finish: beige walls with black pattern Source chudosveta.spb.ru
If the size of the room is less than 2 sq. m, then the panels are attached directly to the wall without a frame. Sometimes not the entire surface of the wall is sheathed, but only its lower part to the middle. In this case, multi-colored panels with drawings look original.
The rest of the wall and ceiling are pasted over with wallpaper or self-adhesive film, and the border is marked with a molding. Before sticking wallpaper or film, you will need to carefully level the surface of the walls.
Ceramic tiles and mosaics
Traditional, still the most popular type of interior decoration of the toilet room - tiles. Its main advantage is the ability to choose the shape and color to your liking - manufacturers offer a wide range of this eco-friendly, beautiful material. You can easily pick up a variety of decorative elements and accessories to it.
Gray pixel tiles with decor Source vmireplitki.ru
Tiles are different:
- strength, durability;
- ease of care;
- water resistance.
Calm beige color tiles on the walls and dark floor Source remontniki-vann.ru
It does not absorb odors, which is extremely important in the bathroom.
Tiles are laid simultaneously on the floor, walls, beautifully combining colors and configurations. Mosaic looks very stylish. However, it is desirable to use it to dilute a plain surface made of tiles or wood. It is not recommended to decorate the entire surface of the wall with it, it visually reduces the room.
Contrasting colors in diagonal masonry Source www.1001kvartira.ru
The walls are pre-leveled; a base of plaster or cement-bonded particle boards is suitable for installing tiles.
A minimum of interior details for a small space Source lgot.ru
fast, practical option finishing can be considered as painting the walls, for which they are preliminarily perfectly aligned. Use moisture resistant latex or silicone paints. Decorative plaster allows you to give the walls an unusual relief. At the same time, it is practical, moisture- and vapor-tight, not affected by fungi, mold.
Designer finishes
This option is acceptable for those who plan to spend a significant amount of money on finishing. At the same time, the area of bathrooms in the houses of such people is always larger than in ordinary apartments. A designer is invited to develop the interior of the toilet, select materials, and monitor the progress of work.
English theme in the toilet room Source wcloset.ru
Commonly applied natural stones- marble, granite, onyx, malachite. They are combined with wallpaper, bamboo, fabrics, cork. The interior is additionally decorated with mirrors, lamps, decorative elements.
Multiple light sources Source pinterest.com
The combination of several materials looks very nice: marble, wood, wallpaper, panels, glass. To do this, the room (even a small one) is divided into several zones, each of which is finished individually.
Design nuances depending on the size of the toilet
The main conditions for planning and designing a toilet are the most efficient use of space, practicality, and beauty. Usually about 1 sq. m area, sometimes - 2 sq. m. For such a small room, plumbing is chosen with a simple shape and small size.
To save space in the interior of a small toilet, it is recommended to choose wall hung toilet. If the choice falls on the classic floor version, it is recommended to install it directly against the wall. The tank and communications are covered with decorative panels.
Bidet near the toilet in a small toilet Source ms.decorexpro.com
Shell design
The sink in the toilet is mounted only if there is free space. The model is chosen compact, most often angular or narrow, with a depth of no more than 20-30 cm. Such a sink takes up little space in a cramped toilet, but provides increased comfort.
Corner sanitary ware for small bathrooms Source krovati-i-divany.ru
Hang a towel holder or hand dryer nearby. Installing a mirror on the wall above the sink allows you to visually enlarge the room.
Toilet design in gray Source feel-feed.ru
When installing the sink, you must adhere to the following rules:
- If the toilet has a narrow elongated shape, the washbasin is placed on a wide wall, the toilet bowl is moved to the wall opposite the entrance.
- At long wall(Not closed door) mount the toilet, and put the sink in a corner. Between them there should be a space of at least 60 cm, so this method is not suitable for a narrow space.
- Very small room it is advisable to equip it with a hanging toilet, and place a small sink in the corner.
Narrow toilet design
There are techniques for decorating the interior of a bathroom that help visually expand a narrow room.
Oblique laying of tiles on the floor, visually lengthening the space Source borisic.ru
To finish the floor in a narrow toilet:
- choose a rectangular tile, lay it out so that its long side is located along a short wall (across the room);
- arrange the tiles diagonally (although this leaves a lot of scraps);
- choose tiles with complex geometry.
Cabinets with convenient shelves above the toilet Source trebolo.ru.net
Corner wash basin above the toilet Source gidroguru.com
The dark ceiling and floor make the room look lower and wider. A hanging toilet on a narrow wall opposite the entrance allows you to reduce the length of the room.
Black tiles with white grout in a small bathroom Source domremont51.ru
Paintings in the toilet room
The interior of the toilet is not recommended to be decorated with paintings. famous artists, works of art. Sometimes one simple picture is enough, although their number depends on the taste and design decisions of the owners. The main thing is that they must match the style of the toilet room:
- On a dark monochromatic background, paintings depicting animals, fish, plastic letters look great.
- On a plain bright background, you can hang pictures in beautiful frames.
- If the toilet is finished with delicate, soft colors, images of flowers, other paintings made in pastel shades will do.
- If the decoration is made in country style, then images of butterflies and other insects are appropriate.
small design options separate toilet Source lineyka.net
In the toilet, you can hang landscapes, abstractions, images of nude figures, any paintings related to the sea, water. Panels, embroidered canvases are suitable for the design of the toilet, if it is possible to constantly ventilate the room.
Toilet design with installation
In the interior small bathroom often use a toilet with an installation. This is a special engineering device with which attachments in the toilet (toilet, bidet, sink) is attached to the walls, and sometimes additionally to the floor. All communications and the drain tank remain invisible, the load does not fall on the floor, but on a special module that can withstand up to 400 kg.
Chocolate colored tile Source new.2019homedesign.com
If the wall is solid or concrete, you should choose a wall mount. If the walls are not strong, they are fixed to the floor.
Embossed tiles imitating sand mounds Source pinterest.com
Advantages of the installation: it can be placed anywhere, it is not required to ditch the walls or floor. A large amount of space is released due to the lack of visible communications, and cleaning is noticeably easier.
Wood effect tile and wall hung toilet source episode.ru.net
Installations are:
- Frame. They consist of a steel frame, which bears the main load.
- Block. They consist of a flat tank, fasteners, a drain button, which are hidden behind a false wall. The outer part is a floor-standing or wall-mounted toilet bowl.
Installations can be straight, that is, installed right against the wall, or corner.
blue tiles in small space Source www.remontbp.com
Usually the toilet is finished with various shades of blue, green, and also pure white. Preference is given to materials of silver, lilac, purple hues, colors sea wave. Warm beige colors look great, represented by sand, golden, light or dark shades of beige. With this finish, wood is used. For lovers of dark shades, combinations of black with white or red are suitable.
Coffee shades make the interior expensive, stylish. Brown shades are in perfect harmony with metal and wooden accessories, snow-white plumbing.
When choosing a color, it should be borne in mind that light cold shades visually expand the room, and dark saturated colors reduce it.
Green
Any green color options are used. The olive-colored finish looks beautiful and stylish, which is diluted with yellow, pink, peach, beige, and gray. Combinations with a predominance of green make it possible to create beauty and comfort without the use of additional elements decor.
Small bright toilet with a window Source 1masterstroy.ru
Light green, white and yellow: a win-win for a positive toilet room Source pokupaj.com.ua
Pastel light green in a cozy little toilet room Source vip-1gl.ru
Blue
Classic bathroom finish. Various shades of blue are used. You can decorate the entire room with one color, or you can combine several different shades of blue.
Combinations of blue and white look beautiful, mosaic inserts in bluish tones. For additional decor, a marine theme is used: shells, seascapes, images and figurines of fish.
Wall decoration with wood Source yandex.ru
Yellow
Yellow goes well with any neutral or bright colors - turquoise, white or olive. Solid golden hues are diluted with bright textiles, LED strips around the mirror.
Unusual colors in design Source kvartblog.ru
Bright orange elements in the design of the toilet Source psk-remont.ru
Color combination: rich yellow, beige and chocolate Source atkomstroy.com.ua
White
White color is considered universal in interior decoration of a small toilet. It makes the room wider and brighter. However, a pure white finish gives the toilet an excessive "sterility", so it is combined with other colors.
Select accessories, furniture, plumbing in contrasting colors or a combination of several shades. Unusually and stylishly on a white background, a sink with a designer ornament or textiles in saturated colors looks.
Instead of bright white, you can choose a milky shade, ivory, pastel colors.
Dressing room with white glossy tiles and bright wallpaper on the walls Source psk-remont.ru
Sink over toilet in small toilet
IN modern design combo-nitases are spreading. This is a combination of a toilet with a sink on the tank. The sink serves as a cistern lid. This is very beneficial for owners of small toilets, as it saves space. On the other hand, there is a noticeable water saving (up to 25%) due to the fact that the water used for washing hands gets into the tank and is used for flushing.
Inside the tank there are various filters for cleaning used water. Automation controls the overflow of the tank if too much water accumulates after washing hands. If there is not enough water, it comes from a special unit. Often the combo toilet is equipped with a shower.
A toilet combined with a wash basin to save space and water. Source resim-indir.sayt.im
The downside is the temperature of the water, it will not be possible to wash your hands with warm water. In addition, access to the sink can be difficult. An important factor can be considered natural squeamishness, which not everyone can overcome: it is psychologically difficult to carry out hygiene procedures over the toilet bowl - cleaning of the combo toilet bowl should be done in the morning and in the evening.
Option to combine a toilet bowl with a sink on one wall Source tapsbathrooms.com
Conclusion
Therefore, the decoration of the bathroom in your home should be approached with all responsibility. The toilet is constantly used by all family members, so the task of the owners of the house is to make it as comfortable as possible, to ensure the hygiene and durability of the materials used in the interior. If desired, in the toilet room you can place not only the toilet, but also decorate it stylish accessories and decorative elements.
Making one of the smallest rooms in the apartment - the toilet - is far from the easiest task. It is necessary to use even the smallest area optimally, placing, if possible, also a small sink. At the same time, the design of the toilet consists not only of the choice of finishing material, but also the development of the design of walls, floors, ceilings, and lighting.
Finishing materials
Since the toilet is a room that requires frequent cleaning with detergents, the requirements for finishing materials are high. They should wash well, not be afraid of water, not absorb odors, have long term operation and long time do not change color. There are not many such materials. Most often it is ceramic, marble tile or porcelain stoneware.
Porcelain tile in the toilet - for those who do not want ceramic tiles, a great way out
Separately, it is worth highlighting the mosaic. These small squares look completely different. With the right combination with normal format tiles, you can get many interesting options.
There is another material that appeared a few years ago. This decorative plasters. They are different types with different characteristics. They are also water-repellent, and many of them can be washed many times with brushes. They look modern and last for years. They are applied to the leveled walls with special spatulas / spatulas made of plastic. The disadvantage of this type of finish for the toilet is the high price. Another unpleasant moment: there are few specialists who can lay decorative plasters for enough high level. It seems that there is nothing complicated, but without experience there are many “jambs” - visible seams, poorly ground components, irregularities, etc.
There are more a budget option- Finishing with plastic panels. Of course, it is not as durable as tile, but it also costs much less, and it is much easier and faster to install. If you're looking for an inexpensive option, this is it.
Wall plastic panels - an economical version of the design of the toilet. Left - PVC wall panels in combination with washable wallpaper, right - an unusual color
Another cheap way to finish the toilet is to paste the walls with washable wallpaper. But the durability of such a coating is relatively small, and the prices cannot be said to be so low. In that case there is good way- combine plastic panels and wallpaper: finish the lower part with plastic - to a height of about 1.5 m, and paste over the rest of the space with wallpaper.
Color choice and design
When choosing a color scheme for finishing the toilet, one must proceed from general design apartments. In principle, the design of the toilet should not fall out of the overall concept. But every time you change the tiles in the toilet after the wallpaper has been re-pasted, no one will definitely. Therefore, neutral tones are often used - white, beige gray. They are diluted with accessories to match the basic design of the apartment. It turns out a universal option.
Toilet design in neutral colors is the best choice
When choosing a tone - light-dark - they first of all look at the size of the room. In most apartments, the toilet is small - 2 square meters. m, maximum - 3 sq. m. This does not complicate the situation too much - a similar situation occurs often, solutions are known and worked out.
For a small toilet, light tiles or a combination are more suitable. It is desirable to do the combination like this: dark bottom, light top. Such a division is not fashionable, but it visually makes the room much wider and more spacious. Look at the photo. The red and white toilet seems much wider than in beige colors although they are actually the same.
Horizontal division gives another effect: a clear line, as it were, “falls apart” the walls to the sides, lowering the ceiling. In a narrow and high room, this desired effect. If you don't like this toilet design - with a clear division - at all, do something similar, modifying the idea. For example, as in the photo below.
Black and beige toilet design
Same idea, different execution. The combination of black and beige is not as bright as with white, but it is more pleasant for the eyes. The separation is also horizontal, but it is not on the same level, besides, the zebra-like tiles on the sides distract attention, also optically “pushing” the walls to the sides.
Two more photo examples. In the right picture, the wall farthest from the entrance has a dark color and a dark stripe runs along the sides. Visually, the strip pushes the walls apart, but the dark distant wall becomes, as it were, even further. In this case, it's not the best solution. It will look better if this wall is lighter than the side ones.
The design of the toilet in the standard apartment in the photo on the left was made using several techniques. The first is the horizontal division of the far wall, which visually brings it closer. The second is the vertical stripes on the side walls, which serve the same purpose: to make the room more square, at least visually.
Another way to visually make the room not so high is to lay several rows of tiles on the walls that were used on the floor. It looks good, creating the illusion of lower ceilings.
Interesting vertical stripes. Manufacturers of ceramic tiles also began to produce it in collections (as well as wallpaper), to make it easier to combine. All their elements are well combined with each other, you just need to decide how much different types you will use - two, three or four. Some options for finishing the toilet ceramic tiles can be seen in the photo.
The main color is light beige and two variants of tiles with patterns - one is pronounced, the other is slightly noticeable A rather complicated version of the combined tile in the toilet is three colors, and even inserts with patterns ... A similar design of the toilet must be drawn in design programs, otherwise it may turn out something strange Different combinations - easier and harder 
As you understand, it is impossible to imagine all toilet design options. There are too many options and variations, but we have outlined the main trends and methods.
Location of plumbing
As you have seen, in many toilets, even small ones, they try to put a small washbasin. Fortunately, plumbing comes in different shapes and sizes. For toilets, so-called mini-options are used. Their depth can be - 20-30 cm, there are straight and angular ones, so, if desired, you can find an option for a variety of conditions.
Consider the most typical ways to locate the sink in the toilet. If the doors are arranged so that one of the walls is a little larger, you can put the sink on this wall. The toilet in this case is traditionally located - closer to the opposite wall.
With the same layout, you can choose another option - put a toilet (if desired and possible, and a bidet) along a long wall, and place a mini-sink in the corner.
Another option for the location of plumbing is along a long wall with a toilet and bidet, a sink is in the corner
Just keep in mind that the width of the passage must be at least 60 cm. Otherwise, it will be very inconvenient. This means that such an option for the location of plumbing can be implemented if the width of the toilet room is at least 1.2 m.
You can pick up plumbing for a very narrow and small toilet, with an area of \u200b\u200bno more than 2 square meters. m. There are models of toilet bowls that can be placed in a corner. It can be perfectly combined with a corner sink.
Corner toilet - exit for a small toilet
Color and type
In most cases, plumbing is chosen white color. But maybe it is of different colors: red, black, pink, etc. Another thing is that colored toilet bowls or sinks are supplied mainly on order, and you have to wait several weeks for them. But you can buy any color.
If possible, it is better to install a console toilet in a small toilet. Due to the fact that it rests on the wall, and not on the floor, it does not look so massive, it is also more convenient for cleaning. Its disadvantage is the high price. For its installation, a sufficiently powerful base is required, which is hidden behind a bezel. This wall can be made
Installing a console toilet - video
The principle of installing a console toilet is shown in the video. The sequence of actions is clearly and understandably described.
Lighting in the toilet
Traditionally, ceiling lighting is made in the toilet - one light bulb, and not very powerful, is enough for a small space. But lighting is also one of the ways in which even a simple tile can be played with, creating interesting lighting effects.
You should not refuse the light source at the top, you can just add a few lamps in the interior. If you have shelves, make them backlit. For this purpose, it is more convenient to use It, although it does not have a noticeable effect on the degree of illumination, it looks good (in the photo on the left). Another option is to install lights in the wall. These can be ordinary built-in models, but they look very unusual on the wall (in the photo on the right).
There is another option - to mount the backlight on the bottom of the wall. It will be easier to do if you can find fixtures that match the size of the tiles and calculate their position so that they become completely. If it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t matter, but the tile will have to be cut.
Backlighting from below is an interesting option
The technical requirements for lighting fixtures for the toilet are standard - there should not be high humidity here, so you can buy any model.
Photo of toilets in an unusual design apartment
Let's start with the practical part. In many apartments, the technical rooms are so small that it is very difficult to find a place for a washing machine. First of all, this applies to Khrushchevs, but other typical high-rise buildings rarely indulge in open spaces. If this is the case for you, you can try to install washing machine in the toilet. There are two options - find a special machine - as in the photo on the left, or install it in a specially made niche that covers the pipes. Only the base is required a strong base, and the machine with a minimum level of vibration.
Now let's move on to design delights. Let's start with the floor. In recent years, they have become fashionable, and they can be made with a 3D effect.
The image on the floor can be anything, without restrictions. This expanse for fans of non-standard solutions and extreme sports ... even if in the toilet.
Frightening...
Photo printing can be done on the walls. Images with photographic accuracy are transferred to ceramics. As a result, you can feel like you are on top of a mountain before the start of a ski competition, for example…
Feel like a skier...
There are quite strange collections of tiles. For example, in the form of windows of high-rise buildings. It looks interesting, but how comfortable you can feel in such a place is the question ...
And if desired, even ordinary finishing materials can be arranged in such a way that you get a masterpiece design of the toilet.
The whole throne...
Toilet room design
The main task of design is the functional use and visual expansion of the boundaries of a compact area. The problem is solved by a competent selection finishing materials, colors, the inclusion of sanitary equipment in the interior of the toilet.
Finishing materials
For lining and highlighting individual sections, the design of the toilet room uses:
- ceramic tiles,
- moisture resistant wallpaper (vinyl, non-woven),
- Wall panels,
- mosaic,
- pebbles
- tempered glass,
- for the ceiling - stretch fabric, moisture-resistant drywall.
The compatibility of materials and colors in the interior of the toilet are selected during the development of the project.
Advantages of ceramic tiles
A lavatory must always be clean and dry, which is why the design of the lavatory places special demands on the cladding. In the first place is ceramics with its own characteristics:
- moisture resistance,
- durability and practicality
- easy to clean
- a large range of formats and decors.
When buying ceramics for a bathroom, it is important to remember three rules. Floor tiles are not suitable for walls, because has more weight. Wall-mounted can not be laid on the floor, because. it breaks under load. For technical needs, they buy a stock of 10-15%.
Layout methods that adjust the interior of the toilet
- If the design of the toilet room is created for a narrow and elongated space, then large-format floor tiles will visually push the walls apart. Rectangular fragments laid with the long side across the room will also help.
- With the help of borders, the design of the toilet will reduce the height of the room, as will the combination of a dark floor and the bottom of the walls with a light top.
- With vertical inserts in contrasting or ornamental ceramics, the toilet design will elevate low ceilings.
- The diagonal layout on the walls and floor will visually expand the cramped room, however, at the same time increase the consumption of material.
Combined toilet design
Clear zoning is the principle of designing a combined bathroom. One way to demarcate space in a narrow typical room, which suggests the design of the toilet room, is to install a shortened bathtub perpendicular at the end.
With a lack of space, the font is replaced with a shower cabin, and the interior of the toilet can be supplemented with a bidet on the freed square meter.
LED lighting focuses attention on certain areas (mirror over the toilet, hanging cabinets, volumetric panels), leaving other parts in the shade.
Universal means of zoning - partitions. On the border of the bathroom and the restroom, transparent, stained glass or plastic ones are installed. Sometimes it is enough to introduce a low jumper into the design of the toilet, on which it is attached hygienic shower. If the toilet is located close to the entrance, it will be covered by a blank partition. A cardinal trick is to place the toilet behind opaque sliding doors.
Zoning with a color accent - tiles in a contrasting color, passing from the floor to the wall or from the wall to the ceiling. For such a highlight, the design of the toilet uses a coating not only of a different shade, but also of texture.
Freestanding washroom design
In a compact bathroom, functional areas are delimited by color, tile layout, and finish texture. Suspended plumbing saves space, communications are hidden in a wall or a special box. The interior of the toilet uses an alternative to cabinets - niches with transparent shelves. Facing the end of the room with mirror panels, the design of the toilet pushes the walls apart.
Toilet interior: color rules
Harmonious combinations of beige and brown, dark blue and white, blue, cream. The contrast of white and black will require care not to create a gloomy and overwhelming toilet design.
Separate areas stand out with paint different from the background: the wall behind the toilet and bidet, the washbasin area, friezes and borders. decorative elements the design of the toilet dilutes the monochromatic environment.
An effective step is a contrasting palette or a combination of shades of the same range. The walls are divided into horizontal sections, the lower third (tiles, wooden or marble panels) is dark, the upper part is light.
Color combinations are introduced into the interior of the toilet with the help of a difference in floor and wall finishes, which is especially important when the area is small so that the planes do not merge.
Classic bathroom design
Choice of finishes color scheme and decorating techniques directly affects the interior style of an apartment or house. The interior of the toilet in a classic way is a luxurious setting with characteristic features:
- facing with marble, wood, gilding, stucco,
- wide friezes, ornamental wallpaper,
- monumental furniture, carved frames,
- floor panels with a classic pattern, wall frescoes,
- pastel, natural colors.
Modern toilet interior characterize
- plumbing unusual shapes(cubes, balls, inclined cylinders),
- strict geometry of furniture,
- plastic, glass, metal, wood tile,
- depending on the task - contrasting or neutral tones, coloristic accents.
The design team of "TopDom" will help you form a clear idea of the layout and design of the bathroom, choose durable and attractive finishing materials for the design of the toilet room, adjust the space and place accents.
small bathroom layout
The layout of a compact toilet depends on the size of the room and the possibility of expanding through the corridor. If the demolition of the walls is not included in the plans, then you can resort to other measures.
- Remove the washing machine from the small toilet (transfer it to the bathroom or kitchen).
- Putting a wall-hung toilet that fits any small interior saves space, and all its communications are hidden.
- Instead of cabinets for storing cleaning and disinfecting products, use a niche above the toilet.
- If more than 4 people live in the house, then for the convenience of morning preparations, you can put a sink in the bathroom.
- The door must open without obstruction.
- A glossy floor, wall or ceiling will reflect light and visually enlarge the interior of a small toilet.
wall decoration
Finishing in the interior of a small toilet can be varied, based on the repair budget.
Wallpaper
There are no windows in the toilet, but there is relatively high humidity, so you need to choose non-woven vinyl wallpapers from the wallpaper, which are moisture resistant. The walls must first be leveled and treated with an antifungal solution.
The design can be floral, patterned or geometric. It can also be wallpapered in different colors, such as green and white wallpaper for visual magnification interior of a small toilet.
Pictured wall decoration vinyl wallpaper in dark and light shades, which emphasize the interior of a small bathroom in a classic style.
Wall mural
Photo wallpapers can highlight one or two walls of the toilet against a plain background of neutral wallpaper without a pattern. Suitable images based on the style of the interior, for example, for marine style suitable image of the waves, the beach. It can be a landscape, rivers, sea animals, mountains.
Tile
It is better to choose a tile of large and medium size, it is worth giving up a small tile (mosaic). With glossy tiles, the floor should be matte, and vice versa. Tiles can be separated by friezes, laid in parallel, in a checkerboard pattern and diagonally in order to hide the non-parallelism of the walls.
In the photo, the walls and floor are finished with large tiles, the cabinet is built into the wall and does not protrude above the toilet to save space.
For liquid wallpaper, the surface must be puttied and primed. After applying the wallpaper, let it dry and apply a protective layer of acrylic-based varnish. Splashes of sequins and silk threads will give the walls of a small toilet an interesting look.
Laminate
Laminate can be glued directly to the wall, then the space will hide no more than from laying tiles. You can finish one wall, part or completely make the wooden interior of a small toilet with a laminate, but then you need to choose different colors of wood for the floor and walls.
Dye
The paint must be resistant to moisture and have antibacterial properties. Suitable water-based paint with acrylic, latex, silicone composition. You can paint surfaces in two colors in different ways:
- visually separate the bottom and top of the walls;
- make a careless border of color transition like strokes or smooth amber;
- paint opposite walls in different colors;
- make a contrasting wall behind the toilet.
The photo shows the interior of a small modern bathroom with painted light walls and laminate, where the white trim adds space.
Panels
The panels will hide 5 cm of the wall on each side, but they will hide the obvious uneven surfaces. Plastic panels save the budget and time spent. At correct installation PVC does not allow moisture to pass through and does not contribute to the formation of fungus.
Combined finish
The combination of two finishing materials is often found in the interiors of a small toilet without a bath. Common combinations:
- tiles and paint;
- tiles and liquid wallpaper;
- tiles and wallpaper;
- wood paneling and paint.
Flooring
The main requirement for materials for finishing the floor is that it is not slippery and tolerates moisture well.
Tile
The tile can be stone or porcelain stoneware, light shades are preferred. The floor can be plain, with a design, different sizes and the method of laying, wood-effect tiles are also popular.
Laminate
Laminate must be taken waterproof class with impregnated edges, protective top layer and moisture resistant PVC backing, the cork backing will absorb moisture.
The photo shows the interior of a small bathroom with a laminate in brown tones that matches the color of the sink.
Linoleum at correct styling will not accumulate dust and fungus under it. It must be laid on a flat surface, glued and sealed with a plinth adjacent to the wall (or use a rubberized plinth). Linoleum should choose a commercial grade with increased wear resistance.
self-leveling floor
The self-leveling floor from a self-leveling mixture of cement, sand, gypsum can be epoxy, polyurethane, white, gray, transparent, with a 3D pattern.
Ceiling decoration
Stretch ceiling
The stretch ceiling is not afraid of moisture, it is easy to follow, it can be glossy and reflect light, it is presented in a wide range. For a small toilet interior, it is better to choose a single-level canvas.
Panels
MDF or PVC panels are suitable for economical finishing. There are seamless panels and with visible seams.
Dye
Paint for the interior of a small toilet should be chosen in light shades (white, gray, sand, ruddy, blue). The paint is applied either water-based or water-dispersion (acrylic and latex) with antifungal additives.
In the photo on the left, the walls and ceiling are painted with the same paint, which creates the effect of continuing the wall. White lighting bounces off a white surface and adds space.
Drywall
A plasterboard ceiling hides 5-7 cm of the distance of a small toilet, but also hides a floor slab or ceiling irregularities. From drywall, you can make a niche, a backlit wave. It can be repainted and thereby change the interior of the toilet.
Choice of plumbing and furniture
Plumbing in a narrow toilet should be small, not clutter up space and remain functional.
Sink
For convenience and hygiene, you can install a sink in a small toilet that does not take up much space. The sink can be angled and placed above cistern, square or rectangular. Mixers are also made in a small size. The sink is hanging, corner, with a bedside table.
In the photo on the left, a hanging sink and toilet in the same color with gilded fittings to match the classic white and purple interior of the bathroom.
Toilet
The toilet can be installed in classic version- in the center against the wall, or in the corner. Compact toilet installations are not difficult, they look miniature and do not take up much space. There are floor, hanging, corner.
Color can be standard white, black, red, blue. If the interior of a small bathroom is themed or plain, then the emphasis can be placed not on the wall, but on the color of the toilet. For example, a red toilet will fit a red, white, black toilet interior.
Furniture
In addition to plumbing, it is better to refuse to place a washing machine and cabinets in a compact toilet. You can limit yourself to a wall cabinet or shelf, a niche for storing paper and cleaning products.
Lighting and decor items
Lighting
Lighting should be basic and local. For the main lighting, lamps built into the ceiling with a frosted glass shade or small spotlights are suitable. Sockets and switches must be drip-proof. Decorative lighting can be along the ceiling, along the plinth of any color.
The photo shows a combination of basic, niche and decorative lighting in a small bathroom in a brown-beige interior.
Decor
Decorative accessories in a small interior should not be much, but acceptable decorative tiles patterned, highlight color accent on the walls, colored toilet lid, soap dish, framed pictures. To increase the space at the front wall from the middle of the wall to the ceiling, you can hang a mirror.
Color solution
Ideas color design do not depend on the size of the room, since any color has several undertones that are suitable for a narrow or small toilet.
White
White color in the interior of bathrooms is more common than others, it makes the toilet lighter and more spacious. It is combined with other pastel and bright shades: black, herbal, scarlet, beige. Emphasis can be placed on a color installation. Similar are milky and ivory shades.
Black
The black interior is combined with white fixtures. Combined with gray, scarlet, amber.
black and white
The black and white interior of a small toilet is combined in contrast. The ceiling and floor can be white, and the walls are laid with black and white herringbone or checkerboard tiles. Combinations and proportions vary in different ways.
In the photo, snow-white plumbing and glossy black decorative tiles create organic look interiors, where cold lighting plays an important role.
Green
Green color reminds of nature, combined with coffee, white, beige, gold.
Yellow
The yellow interior of a small bathroom does not overload, fills the room with warmth, combined with cornflower blue, black, and purple.
Grey
The gray interior, together with the chrome faucet, buttons, metallic finish, create modern style. Combined with white, pink, black.
In the photo on the left, a gray-white toilet with an installation and a washbasin, where communications are hidden under a niche and serve as an additional shelf-table.
Red
It is better to dilute the red color with white plumbing, black or yellow decor items. Pairs well with white.
Beige and brown
Beige and brown are successfully combined in a small space, complemented by yellow, white, sandy colors. Dark brown wood can be combined with beige paint.
Blue
Blue is popular in combination with blue, white, emerald, black. Blue can be tiles, toilets, lights.
In the photo on the right, the interior of a blue bathroom with a checkerboard floor diagonal laying, this technique visually pushes the walls apart.
Bathroom interior styles
Modern
Modern style is created by ergonomic plumbing-installation, gray, white colors, a minimum of decor and a functional arrangement.
Classic
The classic interior of the toilet is guessed in beige and gold colors, decor with paintings, plain walls, soft lighting and gold fittings.
In the photo on the left is a small toilet room with tiles on the floor and hanging sink with gilded sanitary ware in a classic style.
Loft
A loft-style toilet is most often plain white or gray, sometimes with brickwork, simple small lamps, matte floor.
Provence
The interior of the Provence-style toilet is white-green, white-lilac. Wallpapers are selected with the image of flowers or stripes. The cabinet above the toilet is made in Provencal style and painted in pastel green.
Scandinavian
The interior of the Scandinavian toilet is simple and minimalist. White plumbing is combined with a light wood-like floor, brick-like ceramics and small flowers in pots.
Nautical
Marine style is created using 3D wallpaper, blue tiles, blue mosaics, 3D self-leveling floors with the image of the seabed, white walls with blue stains.
In the photo on the right is a marine small bathroom with a washbasin-cabinet and a standard toilet bowl, where a mirror decorated with a rope and a picture remind of the sea.
Photo gallery
The interior of a small bathroom can be changed not only by combining it with a bathroom, but also by planning the room, as well as choosing colors. Below are photo examples of the design of a small area toilet.
