Choosing furniture for a bath: types and design

Traditionally, baths are considered a place where not only hygiene procedures are performed, but also where they can relax, meet with friends, and discuss business issues. It is famous for its healing effect on the state of the whole organism, helps to restore vitality, mental balance. Therefore, when building, decorating a bathhouse or sauna, it is necessary to pay special attention to any little things, and especially furniture, since it is it that helps to create a special atmosphere of calm and relaxation.

There is a steam room and a relaxation area in the bathhouse. Each of the zones has its own characteristics that must be considered when choosing furniture.

In the steam room, simple objects in the form of benches and benches are often used. The main asset is the shelves. Non-standard solutions in the design and arrangement of furniture are only welcome, however, when embodying bold ideas, you must be guided by safety, convenience, and functionality.

Special attention is paid to the recreation area. The room is intended for a longer pastime, so the furniture should be aesthetic, comfortable and cozy. Much attention should be paid to the arrangement of objects. The use of large parts should be avoided, especially in the center of the room.

When choosing furniture for a sauna or bath, you should take into account the peculiarities of the microclimate. Not every material is able to withstand constant temperature drops, high thermometer numbers or high humidity. If materials containing chemical impurities were used in the production of furniture, then with an increase in the temperature in the room, they will evaporate. The release into the environment of substances hazardous to human health can lead to adverse consequences, for example, worsen health or provoke an exacerbation of a chronic disease.

Therefore, when choosing a material, you should give preference to natural ingredients that are resistant to "extreme" environmental conditions. The most environmentally friendly, durable option is wood. Beautiful wooden furniture adds a special touch to the room.

The creation of a cozy atmosphere is at the heart of the design of any sauna room. People come here to relax, to have a rest, so it is very important to think over correctly the design of the furniture and its placement. There are different styles, directions, adhering to which you can create a special atmosphere. Depending on preferences, the color scheme of the furniture is selected. Themed accessories, handicrafts and textiles add completeness to the look.

In addition to the beautiful interior, if the size of the room allows, you can arrange a TV, a stereo system, kitchen items, a refrigerator, a fireplace. Small sleeping ottomans and couches can be used as places to sleep. Lighting can be bright or dim. For this, bulbs, lanterns, small chandeliers are used.

The presence of plants allows you to revive the atmosphere, improve the microclimate.

In the production of furniture, various materials can be used, provided that their quality, strength, moisture resistance, environmental friendliness, resistance to temperature extremes are observed.

Several materials are distinguished among the popular types.

• Wood. Natural material is durable, environmentally friendly, and aesthetic. You can make any interior items from it.
• Stone. Differs in a long service life, durability. Has a varied color palette. It can be used to make tables, benches.
• Rattan. The material is the dry stems of a tropical palm tree. Wood has great durability and environmental friendliness. Allows you to create a beautiful, comfortable atmosphere. The material is suitable for the manufacture of any piece of furniture.

• Plastic. The material is soft, moisture resistant, but it is easily deformed under the influence of high temperatures, therefore it is not used in the steam room area. It can be used to make dishes, trays, shelves, containers, small coasters, stools.
• Metal. It has strength, ductility, elasticity, wear resistance, and has a long service life. It can be used to make legs, handles for chairs, benches, shelves.

The choice of a particular type of material is made based on the operating conditions of the room, design solutions, as well as personal preferences. Furniture upholstery with textiles or leather is allowed. Preference should be given to natural textiles.

The design of furniture in a bath or sauna can be made in various styles. The most common types of furniture in a break room are:

The bench is often made of wood or brushed wood. There are various shapes that differ in size and height. The semi-antique bench is characterized by the presence of simple, rough lines. If there is a back, then carvings are made along it in the form of beautiful ornaments. As a decoration, you can also use painting in various colors - red, pink, yellow, brown.

Modern benches have simple straight shapes. The classic version can be presented in the form of a bench with a high back of an arched structure, the presence of stucco molding. The Japanese-style bench will have simple shapes without a back.

The table, made in a rustic or old Russian style, has straight, simple shapes. The main production material is solid wood. Table legs can be decorated with carvings. The classic style is characterized by large dimensions, ornaments in the form of stucco molding on legs.

Modern designs are made from any material, for example, stone, metal, wood. A combination of them is allowed. There are no restrictions on shape or size. In the Japanese style, the main distinguishing feature is the low height.

Rustic or old Russian style constructions are made of wood. Brushed wood is often used. The simplicity of the lines is emphasized. To decorate the back or legs, patterned carving or painting is used. The classic version is distinguished by its large size, deep backs, the presence of decorations on the handles, legs in the form of stucco molding or the like of columns.

Modern design is characterized by the presence of any models, sizes, where all variants of the shape of the seats are present. Chairs can be made of any material. Combination is possible. Leather and durable textiles are used for upholstery. The color scheme depends on personal preference.

Japanese-style seating is low in size. They usually have simple geometric rectangular or square shapes without a back. They can be made from any material. Leather is often used for upholstery.

Shelves - antique or rustic designs have a simple rectangular shape. The main material is wood. Braided twigs or carvings are placed along the edges as decoration. The classic version is characterized by the severity of the lines.

Modern designs have various shapes and sizes. Wood and metal are used as material. The Japanese style is characterized by small sizes, simple geometric shapes.

The sofas are made from sustainable wood. Upholstered furniture can be presented in different sizes, shapes. Leather, dense fabrics are used for upholstery. There are no restrictions on the choice of the color palette.

The classic type is characterized by the presence of large sizes. Exclusive expensive materials are used for upholstery. The use of monochromatic tones of neutral shades is characteristic.

Japanese-style sofas, as a rule, have a regular geometric shape, low dimensions, and a wide seating area. Leather material is used for upholstery.

The steam room or sauna area is often small. They try to equip the premises with maximum functionality. The main furniture is a shelf, which is usually made of wood and has simple, comfortable shapes. In addition to the shelf, the sauna can contain shelves, a set of headrests, ladles, footrests.

The main attribute of any bath or sauna - shelves, can be done with your own hands, after making accurate calculations and making the necessary drawings. It is important to draw up a plan for a homemade construction in advance, to decide on the number of benches. The bench width should not exceed 90 cm.

Let's consider the stages of work.

• Preparatory. It is necessary to prepare a solid surface on which work will be carried out. This will require a countertop or solid table. You need to take a drill, hammer, plane, grinding tool. You also need to prepare pliers, tape measure, level, self-tapping screws, saw, hacksaw, wooden bars.
• Basic work. According to the drawing, blanks are cut out of wood. The edges are carefully sanded and dried. Then the frame is assembled with the help of bolts. Planks are laid on it.
• Final. The surface is cleaned of dust, shavings, the holes are sealed with putty. The finished shelves are attached to the wall.

For information on how to make shelves for a bath with your own hands, see the next video.

When choosing a wooden interior design for a washroom or recreation area, it is recommended to give preference to more durable, reliable rocks.

Pine has a long service life, fills the room with a refreshing scent. However, it should be remembered that wood contains resins that are released into the environment when exposed to high temperatures. Therefore, furniture made from this type of wood is often placed in rest rooms. Benches, chairs, tables, shelves, hangers, cabinets are made from pine.

The most successful solution when creating furniture for a steam room is linden. Wood is characterized by low thermal conductivity, environmental friendliness, ease of processing, pleasant smell.Linden can be used to make a shelf, buckets, ladles, footrests.

Oak has a beautiful texture, strength, and is not affected by adverse conditions. Oak furniture items can be placed both in the steam room and in the relaxation room. Most often, oak is used to create massive objects, for example, beds, armchairs, tables, and a shelf.

Alder is characterized by softness, moisture resistance, not subject to deformation, has a beneficial effect on the entire body. Alder furniture is suitable for steam rooms and rest rooms. Alder can be used to make shelves, benches, chairs, armchairs.

Canadian cedar has a high-quality solid texture, has a high strength, aroma, has a beneficial effect on the body. Cedar furniture is suitable for both a steam room and a relaxation room. Shelves, benches, tables, chairs are made from it.

Aspen and ash, due to their softness and quick wear, are ideal for making bath accessories. You can make buckets, headrests, footrests from them.

Larch is durable, easily tolerates high temperatures. However, the material is easy to crack and also difficult to process. Larch furniture can be placed in the steam room and relaxation room. Larch can be used to make footrests, headrests, buckets, tables, benches, chairs, hangers.

After work, the surface is treated with a special compound. This is done in order to prevent the appearance of mold, rot, and thereby extend the life of the tree. When using wood at high temperatures, it is not recommended to apply any chemical compositions.