Original projects of a bath with a pool

Having your own bath today is a luxury that many can afford. From a hot and humid steam room, you plunge into cool water and feel as if you were reborn. So why, among such a huge selection of projects for baths, be limited to a simple set of "steam-washing", if you can build a gorgeous pool with your own hands? Read about all the nuances of building and decorating a bath with a pool in this article.

Regardless of the design of any pool, not every steam room can be placed. The main task in preparing a bath for placing a pool is waterproofing the wiring, walls and ceiling. You can't just take it into a ready-made steam room and put it. Therefore, it is better to take it into account at the planning stage, otherwise adaptation to the premises will cost much more money.

Given the large volumes of water, the water supply system must also be fully prepared for the installation of the pool. A regular foundation drain (which can be done in a small shower room) will not work. Here you need a full-fledged drain and you need to equip it according to the standard rules for the sewerage device. True, there are cases when the sewerage system cannot cope with huge volumes of water.

The building is designed taking into account the location of the pool - on the street, under the same roof with a steam room or in another room.

Another important issue is the placement of engineering networks. These include ventilation, water filters, lighting, drainage system.

Often, the bath is designed in such a way that the pool is closer to the steam room. There are ready-made layouts compiled by masters, from which you can choose the right one for yourself.

When choosing, you need to take into account many characteristics:

• land area for construction;
• the estimated size of the pool and bath;
• placement of communications;
• configuration;
• additional premises.

For example, you can make a terrace in the form of a semicircular or polyhedral ledge in the wall (bay window) and equip an exit to it directly from the pool. Today, the abundance of materials and technologies gives unprecedented freedom in construction. Especially inventive designers have already come up with a roof that can be removed if necessary. There is also an option with a transparent roof.

Consider the main types of pools.

• Stationary... Often this is a reinforced concrete container planted in the ground. You can make it yourself or buy a ready-made one by choosing the desired size and depth.

• Mini pool. It has a small volume (from 1 to 6 cubic meters) and is made of wood, acrylic or fiberglass. It can be placed both inside the bath and on the site.

• Spa pool. This is a large whirlpool tub. Sold ready for installation with all equipment. Not suitable for water games and swimming.

• Collapsible. Made of polyvinyl chloride, which is stretched over the frame. The main feature is mobility. You can put it anywhere, and if necessary, disassemble it.

Sauna with billiards - this is a great option for those who like to combine relaxation with friends and bath procedures. With enough space, you can build a fairly spacious one-story bath complex with several rooms.At the same time, the average area of ​​a room with a billiards table varies from 22 to 52 square meters. m

A corner bath will help to significantly save space on the site, not inferior to conventional baths in terms of functionality. It is logical to choose it if the land plot has a non-standard shape. So, for example, with the help of such solutions, you can "bypass" a massive tree, poles with electric wires, or "fit" a building near a reservoir.

The size of the building can vary according to personal preference and financial capabilities. It can be a simple small house or a whole complex with an attic, gazebo, billiard room or barbecue area. In the latter case, the terrace must be equipped taking into account the fire safety standards.

Often, wood-burning stoves are installed in corner baths., which are installed between the sauna and the relaxation room. It is important to place it in the middle of the building so that the heat is distributed evenly.

With the help of the attic, you can both decorate the building and get additional territory without the need to expand the total area of ​​the building. What's nice is that such a solution will cost less than building a two-story bath.

It is not surprising that variations of the guest space of the bathhouse are so popular today, where the attic space is fully adapted for life. With the proper approach to the external decoration, such a bath will look like a real castle.

The attic, built over the bathhouse, is very different from the simple second floor of the house., because the main problem here will be high humidity. There is a lot of steam coming from the first floor, so it is imperative to make a special layer during construction. If such an attic is arranged as a standard one, it will constantly be very hot and humid there. You should start with laying a vapor barrier (you can use foil or film), then a heater, and after that you can lay the floor.

All parts of the bath, made of wood, must be carefully treated with antiseptics, gaps and minor imperfections should be filled with polyurethane foam.

If the roof was covered with metal, then a film must be laid under it so that condensation does not accumulate.

And, finally, it is worth taking care of a safe ladder, because after bathing, you will not slip for a long time. It is necessary to think over the angle of rise, material for covering steps and fences.

If you swing as much as two floors, then you can equip a full-fledged relaxation room on top and a steam room with an impressive pool below.

Almost always, the projects of such baths involve a relaxation room on the second floor.some make a bedroom or even a gym out of it.

The staircase is a very important element. If the bath is compact, it is quite possible to do with the screw version. In larger buildings, classic staircases, often made in wood, are equipped. The presence of an external staircase is undesirable here, since it is very unsafe to go outside after a steam room in winter.

The terrace and barbecue can be called a "complete set" for relaxation after a hard work week. Usually the veranda is united by a common roof with a house or garage. In this particular case, the terrace has a common foundation and a roof with a sauna. Such an extension will not hit the pocket, but its functionality is captivating.

On the terrace you can:

• put a barbecue oven;
• cook dinner without leaving the bath;
• warm the air in the dressing room with a stove;
• place a refrigerator, make the space covered, and use it as a complete kitchen and dining room.

The standard size of the terrace is 8-10 square meters. This is enough both to invite guests and for simple gatherings of a large family. For use, for example, by one married couple, the economy version is also suitable - 6x5 squares.

We have not kept all the secrets of the craft of building a bath from our ancestors, and obviously not all the rules are followed by modern connoisseurs. But there is a fact that is difficult to argue with: a Russian bath should be built from natural wood. The classic sauna provides for a log house. And the version of the project depends only on the imagination and the size of the wallet.

It is no coincidence that the rounded log is one of the most demanded materials today. It is characterized by the following features:

• each breed contains resins that have medicinal properties for humans;
• wood is able to maintain a high temperature for a long time;

• walls do not accumulate moisture;
• low weight of the structure will save on the foundation;
• you do not have to be afraid of the construction subsidence, because finishing materials are often not used.

And it feels much more pleasant to take a bath in an environmentally friendly and healthy wooden building than in a brick or cinder block.

But the first thing that can push you to choose a cinder block is a pleasant price. It is used both for the construction of walls and for laying the foundation.

Pros:

• easy use, because 1 block is about 7 bricks, so the time for building walls is significantly reduced;
• good thermal insulation of the material;
• walls from it dry quite quickly;
• non-toxic and fire resistant, absolutely safe for humans.

Minuses:

• low sound insulation;
• often requires finishing, since cinder block buildings do not differ in external attractiveness;
• poor moisture resistance;
• the huge weight of the walls requires strengthening the foundation;
• to work with him, you need the appropriate physical strength.

Brick also has some advantages when building a bath:

• long service life. Together with a high-quality foundation, a brick bath will last much longer than similar buildings, for example, made of wood;
• the brick building is well protected from fires;
• a large selection of architectural solutions.

Brick baths also have disadvantages. These include the high cost and the need to install additional thermal insulation.

It is quite difficult to build a pool on your own; such moments as soil, relief, groundwater play a big role in this matter.

Among all materials for foundation, concrete is most often used.

Stages of building a pool.

• First you need to dig a pit, which will be slightly larger in size than the future pool. Sand and waterproofing are laid at the bottom. If desired, the walls and bottom are sheathed with thermal insulation.

• Waterproofing. A huge variety of sealants are now produced, you just need to choose the right one and process all the seams.

• Installation of fittings. These are metal mesh or rods. Before that, it is important to think over the technology for draining the water.

• Tile laying. You can show imagination and improvise at this point, but often tiles are used for finishing inside the pool.

For interior decoration of the bath, deciduous and coniferous trees are best suited. They are incapable of heating up and dry very quickly, preventing mold and mildew from spreading. These are linden, aspen, alder, abash, spruce, fir, pine. It is important to remember that when decorating, the wood should not be coated with paint or varnish, since when heated it will emit an unpleasant chemical odor.

Bath is, first of all, a place for relaxation. Therefore, it is illogical to use bright colors and go far from the classics. Details in the form of fancy furniture or interior items just "for the sake of appearance" is better to exclude. The main task here will be to create a calm, relaxing atmosphere.

For the dressing room and the steam room, the most popular is the classic Russian style finish - a massive table, benches / deck chairs, wooden lining on the walls and ceiling. In the break room, you can already improvise, because there are no generally accepted norms for it.

Interesting forged elements, carved skirting boards, antique household items, a fireplace can be successfully entered into the interior. Also, oak or birch brooms, dried bunches of fragrant herbs are often hung on the walls as a decor.

The lighting should be warm, dim. With lampshades that diffuse light, it is easy to achieve the desired effect.

Opinions differ about the decor in the form of animal skins and carpets: on the one hand, it looks modern and rich, on the other, it is another reason for the appearance of fungus.

• If it is assumed that children will swim in the pool, then its depth should not be more than one meter;
• in any project, it is necessary to lay a rough floor covering, which will already have a drainage system;
• when installing, be sure to use a level, irregularities in the future can negatively affect the material;

• if there is a jumping tower, the depth must be at least 2.5 meters;

• if you make the floor in the steam room 10-15 cm higher than in the washing room, you can avoid the ingress of excess moisture;
• it is better to install doors made of natural wood;

• in order to avoid unnecessary loss of heat, it is better not to do windows in the steam room at all;

• in the heat, the outdoor pool cannot be left without water for a long time, this can lead to deformation from the sun's rays;

• according to safety rules, the bath doors must open outward;

• when choosing furniture, give preference to wood models. The upholstery can lose its appearance very quickly due to moisture;

• all lamps must be protected from water ingress;
• in a Russian bath, steam is the most important thing, which means that you need to provide for a sufficient ceiling height, preferably at least 2.5 meters;

• in order to avoid injury, you need to select the correct bucket in advance, the handle of which does not heat up and does not melt, ideally made of wood;

• the depth of the furnace of the stove must be at least 60 cm, otherwise it will be simply inconvenient to heat it: small logs burn out very quickly;
• the longer the stove coil, the faster the bath will heat up;

• if tiles are chosen for laying the floor in one of the rooms, then it is better to choose anti-slip for safety reasons;

• it will be useful to purchase an electric heater for heating water;

• there should be no large trees near the pool, because their massive roots can interfere with construction;

• if the construction of the pool is intended solely for decorative purposes, then there is no need to make it deep.

Option of a spa pool with hydromassage and detailed instructions for its installation.

For a small family, the option of a miniature plastic font is quite suitable.

You can hang brooms and dried herbs on the walls to make the water treatments even more relaxing and fill the room with a pleasant scent.

Skillful craftsmen can afford to finish with natural stone.

An interesting solution would be to paint the walls near the pool.

Unusual design of the pool in the form of a footprint.

A complex shaped pool will require more costs than a standard rectangular one, but it will look much more spectacular and richer.

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Special connoisseurs of art can depict the whole underwater world on the walls of the pool. Just take care in advance of waterproof materials for such work.

You can watch a master class on the construction of a polypropylene pool in this video.