Bath interior in different styles

Comfortable and modern arrangement of baths is of great importance today. This can be a separate building or an extension to the main residential building. Nowadays, the bath is often used not only as a regular washroom, therefore it is extremely important that this room is associated with a comfort zone. This is a place to relax and recuperate, spent in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Therefore, the interior of the bath should be deliberate.

It is not such an easy task to equip the bath space beautifully and comfortably, so that its zones correspond to the functions assigned to them. It is important to think over the main style line of the future interior. The selection of building materials, furnishings, and the purchase of additional decorative accessories will depend on the chosen design. We must not forget about the peculiarities of using premises in conditions of a sharp drop in temperature and high humidity.

All interior elements must meet safety regulations, a high level of comfort and the necessary functionality. Therefore, practical natural materials with a long service life, resistant to extreme temperature conditions, are used to decorate the interior bath rooms. Before proceeding with the design of each separate zone in the bath space, it is necessary to draw up a detailed layout and calculation of materials for each room (dressing room, steam room, washing and relaxation area). Let's consider the main criteria.

For indoor surfaces, it is necessary to use environmentally friendly materials with the following qualities:

• increased wear resistance;
• low heat conductivity;
• resistant to aggressive effects of hot steam and humid air.

Such materials include natural wood in any form, sand-lime bricks, ceramic tiles, natural stones. The interior must be designed so that all the items and accessories necessary in the bath (buckets, ladles, brooms, hats and other bath utensils) are accessible to people who are washing. It is strictly forbidden to use decorative objects made of plastic or metal in the design.

Objects with sharp corners and materials that form slippery surfaces must not be used in the arrangement. This is necessary for safety during the passage of bath procedures. This point is especially important for families with small children and elderly parents. For maximum comfort and complete relaxation it is recommended to decorate walls, floors and ceilings in warm light colors.

Before proceeding with the design of the space inside the bath, it is advisable to get acquainted with the various styles and modern trends in bath interiors. Let's consider the most popular design examples and their features.

The design of the space in the Russian or Old Russian style involves the use of natural wood in the interior design in the form of a bar or rounded logs. A bathhouse in the old country style is acceptable for a Russian person: in it he feels comfortable and familiar. The walls and floor in the Russian steam room do not require special finishing. Therefore, there is no need to purchase additional materials and decorations here.

The main elements of the Old Church Slavonic style are:

• semi-antique Russian stove or sauna heater in the steam room;
• wooden tubs and tubs in the washing room;
• rough benches and a large wooden table in the dressing room;
• fragrant brooms on the wall.

Baths decorated in the rustic or "goblin" style can also be attributed to the primordial Russian traditions. These two primordially Russian variants are characterized by extremely rough furnishings. In the style of the goblin, you can use imitation of forest stumps and snags, wooden utensils of clumsy work, covered with dark varnish. Rustic style is a deliberately emphasized rough processing of wood on the walls and ceiling of the room.

For more sophisticated natures who appreciate rustic motives, you can offer a country or Provence design. Both of these options echo the traditional Russian design, the lack of luxury and sophistication in the interior. Here, the main type of finish is natural wood with a smoother structure and delicate shades. An obligatory attribute of these directions is furniture made of natural wood, covered with a layer of polishing. It can have elements of carving or painting. American Country and French Provence give out:

• log walls with exposed beams;
• washing, laid with ceramic tiles;
• bright bath utensils and dishes;
• curtains made of linen or cotton fabrics of variegated colors;

Somewhat reminiscent of the country style baths, decorated in a laconic Scandinavian, Norwegian, German style. Light colors prevail in their design. These interiors are distinguished by simplicity and convenience. The main difference between all these styles is the combination of wood and modern high-tech materials in interior decoration.

When choosing such a design, it should be borne in mind that it absolutely does not tolerate excesses in decoration.

Equally laconic in decoration is the minimalism style, which presupposes saving space, and also minimizes the use of decorative elements and furnishings in the bath room. In the style of minimalism, corner baths and small rooms with a built-in mezzanine are often designed. The style of minimalism can be attributed to the bath-yurt, as well as the barrel-bath, which is popular among summer residents.

Interior decoration in the Art Nouveau and Art Nouveau style is distinguished by an unusual, sometimes shocking design. Such baths are always spacious, they are distinguished by a large number of additional design elements. They are usually built in two floors according to the principle of a kind of castle, placing cozy bedrooms on the second floor. The presence of a mosaic of bright colors, as well as abundant lighting, are obligatory attributes of Art Nouveau bath rooms.

For brutal personalities, you can offer baths, decorated in a more extravagant way. A modern high-tech style will require a spacious area. A distinctive feature of this style is the huge windows in the recreation room (practically from floor to ceiling). Outside, the glass is covered with a special mirror film that hides the rest from prying eyes. Instead of metal, which is traditionally used in high-tech style, designers use natural wood, processed in the high-tech style (most often maple beams are used).

The ultra-modern loft style involves brickwork in combination with natural wood in the design of the walls. The main feature of this style is that its urban notes should be combined with comfortable upholstered furniture in the rest room. The increasingly popular Alpine design chalet baths are built from natural conifers on a stone foundation.Natural wood and stone are also present in the interior decoration of the premises.

In addition to the interior decoration of the bath, due attention must be paid to the external appearance. If you decide to build a traditional rustic steam room, you will need profiled beams or rounded logs for construction. The facade of the building can be decorated in a fairy-tale style, playing up the appearance of the building so that it looks like a forest hut or a forester's gatehouse. Currently, houses built using the "half-timbered" technology are gaining great popularity.

This technology, in addition to its modern appearance, implies energy saving, which is important for a bath. The main feature of the half-timbered structure is the large panoramic windows that provide the building with a unique and modern appearance. Glazing is made with special mirrored glass that hides what is happening inside the building from people outside. Half-timbered structures, like barnhouse buildings, are not suitable for forming a traditional Russian steam room inside the design. However, the design of the facade using the half-timbered technology is perfect for baths with interior decoration of high-tech and modern styles.

Competent arrangement of a bath is not an easy creation of a cozy place for body cleansing. The design of the interior space of a room with a certain specificity requires not only comfort, but also absolute safety. Let's designate the basic requirements for the internal arrangement of the bath:

• Fireproof indents during the construction of the stove must be at least 0.5 meters: the stove must not be installed in the immediate vicinity of the walls. It is strictly forbidden to install the stove close to the steam room wall. The oven must have its own foundation.

• Comprehensive waterproofing of all surfaces of the premises, including walls, floor and ceiling, is necessary to maximize the service life of the materials from which the building is made.
• Good thermal insulation (thorough insulation of all frame structures) is necessary to maintain the temperature in the room for a long time while taking bath procedures.
• The materials used for interior decoration must be environmentally friendly. The priority is natural wood without additional finishing. Do not use synthetic polymers and plastics.
• Zoning of any baths is a standard technique. Traditionally, this is a dressing room, washing and steam room. In modern projects, a place is provided for a recreation area.

Modern designers involved in the arrangement of baths and saunas can offer stylish and fashionable projects for implementation. The mood will depend on how the interior of the bath is decorated. Therefore, you need to navigate when choosing a design to your taste. To complete the design of any interior, you need to add beautiful and cozy accessories to it. In the interior Russian bath it can be bast shoes, samovars, copper dishes and other attributes of village life.

Relaxation room in the baths, decorated in country or provence styles, you can decorate with antique furniture. Old dressers, sideboards, grandmother's chests and dressing table will perfectly fit here. For a sauna decorated in oriental or turkish style, the best decoration will be the wall cladding with a pair of bright ceramic mosaics. The relaxation room in such a sauna can be turned into an exotic hookah bar. With a touch of bright textiles, colorful pillows and a round table with low legs, you can create the perfect place to relax with family or friends.

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