Toilet design: optimal solutions for small spaces

Very often, in modern apartments, too little space is provided for a bathroom, where it is often impossible to place something other than a toilet bowl. If the living conditions do not provide great opportunities for the improvement of such zones, it is important to know how exactly you can cope with the problem and what techniques to use. Repair work and design of a toilet in a small area should be carefully thought out and planned taking into account all the features of the room, then it will be possible to make something beautiful, functional and comfortable in the toilet.

A bathroom is provided in any modern apartment, but the older the building, the less space was given for it. The minimum size of such a room is considered to be 1.2 m², so it can be difficult to place something other than a toilet bowl in such a room. To create the design of a small toilet in an apartment correctly, you need to take into account its specific dimensions, the height of the ceilings and the number of items that are in the room.

When planning the repair of the toilet, it is necessary to ensure that all the materials that will be used in the work and the plumbing are of the highest quality, which directly affects the comfort of their use. The correct design of all the details of the toilet room will make it possible to place everything that is needed in it, while not overloading the space and making it even more functional.

Each era is characterized by its own characteristics in everything, even in the construction of houses. So, in "Khrushchev" traditionally small toilets and conditions are far from ideal living, but everything can be changed if desired. In a panel house, the situation is no better, and in some ways even worse. Due to the small size of the bathroom and toilet, it is very difficult to install a washing machine or any other equipment in such rooms.

For a small space, the most correct solution is to redevelop the space. Sometimes, to increase the size of the bathroom, it is necessary to connect it to the bathroom, although this is not convenient in all cases. To place a toilet, you need at least 1 sq. meter of space so that you can comfortably use the services of the premises. If it is possible to expand it, there is a need to put a bidet next to the toilet. In the bathroom, you can remove the bathtub and install a stall to make room for the washing machine.

If the shower and toilet are two independent, but very small rooms, they can be connected by removing the partition. This will increase the space and accommodate many more objects that were previously inaccessible. By combining the premises, in the location of the plumbing, changes are also made that relate to the location of each of the objects. The toilet is usually rotated 45 degrees, positioned diagonally in the corner.

The advantage of connecting these zones is the convenience of placing everything you need, it is easy to connect a sink and a washing machine from the water pipes of the bathroom, and the toilet itself does not always need to be moved, it is simply deployed as it is most convenient.

The small size of the toilet affects what kind of interior is best done in it. In order for the room to be not only functional, but also attractive, it is important to find an optimal balance with the existing design of other rooms. You need to start from how exactly the repairs were made in the corridor and kitchen, as well as those rooms that are closest to the bathroom. They play a significant role in the choice of material and color of the room.

Depending on your wishes and possibilities, you can decorate the walls with wallpaper, tiles, plasterboard or Euroboard. It is best to maintain the entire room with a single material that has been chosen, but add additional details or decor to it. If this is a euroboard, then you can paint individual elements in a different color to highlight a specific area. For tiles, the use of patchwork tiles will be original, which will give a pleasant color to the room. Wallpaper or wall paint can be of different shades or slightly different prints.

In order for the room to be functional, it is important to highlight the area with a niche., where all the necessary household items will be located. You can make such a niche with your own hands, for which drywall is best suited, with which you can completely decorate the toilet room. This option will allow you to create a holistic space in which everything is in place, niches and shelves are inside the structure, thereby not obscuring the space visually. If it is possible to place some furniture in the toilet, then a room with a wardrobe could solve the main problem of accommodating everything you need in one place.

The toilet itself plays an important role in the repair of the toilet room. In addition to functional components and convenience for apartment owners, it can also have an interesting design. There are options for the execution of this item in different colors and shapes, which makes it stand out in the interior. You can additionally highlight the area where the toilet is located in order to make a holistic image. This is important when the toilet and bath are located together and there is a desire to visually separate each of the zones, for which the use of color spots is best suited.

The design of the toilet should be in harmony with its functional component and not interfere with it. So, if a room with a water heater, then you need to find a suitable place for it or arrange it so that this element of technology does not catch the eye and seems to dissolve in the room. It is convenient to construct a cabinet-type or rack-like structure for this, which either covers or disguises the water heater.

Thinking over the stylistic design options for the toilet, you can select the most suitable for this type of room.

• Scandinavian style. It assumes simplicity and conciseness, light colors and a minimum of objects in the room. The main emphasis is on the naturalness of all the materials from which the renovation is made.You can combine different types of finishing materials, wallpaper with tiles or paint, which will make a small room visually large.
• Hi-tech and modern. These styles involve the use of custom materials, shapes, and colors. The brighter and more unusual the finish, the better the style is emphasized. You can complement the interior with drawings or photographs with extraordinary content.

• Provence. Finishing materials are selected in a specific style and color scheme. The choice of plumbing should be subordinate to the main idea, which means that the toilet, sink, bathroom should differ in curved shapes with mandatory decorative elements.

For a beautiful decoration of the walls of the toilet, you can choose different materials, but you need to know which is best and which varieties will be more appropriate. The simplest and most inexpensive way will be wallpaper, the color and texture of which can be absolutely any. Based on the high humidity in the toilet, the best type of wallpaper will be vinyl, which lasts a long time and has a very beautiful appearance.

Before you start pasting, you need to carry out all the basic work on the walls. Besides the fact that they should be as even as possible, it is important to apply an antifungal agent to avoid the development of fungus and prevent damage to the wallpaper. The choice of pattern depends on the preferences of the owners of the premises, their taste, temperament and other features. Everyone chooses their own color and design. It can be abstraction, flowers or clear lines, the main thing will be the presence of light spots that make the room large. The more light colors will be located in the toilet, the larger it will seem.

In terms of color, white, green and blue wallpapers are best suited for the washroom, especially those with small dimensions. Photo wallpapers will look very beautiful and original. They can be matched to the general ideological meaning of the room, tied to the decorative solution of the corridor or bathroom, in order to get a general concept, which at the same time will differ in individual features.

Another finishing material is ceramic tiles.

For her correct choice in the toilet, you need to pay attention to the following indicators:

• size - the size should be convenient for laying, which minimizes the number of cut pieces;
• shape - a non-standard room or individual decorative elements can be laid out with unusual square or rectangular tiles;
• type of laying - based on the first two criteria, the option of work will be determined.

The laying process itself can take place in several ways.

• The diagonal view involves laying the tiles diagonally from top to bottom, which makes the space larger by expanding it.
• If the room has narrow sides, then for their artificial visual increase it is necessary to use rectangular tiles, laying in thin but long rows.
• Laying the tiles in two levels: a light top, then a dividing thin tile strip, and a darker one, will visually enlarge the room.
• You can visually raise the ceilings using colored tiles, placing them vertically.

In order for liquid wallpaper in the toilet to have an original appearance, various glitters or silk threads can be added to their composition. Usually nothing is added to such a coating, but the walls are decorated with mirrors, statuettes, but only if there is a place for them or they logically fit into the room. You can choose stylish furniture with expensive-looking fittings, accessories for toothbrushes, soap dishes, shelves for small things, which together will create a whole ensemble, decorating and not cluttering the space of the toilet walls.

If the walls of the room are very uneven, and work on leveling them is almost impossible, it is best to use drywall. This option is available where there is a small margin of room dimensions and it will not significantly decrease due to the installation of new walls. As soon as all sides are updated, any paint can be applied on top of the drywall, creating interesting drawings, abstractions or playing with flowers, gluing wallpaper or even laying small tiles. The choice of options is wide enough and depends on the preferences of the owner of the toilet room.

The most practical, reliable and durable floor covering for a toilet is a tile. The tile withstands constant contact with water, is easy to clean and retains its original appearance for a long time. To keep the room always warm and cozy, you can install a warm floor, and even in winter it will be pleasant to stand on the tiles. If you want to give the room a more cozy look, then using special rugs or even carpet can easily help with this.

It is recommended to use square tiles for laying on the floor., which will serve more reliably due to the even distribution of weight on the surface of the square. In addition, the installation of such material allows you to minimize tile trimming, which reduces the amount of costs for it. The color of the coating can be any, but it is best to choose an option that will harmonize with the walls and emphasize the design idea.

For a good and high-quality toilet repair, you need to choose the right materials and select the right tools for them. The best finishing material for both walls and floors is tiles. It is durable, not afraid of moisture, and modern samples will help create a unique design of the room. To work with tiles, you must have a mixture for installation, a trowel with teeth for applying mortar and grout for joints.

The most luxurious finishing option for both the bathtub and toilet is natural marble. It is very expensive, but it will serve for a very long time and will never lose its relevance, delighting the owners with a chic appearance. Installation is carried out in almost the same way as in the case of tiles, so the tools will be needed the same. If it is not possible to allocate a significant amount for the repair of the bathroom, then you can use a cheaper, but no less interesting option, like plastic panels. They are perfect for decorating and protecting walls, and thanks to various textures and colors, it is possible to implement any design decisions. For its installation, you will need profiles, screws and a screwdriver.

Moisture-resistant wallpaper can be considered a simple option for wall decoration, they are inexpensive and easy to install. To glue them, you need to have a container for glue, scissors and a roller.If the walls in the room are even, then work can be carried out without preliminary preparation, although it is advisable to treat the surface with antifungal agents. An interesting option would be to use wood, but since it does not tolerate moisture well, it is better to minimize its amount in the interior.

A convenient option for wall decoration is drywall. By covering the walls with panels, you can get rid of significant irregularities in the walls, making them perfect and ready for any finish. To work with drywall, you need a carpenter's knife for cutting sheets, a solution for installation on a wall, which is applied with a spatula.

The decor of the toilet room can be very diverse and depends on the capabilities and imagination of the owners of the room.

If the toilet is small, then you can increase them by using certain techniques.

• Dismantling old-style plumbing and installing a new, modern, streamlined shape will make it possible to free up some space and give the interior a new, attractive appearance, and the installation option will emphasize the uniqueness of a particular room.

• A toilet with storage space for small items in the form of cabinets and shelves in a small space should be logical and serve a specific purpose. It is best to place them in the area where the sewer pipes are on the wall, so you can hide them and at the same time make the area functional. In order not to take up space, it is necessary to use narrow cabinets and shelves, you can equip the doors with a mirror or make them completely mirrored, which will create the illusion of more space.
• You can equip a beautiful and functional toilet with the right materials and colors. Wall and floor decoration can be using the same material or different combinations. Using accent spots on light walls, you can favorably emphasize the design of the room, making it light and interesting.

• Thanks to the availability of modern technologies and materials, you can create unique design options for any room, including the toilet. Real-life examples that can be seen on the Internet are proof of this.

• The use of white tiles gives the room lightness, and the oblong pattern visually lengthens the space. The minimum number of room components makes it spacious and comfortable. The storage and pipe access area is neatly closed by a built-in cabinet.

• Wood trim will look very good in country houses. For repairs, you can use both natural wood and plastic panels with wood imitation. The convenient arrangement of all elements allows you to make a small space absolutely functional and beautiful.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the original toilet with a wardrobe and illuminated niches.