Bathroom in the style of "minimalism": features of the choice of furniture, plumbing and accessories

In most old houses and small modern dwellings, the bathroom turns out to be a pitiful nook. This is because the builders simply did not have any other way out during its organization. But even such an insignificant space can be fully used if you focus on the best examples of minimalism.

The minimalistic design is suitable for all possible premises. It provides for compliance with two important requirements: the smallest number of items and the largest amount of free space.

There are also other attractive features that make minimalism in demand among a wide variety of people:

• strict and laconic geometry;
• the priority of functionality over the abundance of decor;
• rejection of variegation and thoughtfulness of the general concept.

Most often, minimalistic interiors are decorated with natural materials. They create homogeneous surfaces from them - they try not to abuse relief and even attractive patterns. But if the furniture should be solemn and strict, then it is quite possible to carry out design experiments with plumbing. What is categorically unacceptable are the accessory accessories. Even swimwear hangers are best discarded in order to maintain the chosen concept to the end.

The fact that minimalism saves space does not mean that you can ignore the quality of the installed furniture and other items, "if only it was more compact." On the contrary, high-quality and excellent wear-resistant materials are preferable. Moreover, they should be outwardly simple (not pretentious), but relatively expensive. Most designers generally believe that combining dissimilar materials is much more expedient than things made from one thing.

As with any bathroom, white sinks and bathtubs look perfect.

The minimalistic design is combined only with the uncompromisingly modern and unusual looking bathroom fixtures. The best aesthetic characteristics, according to experts, are suspended toilets and washbasins. Among the bath shapes, oval is in the first place, then rectangular, only after them are all other geometric shapes. Round or close to them elements are strongly undesirable. The fewer cabinets and shelves, the better the result.

With the help of a closed built-in wardrobe, you can rid the bathroom space of all redundant parts. Its visual expansion is achieved by large mirrors and glossy surfaces. Hiding and disguising the very presence of furniture is helped by placing it inside niches. Often, furniture facades are finished with the same materials as the walls - this helps to erase the border and create a feeling of real freedom. Glass structures seem weightless, as if even suspended in the air.

The latest squeak of fashion in the late 2010s is eco-minimalism. It appeared only a few years ago, but in terms of influence on the minds of designers, it has already become comparable to Provence, Scandinavian approach and classicism. An important difference from "simple" minimalism is the exclusion of metal from the setting. In rare cases, it is left in small quantities as a decorative accent.

According to the canons of ecological minimalism, the interior must be as light as possible., especially in the case when the illumination of the room is insufficient. Dark furniture pieces are sometimes acceptable as expressive touches, but it is better not to rely on luck and your taste, but to consult with qualified designers. The wooden floor and ceiling required in this style in a small bathroom (and in a large one too) are impractical. But there is an opportunity to cope with this problem - to use a material that imitates this type. Most often they are ceramic or terracotta tiles.

Furniture should not only be light in appearance - a low silhouette becomes a mandatory requirement. Due to the specifics of the bathroom, it is better to refuse the use of furniture products with upholstery made of natural fabric.

It is recommended to contact professional designers and planners in order to choose the right:

• communication connection points;
• the size of the plumbing and its color;
• ceiling type;
• material for wall decoration.

Lighting is of great importance in minimalist bathrooms. The flow of light should be fairly muted. The preference for inconspicuous recessed luminaires over classic suspended chandeliers is quite justified. If there are windows, you should take care of the natural flow of light as much as possible. Multilevel lighting devices also perform well, and backlighting can be used to give the room originality.

In a minimalist bathroom, only a limited number of accessories are permissible. Attention should be paid to a compact soap dispenser; it is also a good idea to choose small shelves for cosmetics. To make the space more beautiful and to form accents, it is permissible to use a single plant (potted) or a wall panel. In terms of colors, the best results are obtained with white, gray and black paints. How exactly to combine them is a matter of personal choice.

Professionals often recommend combining tonalities based on the principle of contrast. The black ceiling finish perfectly echoes the gray wall; It is also a good idea to place a dark stripe in the middle of the white walls. The traditional solution with the impeccable white color of the room is also not worth rejecting: it looks very good with skillful use.

The type of plumbing - bath or shower - is not limited by the minimalist approach. Here you can safely focus on personal tastes. The arrangement of plumbing accessories should be no less thoughtful than the appearance of each of them. At the same time, the location of specific items in an unusual place is only welcome.

You will learn about what else to look for when decorating a minimalist bathroom by watching the following video.