Small bath: types, sizes and features of choice

Not every modern person can boast a large area of ​​housing. Therefore, it is often necessary to think about how to save space in a particular room. Although many dream of a huge bath or jacuzzi, not everyone can install them. But a small model from a regular store can afford any person.

Despite the fact that many prefer to buy large baths, in some cases you have to sacrifice comfort and buy smaller models. But they also have their own characteristics.

• Compactness. They occupy at times less space.This allows you to fit the product in a small room, quietly put a washing machine, toilet and everything else you need.
• Attractiveness. Compact product looks neater. Since the consumption of materials is less, you can buy a better product for little money.
• Convenience. Baths in practice are convenient. They can wash not only a healthy adult, but also someone who has some diseases or age problems.

There are several types of baths. They are angular, oval, with legs, with or without a shower. Options of the standard sizes are considered lying. In them, a person of average height can do all hygiene in the prone position. This model is considered the most comfortable, but to install it is a great luxury, since most rooms are not suitable in size. Small items come in two forms.

• Sedentary. Their length is not more than 130 cm. They are installed mainly in rooms where there is very little space. Modern models of acrylic have built-in seats.It is convenient, including for older people.
• Semi-lying. Small baths that are up to 150 cm long are considered reclining. In them, a person who has an average height can take reclining procedures.

Although the baths are small, be sure to think about their configuration. This may be a whirlpool, additional curtains of glass. Also a small bowl can come complete with a modern shower stall. If the model has a hydromassage function, you need to think about wiring. Since it has a very powerful pump, then the load on the wiring will be added.

This option is suitable for those whose bathroom has non-standard dimensions, for example, is narrow and elongated, divided by partitions. Not all asymmetric models are convenient to use if they are small. The same applies to oval baths.

For large families, a small bath with a shower that is mounted on the wall is suitable. Not everyone likes to sit in the bathroom for a long time and prefer a quick contrast shower to this procedure.

If the budget allows, you should pay attention to the bath with a closed shower. Since the doors in it are closed, you can take a shower without fear that the water will flood everything around.

A pleasant addition to the bath can be a whirlpool function. There are inexpensive mini-jacuzzis that can be installed even in a room with a small yardage.

Small baths are made from the same materials as large models. One of the most durable and high quality materials is cast iron. It retains heat for a long time and heats up. With all this, cast iron products have many disadvantages. These baths have a huge weight, which makes their delivery difficult. This material is difficult to process, so the baths are mostly uniform. To create something original is quite difficult.

Baths made of steel in the manufacture of enamel paint. This is a great way to decorate the material and the room itself.Even the smallest model will look attractive if you decorate it.

It is easier to cast iron, has a long service life, low price. Like any material, steel has disadvantages. This is a rapid cooling of water and the fineness of the material. Because of this, dents appear on the surface upon impact. Such baths create a lot of noise when used.

Acrylic baths have become the most popular lately. They have many advantages over baths made from other materials. These baths are lightweight, which greatly facilitates delivery. The material has the strength and variety of forms, perfectly retains heat. Acrylic baths are inexpensive, they can be purchased cheaper than products from other materials.

Acrylic with the addition of polymer concrete gives the bath a special elegance, which affects the price of models. This material appeared on the market quite recently and immediately gained popularity. It allows you to make a bath of interesting shape. For example, in the form of a fan or petal.

To date, oak models are becoming popular. They are made to order. Therefore, the form and size are determined by the owner himself. These baths are unique: they are not destroyed by water. Over time, their strength increases.

Often a small bathtub is combined with a toilet. Selecting a product in such a room, you need not only to find suitable sizes, but also to look at it to fit harmoniously into the interior of the room. The sizes depend on models. If you take rectangular options, they have three standard sizes. The dimensions of the smallest bath are 90x70 cm. The deeper one is 120x70 cm, the largest one is 130x70 cm. Such a model can have low sides.

There is no exact definition of which model is considered small. If earlier standard baths had a length of up to 170 cm and a width of up to 75 cm, then the small model had the standard dimensions: 120x70 cm. There were no other parameters. Now the choice of small baths is great. For small rooms, you can choose an angular model, the size of which will be up to 150 cm.

The size of small baths depends on their shape. If earlier it was only square or rectangular models, modern materials make it possible to make the forms diverse. The most common are square and corner models. Corner models are installed between the two walls of the room. Their shape may resemble a petal or even a drop. They can be asymmetrical, symmetrical. Such models are more comfortable than straight. They are often made of acrylic, as it is well treatable.

Sometimes corner models have built-in shelves and headrests. This allows you to comfortably take a bath, get the necessary bathroom accessories, without getting out of it. If we consider round models of small sizes, they are not suitable for small rooms. Even with compact dimensions, they take up a lot of space.

In this case, the corners remain empty, and it looks ugly. Rectangular small baths have a greater capacity compared to other options. If a room has a very small area, then only a rectangular model will be suitable for it. If you set the corner model, then it does not take up much space,allows you to enjoy bathing procedures.

Modern models allow us to make the color range of baths diverse. Black and white classic fades into the background. The focus of the bath, trimmed in colors such as cream, blue or emerald. The choice depends on the interior space. Today on sale you can find even a glossy little bath with sparkles. However, plain light models are more in demand.

Before you go shopping, you need to determine for yourself the size and shape of the purchased model. It is necessary to determine in advance where it will be. It is worth finding out for yourself whether it will be a rectangular or angular bowl. You can choose the product of the original form or order it. You need to buy the product from a trusted manufacturer who has a certificate of quality and documentation that the product meets the required standards.

Installing a small bath, do not neglect the finished products. It is important to look at models that have ergonomics.A small bathtub will save the owners of a small living space. If you treat her choice carefully, you can choose a great option that will delight all the inhabitants of a house or apartment and fit well into the finished interior space.

When buying, you need to consider the financial side of the issue. The price depends on the material, manufacturer, configuration. If you buy a model from the manufacturer, this does not mean that payment is made only for brand awareness. Good companies offer quality products, give a good warranty period and pay delivery.

Cheap models can also be of high quality. Therefore, it is necessary to study the manufacturers who are engaged in the creation of baths. Today there are many young companies that do not spend a lot of money on advertising. However, this does not mean that their goods are worse in quality. If you take a product from acrylic from a newly opened company, its cost will be approximately 8,000 rubles. If it is a well-established model from brands like Roca, the price will double.

The price depends largely on the material. One of the most expensive materials is cast iron.The cost of delusional manufacturers will be up to 20,000 rubles. If this is a model of steel, the price will drop to 6000 rubles. It turns out a bargain, although the quality is not lost.

Many buy baths through online shopping. One of the best-selling shops is Ikea. It has not only delivery to different cities, but also reasonable prices. Anyone can buy a bath of this brand.

Even a small model is able to decorate a room. The main thing - to know how to choose it for the interior. To make it easier to do, here are some interesting examples designed by designers.

The most advantageous solution is a compact space for washing, which is located in the very corner of the room. The triangular corner bathtub fits perfectly into the room interior. Its white color harmonizes with the same walls. The lower part of the walls and the floor, on the contrary, look very bright. The green color is uplifting, as are the living plants that adorn the room.

This model does not take up much space. At the same time it includes a jacuzzi. Even its small forms will allow a person to relax in it.And convenient shelves at arm's length make it possible to have soap, washcloths, brushes and other accessories freely available.

Another interesting stylistic solution for a compact room. A small bath in the shape of a droplet is perfectly combined with speckled walls. It takes up little space. In this case, you can relax in a sitting position. This model has an additional shelf for bathroom accessories. Since the bath is quite small, next to it you can install a toilet and a sink, above which there is a place for a mirror. So it will be convenient for everyone to use both the bathroom and the bathroom.

Round model takes a lot of space. Therefore, it is impossible to put anything around her. Its snow-white color is in harmony with the walls, and the floor turns out to be contrast. This bath is equipped with a hydromassage.

You can find out how to set up a bath with your own hands in the video below.