Stylish bathroom design ideas

Bathroom design is not limited to the selection of good plumbing and furniture. This room should be both practical and elegant in appearance; if such a requirement is not met, it becomes much less comfortable to use it. It’s time to get acquainted with what modern designers can offer at the end of 2010s, which is now considered fashionable and relevant.

The novelties of 2018 are focused on the search for a combination of convenience, simple grace and functional perfection. Considerations of prestige, status and demonstration of material well-being are receding into the background. It is necessary to harmoniously combine ergonomics and current aesthetics.

Therefore, for several years in a row, most of the projects have been drawn up in the Scandinavian style or a loft.

Such outwardly different concepts still have several important coincidences:

• color calm;

• the predominance of natural substances and textures;

• conciseness and clarity of lines;

• the introduction of expressive details;

• strict performance functionality.

Stylish bathroom design involves the use of decentralized lighting with soft diffused light. One lamp has long been out of fashion. This approach is recommended soft romantics and those who want to arrange a relatively small bathroom. A more strict and restrained loft style necessarily includes softened dark tones and the prevalence of pointedly industrial-like materials. At the same time the space should be open, zoning - light; a slightly casual approach to the interior is welcomed. The classic white scheme has not lost its significance today.

The advantage of the traditional solution can be considered that it allows you to embody a lot of design ideas and achieve true elegance with a limited budget.In addition, the problem of finding plumbing and furniture is automatically eliminated - it is easy to find accessories of suitable colors. But absolute sterility and neutral, inexpressive plot have already gone out of fashion. It is required to use those elements that can dilute the white bathroom, add more natural motifs and natural paints. To solve this problem, wooden panels and hanging cabinets, imitation of concrete and brickwork on the walls, “stone” floor tiles help.

This year, no designer will find objections to the use of undemanding to the light and overmoistening of pot plants. As for the colors, the gray tonality has now become the undisputed leader - its delicate and noble appearance pleases almost everyone. To match the fashion, this color is combined with bright inclusions in separate places and diversifies its texture. It is not necessary to focus on only one gray paint in the traditional way, you can give preference to imitations of concrete and natural stones.

The combination of black and white paints in the form of strips or chess cells for many decades remains an indisputable authoritative decision. And in 2018, the demand for such a plot does not diminish at all, it can be used both as a universal filling of a bathroom, and as an expressive accent in a separate part of it. But excessive pressure on contrasting pictures is not welcome, as well as everything that can tire. Beige, brick, truffle palette, as well as coloring under the cappuccino consistently retain the leading position, they can be used both individually and in various combinations.

In addition to simple monochrome options, you can use rich shades of rich - green, wine and terracotta. But at the same time, an excess of thick tones compresses space and mentally exhausts people. Therefore, they are being addressed now exclusively with the placement of accents. Naturalness, dominant in current approaches, was reflected in the selection of materials. Despite the impracticality of wooden floors in the bathroom, designers are actively looking for ways to apply them.

Other suitable options are various grades of brick and marble, panels of wood. Mosaic tiles have become another organic part of the actual style.The most popular ornaments of recent months have become Byzantine, Eastern and Mediterranean scenes. Introduce additional color blotches will help mosaic apron at the level of the sink or bath. Both for reinforcement and for weakening the impression being created, purposefully aged tiles can be useful, especially if its texture is strongly emphasized.

A combination of materials between themselves has recently become a fashionable step., moreover, the owner’s good taste is manifested in the selection of substances of similar nature with opposite texture. Modern-style lighting devices not only contribute to the visual expansion of the room; they must help in its zoning. In addition to spotlights, which have already become traditional, it is possible to use floor lamps and imitation lamps. Such details allow you to add comfort to the bathroom, get rid of the feeling of the operating room. Small accessories can be made from any materials, if only they look attractive.

Restoration at the new level of the style of the old plumbing should introduce into the situation characteristic "negligent" motives. The demand for grotesque and large geometric forms is now only growing. Modern-style furniture products harmoniously connect with walls without clear boundaries, the built-in consoles, toilet bowls and details masked by false panels are particularly good. With due diligence, you can embody the most original and beautiful concepts.

Classic in the interior of the bathroom can be saved, but now it is refracted a little differently than before. Contrary to the seeming immutability and stability evoked by the name, this style is dynamic and systematically developed. Its main canons cannot be violated, but within the limits outlined by them there is a large space for searches. So, the white color is a fancy compromise in the play of light and shadow. There is nothing new in this step: it is just a return to the ancient tradition of using such a tone.

In the past, shades of yellow were invariably complex., similar, rather, not to an artificial dye, but to autumn leaves.A modern reading of this approach is demonstrated by contour gilding. The ancient Greeks knew a huge number of varieties of red paint, and there is no reason to refuse to emulate them. As for black, at the peak of fashion in the classic interior are now paints obtained by burning. You should also think about the use of bluish-green tones, which were previously obtained by copper acetates.

The classical style in the bathroom is justified only if its area is large, and if there is not enough space, you should choose individual elements and notes of this approach. Speech about the use of Corinthian or Doric columns can not be, but to apply a decorative plinth to finish the contour lines is quite possible. Space zoning is done at the expense of small niches, and the furniture should be visually soft and decorated with elegant textiles. What is important, now even showers are sold in the classical style. In any case, all major items and accessories when choosing classics should be placed symmetrically relative to each other and with respect to the walls.

Moreover, screaming tones and overly original elements will be intolerable. Preserved in 2018 and this traditional feature, as the active use of antique furniture. There can be no talk of a large chandelier made of crystal, but it is quite possible to replace it with relatively large lamps. Light sources placed on the walls should ideally be similar to candlesticks, sometimes equipped with lampshades or shades.

Instead of inlaid parquet in the bathroom using stone tiles. Even if you can not buy real antique furniture, it is better to refuse products in which modern materials are clearly used. It is far better to use hand-made kits at leading factories that embody the spirit of vintage designs. The room is made as correct as possible, the classic design does not tolerate any cut and rounded corners. The overall softness is further emphasized by the use of pastel colors.

The high requirements of the classic style to the volume of the premises allow it to be used in far from all bathrooms. Therefore, it is logical to search for alternatives to it.Many homeowners prefer to draw up a bathroom in the Japanese style, and then the designers go to meet such a wish. Imagine this approach intuitively, in contrast to the classic or modern, will not work. It is necessary to clearly understand the basic principles of the organization of space and the fact that they cannot be reduced to the simple minimalism of the European type.

The most important moment, often overlooked, is the complete absence of accents. The view should not rest on individual elements. Structuring the space is calm and clear, the decor should be simple and ascetic, but it always contains a deep meaning. The Japanese design of the bathroom will appeal to those people who do not accept the slightest chaos and disorganization. Also in awe of him will be eager to live in harmony with nature, slowly and measuredly. The walls simply “disappear”, more precisely, the separation with the help of rigid structures is replaced by a functional division of space.

Ordinary objects, which in any other style are exhibited in appearance, are cleaned in the Japanese bathroom in cabinets and closed shelves. Glass is actively used to present furniture as if hanging in the air and not absorbing space. If textiles are used, it should be translucent.

Intrigue and exotic atmosphere are created with the help of:

• sculpted statues;

• ikebana;

• pot plants;

• mats.

Contradiction is expressed mainly in color, for example, they often combine black with white or light beige tones with the color of wenge. Artificial materials are strictly unacceptable, and if there is no talk of rice paper or straw in the bathroom, then bamboo and certain types of wood can be used safely. Baths in Japan are almost always made with a sitting place. If this bold decision does not suit you, you should complete the stylistic picture using hieroglyphs, images with pagodas and sakura, exposing bonsai.

Among all possible tones, the Asian concept prefers bright pastel solutions. Chocolate, white and black are often used as a contrast to them. Unlike the classics, they must be flawless, this format will not tolerate any originality and attempts to play with light and shadow. Niches are not just nice additions to the design of the space, their use is strictly prescribed by the canon.The more lamps, the better, and at the same time they must be so closed that an attractive twilight is created.

Modern ideas, regardless of the style of the bathroom, require simultaneously expanding it in space and increasing the functionality of the room. Over the years, more and more attention is paid to the design of plumbing, it is becoming one of the main attributes of design. Almost no one closes all the walls with tiles any more, the union of dissimilar materials has become much more popular. The bathroom in the usual sense to emphasize now unfashionable, and at the peak of popularity is its transformation into something completely different in appearance. A part of practicing designers draws attention to the fact that among their clients there is a growing number of people interested in nineteenth-century interiors.

Bathroom becomes a logical continuation of the rest of the ensemble of an apartment or house, especially often they are stylistically harmonized with the adjacent bedrooms. Household manipulations try at every opportunity to perform in isolation, giving them a different room. Almost no one wants to use the jacuzzi and hydromassage baths, they are replaced by the most practical and rigorous solutions.LED strips as a backlight are also being forced out to the periphery of the design; their use is permissible only if some design idea is not revealed in any other way.

Since they usually try to soften the border between the bathroom and spacious living rooms of the usual look, designers often use photographs, paintings and panels. Contrary to the obviousness, the plots may not be related to water in any way, the main thing is that they bring joy, make peace. The architects note that the popularity of baths separated from the wall is growing, and even small rooms are no longer considered as an obstacle to such a decision. A separate bathing place immediately adds to the room aesthetics and enhances its status. In addition, standard showers are gradually replaced by special compartments, thanks to them the style is maintained more clearly.

If showers are made, then in a completely new look. Very few people need pallets and doors; they simply install tiled spaces with built-in ladders and external fencing.Of all the plumbing, only the drain hole and some of the controls are visible (as far as possible, they are being tried to be inserted into the wall). Partitions without frames give way to the doors of a pointedly industrial look, with a fine glazing. Loft, leaving the living space, as one of the last positions has just the partitions of shower compartments.

Choose Provence for the design of the bathroom is quite reasonable, this style always remains widely in demand. There is no need to talk for a long time about the canonical version of this approach, but it has certain subtleties and nuances that must be taken into account. The traditionally preserved light and pastel colors are gradually diluted with bright inclusions. It is very important to take care of high-quality and powerful lighting.

Along with white paint, you should use for the most colorful decor:

• wheat;

• lavender color;

• color of fresh foliage;

• sky and sea shades;

• woody black and sunny yellow blotches.

According to designers, now create an overly dramatic and emotionally strong interior should not be.Much better to resort to his calm imitation, reproducing, for example, bricks of light tones or wallpaper with attractive paintings. Textiles are decorated with floral patterns, and if the wood is complemented by carving, then it should be simple and without any special aesthetic refinements. Worn, worn wood looks better than the usual version.

If the bathroom is decorated with flowers, then the actual modification of Provence requires putting them not in vases, but in jugs. A good alternative to such a step is the use of dried herbariums, especially lavender, saturating the air with the sweetest aroma. Among stretch ceilings, matte options are most in demand, especially when applied using photo printing with a flower print. Whenever possible, you should use ceilings with pronounced beams. You can not put a glossy tile on the wall, it is permissible only frosted or "worn" their design.

Natural and unobtrusive Provencal style, emphasized traditional classics do not exhaust the leading trends in the design of bathrooms.The high-tech style takes the third place deserved, it also changes over the years and acquires new facets. Both smooth edges, geometric simplicity, and an absolute advantage of artificial materials over natural ones remain in place. At registration of the room only achromatic tones and neon shades of other colors are used. Due to the brilliant metal, glossy surfaces and the variety of lighting products, the situation loses boredom, becomes emotional and attractive.

Patterns, ornaments and patterns do not apply, the focus is on the shape and type of finish. The only concession to classic scenes that is allowed is the use of ceramic tiles. For the most part, it is taken with a uniform glossy color or install a mosaic of relatively uniform tones. Above put stretch ceilings, painting their style canons is not regulated. Simple baths with screens or shower boxes are unacceptable, only the glass from which the cabin is made with straight lines is acceptable.

High-tech - this is the style in which the out-of-fashion LED lights can still be used in the bathroom.If you don’t like the idea of ​​a shower, an asymmetrical bath (set separately or leaning against the corner) with a chrome layer can replace it. Shells should be visually interesting and unusual in appearance. You can put lights on the furniture, as well as decorate the windows with harsh monotonous curtains and blinds.

Having dealt with the stylistic preferences and nuances of their implementation, you need to find out as much as possible about the colors in the bathroom. After all, any style allows you to use a variety of tones, and sometimes vice versa, color acts as an inspirer of style and an organizer of space. It is also necessary to take into account the emotional component of specific decisions. So, the red bathroom immediately stands out for its festivity and emotionality. But the design pressure of the color should not be excessive, because in this case it reveals itself from the bad side and becomes overly aggressive.

If the bathroom is medium or small,an excess of red tones visually narrows them down and causes a lot of inconvenience.

In a large room, you can safely experiment with:

• Bordeaux;

• burgundi;

• pink and scarlet colors.

The way out for lovers of this color in a small space is to combine it with a white, black or milky palette. A serious problem is also the choice of sanitary devices that are appropriate in color, they are much less common than ordinary whites. Basically, the red bathroom is an attribute of the modernist approach or high-tech format. Sometimes with the help of this color express the color of Japan or the Arab East; Rarely it is found in the retro interior. When styling under the "good old England" red accents are used in the interior of the room.

They can be:

• curtains;

• floor mats;

• frames of mirrors and plafonds (lampshades);

• individual pieces of furniture.

Choosing a way to dilute the monolithic red, you should give preference to the white tone. Such a combination will help to increase the visible space, to facilitate familiarization with the details and does not seem too tough compared to others. If red furniture is used, for it is advisable to allocate areas with a black tone.But the disadvantage of combining these two colors is that it will be attractive only on a large area. Despite all the design delights, you can be sure that the best bathrooms are always those that are decorated in bright colors.

The lighter the interior, the easier it is to deal with the blackout in the corners. It is recommended not only to increase the number of lighting fixtures, but also to add mirrors, and even to abandon the bath in favor of the frosted glass shower. Among light colors, beige, cream and undisputed “king of lightening” - white bring the best results.

They can be applied in a variety of styles:

• baroque;

• Scandinavian;

• country music;

• minimalist;

• modernist;

• rococo and so on.

Before choosing the final solution, you should consult with the designers and get acquainted with the results of their work with specific examples. If possible, you should install large windows, then the design will sparkle with new colors and become as attractive as possible. Beige paint is as pleasant as white.But it is recommended to use it mainly in classic interiors due to low compatibility with other styles.

In the bathrooms of various colors, granite is widely used. The reason is simple - in the hands of experienced designers this material is the most unusual and extraordinary texture. However, it is very strong and can be in harmony with the exact same coating of the kitchen. Laying porcelain can only be on those walls where there are no cracks at all. The presence of the former coverage is not allowed even in a very small volume.

Standard repair adhesives will not cope with the retention of tiles on the surface. Glue it must be exclusively specialized mixture, which add polymer components. It is recommended to immediately ask the sellers whether the mixture will cope with the retention of porcelain stoneware. Mount material is quite simple, but it serves for a long time.

Layout can be made:

• immediately across the surface;

• in the form of a pattern;

• in the version of the mosaic.

When processing the floor, it is advisable to take matte porcelain. It less retains moisture and reduces the risk of falling. But polished blocks are much better manifest themselves on the walls.There, their smooth and reflective surface will help improve the room's lighting, even expand it. For your information: porcelain stoneware is not suitable for small rooms in combination with ceramic tiles. Distinctions between textures are manifested excessively.

The most difficult thing to choose a suitable shade of material on the ceiling, at the slightest mistake, the bathroom will be visually underestimated. But to cover the bath with porcelain tile is quite appropriate: in addition to external freshness and originality, this coating will provide decent protection against electric shock. Modern samples of tiles almost do not wear out and are little susceptible to the destructive effects of household chemicals; when in contact with her appearance remains unchanged. Even with a random hit, the finish will not be broken.

At the slightest mistake, when there are uneven areas or airbags, there is a great risk of cracking the lining. But you can duplicate the texture of natural materials as accurately and deeply as possible. There are solutions with imitation parquet or natural leather.In small rooms, square tiles with a side of 0.3 m are preferred.

Making repairs in the bathroom, you need to pay attention not only to the furniture and finishing materials, colors and styles. Need to think about plumbing devices. Along with a typical pair - a bathtub and a washbasin, a bidet, a shower stall, a hydraulic box, and a small sauna can be used. Some of the bathrooms are also home laundries, where, in addition to the washing machine, there are devices for sorting and drying clothes. In the most advanced version even a dressing table is used. The final decision is determined by the size of the premises, the needs of customers and their material capabilities.

All design, including the selection of plumbing, and the method of its installation focuses on the preservation of free space and the visual expansion of space. In many cases, plumbing, in addition to a purely utilitarian function, turns into one of the key "highlights" of the interior. At the same time, one should not forget about the ergonomics and practicality of one or another form, color. Whenever possible, storage systems with open shelves and racks should be preferred to those structures that are stored inside.But not all styles provide such a chance, many urgently demand that all main elements be left open.

The original execution of sanitary devices is justified if the goal is to form an atypical interior that stands out from the background. Most often the bath has non-standard features, because it is larger than other components and acts as a visual organizer of the room. “Rooks”, “hammocks”, ellipses, or an underlined old-fashioned arrangement with curved legs will cost more than the usual option, but they justify the designated fee.

If you do not want to vary the shape and method of installing plumbing, you can show originality at the expense of color, however, such kits are usually supplied on request. This year, on top of the demand were washbasins with round and oval white bowls placed on a darker countertop.

Often the focus is on the use of mixers, many of which resemble antique devices. And even a simple coating for copper and brass is able to radically transform the look of the product, giving it uniqueness and good quality.In the selection of stylistics for sanitary equipment, it is recommended to combine the most popular styles among themselves, finding common features and sharpening them visually. If this step does not suit you, you can think about the formats that are less in demand at a particular moment, but well-proven ones.

The bathroom with a window can be made in flawless white. Due to the sufficient area, there are located (from left to right) the washbasin, bathtub and shower. Complements the maximum light appearance of the room the active use of mirrors

In the bathroom of a large size can be used the most unusual stylistic decisions and design moves. Here, for example, there is a ottoman and a plant in a tub. The oval bath and panoramic window complement the accepted concept, make the room very original.

In many apartments, even large baths are made to be combined with a bathroom. It shows how white plumbing is combined with a “Scottish” pattern on the floor and with single golden accents in different places. The white coloring of the walls is emphasized by a strip made exactly in the middle of the height.

Much more often the bathroom combined with a toilet is made in a "Khrushchev" or a small modern apartment. Here is one example - a corner bathroom dissonates with a pointed rectangular toilet. The ceramic structure separating them hides the control components and the inspection hatch. Almost all the elements are made in white, and only very little bright color accents are used.

A bathroom of 3 m2 can also be equipped in a very beautiful and elegant way. The photo shows how joyful and attractive color of one of the walls radically changes the impression. The habitual coldness of light tones is broken defiantly. The original pattern on the wall above the bathroom is duplicated by a strip under the side of the bath itself facing the exit. The rectangular shell, separated by a small gap from the cabinet under it, looks very nice.

At the area of ​​5 m2, sometimes attractive joint projects are organized. Tightly close to the toilet, the shower stall here looks very nice. Used in the cabin tinted glass gives the original appearance.

They acted differently, even providing a heated towel rail. But the main highlight of the interior becomes a combination of white and green tones, refracted in a staggy manner. Plumbing products are placed in the corners, including an elegant bathtub, the outer contour of which is semicircular, and the inner bed is made in a completely atypical format. There is only one color accent: it is a door that is much richer than the walls and the floor in the bathroom.

A general idea of ​​what are the latest trends in the design of bathrooms, you need to have. But besides this, there are a number of nuances that are familiar to professional designers, and at the same time, little is taken into account by the general public. Knowing these moments, sometimes without help we manage to create a very attractive and original interior. Or just to create a good atmosphere, avoiding the mistakes that would make any professional groan from frustration. So, according to experts, the very first step should always be color matching.

The most comfortable and correct solution is the use of pastel shades - blue, beige or green colors. Next, you need to decide exactly how they will be involved: one thing is the continuation of a common range of accessories used, and quite another is building the interior in contrast.

It is important to remember about the emotional factor:

• blue tone reduces tension;

• green is able to muffle the already developed stress;

• White and beige paints will help you to gather your thoughts and plunge into yourself.

Starting the morning with the most vigorous and high spirits will help different red shades: by varying them, you can avoid excessive saturation and overflowing with passions atmosphere. Even if everything is white or of a neutral color, bright scarlet towels or other interchangeable accessories will be an excellent solution. Moreover, if necessary, they can always be changed in minutes. A rich tile can fool the eye and narrow the room. But bypassing this restriction is simple - you need to take not a simple tile of the color you like, but a mosaic version.

When a color is chosen, only then they start thinking about their preferred style, and not vice versa. It is also impossible to miss this moment, because it will determine the type of materials, the design of the furniture, the exterior of the plumbing, and the nuances of the lighting equipment. If you like a particular style, but for some reason it does not fit into the room, you can compromise and create hybrids. The opinions of the venerable design gurus are one thing, and the real practical needs of people are completely different.

If you plan to redo the lighting, it is better to consult with professionals or even prepare a full-fledged project. A variety of devices manufactured by modern industry, plus a variety of wiring diagrams, plus types of wiring and auxiliary devices complicate the right choice. In any case, the light fluxes should be evenly distributed, and the lighting device should optimally complement the room furnishings. It is advisable to think of masking elements that are known to be unpleasant for the observer (for example, pipes and a flushing tank). If you need to work out the most compact solution, an angular format comes to the rescue.

Rugs with a rubber inner layer and perforation are much more practical than fleecy coatings. If you want something original, fresh, panels and pots come to help, applications on the walls. Many of these parts can be made independently, do not depend on anyone and do not customize your taste for someone else's assortment. It is useful to think about the desired textiles, curtains and cosmetic accessories - whether they will undermine the harmony of the composed image. A gross mistake in the decoration of the walls of a small bathroom is the use of a dark base, which is detached with the help of a border from the light top.

Experts believe that the combination of dark and light walls is much more correct: such a contrast will immediately increase the external dimensions of the room. In miniature bathrooms, large-format tiles should not be used; instead, it is worthwhile to use the light-colored glossy finish. The mirror mounted on the longest wall helps to get rid of the sensation of the carriage corridor when the lavatory is not wide enough and stretched in length. But if this technique is known to quite a few people, then the use of frosted glass and stained glass inserts can also achieve a romantic effect. The best plumbing produced in Italy and Germany.

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