Secrets of the design of the bathroom in the style of "classic": we select the furniture

The bathroom is first of all the place where we can perform hygiene procedures, to bring our appearance in perfect order. However, it is also a personal zone of relaxation and rest for each person after a hard day’s work. That is why it is very important that the interior of this room was chosen with taste and delight all family members. A great solution is the bathroom in the style of "classic". You can recreate this style by using the appropriate furniture, as well as the presence of decorative elements and accessories.

The main features of a classic bathroom are:

• use of natural materials in the interior - natural wood and stone;
• use in the design of various ornaments and decorative elements;
• sculptures and stucco elements may be involved in the design;
• use in the interior of golden shades;
• all surfaces can be specular or glossy;
• the use of classic furniture, decorated with antique.

It is also very important to choose the right finish for the ceiling, walls and floor in the bathroom. Walls can be decorated with stone tiles or waterproof wallpaper, the surface of which will imitate expensive luxury fabric. On the ceiling looks good stucco plaster. And as a floor finish, you can use ceramic tiles or mosaics. Decorative columns and pilasters will also be appropriate in classic design.

Best of all, if the furniture in the classic interior of the bathroom will be made of natural materials. All cabinets and shelves better pick from beautiful wood. Glass elements, bronze and gilding may also be present. Furniture set can also be made of materials such as MDF or chipboard, coated with veneer and decorative elements of natural stone.

No need to choose too massive and bulky bathroom furniture. The decor of the room should remain light and spacious, so the best solution would be to use small and elegant pieces of furniture. And in order to visually increase the space of the room, you can use antique-style furniture with built-in mirrors.

When choosing a color palette in which the interior will be decorated, it is important to remember that calm pastel colors are characteristic of the classical style. You can use a black and white gamut, or choose one primary color and several additional shades that will be harmoniously combined with each other. To decorate a room in a classic style, you can also use shades of gold and green.

When choosing furniture in the bathroom, it is very important to remember that these products will be in conditions of elevated temperatures and high humidity.

• Plastic furniture - completely resistant to high humidity. Today, with the help of modern technology, plastic can give the appearance of any other expensive materials. Original and unusual look products with translucent inserts.An interesting beautiful pattern can also be applied to the surface of plastic furniture.

• MDF - This material is also suitable for the manufacture of furniture in the bathroom, but it must be pre-treated with special compounds that will protect it from the harmful effects of moisture. Furniture made of MDF will perfectly fit into a classic style.

• Natural wood - a beautiful and luxurious material for furniture in a classic style. However, you should choose those wood species that are resistant to high humidity (ash, wenge, oak, teak and zebrano). In the manufacture of furniture, wood is usually additionally treated with linseed oil, oils and wax, which increases its service life.

• Veneer - smart option facing material. These are actually thin sheets of natural wood. The surface of this material must also be treated with protective compounds.

• Glass - glass elements are widely used for decorating furniture in a classic style. Glass surfaces can be both transparent, and opaque, darkened.
• A natural stone - furniture with elements of natural stone looks expensive and luxurious.This material fits perfectly into the classic style of the bathroom.

Products in a classic style should be made of good and high quality materials. Decorative items of furniture may be artificial gilding. The contours of the furniture should be smooth and curved, the facades can be done in dark reddish tones. Also shades of cherry, blue, purple and green will look very nice. Consider the most popular pieces of furniture in the bathroom.

• Hanging locker - with the most simple design, compact and functional. With the help of this piece of furniture you can even hide some bathroom communications. In the locker is very convenient to store various things for hygiene.

• Bedside tables - this furniture will also help to hide unsightly pipes and hoses under your body. If the bathroom is very small, the bedside table can be installed directly under the sink. Wooden products on carved legs will ideally fit into classical design. The optimal height of the cabinets is 70-75 cm.

• Cabinet cases - height of products is selected individually and can even reach the ceiling. These pieces of furniture are very roomy, in them you can conveniently arrange all the necessary personal items. Such cabinets are often additionally equipped with various drawers and shelves.

Of course, a mirror should also be installed in the bathroom., shelves for bath accessories, laundry basket and sink with bedside table. All these products should also have a sophisticated design in a classic style.

Furniture design can be very diverse - massive and rigorous or light and airy. You can choose the direction of "baroque", "renaissance" or even "neoclassical".

Among the countries-manufacturers of chic high-quality classic bathroom furniture in the first place was and remains Italy. Italian furniture has a special chic and gloss products. But today, Russia and Russia are not far behind. Many Russian manufacturers also began to produce very decent products that are not inferior in their characteristics and appearance to imported counterparts.Among other manufacturers, China takes the leading place, where they produce good-quality and affordable products.

Bathroom furniture in a classic style should have smooth forms, without sharp corners, the facades can be decorated with all sorts of patterns and carved elements. The color palette can be both light and dark. The fittings should repeat the colors of natural metals, the elements look very bronze, gold or silver. For example, you can choose a mirror with a gilded frame.

If the space of the room allows, you can install a beautiful set of wood, as well as a compact and comfortable dressing table.

When choosing furniture in the bathroom, it is important to consider a few important points.

• it is necessary to provide high-quality good lighting and a sufficient number of light sources (it is best to use halogen or LED lamps in the bathroom);
• it is very important to provide excellent ventilation, otherwise wooden furniture may become unusable under the influence of moisture and temperature;
• treat wooden furniture in the bathroom with special compounds that will provide it with additional protection and prolong its life.

• wood products should be evenly coated with paint and varnish (without smudges and irregularities), there should also be no strong unpleasant odors (this indicates the high quality of materials and their safety for health);
• the quality of the fittings is very important (best of all, if all the elements are chrome-plated, as this will significantly increase their service life);
• furniture should not have any deformations, cracks, chips and other damage.

Of course, it is also very important that all new furniture be harmoniously combined with the overall bathroom interior. It is possible to choose the best furniture for absolutely any interior, the most important thing is to take a responsible approach to the selection and carefully study all existing subtleties and nuances. Properly selected furniture will make your classic bathroom stylish, original, cozy and comfortable.

On how to arrange a bath in a classic style, see the following video.