Tell me, what is more important for you - a shower or a bath? My colleagues and I decided here that after all, people are all divided into those who love and cannot live without a bath, and those who need nothing more than a shower.
I'm a soul person. But rather from laziness ... I very rarely take a bath with foam ... But I can’t live without a shower - that’s for sure!
And you know what annoys me the most right now in my bathroom? I set the faucet too low. Or rather, I put it right - the faucet spout is exactly 150 mm from the side of the bathroom, but when I take a shower - I AM LOW! I have to bend down to change degrees or water pressure...
And all why? Because she didn’t come to the construction site, didn’t get into the bath and didn’t show the exact location to the builder. And he just read the drawings ... he didn’t deign to call, but if it doesn’t say “call”, then what is the demand :). Now, on all my drawings, there are so many explanations, valuable advice to unfortunate builders that colleagues, looking at them, laugh :).
Why am I all this?
And to the fact that today let's arrange everything in our bathrooms and bathrooms correctly?
Well, if not all, then at least most of it.
So the topic of the day is:
LOCATION CORRECTLY
BATHROOM ACCESSORIES
I've been drawing pictures here all day - I hope you like them :)Everything in the picture is given in millimeters! And not in meters :) you never know that I'm crazy.
Well, let's start with the bath.
In addition to the bath itself, the technical specifications that you receive from the seller, you need to place at least:
- water mixer (faucet)
- shower head (built-in or hinged)
- shelves for soap accessories
How to find out the perfect location for everything just for you? To get started, you need to know everythingTECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF THE BATH! You must clearly understand its height, the height of its legs, the location of the water outlet. It is also very important to understand what shape your bath is. since the location of the mixer depends on the shape.
For ordinary regular baths (those of a simple rectangular shape) we will take as a basis the fact that the tap is located along the axis of the cut of the bath on the right or left .
Or in the center of the bowl itself along the wall to which the bathtub adjoins.
Approximate dimensions from the floor to accommodate the mixer are given in 800-1000 mm.
But it is better to focus on the BATH BOARD - and retreat from it approximately150-200 mm.
To accommodate the shower is considered the norm2100-2400 from floor level. here the height of the lowest point of the bath bowl itself will play an important role. Those if your height is average 170-180 cm,
your bathtub stands on legs 10-15 cm, then the watering can should have a free space of at least 10 cm above your head.
Example: the bathtub stands on legs 10 cm. My height is 170 cm, which means the minimum possible placement of the top shower head for me is 195 cm. I round up to 2 m. 210 cm above the clean floor - that comfortable minimum for me.
For a bathtub that will be used for standing showers, the ideal way to find the right height for the faucet is exactly the way I described above: stand in the bathtub and see how comfortable it will be for you to turn the faucet handles while showering :).
Separately, I want to say about the shelves - the main thing in them is not to break your HEAD! And that is, there are precedents ... A person raises his head from the sea foam .. and bam .. well, you understand :))
Part 2. SHOWER.
The height of the mixer in the shower is a rather utilitarian thing. The mixer should be at a level convenient for use. I determined this level at approximately90-100 cmfrom a clean floor.
The height of the watering can directly depends on the kit you choose.
If you have everything built-in, then this is one option, if everything is on a "stick" - then the second option.
But try to ensure that the top shower head is not lower than 2 meters on the level of the clean floor.
If you have a very high ceiling (well, suddenly you are a happy owner of this), then pay your attention to the technical parameters of the top watering can, which is built into the ceiling!
So that you don’t have a story like this: until the water “flies” to you from above, it will cool down three hundred times :).
Look carefully and ask experts about extension cords for such watering cans, and explain that you have a ceiling ... like in the best houses in London and Paris :)
About shelves - I like shelves at eye level in my soul. I don't know about you, but I feel so comfortable. And I noticed that when we start trying on shelves in the shower with customers, we intuitively go to the level of the eyes and chin.
Part 3. Sink.
For some reason, placing accessories near the sink is always a problem...
And for some reason, the biggest problem is the placement of lamps near the mirror and switch sockets.
My friends, before you begin to give valuable instructions to the foreman - you must definitely be sure of choosing your SINK! And, accordingly, all the furniture that will complement it.
Take as a point the original height of your sink and proceed.
Remember that you can not place the outlet in close proximity to the water!
Separately, I will say about the lamps - for their ideal location, it is customary to call the height from the level of the finished floor 150 cm.
I hope now you have one problem
there will definitely be less repairs ...
Convenient and comfortable housing is the key to a good rest and well-being of all its inhabitants. But when buying an apartment, especially in the houses of the old stock, many people are faced with an uncomfortable and impractical layout of the bathroom.
You can combine a bathroom with a toilet by demolishing an adjacent wall. In the combined room it is necessary to leave one and one lamp.
Attention: if a pipe passes along an adjacent wall, then its transfer should be carried out exclusively by specialists, and only after agreement.
An example of combining a toilet and a bathroom - redevelopment is difficult when pipe relocation is required
Ways to arrange small bathrooms
Consider several layout options for typical bathrooms, up to 5 sq. m.
Option 1:
- instead of a sitting bath, a shower cabin is installed;
- the washbasin and toilet are made angular.
An example of the layout of a small bathroom in Khrushchev
Option 2:
- leave a full bath;
- the toilet bowl is hidden in the wall;
- under the washbasin, a cabinet is installed for storing various accessories;
Small bathroom with full bath tub
Option 3:
- a corner tank is installed in one of the corners, you can use a mini-bath with a jacuzzi;
- there is a washing machine near the door;
- on the opposite wall is a washbasin;
- near the sink there is a toilet bowl, the tank of which is hidden in a niche.
A corner bath of an interesting shape will be the highlight of a small bathroom
Outcome
Convenient layout of the bathroom is a guarantee of comfort for all family members. Therefore, more and more small bathrooms and toilets are combined into one room. If the redevelopment is done according to all the rules and regulations, you can enjoy the convenience and safety of your bathroom.
The location of plumbing in the bathroom is a crucial step that requires careful preparation, because the bathroom combines plumbing and electrical wiring. In this article, we will talk about how to arrange plumbing in such a way as to ensure not only convenience, but also the safety of its use.
First of all, you need to pay attention to the minimum distance between the plumbing and the walls of the room. Already when designing, it is important to take this into account and calculate everything with a margin.
- The distance in front of the bath or shower should remain at least 70 cm - it will be easier to get out after water procedures and use a towel.
- When installing a shower cabin, make sure that the water supply and drain are in a strictly designated place for them, in accordance with the requirements for the location of the cabin.
- Hangers and towel dryers are installed at a distance of 50 cm from the bath or shower, so that they can be easily reached.
- Make the location of the toilet closer to the sewer riser. There must be at least 60 cm of free space in front of the bidet or toilet.
- Direct the flushing pipe for flushing with holes to the wall at an angle of 45°.
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- If your bathroom is not impressive in size, plumbing can be installed tightly against the wall. If the area allows, then you can install it in the center, then the piping will be under the floor.
- Leave a distance of at least 70 cm in front of the washbasins to make it more comfortable to bend over when washing.
- To save space, it is recommended to use corner models of showers and washbasins. The shower can be placed above the bathtub, covering it with a screen.
- If the bath is long and narrow, then it is better to place the plumbing in one line, and leave the coil and heated towel rail on the opposite side.
If children do not have their own bathroom in the house, then in the common room it is necessary to put a comfortable bench that will help them perform hygiene procedures with ease. It is best not to fill the bathroom with unnecessary items - you should be able to freely spread your arms and dry yourself, and if necessary, bend over. You can place a washing machine under the washbasin - this will save space, and it is better to equip a storage space under the bathroom.
When solving the issue with lighting, give preference not to one central light, but to several lamps at once. It will be more convenient for both the man who shaves and the woman who cares for her face.
The bath is not the safest place in the house, as it is always humid here. To avoid falls, it is necessary to lay special rugs that do not slip. If you take a shower in the bath, it is better to lay a special rug on its bottom to avoid falling.
These simple tips will help you to safely place your fixtures and plan your bathroom according to ergonomic requirements.
Proper design of the bathroom is extremely important, because the sanitary unit is a room that must have increased comfort. The layout of the bathroom depends on many factors such as the size and shape of the room, the number of people in the family. In addition, when creating a bathroom design project, building codes and recommendations, safety standards should be taken into account.
The arrangement of interior elements can visually both expand and reduce the space, change the proportions of the room, make the interior either comfortable and functional, or uncomfortable and inefficient.
The dimensions of the sanitary unit affect:
- Location of plumbing, furniture and household equipment.
- The location of the pipes of the water supply system.
- Choice of finishing materials. If communications are wall-mounted, then at the stage of creating a room project, you should think about the most successful way to hide them.
A wide range of modern plumbing and household equipment allows you to choose models that fit any size bathroom. In addition, today, you can order the manufacture of plumbing according to individual sizes.
You can plan the interior in one room using computer and online programs. The visualization program MagiCAD will help you design a bathroom taking into account SNiP and GOSTs. The Triton planner will be able to create a three-dimensional model and design a combined bathroom online.
A competent drawing will help to arrange the key elements of the interior in the bathroom. A room plan indicating all sizes will allow you to correctly arrange the elements in accordance with sanitary and hygienic standards.
In order for the layout of plumbing to be comfortable, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:
- The length of the free space in front of the shower and bath should be at least 700 mm, ideally 0.1 meters.
- The area in front of the toilet should be at least 600 mm long, leaving a distance of 250 mm on the sides.
- There must be a distance of at least 350 mm between the bidet and the toilet.
- Leave 700 mm free space in front of the sink.
- A convenient sink should be located at a height of 600-800 mm, a mixer - 950 mm.
- The minimum width of the bathroom should be 700 mm, the shower cabin - 900 mm, the sink - 600 mm, and the toilet bowl - 500 mm.
The arrangement of plumbing in apartment buildings is regulated by building codes and regulations designed for the safe operation of communications. When planning a bathroom in a private house, standard norms and recommendations should be taken into account in order to increase comfort and practicality.
Design and layout of a small bathroom
Owners of urban apartments often face the issue of optimizing and saving space. This issue becomes especially acute in non-residential premises: kitchens, bathrooms, hallways.
Planning a small hygiene room has the following features:
- Plumbing should be located in the course of its use.
- Hinged storage systems, hooks should be used to place personal hygiene products.
- Do not forget about mezzanines and built-in niches that will help to place household chemicals and cosmetics.
- A corner shower will save space.
- A drop-shaped bathroom will make it possible to free up space under a bidet or a small toilet.
When planning a small sanitary unit, you should consider where the door opens (into the room or out). In the first case, part of the usable area of the room will be lost. A good solution would be to install sliding doors.
Bathroom layout options 6 sq. m
The layout of the room is 6 square meters. m depends on the length of the walls, the shape of the room and the number of corners in the room. In addition, the location of the entrance opening also affects the placement of plumbing (you should not place a bidet and toilet in front of the door).
When drafting a room, you must follow these recommendations:
- If the room looks like an elongated rectangle, then the most acceptable layout for the bathroom is in the far, deep corner, and the rest of the plumbing is on the wall with utilities.
- A non-standard layout of a sanitary and hygienic unit may include both a bath and a shower. In this case, plumbing is placed nearby, in the middle of the room, along one wall. Due to this, a separation of the washroom and toilet areas is achieved.
- If the sanitary unit is in a private house with a window or a bay window, then it is better to place the bathroom opposite the element. At the same time, if the room is located on the first floor, you should take care of the presence of curtains or roller blinds on the window.
- If the family is large, then a double sink can be arranged in the room. The structure should be placed along the wall with a bidet or toilet.
When developing a design project for a sanitary and hygienic unit on your own, it will not be superfluous to prepare options with different layouts: this will make it possible to choose the most convenient and attractive project.
Combined bathroom layout
Often, the owners of apartments in Khrushchev's buildings think about rescheduling a bathroom, making its area larger due to non-residential premises adjacent to it, or connecting a shower room with a toilet.
The dimensions of all rooms in the apartments are regulated by GOSTs and SNiPs, in accordance with which the planning and redevelopment of rooms is carried out. The decision on redevelopment must be agreed with special authorities, the main of which is BTP.
After redevelopment of the bathroom, in order to increase the comfort of the room, it is possible to transfer communications: pipes, today, are easily built up using building materials. Often the sink needs to be moved. The most convenient location of the washbasin is between the bathroom and the toilet. The advantages of this layout is that the most attractive element - a washbasin with a mirror - can be seen immediately at the entrance to the bathroom.
You can also arrange plumbing in the corners of the room: such a solution will open free access to each element.
Design and layout of the bathroom (video)
It is convenient and attractive to place plumbing and furniture in both spacious and small sanitary facilities. Bathroom projects with detailed arrangements of interior elements can be created independently using programs for 2 and 3d visualization. The main thing is that the location of the main elements in the room should comply with GOSTs and SNiPs: this way the layout will be the most comfortable!
Well, to be honest, no matter what size the bathroom would be, there is always a catastrophic lack of space in it. After all, there you need to manage to place not only the appropriate plumbing, but also a huge number of very necessary things. To succeed with such a daunting task, the following helpful tips and design tricks will help you rethink your small bathroom space and try to organize it more rationally and intelligently.
1. "Wet" bathroom
The most ideal option for very, very small dimensions of the bathroom. This is the case when the shower is located in an open space, almost above the toilet and washstand, and the drain is in the center of the room. To organize such a “wet” layout, a prerequisite is the finishing of all areas with ceramic tiles and the absence of wooden furniture, and indeed of any storage systems, except for waterproof hanging shelves for detergents.
If you do not want to wash all areas of the room and plumbing after every shower, then it is better to hang a waterproof curtain or install a special protective screen. Not only will the flight of water be limited, but with this solution you will not have to undress in another place so as not to wet things. This option is the most inconvenient, but if there is a choice between comfort and the absence of a shower at all, then we can agree to such a “wet” layout.
2. Use installations
The built-in toilet bowl has significant advantages with one condition: if it is possible to allocate 20-30 cm behind it, for installation installation. After all, all communications must be hidden somewhere! But if you manage to carve out such a space, then you will kill several birds with one stone.
Firstly, such a toilet is much more compact than a floor-standing one.
- Secondly, it can be placed as close to the wall as possible.
- Thirdly, the "suspended" model will greatly facilitate cleaning.
- Fourthly, the space behind the toilet, free from the installation of the installation, can be rationally used by placing all kinds of shelves, cabinets, and even for placing a water heater.
3. Installation of a compact shower
As you know, a bathtub is the most bulky element of a bathroom, and if you want to save space, it is better to replace it with a more compact shower. It all depends on your financial capabilities: it will be a stationary shower cabin with a complete set or a simple pallet with a special enclosing screen.
You can make a small curb that rises above the floor, with an organized drain in the center of the allocated area and the usual moisture-resistant curtain.
4. The right choice of washstand
If in a small bathroom you can do just fine without a bidet or a jacuzzi, then you can’t do without a washstand at all. Naturally, when installing in a compact bathroom, you will have to sacrifice the length of the bowl or its width. The modern sanitary ware market provides an unlimited opportunity in the optimal choice of sinks, and you yourself decide which model to choose and what you can sacrifice. Designers advise several options:
- Narrow sink
If you choose this option, you will significantly save usable space. But do not get carried away too much, the width of the sink should not be less than 30-35 cm, otherwise the water splashes will simply splash out.
- Round shell shape
In a small bathroom, a round-shaped sink will look more organic, while they are more practical and convenient for washing.
- Console (suspended) sink
For a small-sized bathroom, the best option is a cantilever (suspended) model with wall mounting. You can also choose a special type of sink, which are designed for installation above the washing machine. These two models do not take up much space and do not need an additional cabinet or stands.
5. Practical mixer arrangement
If you have chosen a narrow sink, then the best option for placing the faucet is lateral, not only is it a very stylish touch, but also practical. After all, with its standard placement and with a small width of the sink, when washing, you will constantly hit your head on the mixer.
If you managed to fit a standard width sink and it is next to the bathtub (shower), then you can install one universal faucet with long spout, which will allow you to cover both the washbasin and the bath at the same time.
6. Mirror with a secret
A mirror is indispensable in the bathroom, especially if it is tiny. After all, everyone knows the trick of increasing the visual area with the help of mirror surfaces. With it, you can not only visually add space, but also quite realistically organize additional storage space for necessary things.
It all depends, first of all, on your desire, as well as on the size of the bathroom and directly on the mirror itself. Can hide behind him a full-fledged locker or organize small shelves on the sides, and you can also purchase a ready-made design you like.
7. Rationally organize storage systems
It is always difficult to maintain order in a small bathroom, because its very modest size will not allow you to create the right amount of storage space. After all, it is necessary to place a rather impressive arsenal of all kinds of brushes, combs, jars and tubes so that they do not interfere, but at the same time they are always within reach and do not create complete visual chaos.
There are many ingenious design tricks that will help you place all the necessary bath accessories without much difficulty.
