In the recent past, the bathhouse was used exclusively for hygienic purposes. Today it’s a completely different matter; a bathhouse is a place of relaxation with friends, a kind of massage beauty salon and even a psychological relief room. In a word, people visit the bathhouse these days not just to wash themselves, but at the same time to get a boost of energy, improve their health and, if possible, lose excess weight. This article will talk about how best to wash in a bathhouse.

• dressing room;
• rest room;
• washing room (sink);
• steam room

Particular attention should be paid to the steam room and sink, since the correctness of their arrangement determines how effective the bathing procedures carried out here will be.

Bathhouse washing photo

Some time ago it was believed that it was better to combine the above two rooms, since this would save space, and therefore the cost of construction; again, it would be easier to heat the combined sections of the bathhouse. Today, most people prefer to equip them separately, since they have different functions. In addition, not all bathhouse visitors can tolerate the high temperature of the steam room well. But still, each specific case requires individual approach taking into account the needs of the householder, as well as his capabilities.

Washing in the steam room or separately?

The problem of combining steam room and washing department is not as simple as it sometimes seems, so you should decide on it at the stage of developing the bathhouse project. Its decision is often dictated less by the owner’s desire than by objective conditions:

• size of the land plot;
• financial capabilities of the owner;
• availability of necessary materials.

As practice shows, they most often combine a sink with a steam room due to the limited area of ​​future construction and the funds allocated for it.

• If you plan to build a small bathhouse, then you will still have to divide it into at least two rooms: a dressing room, also known as a relaxation room, a locker room and a steam room, in which you are also supposed to wash. The stove is heated from the first room - the dressing room, separating the steam room from the street. And in the steam room and washing room they set up a heater, a lounger for steamers, put a bench for basins and other bath accessories, and install a container with cold water, another tank is placed on the stove in which hot water is heated.

Advantages of a combined steam room and sink:

• simplicity of structure planning. The stove firebox has access to the dressing room, the stove itself has a heating surface where a tank for hot water is placed, and the heater is located in the steam room;
• saving space, at the same time money, materials, as well as firewood for heating the room.

Disadvantages of combination:

• the impossibility of washing several people at the same time due to limited space;
• the need to ventilate the room and heat the oven when washing several groups;
• the impossibility of washing for people who are not completely healthy, due to too high temperature in the washing room.

In order to reduce some negative characteristics For this type of design, it can be recommended to arrange a steam room and a washing room at different levels, where the shelves for steamers are higher, where it is hot, and the bench for washing is lower, where it is cooler.

Summarizing all of the above, it should be noted that the need to combine two bath compartments is often dictated by a lack of space. The total area of ​​the structure up to 16 m2 requires combination; anything larger than this figure can be divided by building a separate washing room and steam room. But too cramped, even separate rooms, will not bring joy when taking bath procedures.

Arrangement of separate sinks and steam rooms in the bathhouse

Decorating the walls of the washing room

Traditionally for interior decoration they prefer washing natural wood, since its characteristics meet all requirements.

However, not every type of wood is suitable for these purposes; only moisture-resistant and durable wood is suitable here. In this regard, the following have long been considered the most suitable:

• cedar. It is suitable for finishing the walls and ceilings of a washing room, since the temperature here is not as high as in a steam room, the degree of heating of cedar wood is insignificant, and therefore cedar resin will not drip. The difficulty is caused by the shortage of cedar lining and its high cost;
• linden. This is the most suitable material for finishing a bath sink. It does not darken from humidity and time, and when heated, it fills the room with a pleasant aroma that has a beneficial effect on the human body;
• larch. It is difficult to process, but it is extremely moisture resistant, its wood looks very attractive when cut, and the aroma, especially strong when heated, is pleasant and healing;
• abashi. Recently popular finishing material for the washing room in the bathhouse it became African tree abashi, otherwise dead tree. It hardly heats up and has an expressive texture and color.

Having chosen the type of lining depending on personal preferences and possibilities, we begin covering the walls. This can be done in several ways by placing the slats:

• vertical;
• horizontally;
• diagonally;
• in various combinations.

Stages of work

• First, a frame is built, while securing the bars in a certain way. When finishing horizontally, they are mounted vertically, and when finishing vertically, they are mounted horizontally. If a diagonal layout of the planks is preferred, the frame bars are also attached diagonally, only in the opposite direction. By using these three cladding methods in any combination, you can get an interior design option that is unsurpassed in beauty.

• You can attach the lining in the following ways:
  1. using a clamp, which is most suitable for decorative finishing;
  2. driving nails into the groove at an oblique angle (secret fastening), which is very labor-intensive for a non-professional;
  3. using through fastening with screws - self-tapping screws directly into the frame block.

Installation of the floor in the washing room

• The main requirements for the floor in a bathhouse sink are non-slip and easy to keep clean.
• Today, most experts agree that these requirements are met by a special unglazed ceramic tiles, moreover, at a very reasonable price, which is laid on a concrete screed.
• To drain water from the sink, wooden drains made from slats or rubber mats are placed on the floor. After each wash, these coatings should be dried thoroughly. It is unacceptable to use any synthetic materials to cover the washroom floor, which, when heated, usually emit substances that are toxic to humans.

• In addition, when arranging the floor in the sink, you need to take into account that the soil cushion, heat insulator, bath floor screed should not be fastened to the foundation, this allows it to carry out independent vertical movement along inner surface walls in winter and spring. In the absence of this autonomy, the floor tiles will be destroyed in the coming spring.

Ventilation system in the sink

Ventilation of the sink is the cornerstone of the well-being of this section of the bathhouse, since the abundance of moisture accumulating under the floor, without proper ventilation, contributes to the appearance of mold and rot. Underfloor ventilation with air exhaust also ensures normal temperature regime and floor heating. To create such a hood, place a ventilation duct. When the stove heats up, a draft is formed in it, and the cold humid air comes out.

Bath ventilation provides:

• optimal temperature conditions;
• constant air flow;
• ventilation and drying of all rooms of the bathhouse.

There are different types of ventilation:

• Natural. It is created due to the difference in air pressure outside and inside the building and does not require additional costs for installation of special equipment.

• Forced. It is provided with the help of additionally installed equipment: fans; air filters; air conditioners and other appliances.

Errors in installing ventilation lead to unpleasant consequences, such as:

• formation and spread of mold;
• wood rotting;
• the emergence of pathogenic microflora hazardous to health.

Water supply in the sink

A sauna sink needs a reliable supply of water. Here, as in the case of calculating the required bath area for a certain number of people, you need to know exactly how many people will take bath procedures at the same time in order to correctly install the water supply from pipes of the required diameter. In order for the washing area to be provided hot water, there are two main options to consider:

• if it is possible to supply gas communications, use a gas heater;
• If there is no nearby gas pipeline, use an electric heater.

In a word, when centralized water supply, the presence of a sewerage system, the issue of providing a bathhouse with water, one way or another, is resolved.

It’s another matter when it is not possible to bring water supply and sewerage to the site or these systems are not provided for by the design of the bathhouse itself, and water, both cold and hot, must be prepared in advance in containers, from which everyone pours into a basin for themselves required quantity water.

• In this case, it is necessary to first calculate how much water will be needed to wash a certain number of vacationers. This is done in the following way: there is a known quantity required quantity hot water per person per wash, equal to 7-10 liters. If the water temperature is 80-90°C, then cold water a person uses 3-4 times more at a time. This means that to wash one person, 40-45 liters of water are needed.
• Based on this and knowing the number of people who want to wash, you can correctly calculate the amount of water that should be prepared. hot water, with this option, water supply is heated in boilers, provided by the design the stove itself, heated with solid fuel (usually wood, preferably birch).

Do-it-yourself benches, sunbeds for washing

DIY washing bench

How can you manage a sink without its traditional furnishings - sun loungers and benches?

Make them with my own hands It's a fascinating, but difficult task. To ensure that your efforts are productive and your time is not wasted, you must adhere to some rules:

• the right choice of wood. Wood is predominantly used to make washroom furniture. hardwood, for example, linden. It is fragrant, easy to process, does not change appearance when exposed to water or hot steam;
• When starting work on making furniture, you need to soak the boards with an antiseptic. Paint or varnish ready-made furniture synthetic composition is unacceptable, since when heated, the benches will release toxic substances.

To make washroom benches you need:

• wooden beam;
• slats;
• fastener

Stages of work

• The frame of the future bench of the required size is made from timber, and then the slats are stuffed onto it.
• Fasteners - nails or screws, with the help of which furniture parts are connected, “sinked” deeply into the wood, and then puttied special composition so that during the washing process you do not get burned on the heated metal.

Furniture for the washing room, made by the owner himself, will be a source of pride for him.

Washing in a bathhouse is the place where hygiene procedures are taken. In order for the body and soul to feel comfortable in this section of the bathhouse, it is necessary to properly equip it, as well as to produce a high-quality, outwardly attractive finish.

Any bathhouse should be equipped with a sink and a steam room. For effective use area, many owners install a special stove. It divides the bathhouse into two rooms.

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How to choose?

To know how to choose a stove for a sauna with a separate steam room and sink, you should use the following tips:

• The fryer must have high thermal power, sufficient to heat the steam room and water in the washing room, as well as provide steam. For each room, this indicator is individual and depends on the size of the heated area and the material from which the bathhouse is made.
• A properly selected design is compact in size, easy to use and eliminates the possibility of fire.
• The stove must be equipped with a high-quality steam generator and heat accumulator. This is necessary in order to easily set the desired mode that determines the type of bath: from real Russian to dry Finnish.
• It is necessary that the roaster be equipped with tools to adjust the convection.
• There should be no significant areas on the furnace structure whose temperature may exceed 150 degrees.
• If you are offered a brick or metal Dutch oven, opt for the latter option. Metal furnaces are able to warm up the steam room with high speed and efficiency, occupy less space, do not require a foundation, are easy to use and maintain.

This is what a sauna stove with a separate sink and steam room looks like:

Popular models

Let's look at sauna stoves with a separate sink and steam room from several manufacturers, and compare their prices and characteristics.

Manufacturer, model	Characteristics	Cost (from...)
Thermosphere LLC, Russia, “Gorynych-3”	It is capable of heating not only the steam room and sink, but also the rest room. The washing room is heated thanks to the hot tank and the combustion chamber. The floors in the bathhouse always remain warm. Runs on solid fuel. Thanks to the curved chimney during the post-burning process flue gases provide warmth for the fireplace and sauna. The stove is compact: The dimensions of the heater in the steam room are only 40x70 cm, the size of the tank is 30x70 cm. The weight of the stove is 130 kg, the weight of the laid stones is 80 kg. The tank is designed for 65 liters.	22,000 rub.
Termofor, Russia, “Biryusa 2012 Carbon Anthracite”	Kamenka closed type located in the inside of the firebox. Thanks to this, it warms up from all sides and allows the bathhouse visitor to enjoy a large amount of light steam. The water heating tank is already built into this model, which allows you to save money on purchasing a separate one. It runs on solid fuel and has a high heat capacity. The estimated weight of the stones to be laid is 30 kg. Designed for a room with a volume of up to 18 cubic meters.	18,000 rub.
Teplodar, Russia, “Sahara 10 LB”	Allows you to experiment with steam room modes. Not calculated small room up to 10 cubic meters Within half an hour it can warm up the steam room to 110 degrees, which allows you to create a harsh microclimate in it, which experienced bathhouse attendants will definitely appreciate. It runs on solid fuel - wood. Equipped with a steam generator. This allows you to intensively generate steam within 20 minutes after melting. The heater can hold up to 25 kg. stones, and the tank is designed for 33 liters. water. Oven weight 40 kg.	13,000 rub.
Varvara, Russia, “Palenitsa”	The wall-mounted brazier is lined with metal and has average heat capacity. Equipped with a transparent door with glass, which allows you to control the intensity of combustion. The tank is hinged and is placed in a special pocket - to the right or left relative to the side wall of the furnace. At proper thermal insulation heats the room up to 18 cubic meters within an hour. The weight of the stove is 100 kg, and the weight of the stones being laid is 60 kg.	19,000 rub.
Inzhkomcenter VVD, Russia, “Sudarushka-M”	The stove with medium heat capacity is lined with metal. Designed for a steam room volume of up to 18 cubic meters. The weight of the stove is 200 kg (the firebox is made of cast iron). Water tank included.	40,000 rub.
Varvara, Russia, “Baby”	The wall-mounted stove is compact and efficient. It has an average heat capacity, designed for a room of up to 16 cubic meters. The weight of the stove is 83 kg, the mass of stones for laying is 40 kg. Tank volume - 40 l.	16,000 rub.
Harvia, Finland, “Harvia 20 RS PRO”	It has a high heat capacity and is capable of heating a room up to 20 cubic meters. Works on solid fuel - firewood and briquettes. It is distinguished by its relatively low weight - 65 kg - with a mass of laid stones of 40 kg. Lined with metal.	54,000 rub.
Harvia, Finland, “Harvia Premium VS”	It has a large heat capacity and is designed to heat a steam room up to 20 cubic meters. The weight of the stove is 70 kg. The weight of the laid stones is 40 kg. The heater is made of steel.	69,000 rub.

Mounting and installation

Sauna stoves with a separate sink and steam room from well-known brands are usually installed by employees of the manufacturer or according to the individual instructions supplied.

But you can also install it yourself using the following approximate algorithm and diagram:

Layout of the furnace and remote tank:

3 different connection diagrams for elements:

Installation tips:

• The design of the furnace does not require a special foundation, but the foundation for it must be prepared. It is performed using brickwork. The base area is 70x70 cm, the height should be more than 10 cm.
• Cover the walls adjacent to the stove using bricks and insulate them with heat-insulating materials.
• If you plan to heat the stove from the waiting room, make a hole “with a reserve” in the partition between it and the steam room.
• On the prepared base, lay a layer of heat insulation material and an iron sheet on which the furnace structure is installed. The firebox is inserted into the partition.
• Fill the stove with stones.
• Cover the floor boards with a metal apron, which is secured over a sheet of thermal insulation.
• Mount decorative overlay on the front section of the firebox, install an ash pan and a door.
• Install the pipe. If the roof is flat, the height of the pipe should be more than half a meter, if it is gable - more than one and a half meters.
• Weld a metal screen to the predetermined contact point between the ceiling and the pipe. This part reliably connects the two halves of the pipe and protects the ceiling from elevated temperatures.
• The water tank, as well as the heat exchanger, should be installed simultaneously with the main pipe.

Conclusion

A stove in a bathhouse with a washing room and steam room is a reasonable solution for a small area. Modern market offers a large number of stove options. The choice should be made based on the size of the room, the desired heat capacity, the dimensions of the structure, and your personal preferences. Our recommendations will help with this.

For a long time, baths in Rus' consisted of only one room - a large and spacious steam room, in which they washed, steamed, washed, and ran straight out of its flames and heat into the snowdrifts outside the door. But today, respectable bathhouses from fragrant logs are built according to a different design - they have relaxation rooms, separate washrooms, terraces with barbecues, billiard rooms and entire SPA salons. Get away from templates and primitivism? Why not!

Even at the design stage, a detailed internal layout of the bathhouse is necessary - then both electrical wiring and water supply will be provided correctly from the beginning and no expensive alterations will be needed in the future. Yes, and the purchase of building materials and furniture ready plan much easier and more economical to do. In general modern layout photos of baths on the Internet are quite impressive if everything is thought out in it - and this, first of all, is the comfort of transition from one room to another.

Where is it better to locate a bathhouse on the site?

You must enter the bathhouse with south side– there will be fewer snowdrifts there in winter and they themselves will melt faster. But it is better to place windows with west side- this way there will be more sun in the bathhouse.

If there is a pond on the site with clean water, then it is better to place the bathhouse 15-20 meters away - this way you will have an unlimited source of water and make bathing procedures more enjoyable.

There is also such a cunning way - a 3x3 capital bathhouse is built, which, naturally, only accommodates a steam room with a washing room. But next to it, on a more lightweight and inexpensive columnar foundation two additional ones are being added frame rooms– for relaxation and changing room. The frame is sheathed using traditional technology, and to keep these rooms warm in winter, you can put a small sauna stove there or install steam heating from the existing one.

Steam room, washing room, dressing room

So, the most important room in a real bathhouse is, of course, the steam room. Its size varies depending on how many people will be steaming at the same time, but no less than two - if someone has a weak heart and gets dizzy out of habit, the second person will help get to the point in time fresh air. And per person in the steam room of a Russian bath there should be at least 6 square meters.

Of course, the most hygienic option is a steam room with access to the dressing room, and that’s all.

But if there is no reservoir or pond near the bathhouse, then where to wash? And in winter, not everyone will decide to do such an extreme activity as an ice hole immediately after a broom. That's why the washing machine modern bath is definitely present, and someone manages to complete the toilet - all you need is a good sewage system.

Swimming pool – which one and where?

But a bathhouse with a swimming pool is already a real one bath complex! Why give it up? Moreover, you can build it with your own hands - quickly and easily. Today, ready-made cute bowls of various shapes are sold, and if you show your imagination, you can make mosaic finishing, and internal illumination of water, which will amaze with its effect.

And the pool itself can be placed in a room attached to the bathhouse, under a polycarbonate canopy or a solid roof and glass walls, and in the steam room itself - having given a fairly large room for this structure. In any case, after steam, plunging into clean, cool water will be very, very pleasant.

But not so long ago, another fashion appeared - to make a real waterfall, or so-called “cascade pool” in a Russian bathhouse. For this purpose it is provided closed system water circulation and placed decorative stones– what, as for an alpine city. And on the walls there are 3-D images of the tropics and beaches. It turns out simply amazing - but it’s worth remembering that this is a serious water supply, and ventilation systems, and a considerable load on the electrical network. Of course, all this is possible - but only if it is planned at the design stage.

And it is better to enter the pool from the washing and changing rooms - this is the most convenient option.

Luxurious two-story baths - scope in Russian

The most beautiful layouts- two-story baths. It doesn’t matter whether they were built from timber or brick, they still look gorgeous. On the ground floor there are usually traditional bath rooms - a steam room, a washing room, a boiler room and a swimming pool, and on the second floor there is a relaxation room, a billiard room, a bar and even a summer bedroom. Many today even make real steam rooms out of such residential buildings- this significantly saves both the area of ​​the site and building materials - after all, the result is one building, albeit multifunctional, and not two separate ones with two foundations. And the layout of the bath house is by no means sparse.

It is more advisable to place the stairs to the second floor in such baths in the rest rooms - this way moisture will not get there. But to save space, you shouldn’t place it on the terrace - getting up in the cold after bathing procedures will not be very pleasant. If the wooden one will cover the light source or force the light overhead with its mass, then it is better to purchase a modern transparent one made of strong architectural glass.

Against the background of caulked logs and carvings, it will look stylish and even harmonious, no matter how strange it sounds. And to her, unlike wooden structures, no longer scary high humidity in the air, no smell of smoke, no temperature changes. A sunlight in such a room there will be even more - glass does not absorb it. And what can we say about the delight and surprise of guests at the sight of such an interior element - the effect will be amazing, especially if in the evening you install colored spotlights for such a staircase.

Looks great on the second floor of the bathhouse and gym– you can even use an attic for it. But in a residential building there is usually no space for such premises or it is a pity. So why not use attic space steam room - especially since special requirements except for vapor barrier interfloor covering, he doesn't have it.

And here's the most budget option– this is a 4x4 bathhouse. It is not difficult to build it with your own hands, but such a bathhouse will have an extremely poor interior layout, even if it is two-story. That is why many developers today prefer to make one-story spacious baths, where there is everything: a billiard room, a relaxation room, and a gym are only on the first floor, and there is simply no second floor. Yes, such a steam room will take up more space on the site, but also interior interior hers will be much richer.

The internal layout of a 3 by 4 bath can be comfortable and convenient for one person, two or even three people. This is not exactly a tiny sauna, but it is not a luxurious sauna either. However, if you use your imagination, you can arrange everything with maximum comfort and place it on these few square meters everything you need.

Features and Benefits

Many owners of private houses prefer to install just such small bathhouses on their property.

The fact is that they have quite a lot of advantages:

• Economical. First of all, it is worth noting that building such a bathhouse is very profitable. The construction of a 3x4 building will require very little materials. If you build a room from timber, then only one beam, sawn into two parts, will be used to build a bathhouse. There will be no waste here.

And if you build the premises yourself, you will also be able to save on work. In addition, it will take very little time to build a bathhouse - as a rule, following all the advice, you can build a bathhouse in just a few weeks.

• Thoughtful layout. Since a 3x4 bathhouse is small in size, every free meter has to be used to the maximum. However, such a rational distribution of space is very beneficial.

As a rule, such a room is divided into two main parts. The main part is the steam room. The second one is reserved for the dressing room.

In this part of the bathhouse you can equip a place to relax. But only a few people can comfortably sit here, for big company there won't be enough space anymore.

• Durability. At correct selection bath materials can be very durable. Since the room is small, you can spend money on good wood with high-quality impregnation. This is much more profitable and better than rebuilding a huge sauna, which will soon lose its attractiveness.

Separately, it is worth noting the fact that registering such small sauna much easier. And then it will be much more convenient to sell it.

Space planning

Every free meter of a 4x3 bath should be used rationally. In addition to the steam room and dressing room, there may also be room for a shower. The main thing is to first draw a plan and make sure that all the rooms will really be comfortable and functional.

Each of the compartments has its own layout features:

Steam room

The main part of any bathhouse is, of course, the steam room. It is not necessary to allocate too much space for it. If you want the bathhouse to be more functional, and there is room for something other than a steam room, then you can limit yourself to a space of one and a half by two meters. In such a tiny room there is enough space for one person to sit on a shelf. There will also be enough free meters for a small stove or boiler to heat the room.

Rest room

Another important part of the room is the rest room. It is very beneficial to divide the room into several such zones. All this is done so that in the second room you can relax peacefully without suffering from the heat.

The steam room tends to overheat, so other rooms should be a little cooler. From this room there should be access to both the steam room and the dressing room for everyone’s convenience. In some cases, it is installed in the attic.

Waiting room

This room is intended for several purposes at once. Firewood is stored here solid fuel. The same room also serves as the entrance to the bathhouse. It can also become a dressing room and a place where all things will be stored while the owners and guests are in the steam room.

It is advisable to insulate the door to the dressing room a little. This is done so that there is not too sharp a contrast between the hot air in the sauna and the icy air outside.

Washing room

The shower room or wash room is also a very important room. It should also be separated from the rest. In the washing room, as a rule, the temperature is several times lower than in the steam room. It is also important to make it as closed as possible. After all, taking a shower is a secretive process, during which you don’t want to catch the gaze of others.

Since the washing area is heated separately, it should not be made large. And you also need to save space for other rooms. It is enough for one person to comfortably take a shower without bumping into walls or experiencing discomfort. In some cases, a room measuring half a square meter is sufficient.

But if the room is not made for gatherings with friends, but for a full-fledged family vacation, then it is worth expanding it a little. In this case, the washing room can be combined with a place for washing. In this case, the washing space may be even larger than the steam room.

It’s worth thinking through everything as carefully as possible. Very important natural ventilation And good heating . In the case of such a layout, the recreation room can be placed either in the attic or in the house. This removal of the premises can solve the problem of lack of space.

Pool

Since a small bathhouse is not at all a room where there is enough space for both a comfortable steam room and a huge swimming pool, the latter has to be located not inside, but outside.

At the same time You can always make the pool protected from the weather by purchasing an ordinary canopy. It is also worth noting that cascade-type pools are now especially popular. This interesting design, in which several parts of the pool are located one above the other.

Because of this, the water in them may be different temperatures. For example, in one part of the pool it is hot, and in the opposite end it is almost icy. This design was invented not for swimming, but for have an interesting holiday and to harden your body.

Interior arrangement

The most important functional part the premises are a steam room. When arranging this room, it is worth considering many nuances. First of all, the location of this part of the bathhouse is important. Professionals advise placing it away from entrance doors to prevent cold air from entering.

There should be only one door leading to the steam room itself. This is also done in order to retain as much warm air as possible inside the room.

It is also worth planning the size of the room very carefully. The width, length and height of the room are calculated depending on many parameters. It is worth taking into account the cost of materials, taking into account your budget when purchasing everything necessary for construction.

It is very important to consider how many people will be relaxing in the steam room. The more people the bathhouse is designed for, the more more space this room needs to be vacated.

The room must certainly be warm and cozy. In addition to closed and insulated doors, you also need to think about installing a good stove or heater. It must be powerful and have good heat dissipation. At the same time, we should never forget about fire safety rules.

Bath decoration

When the bathhouse has already been rebuilt, you can move on to its decor. On the territory small room It is impossible to place luxurious fountains and fresh flowers in flowerpots, but there are many other decor ideas that you can actually make with your own hands.

Wall and ceiling decor

First of all, designers suggest decorating the ceiling and walls. To make the base more beautiful, you can decorate it with wood or pebbles. There are no problems with pebbles, but wood for use in a bathhouse must be protected using special stains and other means, prolonging the life of this material.

Baths in the so-called eco-style are now at the peak of popularity. To create such a room, it is enough to finish the walls wood panels, put up benches from natural wood and supplement the dressing room with a firewood rack with firewood neatly stacked in it.

Today you can see the most different baths, starting from simple buildings, resembling a small barn, and ending with two-story buildings that perform the function country house. When choosing the optimal bathhouse option for themselves, people are guided by the size of the site, budget, the number of people who will go to the bathhouse and their own preferences.

But no matter what project you choose, it will probably have a steam room and a washing room. Both rooms are required. The steam room is called the “heart of the bathhouse,” because without it, going to the bathhouse is impossible. The washing room is no less important, because in the steam room a person sweats a lot and, of course, he wants to rinse with cool water after such procedures.

The steam room and washing room can be made in the same room or separated. Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of each of these options.

Bathhouse with steam room and sink in one room: advantages and disadvantages

A bathhouse with a combined sink is not so common at the moment. This option is chosen mainly if the area of ​​the site does not allow for two separate rooms.

A compact bathhouse with combined rooms makes it possible to save not only space, but also money. The cost of such a building will be significantly cheaper than the price of a similar-sized bathhouse with a separate steam room and washing room.

Another advantage is that the bathhouse, where the steam room and washing room are combined, winter time visiting is much more pleasant: it heats up quickly and is quickly ventilated. In summer, on the contrary, it is quite difficult to cool the washing room.

A bathhouse with a combined sink and steam room has significant disadvantages. The first of them is due to the fact that with such a design it is much more difficult to maintain necessary conditions. In particular, if someone washes in the washing room, the humidity level in the room will increase, and the steam room will be less comfortable. And the smell of soap or shower gel also interferes with creating the desired atmosphere.

For this reason, everyone will have to steam first and only then wash, otherwise you will be forced to endure high humidity.

In addition, it is impossible to wash in a heated steam room, so you will have to wait until the room cools down.

Obviously, a bathhouse with a combined washing room and steam room is an option for a small company (up to 4 people). If you are going to relax with a larger group, then you definitely need to separate these rooms.

As already mentioned, a bathhouse with a steam room and a washing room in one room is less comfortable, since everyone has to either steam or wash, but in separate rooms there is no need to adapt to others.

Below are photos of a bathhouse with a steam room and a sink combined in one room:

Project of a 3x3 bathhouse with a combined steam room and washing room

It’s quite small, so it’s difficult to create separate steam rooms and washrooms here.

Below is a project of a small bathhouse, consisting of only two rooms: a steam room and a washing room, and a relaxation room.

This one is budget option will do for a small area. This bathhouse can accommodate 2-3 people, but no more.

Project of a 3x4 bathhouse with a combined steam room and washing room

This bathhouse is a little larger, but it also has only two rooms. Capacity is 2-3 people.

This project provides for a more spacious steam room and washing room, but the dressing room has a small area - only 6 square meters. m.

Bathhouse with steam room and separate sink: advantages and disadvantages

This option is considered more traditional and convenient. You can relax in the bathhouse, where the steam room and washing area are separate, even with a large group. There is no need to adapt to each other, everyone can go to the steam room and washroom whenever they want.

It is also convenient that each room creates its own microclimate: if the steam room is hot and dry, then the washing room is fresh and cool.

But keep in mind that building such a bathhouse with a steam room and a sink yourself will cost more, since you will have to make an additional internal partition.

In addition, a bathhouse with separate steam room and washing room has no disadvantages compared to a bathhouse where the rooms are combined.

The choice of one option or another is most influenced by the size of the bath. For example, if you are building a 3 by 3, then you will probably have to combine rooms. But if you are building 6 by 8, etc., then, of course, there is no point in saving and it is better to separate the steam room and washing room.

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Project of a 3x5 bath with separated steam room and sink

The 3 by 5 project is quite budget-friendly and compact, while it provides for the separation of a steam room and a washing room. The layout implies a spacious lounge room that can accommodate a group of 3-4 people.

The capacity of the bathhouse is also increased by the fact that according to the plan, the steam room has shelves installed in several tiers. The washing room is small, designed for one shower stall.

4x4 sauna plan (sink and steam room separately)

Despite the fact that it has small sizes, you can not only separate the steam room and washing room, but also add a small terrace. The result is a complete recreation complex for 2-3 people.

All rooms in this project have the same dimensions - 2x2 m or 3.24 square meters. m.

Project of a 5x5 bathhouse with separate steam room and sink

It already has a decent area, so in this case there is no point in combining a steam room and a washing room. The layout provides for a steam room 2x3 m, a small shower room - 2x2 m, a spacious relaxation room, a small vestibule and even a porch.

In the project, the location of the stove is well thought out - it is adjacent to the rest room, thanks to which the room will be quite warm.

Project of a 6x7 bath with separate steam room and sink

This is an option for a large company. There is a spacious relaxation room (15.35 sq. m), a small steam room, a shower room, a vestibule and a terrace.

While the rest room can easily accommodate a group, the steam room is quite small, so you will have to go to it in groups of 2-3 people.

Obviously, combining two rooms leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of bath procedures, since each of them has its own functional purpose. If you want to enjoy your holiday and get the maximum, then best option- separate the steam room and washing room. If you have absolutely small area, then in this case you can choose a combined steam room and washing room.