Having modern building materials And the latest plumbing, you can make a flawless repair by showing imagination, skill and good taste. The larger the area of ​​the room, the easier it is to realize your design ideas.

Area 4 sq. meter cannot be called roomy, but for urban buildings of the last century it is quite an acceptable size, then it was enough to install a bathtub and washbasin to satisfy the needs of the owners. Today, the consumer is more demanding and tries to fit a shower stall, washing machine, bidet, installation with a toilet and sink into 4 square meters. Builders of the last century, when calculating the footage of a hygienic room, did not even imagine the plumbing capabilities of today.

How to fit everything in?

Modern man values ​​comfort. IN small room In addition to the usual sink and bathtub, you need to accommodate at least a washing machine. Top design art is the ability to install as many items as possible on limited area without disturbing the harmony of things.

You can take radical measures and combine the bathroom with the toilet. For those who find this option unacceptable, you should choose the right plumbing fixtures and arrange them taking into account every centimeter usable area. It is even more difficult to organize space if in 4 square meters. m the toilet and bathroom have already been combined.

4 m2 is a common option for bathrooms. Designers have developed certain techniques in the design of such premises.

• On initial stage Even before renovation, it is necessary to measure and make a sketch of the room. Mark the entrance door and utility lines. Decide what plumbing fixtures are needed and mark them on the drawing. During repair work, you may need to go deeper into the wall, make a small niche so that the bathtub can fit. Sometimes it is necessary to move drainage points and create zonal partitions.

• If the room is square (2x2 m), the bath can be placed anywhere. IN rectangular rooms ah, in order to place plumbing fixtures and pieces of furniture, it is better to define it under a smaller wall. For those who like to shower, it is worth considering the option of a shower cabin, it is practical and takes up less space.
• Sometimes the washbasin can be neglected; its functions will be performed by the bathtub. If you need a sink and it doesn’t fit well, you can slightly slide it over the bathtub, or replace it with miniature analogues.

• A toilet hung on an installation will help save meters.
• For some interiors, corner plumbing is well suited. This technique also applies to furniture. You can hang a shelf or shelves in the corner above the bathroom.

• Classic placement technique washing machine or cabinets - under the washbasin.
• In small bathrooms, it is necessary to make maximum use of the vertical spaces above the bathtub, cabinet, sink, and washing machine. They are filled with hanging furniture, shelves, mirrors, and towel hooks.

• If there is a niche, it can be used for open shelves or a closed cabinet. The design, made in the color of the overall finish, will merge with the walls and will not reduce the space. A mezzanine above the door, on the contrary, will distort the geometry of the room.
• In some cases, for optimal interior planning it is necessary to move the front door.

• There are rules for visually preserving space. One of them: getting rid of the little things. Many small objects practically “eat up” the free meters. Cosmetics, washing powders, washcloths, detergents should be hidden in shelves and cabinets, and not take up free space on the washing machine, the sides of the bathtub and sink.
• Thoughtful use of reflective surfaces can save the day. A full-wall mirror above the bathroom will visually double the room, especially if it is located opposite the door.

We adapt to the form

Bathrooms with an area of ​​4 square meters can differ significantly from each other. The difference significantly affects their occupancy with plumbing fixtures and furniture. Successful layouts Square or rectangular rooms with a slight difference in the footage of the walls are considered. It is more difficult to create interiors in rooms with irregular geometry. We have to find bathtubs of a unique configuration, use corner plumbing fixtures and custom-made furniture. Narrow long rooms with an entrance door on the short side can be considered catastrophic. The bathtub is located opposite the door, and it is difficult to place anything under two long walls without compromising the passage.

On rational arrangement The situation is significantly influenced by the front door; in some cases it has to be moved.

In square rooms with a door offset to the side, a bathtub or shower stall is installed against the opposite wall or in a corner diagonally. A sink and toilet are placed on the right and left sides of the bathtub. When the door is centrally located, the bathtub is installed on the right or left. The opposite part of the room can be occupied by the rest of the plumbing.

In a rectangular room with a side door, a bathtub or shower is mounted opposite the entrance, and a washing machine, sink, and toilet are placed under the long walls. The central entrance makes it possible to arrange plumbing fixtures rationally on both sides. For rectangular rooms, it is always better to place the bathtub on the smaller side, this will make it possible to fully line up the rest of the plumbing.

Selecting a layout

Bathroom having an area of ​​4 square meters, often combined with a toilet. In addition to the bathtub, washbasin and washing machine, it is necessary to place a toilet. IN ideal It's better to separate these zones light partition. You can use an installation or shower wall as zoning.

Sometimes, for convenience, the toilet is installed in a corner. In particularly tight cases, this helps avoid touching the walls. Having square area premises, you can place a bathtub to the right of the door (it will take up the entire wall), and install a washing machine to the left of the entrance. A toilet is installed in the far left part of the room. A washbasin with a small cabinet and a mirror will occupy the wall opposite the door.

An example of an unsuccessful bathroom layout is a narrow rectangle with an entrance on the short side. Opposite the door you can place a small bathtub. To create a passage, the rest of the plumbing will have to be placed in one line. Such an environment will not add coziness to the room, but will make it look like a warehouse. A niche in the far left corner resolved the situation; a washbasin was installed in it, and a washing machine was placed opposite under the right wall. This layout option is not compatible with the bathroom.

The left wall from the door is occupied by a bathtub. On the right is a washbasin with a spacious cabinet, behind which there is a light plasterboard partition zoning the bathroom. There was no room for a washing machine in this layout.

The bathroom has the shape of a classic rectangle. The entrance splits the wall almost in half. On the left is a corner bathtub with glass partition. The washing machine took its place on the right, and a sink and toilet were located against the wall opposite the door. All plumbing has a conditionally united smooth line which improves the appearance of the room.

A room with complex geometry: two walls make an angle of 90 degrees, and the third goes to the side at a large angle. A varied selection of bathtubs on the plumbing markets allows you to choose any non-standard model. This will not only solve the problem of the room’s layout, but will also make it possible to purchase a bathtub with a larger volume. The wall opposite the door is occupied by a sink with a spacious cabinet.

Narrow rectangular bathroom with shower. Opposite the door long wall There is a washbasin with a countertop and a washing machine.

Secrets of ergonomics

The main objectives of ergonomics are safety, functionality and comfort. It is better for ergonomic furniture and plumbing fixtures to have smooth, rounded shapes. The tiles on the floor should not slip. It is necessary that the glass of the shower stall is durable and does not splinter when damaged.

The bathroom is so small that it is difficult to comply with all standard dimensions. For example, it is not always possible to maintain a distance of 75 cm between all pieces of furniture and plumbing fixtures (between a bidet and a toilet, the parameters allowed are half that size).

From the bathtub to the sink, a length of 30 cm is required. But sometimes, due to cramped spaces, the washbasin literally “runs over” the bathtub. In this case, you should make sure that there are no objects around that you can hit when leaning towards the water, or touch them with your elbow when brushing your teeth. Cabinets, chests of drawers, and countertops should not exceed one meter in height. If the toilet is not hanging on the installation, the distance between it and the wall is 30-50 cm, and in front of the toilet - at least 50 cm.

The laws of ergonomics must correspond to the psychophysical characteristics of the owner, and literally everything must be taken into account when creating an interior: color, finishing material, lighting.

Materials

There are not many options for using materials for finishing a bathroom; it is necessary to use waterproof structures. Suitable for these purposes tiles, waterproofing acrylic paint, plastic panels, stone.

For the floor, choose tiles with a rough texture; such a surface can minimize slipping. The selected small pattern will dissolve the boundaries of the territory.

When working on walls, large ornaments or decorative images should be avoided. Mosaic, on the contrary, is welcome. To optically expand the walls, you should choose a horizontal pattern, when low ceilings Vertical stripes will help.

Glossy surfaces will make the room more voluminous; this should be taken into account when choosing a finishing material. Reflective effect stretch ceiling will double the room.

Transparent partitions and room zoning different types materials will also create the illusion of space.

Color solutions

The key is playing big role V visual expansion territories. Black color brings you closer, and white color moves you away, visually pushing back the boundaries of space. Dark walls a small room turns it into an oppressive box from which you want to break out. Spaciousness and airiness are created by light colors: blue, cream, milky, soft lilac.

Owners with an energetic character can dilute the calm, light shades of the interior with bright, flashy accents.

The shortcomings of the room can be corrected by a combination of contrasts. Light walls at dark ceiling They will give volume to the room, but at the same time ground it. Dark walls with a light ceiling will elongate the space, but make it narrower.

A minimalist theme works well for small bathrooms. The absence of decor and small details focuses attention on the overall styling of the space, without being distracted by small objects. This trend is characterized by a black and white color scheme. When designing a small room, you should give preference white color, and send black as an auxiliary one. A reasonable dosage of black will emphasize elegance, and the privilege of light will lighten the interior.

Lighting

Bright light combined with light finishing material makes the room spacious and positive. In addition to the central lamp, several spotlights are installed. With low ceilings, you can run spotlights around the perimeter of the room and do without a chandelier.

The main thing is not to create shadows. LED backlight They are equipped with hanging cabinets, but it can also be used to decorate the ceiling. This is an economical type of lamps that resembles sunlight.

You should not forget about the humidity of the room and buy lighting fixtures taking into account this feature. Only with very high ceilings can you afford a hanging chandelier; in other cases, it is better to install the lamps in the ceiling. Using lights, you can highlight areas, for example, a shower or a bathroom.

Compact accessories

For small bathrooms the best option will be using the installation. To a sustainable metal structure you can fix the toilet and bidet on one side, the washbasin on the other. The installation is sheathed with plasterboard and covered with tiles or other finishing material. A similar false wall separates the toilet from the bathroom. All inlets and pipes are installed in the installation; only the plumbing fixtures floating in the air remain visible. This setting looks impressive. Plus it's easy to clean up attachments. If a zoning partition is not needed, the installation can be mounted into the wall.

Bath in 4 sq. meters, it is better to install a rectangular wall along the entire length of a short wall. A triangular bathtub plays well with a corner toilet located diagonally. In rare cases, three corners are used, adding a corner sink. This interior looks original and impressive.

Many people replace bathtubs with shower stalls, this helps save some space. For those who like to take a bath and shower at the same time, there are shower boxes. This design is filled with all sorts of comfortable elements in the form of hydromassage, steam room, tropical rain, aromatherapy devices, etc.

Tell me, what is more important for you - a shower or a bath? My colleagues and I decided that after all, people are divided into those who love and cannot live without a bath, and those who don’t need anything else except a shower.

I'm a soul person. But rather out of laziness... I very rarely take a bubble bath... But I can’t live without a shower - that’s for sure!

And you know what irritates me most now in my bathroom? I set the faucet too low. Or rather, I installed it correctly - the spout of the faucet is exactly 150 mm from the side of the bathroom, but when I take a shower - I’M LOW! I have to bend over to change the degrees or pressure of the water...

And why all? Because she didn’t come to the construction site, didn’t get into the bathtub and didn’t show the exact place to the builder. But he just read the drawings... he didn’t deign to call, but if it doesn’t say “call”, then what’s the demand :). Now all my drawings have so many explanations, valuable advice woe to the builders that their colleagues look at them and laugh :).

Why am I doing all this?

And what about today, let’s arrange everything in our bathrooms and toilets correctly?

Well, if not all, then at least most of it.

So the topic of the day:

PLACE CORRECTLY

ACCESSORIES IN BATHROOMS

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.

Besides the bath itself, technical specifications, which you receive from the seller, you need to place at least:

• water mixer (tap)
• shower head (built-in or wall-mounted)
• shelves for soap accessories

How to find out the ideal location of everything for you? First you need to know everything for sureTECHNICAL PARAMETERS OF THE BATH! You must clearly understand its height, the height of its legs, and the location of the water outlet. It is also very important to understand what shape your bathtub is. since the location of the mixer depends on the shape.

For ordinary proper baths(those are simple rectangular shape) we will take as a basis the fact that the tap is positioned along the axis of the bathtub section on the right or left .

Or in the center of the bowl itself along the wall to which the bathtub is adjacent.

Approximate Dimensions from the floor for placing the mixer are given at 800-1000 mm.

But it is better to focus on the CORNER OF THE BATH - and retreat from it approximately150-200 mm.

It is considered the norm for placing a shower2100-2400 from the floor level. here the height of the lowest point of the bathtub itself will play an important role. Those if your height is average 170-180 cm,
If your bathtub stands on legs of 10-15 cm, then the watering can should have a free space of at least 10 cm above your head.

Example: a bathtub stands on legs of 10 cm. My height is 170 cm. This means the minimum possible placement of the upper shower head for me is 195 cm. I round it up to 2 m. And since I like to wave my hands above my head, I will add at least another 10 cm. Result 210 cm above the level of the finished floor is the comfortable minimum for me specifically.

For a bathtub in which people will shower while standing, the perfect way Finding the right height for the faucet will be exactly the method that I described above: stand in the bathtub and see how comfortable it is for you to turn the faucet handles while taking a shower :).
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 man raises his head from the foam of the sea... and bam... well, you understand :))

Part 2. SHOWER.

The height of the mixer in the shower is a fairly utilitarian thing. The mixer should be at a level convenient for use. I determined this level to be approximately90-100 cmfrom a clean floor.

The height of the watering can directly depends on the set 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 level of the clean floor is not lower than 2 meters.

If you are very high ceiling(well, suddenly you are the happy owner of this), then pay attention to the technical parameters of the upper watering can, which is built into the ceiling!

So that your story turns out to be this: by the time the water “reaches” you from above, it will cool down three hundred times :).

Look carefully and ask specialists about extension cords for such showers, and explain that your ceiling... as in best houses London and Paris :)

About the shelves - I like the shelves at eye level in the shower. I don’t know about you - but this is convenient for me. 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 most big problem For some reason, they consider the placement of lamps near the mirror and socket-switches.

My friends, before you start giving valuable instructions to the foreman, you definitely need to be confident in choosing your SINK! And, accordingly, all the furniture that complements it.

Take the initial height of your sink as a point and proceed.

Remember not to place the outlet in close proximity to 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 there is one problem for you

there will definitely be less repair work...

In order for plumbing equipment to work properly, it is important to place it correctly vertically and horizontally. To facilitate the calculation-free design of plumbing installations, regulatory documentation has been developed in which most of the answers to these serious questions can be found.

In addition to the correct operation of plumbing equipment, the standards for its placement are aimed at ease of use - ergonomics, especially in cases where disabled people or elderly people live in the house. For these categories, regulations provide specified recommendations or requirements, including the size of ancillary rooms and the location of doors.

Regulatory documentation

Basic documents that are worth studying for the layout and equipment of the bathroom and toilet:

1. SNiP 2.08.01-89.
2. SNiP 3.05.01-85.
3. CH 478-80 (for wiring with plastic pipes).
4. SP 40-103-98 and VSN 69-97 (for wiring with metal-polymer pipes).
5. SP 40-102-2000 (for wiring with polymer materials).
6. SP 40-108-2004 (for wiring with copper pipes).

Recommended distances when determining the installation location of plumbing fixtures are specified in SNiP 3.05.01-85. European and American standards (DIN and NKBA) almost coincide with Russian standards, and in the USA the heights are slightly higher, and in Asian countries, on the contrary, slightly lower.

Requirements of regulatory documentation when placing plumbing fixtures in the toilet and bathroom

The main document for placing plumbing fixtures is SNiP 3.05.01-85. He declares:

• sequence of work;
• hole sizes when laying pipes through walls and ceilings;
• connection types steel pipes;
• recommendations for pipe fastenings;
• requirements for the installation height of plumbing equipment;
• testing requirements.

Placement of bathrooms and toilet rooms above residential premises is not allowed. Above the kitchen, if necessary two-story houses and apartments - allowed.

The size of the toilet should not be less than 0.8x1.2 (WxD) m. For families with a disabled person, the dimensions of the premises cannot be less than:

• toilet with washbasin - 1.6x2.2 m;
• bathroom or combined bathroom - 2.2x2.2 m.

Data on the installation height of water supply fittings in private houses (from the horizontal axis of the fittings to the plumbing fixtures) are summarized in Table 1.

Table 1

Installation	Landmark	Height
Water taps and mixers	from the sides of the sink	250 mm
	from the side of the sink	200 mm
	from the clean floor	800 mm (for bath taps and bath mixers)
Toilet taps and mixers	from the side of the washbasin	200 mm
	from the clean floor	800 mm
Common bath and washbasin mixer	from the clean floor	to the top of the side 850 mm
Faucets for viduars with oblique outlet		800 mm (vessel emptying equipment)
Faucets for vidouar with direct outlet		1000 mm (vessel emptying equipment)
Shower faucets		1200 mm
Shower mesh from bottom edge	from the clean floor or the bottom of the pallet	2100-2200 mm (general use)
		1700-1850 mm (for disabled people)

* When installing taps and mixers directly on a sink (sink), the installation height is determined by the design of the devices.

Installation of a bathtub and washbasin with a common mixer

Data on the installation height of drainage from sanitary fixtures in private houses are summarized in Table 2.

Table 2

Sanitary fixtures	Landmark	Height from the finished floor level, with an accuracy of ±20 mm
Washbasins	to the top of the side	800 mm (average value, selected taking into account the height of family members)
Sinks and sinks	to the top of the side	850 mm (average value, selected taking into account the height of family members)
Baths	to the top of the side	600 mm
Wall and tray urinals	to the top of the side	650 mm (average value, selected taking into account the height of family members)
Shower trays	to the top of the side	400 mm
Washing machine		600-700 mm
Drinking fountains hanging type	to the top of the side	900 mm
Flush cistern of a tall "English" toilet	to the bottom of the tank	1 800 mm
Attached toilet		180-190 mm (from model)
Wall-hung toilet		220-240 mm
Holder toilet paper		600-700 mm, in relation to the toilet - 200-300 mm ahead

The data given in this table is of a advisory nature. Most installation dimensions can be found in the factory installation card for each model, which serious manufacturers accompany their products with. When planning to purchase equipment, you need to study the available offers and their connection options. Thus, some toilet manufacturers provide several options for installing their equipment.

Permissible deviations in the height of free-standing devices are ±20 mm, groups of the same type are ±5 mm

Requirements for installation of internal sewerage:

• sockets of fittings and pipes are mounted against the flow;
• joints cast iron pipes insulated with tarred hemp with caulking cement mortar;
• It is advisable to mount the toilet outlet directly to the drain pipe, in extreme cases - through a pipe (cast iron, PE) or coupling (rubber);
• when installing a toilet with direct outlet, the outlet pipe socket is installed flush with the floor;
• installation of the toilet is acceptable using screws (with a rubber gasket under the base) or glue;
• The flush pipe of the urinal tray is installed at an angle of 45°, down towards the wall.

Installation of an attached toilet frame with a hidden cistern and bidet

SNiP 2.08.01-89 and departmental standards standardize the minimum, maximum or optimal sizes horizontally when placing plumbing equipment:

• between the bidet and the toilet - no less than 0.25 m, but not so far as to reduce ergonomics - no more than 0.45 m;
• there should be an open space in front of the toilet and bidet - from 0.6 m;
• on both sides of the toilet, bidet there should be free space - from 0.25 m;
• there should be an open space in front of the bathtub or shower stall - from 0.7 m;
• in front of the washbasin, the free area should be WxD - at least 0.7x1.1 m, if the washbasin is located in a niche - at least 0.7x0.95 m;
• the recommended distance from the bathtub/cabin to the washbasin is 0.3 m;
• The recommended distance from the bathtub/cabin to the heated towel rail is 0.5-0.4 m.

Optimal placement of washbasin and mirror

Recommendations for placement of equipment, water supply to mixers, drain diameters

At the construction design stage, you need to think about the number of bathrooms - toilets and bathrooms, for correct placement risers and load metering. If the house is large and guest rooms are planned, or several generations of a family live in the house - parents, children, grandchildren, then it makes sense to organize more than one bathroom. The guest bathroom can only contain a toilet and washbasin; the master bathrooms are equipped with an additional bathtub or shower.

Many useful information installation of plumbing and ready-made plans for various cases can be found in Ernst Neufert's encyclopedia "Building Design". This will be especially useful for those who do not have significant bathroom and toilet space.

When placing equipment, sometimes you just need to focus on common sense. So, in most cases, a bathtub is placed along one of the walls or in a corner, but if space allows, you can install it as an island by wiring it in a hidden channel in the floor or floor box. The minimum area of ​​the bathroom dictates the installation of a corner shower or sitz bath. When designing a bathroom with natural light you need to take into account the size, placement and type of glazing of the window.

The longer the bathtub, the shallower it can be

A mirror is usually installed above the washbasin. If the mirror is located on the cabinet door, it should be located above the top point of the faucet spout. When installing two separate washbasins in a room, the distance between them should not be less than 90 cm, otherwise simultaneous use will be difficult. In this case, it is convenient to place a heated towel rail or a towel holder between the washbasins.

Consider the presence of shelves and cabinets, a washing machine, a basket for dirty laundry, and outlets (if necessary). A bathroom can be very functional even if it is small in size.

Bathroom and toilet layout

Layout of a combined bathroom

An example of a bathroom layout

Economical location corner shelves and washbasin

Left/right - how to properly supply cold and hot water to the mixer

Traditionally, water supply to faucets is carried out for right-handed people and taking into account the fact that the cold water tap is used more often: on the right - cold water, on the left - hot. In addition, this arrangement is safer for right-handed children - there is less risk of accidentally scalding hot water(note to parents whose children are left-handed!).

And yet, in most cases, this arrangement is a matter of habit, especially if the connections are made flexible hoses. However, for faucets with a thermostat, correct connection is necessary, otherwise they will not work. Some manufacturers equip their models with replaceable thermostatic cartridges, which allows you to “switch” an incorrectly connected faucet without dismantling the installation if the wiring is hidden.

Thermostatic mixer

For correct drainage, the diameters of sewer drains must correspond to the drain flow rate or connecting diameters from plumbing equipment. Data on the minimum diameters of drain pipes are given in Table 3.

Table 3

The arrangement of furniture in the bathroom, of course, depends entirely on your personal tastes and convenience. But still, if you are interested in maintaining ergonomics, as well as ensuring that the environment does not lose its attractiveness for a long time appearance, and any item could be used with maximum comfort - be sure to read the existing recommendations for properly equipping bathroom furniture.

The right approach to arranging a bathroom space

The correct arrangement of furniture in the bathroom requires preliminary preparatory process: before you start directly arranging the purchased set, you should carefully consider where this or that piece of furniture will be more convenient to install from the point of view of both saving space and ease of use.

Professional designers advise sketching out a rough drawing of the arrangement of furniture in the bathroom - such a visual layout will help you better understand how well it will look in the bathroom. finished form one option or another. The advantage of this approach is that you can sketch several drawings and choose the most optimal one for your bathroom space.

In the question of how to arrange furniture in the bathroom, not only the aesthetic moment is important, you must also take into account the fact that all its items should be convenient to use, and they should not interfere with the cleaning process - after all, order in the bathroom is necessary.

Save space

When choosing options for arranging furniture in the bathroom, you should think about something else - do you really need such a space? small room complete with massive cabinets, shower cabins, cabinets natural stone? A room that is cluttered to the limit will not look attractive, no matter how expensive furniture is installed in it. Therefore, think carefully about which furnishing elements you really need and which you can refuse.

Placing furniture in the bathroom small size It will become much easier if initially, when choosing a set, you give preference to built-in options for cabinets or cabinets, as well as their corner varieties. Don’t be afraid to experiment and use those places in the room for storage shelves that everyone usually forgets about - the wall surface above the washbasin, entrance doors and so on.

Don't lose sight of the empty space under the bathroom - you can build a special screen there with a large number of spacious drawers.

Secrets of the correct arrangement of furniture in the bathroom

The bathroom is a room with special characteristics - it always has high humidity, and the air temperature fluctuates sharply from low to high. That is why indoor furniture of this type is selected taking into account the good moisture resistance and heat resistance of the base material. In addition, in order for the furnishings to retain their original attractive appearance for a long time, it is important to be able to arrange them correctly. What do professionals advise in this matter?

• Ideally, all pieces of furniture in which things are supposed to be stored should be located as far as possible from “wet areas” - washbasin, shower, bathtub. In bathrooms with a large area, it will not be difficult to implement this recommendation - you can initially divide the room into a “furniture” zone and a sanitary and hygienic zone. But how to place furniture in a bathroom with small dimensions?
• Corner cabinets and cabinets can help out, which can be strengthened in the corner opposite from the bath and shower. Such furniture will take up little space, and the correct location will help protect both it and the things placed in it from splashes and water. A little trick - be sure to give preference to furniture models in which there is no continuous connection of the bottom to the floor - cabinets and bedside tables with small legs. This design helps protect furniture from damage, and also greatly facilitates the cleaning procedure in the room - you do not have to move items from place to place every time.
• No furniture attributes are attached close to the washbasin, wall surface, or bathtub - a special one is always left air gap. It is needed so that the base material of the cabinet or cabinet does not get wet during use and retains its original attractive qualities for a long time. In this matter, you should not rely on a moisture-proof coating - even the most resistant variety finishing loses its row over time useful properties and the furniture becomes vulnerable to moisture.
• Hangers for towels and bathrobes should be mounted in places that are accessible, but still sufficiently protected from moisture - otherwise the fabric will get wet while taking a shower or bath. Most often, hangers for clothes and towels are mounted on entrance doors.

Important point: Properly positioned furniture not only saves space and decorates the interior - it is safe to use. Furniture items should not interfere with free movement in the room and, of course, their location should not cause household injuries. Shelves and cabinets should be hung at a sufficient height so as not to hit your head against them, and sharp corners should always be turned towards the wall. Do not forget to carefully check the strength of all fasteners, especially wall shelves and lockers.

Conclusion

The correct approach to arranging furniture even in a small-sized bathroom allows you to create not only cozy interior and an atmosphere of comfort - you can easily divide your bathroom into comfortable zones, using a small bedside table to separate the bath and shower area from the restroom area.

When arranging furniture, do not forget to use all the features of the layout - a niche in the wall, for example, will be a great place for a closet, washing machine, or washbasin. Originally designed plumbing fixtures – corner bathtubs, wall-hung toilets – will help free up more square footage for furniture.

How to choose the best furniture for your bathroom can be found here.

Bathroom renovations are always associated with large financial costs, which seriously undermine the family budget. The high cost of finishing is explained by the complex microclimate of this room, which requires the use of special expensive materials, as well as the high complexity installation work for plumbing equipment.

When money and energy are running out, wanting to save money, many homeowners wonder how to install a bathtub with their own hands. In this article we will tell you how to properly prepare a bathroom for installation and install the washing container yourself.

Premises requirements

Before you begin installing plumbing equipment, you need to carefully prepare the room for work. From the quality of execution preparatory work depends on the correct installation and operation of the bath. By the time the new wash container is delivered, the bathroom should be in the following condition:

Pay attention! When renovating a bathroom, it is important to follow the correct sequence of technological operations. Installation is carried out exclusively on a leveled and tiled floor. But finishing the walls should be done only after connecting the plumbing equipment, so that there is a minimum gap between the wall and the washing container.

Installation methods

Installing a bathtub with your own hands is a responsible process of setting it to the required height and connecting the washing container to the sewer and water supply system. Installation can be done in different ways, depending on the size, shape and weight of the equipment. Experienced craftsmen It is recommended to use the following methods:

Please note that the correctly chosen method of installing a bathtub extends the service life of the product, ensures comfort and safety when using it. In addition, by performing installation, you can improve performance model, reducing noise and thermal conductivity of the walls using insulating material.

Installation sequence

The process of installing a bathtub consists of several stages: bringing the device into the room, connecting to sewer system, fixing the legs, aligning the bowl to the building level, as well as connecting with plumbing system. The difficulty of the task lies in the large weight of the washing container, so it is quite difficult to install it alone. Install the bath in the following order:

Important! Optimal height The sides of the bathtub, recommended by SNiP, are 60-65 cm, since installing a washing container at this level causes less injury and inconvenience. A minimum distance from the floor to the bottom of the bowl, sufficient to connect a siphon with overflow - 10-15 cm.

Checking and sealing the joint

Do-it-yourself bath installation ends with checking the functioning of the system. To do this, turn on the water supply, open the taps and observe the operation of the drain. All connections must be tight, and water must quickly flow into the drain, leaving the tank on its own. If everything works, then before you start using the device, all that remains is to seal the joint between the bathtub and the wall. This is done as follows:

When installing steel models you can treat the bottom or walls with outside polyurethane foam or cover it with vibration insulation to reduce the resonating ability and thermal conductivity of the material.

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