How to design the bathroom to make it bigger

Today’s bathrooms are too small. How can we make the bathroom larger? In addition to using small sanitary ware, is there any better way?

When decorating the bathroom At a time when fashion is becoming increasingly popular, some families with small housing areas may be depressed by this. It is my dream to create a fashionable bathroom and have a bathroom space. Unfortunately, the bathroom at home is too small and cannot be built. In fact, don’t be afraid. With clever tricks, a small bathroom can become its own bathroom space.

Tip 1: Open design method

The basic equipment of the bathroom is the toilet, bidet, and washbasin. Small bathrooms may wish to adopt an open design, which can greatly save space in the same space, save water supply and drainage pipes, and is simple and practical.

Tip 2: Glass transformation method

Using large-area glass mirrors to enlarge space is a common method of home decoration. If you want to make a small bathroom larger, this method is worth trying. . The specific method is to place two large mirrors, one standing against the wall; the other mirror is placed slanted on the ceiling, which not only covers the sewer pipes of the residents upstairs, but also makes the space full of changes. The reflection of the large area of ​​glass is enough to give people the visual effect of "expanding" the bathroom.

If you put black and white or magenta wall tiles on the wall, install some white

sanitary ware

and a black marble washbasin, then the entire bathroom space will be A strong contrast will be formed, and a modern and fashionable bathroom space will be ready.

Tip 3: Large color block decoration

The first choice is to divide the large color blocks of white, red and black. White

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Walls, bathtubs, and washbasins, with red shower curtains, black ceilings, and silver towel racks can enrich the space without overwhelming the eye. Feeling crowded. Of course, a few romantic and elegant small lamps are also essential. Let the soft light diffuse through the wash mirror, which can make the bathroom full of comfort and warmth.

My bathroom is not big, less than 3 square meters, but people who come to my house think it is not small and can even put a washing machine in it. Here are some of my thoughts on bathroom renovation: < /p>

Home bathrooms require the "three major pieces" to be reasonably arranged: wash basin, toilet, and shower room. No matter how small the bathroom is, it must meet these three basic functions.

The design of the sink is determined by the size of the bathroom. The sink area is usually at the entrance of the bathroom. A small bathroom can be equipped with a vertical washbasin or a washbasin with an empty lower part. You can even use translucent glass basins to make the space feel less overwhelming.

Small bathrooms are often equipped with squat toilets to save space. If a toilet is to be installed, the width should not be less than 0.8m for ease of use. Considering the small area, the toilet should not be large in size. It is recommended to use a one-piece toilet with a smaller water tank and a narrow width.

The minimum size of the shower room is 0.8m*0.8m. If it is smaller than this size, you can only consider hanging a shower curtain, which can block water and does not take up space.

In terms of color, try to use light-toned solid-color bright materials. White walls can make a small bathroom look larger. Or choose milky white or light yellow, light blue and light green are also good, which are naturally reminiscent of water, and are also relatively refreshing colors. If the structure allows, you can make grooves in the wall, make small closets, mirrored boxes, etc., and place some scattered items.

You can also consider installing a large mirror on one wall of the bathroom, which can not only give people a visual illusion, but also increase the brightness of the bathroom and give people a clean and tidy feeling. The effect should be good of.

In short, use every space to achieve a compact but not crowded effect. I hope my answer can give you some ideas for your bathroom renovation plan.

You can find a professional decoration company for design. They will give you reasonable suggestions based on your requirements and the environment, structure and area of ​​your room. How to decorate, the advice of a professional company is more reliable. , suitable for some.

Insert glass around the bathroom.

Generally speaking, a bathroom of four square meters is equipped with

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three major items (bathtub, washbasin, toilet: bathtubs with skirts are as standard The size is 1524x762xH381, the washbasin is a 600mm wide washbasin plus an above-the-counter basin or an under-the-counter basin, and the toilet can be a one-piece or split-type water tank.) It can basically meet the needs of use, similar to the bathroom in a standard room in a three-star hotel. But for a family that lives for a long time, the space still seems cramped. It is even more impossible to place other items, such as a washing machine, etc.

Bathrooms smaller than four square meters cannot be configured in this way. The solution is to first look at the principles of design.

A basic principle of interior design is that "all designs must obey the use function."

The first step is to analyze the basic functions of the bathroom: "bathing" and "urinating and defecating" are extremely private. Therefore, regardless of the size of the bathroom, it must be absolutely separated from other family activities; relatively speaking, "washing face and putting on makeup" are not so private. It is of course a reasonable enjoyment to have a dedicated area and space when conditions permit. When there are no conditions, and the overall living area is tight, the functional area for washing the face can be changed, moved out of the bathroom, and placed in the transitional space between the bathroom door and other areas. At the same time, choose an integrated washbasin. Currently, the width of the integrated washbasin on the market is 600mm-1100mm. It takes up very little space, has many options, is easy and fast to install, and is easy to clean and maintain. Of course, the main purpose is to free up space in the originally smaller bathroom. Because the washbasin is located at the bathroom door, the water supply and drainage project is not difficult.

The second step,

Change the "bathtub" with bathing function into a "shower room": the biggest advantage of the bathtub is that it can "take a bath". However, the size of the bathtub must be large enough. Even in a bathtub with a length of 1524mm, adults cannot really lie down but bend their legs. It is impossible to put a large 1700mm bathtub in a small space, and it would not be proportional. It's also a bath, so it's better to use a "shower room".

The "shower room" mentioned here is not the kind of finished "shower room" sold in the market, but the "shower room" constructed on site. The method is as follows: (1) The walls, floors and the entire bathroom are unified (more on the material selection and color matching issues below). The bathing area should be placed as far inside as possible, with a depth of 900mm. (2) Use two pieces of 15mm-25mm stone at 900mm, grind the semicircular edges on one side and attach them to each other (use marble glue), and set them on the ground to form a water retaining board. (3) The partitions in the shower area can be treated with a variety of different grades. Pay attention to the use of glass (laminated glass is best, and the glass surface can be frosted glass, frosted glass without fingerprints, or polycrystalline glass). According to the width of the bathroom First set aside the size of the glass door: 700mm-800mm, and the rest is fixed glass. Glass doors are pre-made (processed and installed with stainless steel hinges, openings for handles, holes and edges). Note that the hinge should be installed directly on the wall instead of on the fixed glass. Firstly, it is safe and strong. Secondly, it is convenient and smooth to open. The height is about 2000mm-2100mm. Use a stainless steel square pipe, and both ends are pre-embedded into the wall. Use glass glue on both sides to leave a 3mm gap between the upper edge of the fixed glass and the square tube, and use glass glue on both sides of the lower edge and the stone water barrier. In this way, a homemade "shower room" is completed (shower head, faucet, toiletries supporting shelf and towel rack are of course indispensable). Its advantages are: it saves space to the greatest extent, and adopts different treatments according to the different sizes of each bathroom, and adopts different grades of methods according to different personal preferences and different investments. The effect can be coordinated and transparent with the bathroom as a whole. By the way, it is also good to install a shower curtain without glass, which makes the space more transparent.

The space beyond 900mm is just for placing a toilet, which is more than enough.

The third step,

If the structure allows, remove all the brick walls of the entrance door and replace it with a glass door or glass wall. The specific methods and materials are generally the same as those in shower rooms. It is also emphasized that the hinge should be installed directly on the wall rather than on the fixed glass. Firstly, it is safe and secure. Secondly, it is convenient and smooth to open.

In this way, the bathroom itself is still a closed private space (frosted glass, frosted glass without fingerprints, and polycrystal glass are all light-transmitting and opaque). But due to the light transmittance and reflectivity of glass. Yes, both from the inside and the outside, it feels like there is room for expansion.

The above is a way to deal with smaller spaces from the perspective of using functions.

Let’s talk about colors and materials.

First, from the perspective of color, it is best to use light colors, especially white, which will make people's visual senses brighter and make them feel "bigger". Dark colors can make people feel depressed, dull, and make them feel "smaller." This is also true from our personal experience in daily life. People are not saying: fat people will feel fatter if they wear white clothes, and they will feel "thinner" if they wear black clothes. The same is true. Moreover, in a small space, the wall is the facade that most directly affects the vision, so it is better not to use a variety of color combinations. "Design" does not necessarily mean color matching in every place. Good design should focus on the overall effect. Good design should pay more attention to space design.

Second, the bathroom wall and floor materials. As mentioned before, we must first study it from its function. An important feature of the bathroom is "humidity". It's more humid than anywhere else in the house. Therefore, the selected materials and its construction technology must meet the "moisture-proof" functional requirements as much as possible. Under this premise, consider beauty, style, etc.

Today’s bathrooms are too small. How can we make the bathroom larger? In addition to using small sanitary ware, is there any better way? When the decoration of bathrooms becomes increasingly fashionable, some Families with small housing areas may be depressed about this. It is my dream to create a fashionable bathroom and have a bathroom space. But family

Judging from the current building materials and decoration materials market in my country, it can be The choices are probably: ceramic wall and floor tiles, stone (marble, granite polished plates), glass (mirrors need to be marked with a question mark, usually not truly waterproof), stainless steel plates, plastic aluminum plates (and other composite materials), etc.

The installation of glass requires the production of a base layer, which also needs to be waterproofed. The installation methods are: first, pasting (the base layer must be flat), and second, using screws (a gap must be left between the base layer and the base layer). . In both methods, glue must be applied to the seams of the glass and the inner and outer corners to prevent leakage. Construction is rarely perfect.

Both stainless steel plates and composite materials require different base layers, and installation gaps must be left (that is, the thickness of the finished surface and the original wall increases). Finally, they must be installed at the joints and inner corners. Apply glue to the external corners to prevent leakage. Construction is rarely perfect.

These materials are not impossible to use, but we are facing a smaller space, and the purpose is to save space as much as possible. Coupled with the difficulty of construction, the unknown number of waterproofing, and the increase in labor costs. Therefore, these are not suitable for general home decoration.

Usually the most reliable and effective ones are ceramic wall and floor tiles or polished stone slabs. Why do five-star hotels also use a lot of these materials? It’s not that those designers are incompetent. It is precisely the experience, effects, and achievements of many years of practice that tell everyone: good design should focus on the overall effect. Good design should pay more attention to space design. The premise of novelty must be subject to the use function. This also includes the selection of materials.

Therefore, in general home decoration, ceramic wall and floor tiles or polished stone panels are still used for bathroom walls and floors. The effect is guaranteed and the quality is guaranteed.