What don't you have to come up with?architects, designers and decorators to visually enlarge the space! They use light finishing materials, demolish unnecessary partitions, use built-in furniture, hidden lighting and many other tricks. Small bathrooms are an eternal problem not only for apartment owners, but also for designers. They have to come up with new interesting solutions. Designers from the DVEKATI studio told us about them. Ekaterina Mamaeva and Ekaterina Svanidze Graduates of the Modern School of Design of the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts, partners of the DVEKATI architectural design studio. They have been designing private and public interiors for over 5 years. “We help create an individual space that is comfortable for living and working, based on the personal preferences of the customer, guiding him and prompting him. The result of such co-creation is a vision of an ideal interior that is ergonomic and up-to-date, embodied in reality,” the architects say. Method #1: Enlargement at the expense of the hallway This method is suitable for those who start planning a bathroom from scratch (for example, in a new building) or want to do a large-scale renovation. A shower, bathtub or column for a washing machine will fit perfectly into the space reclaimed from the non-residential area.
Method #2:use of niche shelves If possible, it is better to refuse wall cabinets and shelves in favor of built-in ones. They look more laconic, while hundreds of jars and bottles are hidden from view and do not distract attention from decorative techniques.
Method #3:DIY countertop It would be nice to make countertops yourself or have builders do it yourself, rather than buy bulky cabinets in furniture stores. These could be plasterboard structures covered with tiles, stone countertops or agglomerate countertops. And they will fit into the interior perfectly!
Method #4:shower When designing bathrooms, installing a shower in a niche is a great way to save space and money. There is no need to buy a large, full-body shower cabin, it is enough to simply install a shower drain and cover the walls with tiles or a material suitable for wet rooms: microcement, thermally modified wood, wall panels.
Technique #5:Washing machine A washing machine is often an integral attribute of the bathroom. Sometimes it is placed in the kitchen, but in fact, it has no place there. The ideal option is to place the washing machine in a pantry or laundry room. But if there are none, you have to be inventive. The first option that can be used is a washing machine under the countertop. In this case, you should have a built-in or overhead sink with a low side. This option is suitable for people above average height, since due to the dimensions of the washing machine, the countertop will be located above the ergonomic standard. The second option is to install it in a niche of the washing machine. The space above it with this arrangement can be used to store towels, household chemicals and other accessories. In this case, it is better to leave the shelves open or make the doors hanging.
Technique #6:built-in plumbing It allows you to save space and does not collect dust. When buying equipment, the main thing is to pay attention to the depth of the installation and compare it with the actual thickness of the walls.
Technique #7:mirrors Everyone knows that mirrors expand space. This is a good, proven method that should not be forgotten. The room looks especially advantageous if part of the wall is covered with a mirror. It can be glued to the ceiling, as a result of which the height of the room will visually increase.
Photos provided by the architectural design studio "DVEKATI"
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