Choosing the right plumbing
Scientists have calculated that the average person spends about two years in the bathroom during their lifetime. And therefore it should be as convenient and comfortable as possible.
First you need to design what items, what quantity and what sizes of plumbing fixtures are needed in your bathroom. In this case, important factors need to be taken into account:
- When planning, keep in mind that nothing built-in or mounted can be placed on monolithic walls and ventilation ducts.
- You cannot move the toilet to the opposite place from the sewer.
- It is imperative to leave accessible space for the sewer inspection brushes.
- If you want to expand the bathroom, you can only do this at the expense of non-residential premises.
- Waterproofing must be laid around the entire perimeter of the bathroom.
Marble tile colors
Owners of small bathrooms need to be very careful when choosing tiles. To visually expand the space, you need to think about the correct selection of the color palette and texture of the material.
- Pastel colors visually enlarge the room, creating the effect of spaciousness.
- It is desirable that the tiles be in light, cream, beige tones.
- To make the bathroom comfortable and warm, you need to pay attention to soft pink or light orange tones, and if you want the space to feel cool, you can opt for turquoise, mint, and sky blue shades.
A good option would be to decorate the walls and floor in the same color scheme. In this case, the room will visually look more spacious. You should not create a contrast between the walls and the floor: this will make the room visually look smaller.
You can use up to five different shades in one room, but they all must be combined with each other.
Pipes
For the toilet, be sure to choose a sewer pipe of at least 100 ml. For the rest of the plumbing, you can choose pipes of at least 50 ml. It would be better if they were noise-absorbing.
Polypropylene pipes are inexpensive and easy to install. But all breakthroughs and leaks occur precisely at the junctions of such pipes. The adhesions must be performed flawlessly. With pipes made of cross-linked polyethylene with fittings for crimping, there will be no breakthroughs. But the price will be much higher.
Relief and dimensions of marble tiles
A small room can be decorated with materials with a glossy surface. You need to think about good lighting, then the bathroom will look chic at any time.
In addition to glossy materials, you can use semi-gloss rough marble. It is better if the tiles on the floor are in the same color scheme as the wall decoration. Due to the roughness of the material, the tiles become less slippery, which reduces the possibility of falling.
A solid material with a long service life is porcelain stoneware. Porcelain stoneware tiles are the most wear-resistant.
A large selection of materials allows you to choose the most optimal for a certain type of room. It is better to decorate a small bathroom with small tiles. Large tiles will visually reduce the space.
In case of contamination, cleaning small tiles is a little more difficult than standard tiles. On white or beige tiles, dirt, dust or stains will be less noticeable than on dark walls or floors. Small chips on light-colored tiles can be easily painted over with clear varnish, but on a dark surface this will be too noticeable.
Advantages of marble tiles
- High strength material. In terms of hardness, it can only be compared with granite. In addition, it has increased resistance to mechanical damage.
- Long service life. The natural feature of marble is that over the years it does not flake or crumble.
- Increased wear resistance. It is very difficult to scratch a marble surface.
- Useful natural properties. Marble prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi, as it is considered a natural antiseptic.
- Environmentally friendly material. Due to its beneficial natural properties, the material is not dangerous for people or animals.
About different area
The smaller the area of the room, the more white shade is used. In this case, the opposite black is used in small fragments, small patterns, and inserts. In small Khrushchev-era bathrooms, you can use techniques to visually increase the space and save square meters. For this purpose, corner furniture and plumbing fixtures are purchased, large mirrors and glossy surfaces are installed, and light shades are predominantly used.
Floor coverings with diagonal patterns will make the room more spacious, vertical stripes on the walls will visually raise the height of the ceilings, and horizontal inserts will expand the space. The larger the bathroom area, the more black color can be used, the main thing is to observe moderation in everything. Too much dark background will create a gloomy, albeit expensive, environment.
Marble walls
When decorating a marble bathroom, keep in mind that the shade of the walls will set the main background of the room. Therefore, it is necessary to think through the design of furniture and plumbing fixtures in advance in order to emphasize their advantages. Light walls will harmoniously expand a small space, and dark colors will add solidity to the interior and enhance the shine of metal objects.
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Before laying tiles, you need to prepare the surface. It should be perfectly smooth and clean. The main stages of preparatory work include cleaning, leveling and priming. Almost any place is suitable for fixing tiles. It is important to consider that marble has significant weight, so some surfaces require hardening. For example, drywall must be reinforced with a special reinforcing mesh.
Interior styles (instructions for combining tiles)
For classics, decorating a bathroom with marble tiles is considered the best option. You can tile not only the walls, but also the floor and ceiling.
Marble is well suited for finishing horizontal surfaces.
- Minimalism involves the use of natural stone in white, light gray or black.
- For a country-style room, a wood-like marble finish is suitable. It is advisable to choose red-brown or light-colored marble, similar to wood.
- When choosing a retro style for a bathroom, you need to take into account that marble finishing will not always look appropriate. Marble is suitable for a room in the style of the 30s. It would be appropriate to use black and white stone for the flooring. It is better if the floor is decorated in a checkerboard pattern.
- For an antique style, white or light cream shades with golden cracks are suitable. This type of marble is suitable for wall decoration. The floor decoration should be combined with the decoration of the walls, that is, have a golden tint. Columns and stucco work perfectly with marble. Decorative elements should include gold elements.
- For Art Deco, bright, rich or dark colors are suitable. The ideal option is a completely black finish for the entire bathroom, plus crystal.
- Baroque assumes the presence of crystal and also gold elements. Light beige, cream or light pink material is suitable here. The floor can be finished in black. Marble goes well with crystal and lamps.
- Art Nouveau involves finishing with natural stone in pastel colors. Light gray, beige and white tones are appropriate. Do not clutter the interior with unnecessary details.
- Eco-style involves the use of only natural materials. Therefore, marble should imitate wood, and it is better to decorate the room with real plants and wood trim.
Pros and cons of a black and white bathroom
The combination of white and black can evoke different emotions in people in such a room. To some it will seem gloomy and depressing, to others it will seem spectacular.
The advantage of this composition is its compatibility with other colors and shades. The interior will look modern; it can be made brighter with the help of decorative elements, furniture, and accessories.
The disadvantage of this bathroom design is that it is impractical. Dirt is clearly visible on achromatic shades. Walls and furniture will need to be washed frequently.
In addition, you need to think in advance about how to combine these colors.
Contrast can be used for different purposes:
- A room with a large area without natural light sources will look stylish if you highlight the color black. It is best to choose glossy black. White color is recommended for use in plumbing fixtures and decorative elements.
- In a small room, it is better not to use black as a background, as it will visually reduce the area. It is better to use it both as an outline and on individual decorative elements. It will highlight the style of the interior.
- It is not recommended to make a black ceiling in a low or standard bathroom. This will create a depressing effect. This technique is used in rooms with high ceilings because it visually reduces them.
- Black and white background combined with many colors. In this regard, you can dilute this finish with colorful accessories.
Lighting for a black and white bathroom
To create a comfortable atmosphere in the bathroom, multi-level lighting is used.
The following are used as bathroom lighting fixtures:
- LED strip - for illuminating certain areas (under the bathroom, around the mirror, along the perimeter of the ceiling, etc.).
- Spotlights - used to illuminate dark areas, including the floor.
- Sconces - most often illuminate the area near the mirror and washbasin.
- Chandeliers are the main source of lighting, but they are not used in all styles.
- Floor lamps - placed in the area of chairs (if any).
Thanks to multi-level lighting, you can adjust the level of illumination of each zone, making the light brighter or dimmer.
Advantages and disadvantages of a monochrome interior
White has the ability to expand space and hide the shortcomings of the room. Whereas black attracts attention, distances and reduces objects. It is useful to use these characteristics as a guide when you need to highlight the advantages and hide the unsuccessful areas in the room.
If you use too much black, the interior will create a depressing, gloomy, uncomfortable impression. Monochrome design is based on a bright play of contrasts, so plumbing fixtures and furniture are placed against a background of the opposite color. If such a design seems strict, it is enough to soften it with warm accents. Even using just two opposite tones, you can emphasize many different styles, from laconic classic to progressive high-tech or industrial loft.
