Toilet under the stairs: placement features and good examples

The space under the stairs is rarely used. But if they decide to create a room there, then, as a rule, they create a pantry. However, there are other possibilities of using this room. An unusual and unexpected solution would be to create a toilet under the stairs to the second floor.

Placing the bathroom under the stairs is a great idea, as it will allow efficient use of the free space. To implement this idea, it is important to meet several requirements.

• Conduct water supply and sewerage.
• Provide an efficient ventilation system.
• The minimum size of the toilet is 80x120 cm. In such a room you can place a toilet bowl and a small sink. In order to arrange additional furniture, appliances and a shower stall, much more space is required.
• To install a toilet, the minimum ceiling height is 1 meter.
• The height of the entrance to the room must be greater than the height of the tallest occupant.
• A swing door is best suited for a bathroom. However, to save space, you can install a sliding or folding model. Their disadvantage is the relatively low level of sound insulation and poor protection against odors.

It is impossible to create a toilet without communications. At the stage of project creation everything must be thought out carefully so that later there are no difficulties.

The drain pipe can be connected directly to a septic tank or connected to a general sewage system. It is important to maintain the optimal slope of the pipe in order to ensure a good drainage of the contents. For a pipe with a diameter of 5 cm, it is recommended to create a slope in the range of 25-35 mm per 1 running meter.For a diameter of 10 cm, an angle of 12-20 mm per 1 running meter must be observed.

Plumbing can be pulled from the common water supply system using similar pipes.

If you want to create a bathroom for winter use, then it is necessary to choose the optimal depth for the water supply system so that the soil does not freeze. Another solution would be to insulate the pipes with a heating cable.

If this is a summer house where there is no need to use a water supply system in winter, then before the onset of frost, the water should be drained from the pipes.

The next important point will be the creation of a ventilation system. The air duct must be stretched under the ceiling and led out to an outlet in the wall or through the roof.

When moving on to finishing work, first of all, the floor is waterproofed. In a wooden house it is important to cover the natural wood with a special compound against fungus and mold.

Different waterproofing products are used depending on the floor covering. For wood, a varnish or a water-repellent impregnation is perfect, for a concrete coating - polymer-bitumen mastic, and a special bitumen-cork substrate is laid under the laminate.

The toilet under the stairs is most often decorated tiles... However, other materials are also suitable for a separate bathroom. The floor can be laid out laminate, linoleum or self-leveling floors. Walls decorate tiles, laminate, wallpaper or plastic panels. Best for the ceiling plastic, tiles or stretch ceilings.

As a rule, the room under the stairs is small in size, therefore, it is important to rationally use the usable area.

• The best solution would be a small hanging toilet. The installation will save space, and small shelves can be placed above the toilet.

• Concerning shells, then it should be a small model of a laconic form. For larger rooms, you can choose options with a cabinet or shelves.

• Additional furniture set depending on the area of ​​the room.

The choice of style for bathroom decoration depends on personal preference. Let's consider the most popular destinations.

• Minimalism. A room in this style will look stylish and concise. The style is characterized by the use of one or two contrasting colors, natural textures are also often used. Minimalism is perfect for a small bathroom, since the direction does not require bulky furniture and numerous decorative elements. These interiors are often decorated with lighting.

• Classical. Such a bathroom will look expensive and elegant. It is characterized by the use of wallpaper or tiles with unusual patterns, as well as gold or bronze fittings of intricate shapes. The interior can be decorated with paintings, vases and other elements.

• Provence. A room in this style always looks gentle and romantic. Pastel colors will visually expand the space and make it lighter. When decorating, it is important to choose beautiful accessories and original textiles. In the Provence style, mosaics and decorative tiles with unusual patterns are often used.

• Ecostyle... This is a fairly new trend, for the design of which natural wood and stone are often used. The interior can be complemented with glass or stone decorations.

• Loft. This is another beautiful solution for a small space.The loft does not require the use of a large number of accessories. Stylish designs are created using wood and stone textures or imitation of brickwork.

• The toilet looks beautiful in white and black colors.

• The restrained interior in snow-white color looks stylish and not overloaded.

• An unusual solution will be an eco-style interior. The green flooring imitates a lawn, which is well complemented by the wallpaper depicting birch trees.

• Natural wood always looks stylish and up-to-date. With it, you can focus on one of the walls and the ceiling.

• You can decorate a small bathroom in white with bright black and white tiles with patterns.

For information on how to properly organize the space under the stairs under the bathroom, see below.