Small bathtubs: pros and cons, varieties, brands, choices

A bath is a multifunctional element of any home. It is needed not only for hygiene procedures, but also for relaxation, relaxation. Particularly beautiful models can also be a wonderful interior decoration in a corresponding room. Nowadays, the assortment of baths is huge. In this article, we will take a closer look at all the features, advantages and disadvantages of the popular small models.

Consider the varieties of mini-baths.

• Sedentary. Suitable for very small rooms. Their length rarely exceeds 120-130 cm. It will not be possible to lie down in this font.

• Semi-recumbent... Average length - 140-150 cm. Suitable for people with a height of no higher than average. If such a model has an angled device, it can also be used as a recumbent one.

• Corner and Jacuzzi. They save square meters and look expensive. Fits into even the most modest rooms. Often complemented by hydromassage.

• Wall mounted. Popular models are displayed along a free wall indoors. They are common and easy to use.

• Air massage. They are distinguished by the highest comfort and can be expensive. Underwater massage gives users continuous pleasure. It is approved for children and people with delicate skin, high blood pressure.

Modern bathtubs, with their modest size, are extremely popular. Their demand is due to the fact that the lion's share of city apartments is not distinguished by an impressive square footage and spaciousness. In such circumstances, a very cramped bathroom is usually provided, for which it takes a long time and scrupulously to select the right plumbing of the appropriate size. Miniature bathtubs help to cope with this serious task.

Before going to the store to buy the baths in question, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with all their strengths and weaknesses. Considering both, it will be easier for the buyer to choose the ideal option or to give preference to plumbing of a different configuration. Let's first consider the pros of small baths.

• Such plumbing occupies minimum usable space in the room. This quality especially pleases and attracts buyers living in apartments of a modest size.
• Miniature bathtubs are characterized by unsurpassed heat retention properties. The owners of this plumbing use it with convenience, without experiencing unnecessary discomfort.
• An indisputable plus - simplicity and availability of installation of most modern structures... They are easy to install. It doesn't take long.
• Manufacturers release very good bathtubs of various shapes and devices - you can choose the optimal design for any setting, area and layout. Despite its modest dimensions, the specified plumbing can be made very organic and thoughtful. Moreover, this may apply to models of not only classical, but also non-standard structure.
• Show themselves in demand modern baths of a sedentary subspecies. This plumbing turns out to be very convenient for users looking for models with additional support, for example, the disabled or the elderly.
• It is very convenient to get in and out of the miniature sitz bath - its design provides reliable and well-fixed handrails.
• Compact baths - a great solution for expectant mothers, seated models are well suited for them. In such a font, a woman does not have to strain again, bend over a lot.
• Not all procedures that are usually taken in standard plumbing are allowed by doctors.... For example, people with heart disease should not wash while lying down. This is where a small sit-down bathtub comes to the rescue.
• Small-sized hot tubs are made of different materials and have different costs.... The stores sell both expensive and budget options - you can buy a good product for any wallet.

Small bath models have not only advantages, but also disadvantages.

• Despite the fact that the plumbing objects under consideration are of modest, moderate dimensions, their mass is often surprisingly large... This disadvantage turns out to be significant for many consumers.
• The assortment of small baths is huge, and in it you can find models of different prices, but more often expensive specimens... Devices require large investments.
• Problems can arise with the choice of modern seated designs. For some users, the structural features of such plumbing items are insufficient (the font is too cramped for them). It takes a long time to look for a model with optimal parameters.
• Washing in a little sitz bath you won't be able to lie down.

If earlier the choice of materials for the manufacture of plumbing was very limited, then today's buyers have the opportunity to find on sale even wooden fonts. Material is one of the main parameters affecting the final cost of both large, standard and small baths. Let's get acquainted with all the features of the different options.

Modern manufacturers produce many interesting and functional bathtubs made of natural wood. Most common environmentally friendly fonts made of larch, beech, cedar or oak. The listed tree species are distinguished by the fact that they may not lose their aesthetics and attractiveness for many years. In such devices, harmful mold or dangerous fungi do not form - human health will not be in danger.

When making a wooden bowl, it is processed with special moisture-resistant solutions. If you provide such plumbing with competent care and the right attitude, it will delight household members with longevity. Wooden fonts, supported by suitable accessories and design elements, can make the interior rich and cozy.

Bathtubs made of wood in lacquer look gorgeous. You want to touch them, stroke a pleasant surface. Bathing in such a bath is a lot of pleasure. Wood is a safe material. It will not lead to allergies. But such plumbing is expensive and not found in all retail outlets.

One of the most popular materials used in the manufacture of bathtubs. Acrylic containers are affordable.

High-quality acrylic bowls come in a variety of colors. The forms are also varied - from standard to unusual. Acrylic font is ideal if the bathroom lacks brightness and freshness. Against the background of this plumbing, subdued light looks especially attractive.

Steel mini-baths attract many buyers for their affordable price. They have less weight than heavy cast iron options. But during the operation of such fonts, households manage to notice some shortcomings in them.

• Steel is a heat-conducting material. She gives off all the heat very quickly. You will not be able to luxuriate in a steel font - the water in it will rapidly cool down. For carrying out medical procedures, this circumstance can become a serious repulsive factor.
• When using a steel structure, you will have to carefully monitor the integrity of its outer coating. In the products under consideration, its layer is usually not very thick. If the coating is not repaired in time, it will simply fail - "overgrown" with corrosion.

Heavy cast iron baths are predominantly found in older dwellings. Their owners are in no hurry to buy new fonts for replacement, and there is only one reason for this - very heavy weight. This is perhaps the only drawback of cast iron fonts. It only manifests itself in cases where the bath has to be moved or transported.

The main advantages of cast iron are:

• the ability to retain the heat of the water with which the bowl is filled;
• very long service life;
• increased resistance to mechanical damage.

Baths of small dimensions are different - they differ not only in the material of manufacture, but also in shape and specific dimensions. The listed properties of such plumbing are very it is important to pay attention when choosing the perfect tub for the bathroom, especially if it is small.

Reduced-size bathtubs are perfect for installation along the wall or in the corner area of ​​the room.They are made round, and square, and angular, and intricate - in the form of a petal, a shell. It is possible to achieve beautiful and clear shapes of the bowls thanks to the use of a combination of acrylic and polymer concrete.

Neat and stylish bathtubs of an angular or rounded structure are especially popular among modern consumers. Due to its characteristics and features, acrylic turns out to be a pliable plastic material, therefore it is it that is most often used when implementing fresh design ideas.

Fashionable looks gorgeous in the interior rounded baths of reduced dimensions... If you install such a structure on a small dais in the room, it can become a spectacular decoration of the decor.

Very often, homeowners prefer stylish models. corner structure... They can be easily fit into a small room, even if it seems that there is not enough space in it.

At the peak of fashion and popularity today are small baths of a non-standard, non-trivial device... Often consumers decide to purchase a trendy design with a regular round shape. This can be any type of font - semi-recumbent, sedentary and others... Often such copies are made to order.

Corner structures with rounded side. It can be an oval, semicircle, petal. The smallest is a shell-shaped structure. Mini baths are very different. It will be possible to choose the ideal option for an ensemble sustained in any key.

It is equally important to take into account the dimensions of the selected small bath of any type. So, ultra-fashionable round options for a seated look can range in size from 140 to 200 cm - these are standard values. If we talk about the smallest model - a shell, then the parameters on the inside will be common here - 120-180 cm and with a depth of 45 cm.

Sedentary varieties can boast of very modest dimensions. Fonts are on sale, the sizes of which can be 105x70, 100x70, 70x70, 90x70 cm. Most of these plumbing items have stable and strong legs.

Consider the average sizes of the specified plumbing samples:

• their usual and common length is 120-150 cm;
• width - 55-70 cm;
• depth - 60-65 cm.

Choosing a small bathtub based on its technical characteristics, design features and dimensions is the right way, but we must not forget about the design performance of the font you are looking for. The appearance of the bathtub should fit well into the existing environment, harmoniously completing it. So, in interiors where there is a lack of bright colors and light details, acrylic bowls look especially organic - they can be both classic white and imitate other expensive materials (for example, natural stone).

Against the background of imitation expensive and natural materials there should be wall and floor finishing materials suitable in color and style. For example, furnishings that are made with a predominance of realistic "stone structures" diluted with light tiles look expensive and elegant.

You can make the interior more attractive by decorating the outside of a small bathtub beautifully. Here, too, it all depends on the environment.

When choosing a specific design for a mini-bath, you must first of all take into account the style and color scheme of the environment... People often underestimate the role of plumbing in the harmony and balance of the home interior. Don't make a mistake like that - the correct appearance of the font can be a win-win solution, which will make the design truly fashionable and organic.

The market for modern small-sized sanitary ware is replete with high-profile (and not so) brands that sell high-quality, beautiful and durable bathtubs that are in great demand. Let's get acquainted with some of the current brands.

• Inbani. A well-known brand from Spain, under whose name high-quality, durable sanitary ware of a unique design is produced. Small-sized fonts from Inbani are distinguished by a luxurious, elegant silhouette and frankly expensive exterior design. Every detail in branded Spanish baths is thought out to the smallest detail, which delights many consumers.

• Gruppo Treesse. A brand whose designers try to adhere to clear geometric shapes and lines in their work. Particularly noteworthy is the interesting line of sit-down baths with exquisite glass doors, produced especially for people with disabilities.

• Glass Design. A large Italian brand that creates small-sized bathtubs with a unique design that has no equal on the market today. Especially popular is the wonderful line of sanitary ware called Mini. In it, you can find truly amazing options in the form of a cut bamboo stalk.

• Burlington. The brand produces high quality mini-bathtubs with legs. With such plumbing items, you can easily create a beautiful and sophisticated bathroom style. It is the attractive and graceful design of branded products that attracts many buyers who want to surround themselves with only beautiful things.

The choice of the optimal mini-bath must be approached very responsibly. It is important to build on a number of basic criteria.

• The sizes of the font and the room. Before going to the store to buy a small bathtub, you should carefully measure the dimensions of the room where you plan to install it. You need to find out exactly how you will connect all the necessary communications. It is important to take into account the location of other nearby objects - the bath should be of dimensions that will not block access to the rest of the furniture.
• Material. Decide in advance how much you plan to spend on a bath. The cost of the intended purchase will also depend on this. Acrylic and steel tanks will be cheap, but many people prefer models made of durable and "impenetrable" cast iron or chic wood. However, the latter options also have their drawbacks - very heavy weight and very high cost.
• Design... As mentioned above, you should not neglect the value of the design of the selected plumbing structures. Compact bathtubs should be in harmony with the rest of the room furnishings, and not stand out from the overall picture. If you cannot find the ideal option on your own, you can seek advice from a professional designer.
• State. Whatever material a small bathtub of any type is made of, there should be no damage to it - no dents, no scratches, no chips, no knocked down parts. The structure must be reliable, strong and as stable as possible. If the product does not meet the listed requirements, it is not recommended to take it, even if it is sold at a tempting discount - over time, a low-quality bathtub can cause a lot of problems and inconveniences.
• Brand name... There are many well-known brands on the market that produce good mini-baths - there is plenty to choose from.Branded products (especially from well-known foreign manufacturers) are often very expensive, but they can boast of impeccable quality and thoughtful design to the smallest detail.

Mini-baths, despite their discreet parameters, can easily become a chic addition to a room of any layout and quadrature. Let's look at some good examples.

• Very small combined bathroom you can make it neat and aesthetic by giving preference to finishing the walls and floor with a combination of soft green and snow-white tiles. Against such a background, it is worth placing a small toilet bowl, a sink, and along the wall near them, install a small bath with a closing curtain in yellow-grassy shades.

• In a narrow and elongated room with high ceilings a black and white finish with a predominance of light colors will look good. Plumbing will look spectacular here, combining the same colors - a white toilet bowl with a glossy black lid and a black mini-bath on silver legs with white inner walls.

• Standard white seated bathtub will look good against the background of surfaces made of natural stone or its imitation. Finish colors can be different - from black to brown. The interior will be more hospitable if you hang a large angular mirror on the wall and arrange unpretentious plants in pots.

For an overview of the small-sized acrylic bathtub "Lisa", see the video below.