Wood-like bathroom design

Wood and water is a controversial combination, but it has a right to life. Relatively recently, this not quite familiar tandem has appeared in the interior solutions of bathrooms. And it became a design hit: warm wood turned out to be appropriate in the bathroom, associatively it continued the tradition of baths with their pleasant shapes, aromas, and visual perception. True, in the conditions of an apartment, much more requirements are imposed on the tree, but you can always find compromises.

It was once believed that there was no more impractical material than wood for decorating a bathroom. But this reasoning is now considered obsolete. Modern methods of working with wood make it possible to give the material characteristics that are compatible with the effects of moisture.

Pros of wood trim in bathroom design:

• environmental friendliness - wood is a natural material, pleasant tactilely and visually;
• durability - modern producers work with cedar, teak and oak, and these are trees with high moisture resistance;
• aroma, which gives off a tree, is good for the human body - ordinary bathing turns into a real SPA procedure;
• the aesthetics of the finish does not raise questions - the interior adds to the nobility, the space becomes more organized, warm, comfortable.

Cons of wood trim in bathroom design:

• high cost - a floor made of natural wood, for example, will cost more than a floor made of materials more familiar to the bathroom;
• leaving requires some effort - you need to follow the instructions so that the wood trim lasts as long as possible;
• the need for repeated impregnations - protective surface treatment is carried out every few years.

Even not strict maintenance, but the price of future renovation scares the apartment owners. In this case, imitation will come to the rescue: tiles or linoleum with a woody texture can visually recreate a dream bathroom.

Ceramic tiles or tiles are still very popular options. In the manufacture of such a finishing material, clay and sand are used, as well as special components that improve the structure of future tiles. The tile can be glazed or unglazed.

The tile can also be quartz: the main component of such a material is quartz sand, which is complemented by various impurities. We can say that this material is distinguished by its special flexibility and comfort. This is a very warm tile, which is the most place in the bathroom.

Wall tiles, which imitate wood print, its embossing and texture, allow you to create a warm and cozy interior in the bathroom, conducive to intimate procedures and relaxation. But for finishing the floor, choose porcelain stoneware.

This material perfectly imitates wood species. It is durable and resistant to temperature shocks. The composition of porcelain stoneware contains white clay, as well as sand with dyes of natural origin. On the floor, porcelain stoneware of rectangular shape and relief texture will seem like real wood. In appearance, it may resemble a high-quality parquet board.

This is a PVC cladding product that can be used to decorate rooms with high humidity levels. The material contains rock salt, as well as components of petroleum products. With the help of special technologies, the composition is transformed into a very strong polymer that is resistant to high temperatures, and its operational capabilities are quite competitive. The main advantage of PVC panels is their price attractiveness and affordability. The choice of texture and color is very large, therefore, you will most likely be able to find your ideal option for a tree.

But there are also disadvantages: this material can be considered fire hazardous, as well as traumatic - the panels are prone to chips and scratches. PVC panels can be slatted, standard and sheet. Also, according to the method of fastening, the panels are seamless, with a chamfer, with a relief surface.

Rules for choosing PVC panels:

• for them to last longer in the bathroom, purchase items with several jumpers;
• high-quality panels will have a clear pattern and uniform color;
• for a shower, purchase panels with increased moisture resistance.

There is no special brand of linoleum for bathrooms. But you will choose the material according to a certain list of parameters.

So, the material for the bathroom should be:

• with the right foundation - suitable for a room with high humidity PVC-linoleum. Marmolium or natural linoleum may be too fragile for the bathroom.
• Homogeneous in structure - there should not be a substrate in it.After all, the backing is the same sponge that will absorb moisture. And in a bathroom it will be completely inappropriate.
• Wear resistant - it follows that household linoleum is not suitable for arranging a bathroom. You need commercial or semi-commercial material.
• With pronounced anti-slip properties - save grades of coating with corundum chips in the surface layer.

Wood-like wallpaper can imitate the structure of wood or stacks of firewood, it can resemble boards or bark, painted wood and other structures. Often, the owners choose such wallpapers for the purposes of economic benefits: natural wood trim is not cheap, and wallpaper with its imitation can create the desired effect.

To decorate the bathroom, you need strictly moisture-resistant wallpaper. Washable moisture-resistant options do not allow water to pass into the deep layers of the material, which means that there will be no swelling of the wallpaper and subsequent delamination. It is easy to remove dust and dirt from such wallpapers.

Vinyl wood-like wallpaper is suitable for the bathroom. They withstand not only excess moisture and evaporation, but virtually any contact with water. True, they are not cheap. It is interesting that recently, self-adhesive wallpapers have been in great demand on the market, which on the reverse side have an adhesive composition: it is enough to moisten a piece of wallpaper with water, press it strongly against the wall, and they will be fixed.

There is no need to dwell on one type of materials in the bathroom. Most common coatings are successfully combined with each other. So, ceramic tiles go well with decorative plaster. She, in turn, will be an elegant addition to the painted walls.

There is no need to cover all walls with basic material. For example, if you decide to use wood-like wallpaper in the bathroom, then near the bath itself, where it touches the wall, you can use another option - a mosaic tile, for example.

Artificial or natural stone is combined with wood in the interior: moreover, the cool design of the stone and the warm design of the wood can have unexpectedly successful combinations. But such a choice requires artistic taste and the ability to predict the result. Perhaps, you cannot do without a professional designer in this matter.

Before starting renovations in the bathroom, consider what style will prevail in the room.

Popular styles for modern bathrooms.

• Classical - calm, pleasant to the eye pastel colors, baths with graceful legs, taps in bronze. But the tree in such an interior asks to be natural.

• Modern - in this style the emphasis on accessories prevails, sizes and shapes can be non-standard. Furniture can be made from cheap but durable materials. Wood-like walls are a great backdrop for a corner bath or fancy sink.

• Ethnic - beautiful, unusual, conceptual style with no room for error. The tree should be appropriate and match the specific region whose aesthetics you convey.

• Country - wood, stone and brick create this style. And textiles complement it. Antique furniture will complete a successful look.

• Minimalism - there are usually one or two colors in this style. It is laconic and laconic, often it is the wood-like floor that distinguishes this style in the solution of the bathroom.

• Japanese - the use of the hinoki tree is especially appropriate in it. This wood is not afraid of rotting, attack of pests and fungi. In Russia, its analogue is cedar. Simple shapes, clean lines and natural materials create a style that is optimal for rest and relaxation.

• Well, when you do not know which to prefer, choose Scandinavian style. He is democratic, charming, uncomplicated in execution and unpretentious to the budget. And the tree in it will be appropriate in any area of ​​the bathroom.

For more colorful information, we present a selection of bathrooms in different styles, where wood-like finish has become a good solution.

Beautiful bathrooms with "wood" finishes.

• The solution is not cheap, but these investments will pay off and will delight you for a very long time. The oriental style is appropriate here, and the tree is responsible for the integrity of the image.

• Minimalism, in which two elements converge, is an excellent solution for a small bathroom.

• On the wall - wood-like tiles, but it transfers all the warmth of the material and transforms a small room.

• A true relaxation area: unobtrusive and graceful finishes, for all times.

• A very warm and cozy space that requires effort and money, but the result is worth it.

• Greenery incredibly refreshes an already dynamic interior. The two types of wood plus tiles are in harmony.

• If you want a little wood, these options are a great guide.

An overview of the bathroom interior with wood-like finish, see below.