Bathroom styles
The bathroom is a special room in the house. It is hidden from prying eyes and is very intimate. But at the same time, it is an integral part of the home, therefore, it must correspond to the stylistic design of an apartment or house. There are many styles of bathroom decoration, like the entire living space. In this article, we will consider those that are most often used in the embodiment of the interior of the bathrooms. Trending classic trends for the bathroom
It is appropriate to start the story about the styles with the classics. There are many classic styles, let's look at the most common ones.
Classic
A classic bathroom is the epitome of luxury and pomp. Antique faucets and taps, marble or other stone surfaces are welcome here. Forging elements, gilding, openwork patterns on furniture - without all this, the classic style will be incomplete. Baths on lion paws, mirrors framed with openwork weaving of gilded patterns, luxurious fabrics and columns are welcome. Hanging chandeliers with large shades or lamps imitating candles look good. It is important to note that in small rooms this direction will be inappropriate.
Empire style
An offshoot of the classic style, only more luxurious and royally majestic. In this case, the room should be as large as possible, and a window must be present in it. Only in this case it will be possible to embody this style. Marble on the floor is welcome here, frescoes on the walls, heavy curtains should be placed on the windows. The bath bowl can easily be installed in the center of the room. It will be great if she sits on a pedestal.
Modern
The characteristic features of Art Nouveau are the rejection of rectilinear forms in favor of flowing plant lines and the use of new technologies in the interior. Curved shapes of plumbing and furniture are appropriate here; in the decoration, the presence of mosaics, enamel, a golden background, luxurious gilded sanitary ware, copper and brass taps are welcomed.
At the same time, the structures themselves are often frame (the supporting element is a steel frame) framed by ultra-modern materials for wall and floor finishing. Wood also looks good, which must be treated in a certain way to withstand high humidity in the room.
Rustic options
Such directions are used in the interior of the bathroom quite often. They are chosen for being very cozy and homey.
Country
This style, which has become the personification of the American hinterland, over time has absorbed the national flavor of many countries. That's why before choosing it for decorating a bathroom, you need to decide in the spirit of which country the room will be decorated... It can be a kind of eclecticism, combining the flavor of many peoples, but one thing should be in common here - an abundance of natural materials, no luxury and wealth. All decoration should be as simple as possible, but very cozy.
Provence
One of the directions of the country, the most cozy and cute. The prints on the decoration in the form of small flowers, a dried sprig of lavender on the table near the sink, hanging pink and sky blue towels with ruffles will help to embody the spirit of the French hinterland. Furniture and plumbing should be, as in country, as simple as possible, but light. Their coloring in white and pale peach tones is encouraged. Dark wood should be avoided.
Chalet
This is the most ascetic of the rustic styles. It implies a minimum of embellishment, but a maximum of convenience. Everything should be functional and very modest. Most often, this design is helped by wooden beams on the ceiling, bare wood cladding of walls and ceilings. Plumbing fittings are suitable in retro style, or made of copper, brass. Chrome elements would be out of place here.
Ethnic varieties
These directions also have a lot of fans related to the stylistics of different countries from good old England to the Land of the Rising Sun.
English
The English colonial style is very similar to the classical one. But they also have differences - a slightly prim design of the room, which is common on the banks of the Thames, allows you to deviate from the classics in the use of red or any other bright colors - blue, purple, orange. But nevertheless, all this should be accompanied by gilding, the same classic columns, retro plumbing and round mirrors framed with patterned frames.
American
Americans prefer freedom in everything, which is why they design the bathrooms accordingly. There are no prohibitions here - everyone is free to embody the design that he likes. However, the framework is still respected - if a person wants to design a bathroom with a focus on the classics, then its most modest version is used, without pretentiousness and ostentatious luxury.
If the room is decorated with a touch of modernity, then all the newfangled gadgets and novelties in the field of plumbing are hidden behind a modest finish, which must necessarily create coziness and give comfort. Moreover, it should be comfortable in such a bathroom from a practical point of view - all surfaces should be moisture resistant and easily washed from dirt.
Indian
India is a land of contrasts and luxury. An Indian-style bathroom is necessarily abundantly decorated with a variety of elements. - it can be a kind of carved wood canopy over the bowl, textiles with a contrasting pattern, small mosaics and arches - even on the window, even in the doorway.The bathtub itself, as a rule, has a streamlined shape and is represented by a semi-reclining structure with a gilded rim or pure white, but surrounded by a mosaic panel. As decorative elements in a room of this style, you can often see figurines of elephants and Indian deities, as well as stained glass windows.
Japanese
Bathrooms in Japan are as simple as possible but functional. Austere lines, a minimum of decorations are combined with plumbing that meets the latest technology. To convey the spirit of the Land of the Rising Sun, you can decorate the table with the sink with a sakura sprig or make the decor with tiles with hieroglyphs near the bath.
Egyptian
A direction that should not raise questions. Egyptian-style bathroom should resemble a pharaoh's palace - walls in the color of the sun, ornaments corresponding to ancient Egyptian culture, decor in the form of a bust of Nefertiti or Tutankhamun will complement the interior. You can also use live palm trees to give the impression that your bathroom is an oasis in the Sahara.
Modern and themed styles
And, of course, there are a variety of contemporary styles that are gaining more and more popularity.
Nautical
Many do not even realize that their bathroom after renovation has become an example of a nautical style, because by default, entire generations of Russians decorate this room in blue tones. But unlike the past, when boring square tiles were both on the walls and on the ceiling, now you can diversify the interior with interesting inserts by placing an imitation of a steering wheel, and choose towels with a print resembling a vest - with white and blue stripes.
A self-leveling floor with a 3D effect will look very interesting in such a bathroom. Its design can imitate the depths of the sea or resemble a coast with small pebbles, which was covered by a wave.
Modern technologies make it possible to fairly accurately simulate such an image, so the floor will be as realistic as possible.
Minimalism
The name of the style speaks for itself. There can be no unnecessary details, bright colors, decorative items here. This style could be called modern, but only with a minimum of embellishment. All that is allowed here is to make the room as functional as possible, but at the same time modest. Even handles on furniture should not be here. They should be replaced with a push mechanism. Minimalism is great for small spaces where there is no room for fantasy, but you want to decorate everything in a functional and stylish way.
High tech
One of the most modern styles. In such a room, it is necessary everything should be literally stuffed with modern gadgets and other benefits of civilization. The faucets are best suited for sensory faucets, which, when you bring your hands to them, supply water by themselves.
Luminaires should be built-in, with diffused light. The bathroom may be the usual oval, but it is still better to pay attention to the jacuzzi or a bowl with hydromassage. Such plumbing will most accurately reflect the modernity of the room. High-tech plumbing fixtures can only be chrome colors, otherwise this room can be considered an example of this style only in part. If there is a shower stall next to the bathroom, then it should also be made in the appropriate colors - gray, white, chrome.
A high-tech bathroom should have a lot of light. But at the same time, all the lamps must be hidden: at the top it can be built-in eyes, along the edges - an LED strip with a diffuser. It is also possible to illuminate the floor, which is designed in the same way as the ceiling tape.
For information on how to choose the right style for the bathroom, see the next video.