Bathroom design options in an oriental style

People have always been attracted by mysterious distant countries with their cultural characteristics. That is why ethnicity is so in demand in interior design. Our today's material will be devoted to the design of a bathroom in an oriental style.

If you are attracted by the style of the East, it is important to immediately decide what kind of country it will be. Most often they take as a basis:

• Morocco;
• India;
• Turkey;
• Egypt;
• China;
• Japan.

Whichever country you choose in the end, the East dictates its own rules:

• the color scheme of the room will entirely depend on the chosen direction, while you should not be afraid of bright shades - they are very appropriate in the ethnic group;
• materials are allowed exclusively natural;
• emphasis is placed on the characteristics of the selected country;
• most often mosaic tiles are used to decorate walls and floors;
• decoration of the room with ornaments, painting.

We found out that when decorating a bathroom in an oriental style, you should try to use only natural, environmentally friendly materials or their high-quality imitation. Let's see what the professionals advise.

• For wall and floor cladding, choose a tile or special plaster. If you chose Morocco as an example, take a look at the Moroccan tiles Zellige, a special glazed mosaic tile. The Asian interior dominates the choice of porcelain stoneware with imitation of wood or stone structure.
• Sanitary ware should be streamlined.Materials of their manufacture: stone (imitation can be used), moisture-resistant concrete, specially processed wood. Taps, doorknobs, hooks, pipes are better to choose from copper and brass, ornate and retro style,
• When choosing lighting fixtures look out for old-fashioned, quirky fixtures that provide subdued, soft lighting.

Now let's take a closer look at each of the styles and reveal the secrets of the mysterious countries of the East.

Luxurious design, in the design of which the shades are used:

• brown;
• blue;
• green;
• orange;
• red colors.

Let us dwell in more detail on the decoration of the walls of the bathroom in the Indian style. Best solutions:

• wall decoration with carved wood panels or lacquered lattices;
• plastering with a homogeneous composition with the application of a mosaic on top of it;
• painting with waterproof paint.

By the way, under this arch you can place a sink or shelves.

When choosing plumbing, pay attention for classic white products, as well as black, red or beige options. Gilding will also be appropriate.

Textile accessories must be made from natural materials only. Handmade embroidery with ethnic patterns will become an additional highlight.

Simplicity, asceticism, austerity, lack of pretentiousness - this is all about the interior of the bathroom in the style of the Land of the Rising Sun. Even the color scheme is muted here:

• pastel colors are most often used - blue, beige, peach, pale pink, salmon, coffee with milk;
• of bright contrasting colors, black and yellow will be the most preferable.

If you are lucky and your bathroom has a fairly spacious area, you can zone it, as is traditionally done in Japan. The bathing room consists of:

• from the locker room;
• shower cabin;
• places for taking a bath.

To mark the boundaries, it is recommended to use special Japanese screens-partitions - shoji.

When choosing plumbing, pay attention to the classic snow-white products; it is better to choose taps from copper or bronze.

It is worth saying a few words about wall decoration. Japanese design implies the following coatings:

• ceramic tiles with imitation of wood, bamboo, straw, rice paper;
• a ceramic panel depicting a mountain landscape, sakura flowers, chrysanthemums, hieroglyphs-talismans;
• a combination of two textures - the wall is covered with plaster or painted, and a decorative lattice is attached on top;
• river stones lined with mosaics.

As for lighting fixtures, cube-shaped products made from bamboo stems, wooden slats, frosted glass are especially suitable. They can be installed both on the ceiling and on the wall.

The floor is covered with bamboo or sisal mat.

The country that gave the world this teaching also has a rather recognizable, distinctive style of bathroom decoration. Let's get to know him too.

The main color is bright red, but it is best used as an accent.

Also used:

• all shades of green, but light colors are preferable;
• light yellow;
• soft blue;
• golden;
• black;
• White.

The Chinese interior is the case when all the corners of the furniture must be smoothed out so that the Qi energy does not "cling" to them.

Walls can be finished:

• ceramic tiles stylized as bamboo, stone, silk, or plain, glossy;
• natural materials - stone, glass, metal or wood plates.

A porcelain stoneware covering is usually laid on the floor, or impregnated wood is used.

When choosing furniture, stop on bamboo products. Their dimensions should be compact.

An important point is lighting. It is always bright in such a bathroom. It is recommended to install several small lamps around the perimeter of the ceiling or hang Chinese lanterns soaked in a moisture-resistant composition.

So, we got to Egypt. What will this country surprise us with?

To begin with, we note that Egyptian bathroom design requires a large room, since there are many decorative details in it.

Color spectrum:

• all shades of yellow - from champagne to golden;
• brown in all its variations;
• black;
• White.

The walls and ceilings are decorated with gilded textured plaster or textured tiles.

Bath recommended install on a pedestal.

Perhaps the brightest, fanciful, truly fabulous interior style is Moroccan. One palette is worth it:

• bright red, wine, burgundy;
• all shades of yellow;
• orange;
• Brown;
• electrician;
• bright turquoise;
• black;
• White.

Decorative additions are used:

• pointed arches (you can arrange a doorway);
• niches of a similar shape (for mirrors, shelves).

It is best to decorate the walls with Moroccan plaster Tadelakt, creating the texture of marble. And yet this is exactly the style where mosaic masonry is in great demand. With its help, you can lay out a star or floral pattern, write something in ligature, or dwell on strict geometry.

Plumbing products are welcomed dark, stone; taps - copper, bronze, "antique".

Pick up furniture low, wooden, without any special frills.

The accent "spot" of the Moroccan bathroom interior - brass lamp decorated with stained glass inserts.

Last of the styles, but not least. Let's consider it in more detail.

Color spectrum:

• scarlet;
• Marsala;
• brick;
• yellow;
• green;
• blue.

Interior elements:

• semi-antique mosaic masonry;
• ornamental patterns;
• marble plumbing, copper taps;
• a sink stylized as a copper basin.

The oriental style is usually warm and cozy, and its versatility will help everyone choose the right option for their bathroom design. Choose the one that suits your character best.

How to decorate a bath in an oriental style, see below.