Bathroom

Contemporary toilet design

Toilet design

A person spends about 6 months in a toilet for life. Therefore, it is necessary that the design of the toilet, in addition to functionality, possess aesthetic qualities. In the design of the toilet room, the ability to correctly combine colors with materials, to rationally use the available space, is important.

In 2019, the fashion for classics, eco-style prevails. Also, modern does not concede its position. But, regardless of the current fashion, you must follow your own tastes, taking into account the specifics of a particular bathroom.

Preparation for the design of the toilet

Before proceeding directly to work, designing the design of a small toilet room with one's own hands, a number of preparatory measures are ahead:

  1. Select a specific style.
  2. Calculation of the amount of repair work.
  3. Purchase of materials for the decoration of the premises.
  4. Repair of the toilet room:
  • alignment and preparation of walls, floors, ceilings;
  • doorway trim;
  • replacement and installation of plumbing;
  • surface finish and decoration;
  • furniture installation;
  • installation of lighting.
  1. Furniture installation.

Particleboard and tile combination

The most common material registration of a bathroom is a ceramic tile. In addition to its obvious practical advantages (resistance to moisture, durability, easy care), the tile looks aesthetically pleasing, it can fit into the interior of the toilet. In shops you can find a wide variety ceramic tile colors. But this material is not the only option.

Small toilet with washing machine
Small toilet with washing machine

In addition to the tiles, in the design of the toilet can be used:

  • plastic panels;
  • wallpaper;
  • photo wallpaper;
  • painting;
  • tree;
  • mosaic.
The boiler in the toilet can be hidden behind the doors
The boiler in the toilet can be hidden behind the doors
Art design toilet
Unusual design with a red and white toilet

Many of these options can be combined with each other, getting completely new options for designing the design of the toilet.

Wood wall decoration
Wood wall decoration

Not all materials are combined with each other: wood and tile, for example, do not look together at all.

The combination of wallpaper and painted walls

The choice of style of the toilet room

The interior of the toilet room must necessarily have an idea - a style that will most successfully be able to emphasize the advantages of the toilet and hide its shortcomings. In addition to the practical side of the choice of style, there is an aesthetic one. The toilet in a modern dwelling should correspond to the tastes of the owner.

Light toilet design with shelf

The toilet can be decorated with almost any existing style. The most popular at the moment are:

  • Classic. The classic style of the toilet implies a restrained design color, the traditional choice of plumbing, its placement indoors. The use of marble and golden shades will help emphasize the classic style.
  • Minimalism. The light interior of a small toilet with a washbasin and a mirror without any extra decor is an obvious example of minimalism.
  • Eco style. One of the most fashionable in 2018-2019.The main idea is the unity of man with nature, the environmental friendliness of the materials used: wood, stone are well suited. A floral theme will fit well, it is possible to use live plants.
  • Baroque. Distinctive features are its pomposity, the combination of chocolate color with gold, the design of the toilet in dark colors. The final touch of the baroque can be an antique painting, plumbing finish in golden color, screaming about the wealth of the owner.
  • Modern. The simplicity of straight lines, the abundance of geometric shapes of the interior of the toilet is characteristic of modern style. An important role will be played by good lighting, visually increasing the space of the bathroom, and correctly placed accents.

Closet in the wall in the toilet

Color schemes

Color selection is an important decision. The nature of the toilet room and the mood created completely depend on the color of the room. The same area of ​​the bathroom, decorated in different colors, looks different.

Narrow toilet with window
Narrow toilet with window

Visually expand the toilet will help light cold shades, diagonal laying of ceramic tiles or striped vertical pattern. Holders of a large toilet room will be able to allow any color option.

Round mirror
Round mirror

The main colors for the toilet are:

  • White is the most popular toilet room decoration. It will be an ideal solution for a small bathroom. It is recommended to combine white color with bright furniture or decor.
  • Black is a universal color. The combination of dark walls and white plumbing looks exquisite.
Dark color narrows the space of a small toilet
Dark color narrows the space of a small toilet

Dark color should cover less than 50% of the area - the room risks becoming too heavy.

  • Blue - space for fantasies on the marine theme. You can use a palette from pale blue to blue with white.
  • Bright colors - make it possible to beat the decor of a small toilet without the use of jewelry.Saturated deep colors look good, emphasizing the sense of style of the owner. It is more correct to use a combination of colorful shades with classic ones.
  • Gray - can be an original solution if there is an additional strong accent in the form of a motley mosaic or a bright picture.

Stylish toilet

Wall murals in this toilet lengthen the room
Wall murals in this toilet lengthen the room

Toilet design according to size

Our apartments and houses are so different in size as the size of the toilet rooms, also vary from tiny to huge with windows.

Prefabricated toilet
Prefabricated toilet

Design a small toilet

You can create comfort in the tiniest room. Speaking of the design of the toilet 1-2 sq. m and more, distinguish the following rules:

  1. Say yes! light tones. Visually increase the space will help white, beige, soft shades of blue, pastel colors.
  2. Away the little things. The presence of open shelves with decor items or hygiene products will add sloppiness. If you need to store small things somewhere, let it be a closed cabinet.
  3. Large mirror to a small toilet. The presence of a mirror will further expand the bathroom.
  4. Design with a hanging toilet will save space, will add a twist to the interior of the toilet.
  5. Using a corner sink will increase the usable area of ​​the room.
  6. It is recommended to include the use of spotlights in the interior of the toilet.
Nothing more in the room
Built-in wall installation

Combined bathroom design

In modern apartments combined bathroom Not unusual. Many find this inconvenient, some seek to combine the two rooms.

A large area of ​​the combined bathroom gives room for design ideas and the embodiment of the wildest fantasies of the owners. In addition to the classics, they are well suited pathetic rococo, baroque, provence.

Contemporary toilet

For a small room there are tricks. Well-proven zoning of space. Small decorative screen will help visually share the bathroom area with the toilet, playing the role of decor.

Use of a shower cabinInstead of a bathtub and a hanging toilet, instead of a floor toilet, it will save a few square meters, bringing the bathroom closer to the hi-tech interior style.

In combined bathrooms, it is customary to place furniture along the walls, leaving the central part as empty as possible.

White toilet

Large Area Toilet Design

A large dressing room is a luxury. With a large toilet, you can easily use any design option, limited only by your own imagination and financial capabilities.

In the interior of the toilet of a large area, you can additionally fit in a massive long sink, several mirrors and convenient cabinets for storage of small items.

Spacious combined toilet
Spacious combined toilet

Unlike the design of a small toilet in a panel house, on a large area of ​​the room, the use of decor is not only possible, but, in fact, necessary.

DIY toilet decor draw high shelves, with decorations or figurines.

Look advantageously as elements vase decor, panels, mosaic, paintings.

In large rooms, dark colors look good, contrasting with bright elements, light fixtures. Empty space will help occupy the built-in furniture.

Wooden partition

The lighting of the large toilet should not be too bright to avoid expanding the space.

Natural stone finish

The choice of furniture and plumbing

Given the specifics of the room, furniture and plumbing should be as compact and comfortable as possible.

Most of the apartments are equipped with ordinary floor-mounted toilets. The modern market has a wider choice. A successful purchase is a suspended or outdoor-attached model, which saves space under the tank and sets a special style of the room.

Bookshelves in the toilet

The problem with the bathroom is the presence of pipes in prominent places. It is convenient to hide communications behind built-in furniture or a panel with a window.

Instead of ordinary furniture, the option of masking shelves behind wall panels has proven itself.A boiler design is hidden behind a similar design.

Paintings on the wall
Paintings on the wall

Do not forget about the little things. To complete the creation of a holistic toilet interior will help:

  • toilet paper holder;
  • soap box;
  • ruff;
  • hook for things;
  • stand for hygiene products.
Tiny toilet
Tiny toilet

It’s worth considering, a good choice would be use of shelvingcombined with a toilet barrel.

Combination of washstand and toilet
Combination of washstand and toilet

It is more convenient to choose a sink with a ready-made lower stand. And behind a large mirror, you can embed additional shelves for small things that will help to avoid “overload” of the interior with bottles, jars, etc.

Instead of a cabinet, it is possible to use solid racks from open shelves. The design will look spectacular in the framework of Art Nouveau and classics, but it will require additional care, it can “clog” the space of the toilet.

Toilet in Khrushchev

Toilet room lighting

The final touch of room decoration is lighting. The stage is designed to emphasize the work done, hide the flaws, visually adjust the shape of the room. In the toilet, it is customary to use soft diffused light.

LED light

The choice of fixtures depends on the style of the room. But there are a number of universal rules regarding the design of any toilet room.

Mosaic wall

A lonely bulb swinging in the center of the ceiling has long gone out of fashion. It is more aesthetic and practical to use spotlights that can successfully combine with furniture and decor elements, visually correct the shape and size of the room. You can place them on the ceiling, walls, shelves, floor.

A combination of several sconces near the mirror will look spectacular.

Neon lights instead of skirting
Neon lights instead of skirting

The design of a small toilet is strictly prohibited the use of massive lighting fixtures.



Graduated from St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technology and Design. More than 100 completed design projects.


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