Unlike the kitchen, living room and bedroom, whose interior is thought over for a long time and carefully, the bathroom furnishings are usually left without proper attention. This is a big mistake, since every person's day begins with this room. Therefore, it is very important that the bathroom looks cozy and inviting. Novate.ru tells what you need to pay attention to in order for the design of the bathroom to be perfect.
1. Color
Light shades
Due to the fact that the bathroom does not differ in large dimensions, light shades are most often used for its decoration. They visually expand the space, give it freshness, lightness, are associated with cleanliness and do not irritate. If you have focused on a light color scheme, pay attention so that there is no bust, otherwise the bathroom will turn into a hospital ward. It is also very important to use different textures, warm lighting and bright accents when decorating the interior. They can be towels, a shower curtain, a frame on a mirror, a holder for toothbrushes, bottles with gels, shampoos, and so on. It is very important that the accents complement the existing furnishings and blend harmoniously into the interior, and not go against the finish. And the general idea must also be preserved.
Note: Solid white looks too dull and flat, especially if it is a single surface. For example, a completely snow-white wall from floor to ceiling without decorative elements. But if you give preference to a mosaic or curly small tiles of the same color, then the feeling of emptiness will immediately go away.
You can diversify the snow-white interior with the help of other colors. The fact is that bright shades look great against its background, which should be actively used when decorating a room. You can bet on decor, furniture, wall or floor decoration - it's entirely your choice. But try not to choose a color scheme that is too catchy - it can quickly get bored.
It is better to opt for muted colors that look appropriate in any style, from cozy Scandinavian to strict minimalism. For example, instead of the traditional emerald, you can give preference to the color of forest moss, sea wave or mint. But you need to be as careful as possible with them, since such colors are included in the category of complex composite and look different under various lighting conditions. Therefore, take a sample of the selected color and look at it while in the bathroom.
Dark shades
Such shades are appropriate only if you are the owner of an apartment or house with a large bathroom. In this case, you can experiment and decorate your bathroom in black, burgundy, purple and other colors that fall into the dark category. But in the case of tiny bathrooms, such a decision from the very beginning will be a failure, because such colors reduce the space, "stealing" valuable square meters. A black low ceiling is generally able to turn a room into a narrow, uncomfortable cave. As for the tall one, you can arrange it in this color, but only if the light is evenly distributed throughout the room. It's the same story with the walls: you can quite afford to paint them black, but only if the bathroom is large and illuminated from all sides.
2. Lighting
Now designers are increasingly focusing on the need to set up multi-level lighting in rooms. A single light source is often not enough to carry out the planned actions. The same goes for the bathroom. If it is very tiny, then one chandelier in the center may be enough - it will not be able to qualitatively illuminate all parts of the room.
However, in large bathrooms where there are several zones, it is better to take care of the presence of several lamps. If you are asking the question “Why?”, We will give you a very simple and logical answer. A lot of procedures are carried out in the bathroom: men shave here, and girls paint, do styling, remove makeup, take care of the skin, read while lying in the bathroom, and so on. In this regard, the bathroom needs good multi-level lighting.
You can hang a chandelier in the center of the room, arrange lighting around the perimeter, hang several bulbs above the mirror, and place a sconce above the bathroom. Do not be afraid to overdo it - if we are talking about a bathroom, then there is not much light here.
3. Textiles
Textiles are very important in a bathroom decorated in light shades, as it needs bright accents most of all. For these purposes, towels matched to the pattern on the shower curtain are ideal, as well as original designer rugs, which are strikingly different from the usual plain ones with a cutout for the base of the toilet bowl. There are no restrictions on the color scheme, the main thing is that the textiles are ideally combined both with each other and with the interior of the room.
4. Furniture
The furniture that you will buy for decorating a bathroom should be stylish, functional and compact (when it comes to a tiny bathroom). Therefore, shelves, racks, boxes must be selected with great care. It is best to opt for natural materials that are resistant to external negative factors, in particular, to high humidity and constant temperature changes. For these purposes, stone and marble are ideal, which are of high quality and long service life. If you find them too "cold" and strict, give preference to wood. Although it does not react well to moisture, you can cheat and protect surfaces with a moisture resistant coating to help prevent mold and mildew. So the bathroom will become as cozy and comfortable as possible.
5. Decor
Many believe that the bathroom can only be decorated with original shelves and bright toothbrush holders. In fact, this is just a small part of what you can do with your bathroom. Who said you can't hang pictures here? It is possible and even necessary! Still lifes and landscapes are unlikely to look harmonious, but minimalist posters in geometric frames will perfectly fit into a modern interior.
Another option for a successful decoration is a mirror of an unusual shape. Forget the classic circle, oval or square. The modern market has much more to offer if you are a true connoisseur of beauty. Fresh flowers will help to add a little coziness to the bathroom. Only they should be selected very carefully - it is important that the plants are unpretentious, react calmly to humidity, temperature changes, and also the absence of sunlight.
Do not forget about beautiful jars designed to store various little things. It is he who makes the interior individual, author's. Remember that the main purpose of the bathroom is self-care. So make this procedure as pleasant as possible by choosing beautiful and original things for interior decoration, which at the same time will act as a functional addition to the room.
Color, lighting, textiles, furniture, decor - these are the five "whales" on which the competent arrangement of the bathroom rests. They influence the feelings of comfort and coziness that appear every time you enter a room. Don't ignore the interior of your bathroom. It plays no less important role than the kitchen or living room, because it sets the morning mood on which the start of your day depends. Therefore, try to think over the design to the smallest detail so that it evokes positive emotions not only for you, but also for your guests.
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