All about the design of the bathroom 5 sq m

Design features of small rooms

It is not difficult to come up with a harmonious modern design of a 5 sq m bathroom if you know some secrets:

• Convenient plumbing. If you need a bath - do not save 10-15 cm for 5 square meters, put a model that is full in length (170-180 cm). And already develop the rest of the layout taking into account a full bath.
• Nothing extra. Do not store anything that is not a water treatment in the bathroom, so as not to look for a place for additional furniture.
• Light shades. White and pastel colors expand the bathroom, and this effect will not be superfluous for 5 square meters.
• Multifunctional items. Things for 5 square meters should combine several functions. For example, a wardrobe with a mirrored front will replace a separately hanging mirror and shelves.
• Proportionality. Finishing materials, furniture, decor should not be too large - small and medium size will look more harmonious.
• Mirror effect. All reflective surfaces visually enlarge the bathroom: mirrors, glass, glossy facades, ceilings.

Color spectrum

The room does not have to be completely bright. Of course, if the style allows it (for example, scandi) and you like this option - why not. In another case, light finishes and snow-white plumbing will be an excellent background for placing bright decor, dark, contrasting furniture.

In the photo there is a bathroom of 5 square meters with Moroccan tiles

Suitable shades for the bathroom:

1. White color. Reminds of cleanliness, hygiene. Universal, can be combined with any other colors, has a magnifying effect.
2. Grey. Shining silver looks great in a modern or industrial bathroom.
3. Beige. In combination with the same warm brown, it will make a 5 square meter room more comfortable. Emphasizes the snow-white plumbing.
4. Blue. The color of the sky, the sea - reminds of rest, relaxes, cools. Suitable for taking a bath.
5. Green. Natural, spring, cooling. Will fit into any style of our time.
6. Yellow. If your small bathroom of 5 meters lacks the sun, use the brightest shade, but in limited quantities: a separate wardrobe, an accent wall, a curtain for the bathroom.

Finishing and renovation options

Bathroom decoration 5 squares start with ceiling... The simplest solution is to paint with a special waterproof compound. But a stretch ceiling is more durable and more practical. The glossy shine of the linen will visually increase the area of ​​the bathroom, and in the event of a flood from above, it will protect your walls from water.

The third suitable option is plastic lining or PVC panels, but note that due to the mounting box, the ceiling height will be 3-5 cm lower (this also applies to the tension structure).

In the photo, a combination of two types of tiles

Finishing walls produced in various ways and materials:

• Ceramic tile. For cladding a small bathroom, choose not too large (tiles, mosaics).An exception is monochromatic porcelain stoneware: if you create the effect of a seamless surface by grouting in color, you can also use slabs 60 * 60 cm.In modern renovations, imitation marble, wood, concrete is often used - such a pattern looks expensive, creates a feeling of an exclusive finish.
• PVC panels. The cheapest and fastest way to transform your bathroom. But keep in mind that on each side, the bathroom will decrease by 2-4 cm due to the lathing on which the panels are mounted. In hardware stores, you can find high-quality plastic that looks no worse than tiles.
• Decorative plaster. Use a special compound for damp rooms or cover with clear varnish to protect from water. The effect under cement, concrete looks beautiful for 5 square meters.
• Lining. Not the best solution for 5 sq m, but if you combine it with tiles or plastic and place the tree away from water, you can use it. The disadvantage is the same as that of the panels - during installation, an opening of 2-4 cm remains between the wall and the clapboard.

Floor - the darkest surface of the bathroom. Ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware are also laid as standard. But you can successfully use microcement, self-leveling floor. A modern option for 5 square meters is quartz vinyl tiles.

Advice! Do not use laminate or linoleum for flooring. The first one is afraid of water and will swell up after a couple of months. Under the second, ideal conditions are formed for the development of mold and mildew.

In the photo, wall decoration with colored boar

How to arrange furniture, appliances and plumbing?

The planning of a 5 sq m bathroom begins with an important decision: a shower or a bath?

• Bath. For those who like to lie down, relax after a hard day. For families with small children or planning to become parents.
• Shower. For active people who do not like to lie in the bath, but take a shower every day. Suitable for families with older children, as well as elderly people who find it difficult to get into the bowl.

Technically speaking, a shower is a more economical option. This applies to the occupied space per 5 square meters of consumed water. But at the same time, the cost of buying a ready-made or building a stationary will be much higher in comparison with a bowl. And washing the shower is more difficult - ledges, corners, technological holes require special care.

Important! The minimum dimensions of a square or rectangular shower cabin are 85 cm (comfortable ~ 100 cm), the same amount of space must be left in front of its door. Do not try to save space, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to use the shower.

Even a small bathtub takes up a lot of space, uses more water, but it costs less.

Important! For elderly and sedentary groups, do not forget about a seating place in the shower - this will make washing more comfortable.

Pictured is a wooden hexagonal tile

After the choice is made, we move on to the rest of the plumbing:

1. Toilet. Best of all - suspended, with a hidden drain system. At 5 square meters, it looks more compact, and due to the absence of a "leg" and a cistern, it will be easier for you to clean the bathroom floor and the toilet itself.
2. Sink. In the design of the bathroom, do not save space for the washbasin - choose an overhead model, place it on the cabinet in which you will store everything you need.
3. Bidet. On an area of ​​5 squares, you will have to give up either it or furniture - everyone decides for himself what he needs.

The right furniture will help you arrange everything comfortably and ergonomically:

• A long countertop is placed on the cabinet under the sink, under which it is convenient to hide the washing machine.
• Open shelves are hung over the toilet for storing paper, installing an aroma diffuser.
• A free corner of 5 square meters can be occupied by a rack or a corner pencil case, it will accommodate the bulk of things.

Advice! Choose not floor-standing, hanging cabinets and shelves that do not stand on the floor, but hover above it. Due to the wall arrangement, the bathroom will look more spacious.

Separately, let's say about the washing machine: in a bathroom of 5 square meters, do not install it yourself, use the space above it as a countertop. Or build appliances into a closet.If you need to place your tumble dryer and washing machine, stack them on top of each other.

In the photo, colored plastic furniture

Correct lighting

Light plays an important role in the design of the bathroom: due to it, you can both expand the space and make it more comfortable, and vice versa - finally destroy all the beauty of the arrangement. There should be a lot of light sources for 5m2:

• Ceiling. Shared chandelier or spotlights.
• By the mirror. For an idea for a 5 sq m bathroom, consider an LED strip, hanging sconces, or buy a mirror already backlit.
• Over shower / bath. Additional light is required, otherwise it will be dark for you to wash with the curtain closed. Do not forget about suitable caps and lamps: they must be IP-rated.

Advice! Diode lamps do not heat up, shine brighter, provide energy savings, are suitable for 5 sq m.

The photo shows the illumination of the mirror in the bathroom

Examples of combined bathroom design

There is more plumbing equipment in the combined bathroom - at least you need to place a toilet, so it makes sense to think about choosing a shower cabin.

Advice! Measure all plumbing, sketch out the layout before starting the repair and order the wiring of water pipes and sewers from a specialist - this is the main step in repairing a combined bathroom of 5 sq.

In the photo, wall decoration with wood-like tiles

The functional areas of the toilet and bathtub are separated by partitions (preferably glass, non-contrasting), or they are performed in different color palettes. Zoning is optional, but with it, a 5 sq. M bathroom will look complete.

Important! Do not forget about free space in front of the toilet (55-75 cm) and on the sides (25-30 cm from the edge, or ~ 40 cm from the center point).

In the photo there are gray walls under cement

Making a separate bathroom without a toilet

It is easier to create a 5 sq. M bathroom interior without a toilet bowl - the place that the toilet would take can be used profitably by placing a large cabinet here for storing towels, cosmetics, and other things.

In the photo there is a cabinet with illuminated mirrors

In a separate bathroom, you do not need to choose a bowl or a cubicle - if you like the bathtub better, put it on, there is enough space for 5 square meters. The shower can be made more spacious to make it more comfortable to take.

The photo shows a bright yellow bathroom

Photo gallery

Now you know everything about planning, furniture, finishing materials. Look for additional design options for a 5 sq m bathroom in the photo in the gallery.