Attic bathroom design: finishing features, color, style, choice of curtains, 65 photos

Design features

When planning the creation of a bathroom in the attic, questions arise about the concept of repair, the selection of plumbing and interior styling. The space under the attic roof is distinguished by the unevenness of the walls, the roof sloping in some places, which can also be functionally used when placing bathroom interior items.

General recommendations:

1. Plumbing and sewerage systems are easier to run over the kitchen.
2. Make reliable heat and waterproofing. Due to the high humidity, use moisture-resistant panels and ceramics as finishing.
3. It is advisable to design a window on an inclined wall with a drainage system, or hang a mirror there.
4. The angle under the sloped ceiling must be used rationally, for example, place a toilet, cabinet or bathroom.

Roof and layout of the attic bathroom

In the bathroom in the attic, it is important to make the most of all the free space, which will help the layout based on the shape of the roof.

Shed roof roof

It differs in one low angle in which you can put a toilet or a low chest of drawers, and a low bathroom will also enter here.

On the picture a bathroom with a podium is located in the corner of a pitched roof, functionally takes up little space, cafe curtains make up a non-standard window.

Gable roof attic

It is more common and gives more opportunities for placing plumbing and furniture. Such an attic space can be symmetrical with an equal roof, trapezoidal or square space, and asymmetric with an offset ridge. Here, the corners along the roof are left unused, which narrows the bathroom. Shower cubicle, bathroom can be placed in the middle or in the corner.

Multi-slope attic bathroom

It looks attractive not only from the outside, but also is spacious. Here the layout depends on the wishes and the project.

On the picture a bathroom under a pitched roof with many exposed painted beams that fit seamlessly into the interior.

Tent attic bathroom

It differs in the height of the ceiling only in the center along the axis of the ridge. Convenient shape for placing interior items wherever you want.

Ceiling decoration features

The attic bathroom has a humid microclimate, a constant temperature drop, so it is important to consider this when choosing the attic ceiling finish.

Painting

Bathroom paint in the attic should be moisture resistant with an antibacterial composition. Water-based acrylic or latex paint, alkyd, chlorinated rubber paint will do. Matte paint will hide irregularities, and smooth paint will accentuate them, but will remain resistant to possible damage. A paint with a relief effect will hide the defect in the attic ceiling.

Drywall

Drywall for the attic bathroom must be moisture resistant with a special coating. It levels the ceiling, the design allows you to make it even.

On the picture finishing the shed roof of the bathroom with plasterboard, which makes the ceiling smooth and even.

Plastic panels

Plastic panels on the ceiling in the attic are relatively easy to attach, and the variety of colors allows you to choose a covering for any style. They mask the wiring, form the desired slope of the ceiling, imitate tiles or other texture.

Lining

The lining on the ceiling in the attic bathroom is attached with glue or guides. When choosing this finish, there must be good ventilation in the attic. The lining must be additionally treated with wax or varnish.

On the picture on the left, the bathroom ceiling is finished with wooden clapboard, which is combined with the tiled walls and floor in the attic.

Stretch ceiling

It is better to choose a stretch ceiling as a single-level one for a bathroom in the attic. It has a number of advantages, including resistance to moisture and shape retention after contact with water, a long service life, easy maintenance, and concealment of ceiling irregularities.

Selection and location of plumbing

Plumbing should be comfortable, durable and compact. If the attic space in a wooden house is small, then it is better to choose a corner sink, hanging or with cabinets where you can store towels. The toilet is also suitable for corner, hanging, with a cistern hidden in the wall.

It is better to choose a bathroom of a square shape or one that fits under a sloping roof. When choosing a shower stall, you should pay attention to the depth of the pallet and the glass body.

Curtains

The attic window differs not only in shape, but also in the angle of inclination and size. For the bathroom in the attic, you need to choose curtains that protect the room from views from the street, allow you to open the window freely and let in enough daylight.

A practical option would be plastic or aluminum blinds, roller blinds with antibacterial impregnation. When choosing classic curtains, you need to attach two cornices, above the window and in the middle to fix the canvases.

On the picture bathroom in emerald white with Roman shades that can be easily adjusted in length to illuminate and darken the attic.

Irregularly shaped windows can be leveled or visually enlarged with curtains, lambrequins. If there are two windows in the attic, then they can be decorated in different ways.

For a window near a bathroom or shower, short curtains are suitable that dry quickly or do not absorb moisture (bamboo, plastic, blinds).

Style selection

A bathroom under a mansard roof can be made in any style, despite its unusual appearance and sloping walls.

Contemporary style in the attic bathroom

It is created using a compact installation, a regular shower and bathtub. Of the colors, neutral gray, white, black, as well as bright shades of green and red are preferred.

Classic in the attic bathroom

Possible if you have a comfortable armchair with high legs with brocade upholstery, an ottoman, a large mirror in a gilded frame, a round bath, embroidered towels, delicate pink, blue walls.

On the picture bathroom in the classic style, where the tiled floor with an ornament and a sink with a luxurious wooden cabinet are selected.

Marine style in the attic

It is created in blue-blue and white colors with accessories of marine paraphernalia. Pebbles and shells can be used as decorative finishes. The decor is curtains, sails, ropes, a hammock, paintings.

Attic loft

Possible in the presence of modern and functional plumbing, an abundance of light, a brick wall in the recreation area, white, gray, metal finishes.

Country style in the attic bathroom

Easily set up in a timber house where the partitions and roof joists are exposed. It is enough to insulate wooden walls and treat them with a moisture-repellent agent. Knitted bedspreads, runners, embroidered curtains, wooden clocks are reminiscent of the rustic style.

On the picture a country-style bathroom that uses simple decor items and patterned textiles. Short curtains are organically matched to the color of the frame.

Eco style in the attic

Requires wood finish in wood or laminate.The room should have a minimum of plastic and synthetic materials. The floor can be made of tiles, moisture resistant laminate. Fresh flowers, stones, tree cuts are suitable for decoration.

Color solution

The color scheme plays an important role in the interior design of the bathroom in the attic.

White color

Adds space, fills the bathroom with an atmosphere of lightness, visually enlarges it. The snow-white finish will be emphasized by colored plumbing or pale pink, blue curtains.

The black

Looks stylish in the presence of good lighting, a large window with a balcony, light plumbing and translucent curtains.

Grey

Suitable for modern bathroom styles, white, red black accessories and interior items look good on a gray background.

On the picture light gray interior with decorative tiles that decorate the wall near the bathroom and flow into the floor. This technique visually lengthens the beveled side of the attic.

Beige and brown

Suitable for country style, classic and modern. Brown curtains go well with beige trim and white fixtures.

Red color

It attracts attention, you can choose a burgundy, raspberry, pomegranate shade for plumbing and highlight it on a white background, you can also make the entire attic red for warmth and comfort, not only in the summer.

Green in the attic

Add relaxation. The bright herbal color will add energy, and the olive will set you up for relaxation.

Blue and light blue

Traditionally used to decorate the bathroom not only in the attic, it is combined with white, brown, green. Cools the room, reminds of the sea.

On the picture the blue color of the finish is combined with a beige table top and a wooden chest of drawers.

Lighting features

An under-roof bathroom in a mansard-type country house needs good insulation of the wiring and conduction of light, taking into account the humidity of the room. Lighting can be central, zoned or combined.

For example, a chandelier with a shade can be placed in the center, and spotlights above the sink and bathroom. You can put decorative tape lighting in a niche under a window or along a baguette. The brightness control can be used to adjust the required light intensity.

On the picture local illumination by swivel lamps that turn on autonomously and regulate the degree of illumination.

Photo gallery

The bathroom in the attic looks not only unusual, but also stylish, the correct layout makes it possible to use all the space and save space in the house itself. Below are photo examples of the interior design of the bathroom on the attic floor.