Small toilet design (photo)

The toilet does not pretend to be the “person” of the apartment, however it is still a frequently visited place, therefore it requires beautiful design. When creating a design project of the toilet room will have to put up with its inherent feature - a modest size. The toilet in an apartment with a separate bathroom usually occupies a rather small room, and at first glance it might seem that the cramped space inevitably limits the flight of design thought. However, it will be enough for you to get acquainted with several ideas that allow you to create an interesting and unusual design of a small toilet, to independently refute this statement.

According to the norms of SNiP, the minimum toilet area in the apartment is 1.2 square meters. m. Unfortunately, many residents of the old panel high-rise buildings have to be content with this minimum. Therefore, the key to all design ideas for the repair of the bathroom will be the desire for visual expansion of the space and the exclusion of any decisions, visually or actually this space "Eaters."

Single bathroom style

Even if in your apartment separate rooms occupy a bathroom with a toilet, ideally they should be decorated in the same style. This does not mean that they should be finished exactly the same, but the colors, textures, and decor in both rooms should overlap. For example, when choosing ceramic tiles as a finishing material for a toilet and a separate bathroom, it can be from the same collection. When referring to a certain interior style, its elements should be present in both rooms, and decor items can be different, the main thing is the conformity to the general concept.

Let's look at this idea with a concrete example. In the photo below you can see the interior of a small bathroom and a separate small toilet in Provence style, thought out to the smallest detail.

Common items:

1. Color spectrum.
2. Beautiful designer plumbing from one collection.
3. Identical accessories - towel holders and the towels themselves.
4. Tile.

Please note: despite the fact that the walls of both rooms are tiled with the same tiles, thanks to the different laying methods, it looks completely different. Bathroom and toilet are harmoniously combined with each other, but at the same time they do not duplicate each other, having their own a unique design that looks fresh and interesting and will not soon provoke the desire of the owners to make a new repairs.

Right color

With the help of correctly selected color design, you can even get rid of the feeling of crampedness even in the smallest room. A light pastel color scheme is best for a modest sized toilet.

They will bring warmth and comfort to a small toilet room:

• beige;
• lactic;
• peach;
• sand;
• light pink.

They will fill the room with coolness and emphasize the texture of objects:

• ultramarine;
• mint green;
• purple;
• turquoise.

Also in a small toilet all shades of gray, variations on the theme of mother of pearl and marble will be appropriate.

This does not mean that in a small toilet there is absolutely no place for deep, bright or dark shades. They can be used in small quantities as a frame or to create an accent.

One of the options for color accent in the toilet is to highlight the wall behind the toilet with a bright, saturated color, contrasting with the overall finish in pastel colors.

Ceramic tile: shape, size and installation method

If during the repair in a small toilet you opted for a classic - practical and effective tile, pay great attention to three of its parameters:

• form;
• size;
• styling option.

When repairing a small toilet, it is optimal to choose:

• tile of rectangular shape of medium size;
• a small square tile with inconspicuous seams between the elements.

Be careful with square tiles! With the wrong color and size, it can cause associations with the Soviet standard toilet.

The design of the small toilet does not allow the use of tiles of complex shape with many angles, which will fragment and visually narrow the space.

Laying tiles

During repairs in a small toilet, tiles must be laid butt-to-butt, seams should be made non-contrast, to match the color of the tile.

• You can expand the small toilet room using the diagonal styling method. In this case, do not forget to stock up on additional material, since the consumption of tiles during this installation increases.
• For a toilet with an elongated shape, you can use a rectangular floor tile laid with the long side along the shorter wall.
• A good way to expand the space of a small toilet is to create a horizontal curb at a height just below the middle of the wall. The upper part is decorated with tiles of a lighter shade, the lower - darker or more saturated.
• To visually increase the ceiling height in the toilet, you can use vertical inserts from tiles of bright colors.

Lighting

A major role in the visual transformation of the toilet space is played by lighting. A standard ceiling above the door is not the best solution. A small toilet needs soft, diffused light. Use LED strip and popular spot and halogen lamps, the main thing is that they have moisture protection.

Toilet seat selection

If during the repair in the toilet you plan to also change its main element - the toilet - we recommend that you abandon the classic floor option. Opt for a hanging or built-in model - they not only significantly save space in a small room, but also facilitate cleaning. In addition, they look very stylish and modern.

You may be interested in a novelty in the world of plumbing - a toilet with a closed eco-system, on the drain tank of which there is a sink, the water from which is used to flush after cleaning. Such a toilet is doubly beneficial: in addition to saving water consumption, it allows you to calmly wash your hands even in a very small toilet, not suitable for installing a washbasin.

Wallpaper and plastic panels

Despite the fact that tile is a leader among materials for finishing a toilet by practicality and ease of maintenance, it is worth considering an option such as wallpaper. Modern vinyl moisture-proof wallpapers can be washed an unlimited number of times, and the possibilities of a variety of decoration and decor are much wider than that of tiles. In addition, annoying wallpaper is easy to re-stick, which can not be said about the tiles, and even annual redecorating will not take you much time, effort and finances due to the small size of the room.

Also, as a finishing material for the toilet, designers recommend:

• wallpaper for painting;
• liquid wallpaper coated with a water repellent;
• non-woven wallpaper.

You can create the illusion of free space in a small room using wallpapers with a panoramic image, landscapes with perspective, 3D effect.

Plastic panels are popular in decorating bathrooms in apartments due to their moisture resistance and much longer than wallpaper, maintaining the original appearance. Wide long panels can visually increase the space, but due to the use of them the installation of the lathing actually reduces the area, so for a small toilet they are still not the best a choice.

Furniture & Accessories

The design of the small toilet involves not only creating a beautiful appearance, but also maximum functionality. This means the right choice of accessories, as well as places for storing the necessary things in the toilet room.

Accessories that can be placed in a small toilet in sight, participating in the creation of the chosen style and acting as an element of decor:

• toilet paper holder;
• brush;
• towel holder, soap dish and toilet brush holder with washbasin.

But such necessary, but not decorating the look of the toilet stuff, such as cleaning products, sponges, gloves, bottles with fresheners and other attributes, should be removed from the eyes. The smaller the space of the toilet, the more it looks cluttered with a large number of things laid out in plain sight. This means that in a small toilet all the furniture for storage - shelves, cabinets - should be closed if possible.

An open shelf is allowed only to place objects acting as decoration elements on it: beautifully folded towels, sinks, books, figurines.

Appropriate interior styles

Since a small toilet room cannot be overloaded with an abundance of accessories and decor items - in the end, they there’s simply nowhere to put it — for its design you need to choose one of the styles that allows you to express yourself in a concise form.

• Minimalism - characterized by restraint and almost complete lack of decor. Calm colors with a minimum number of colors - no more than 2-3. The shape of the plumbing is simple, convenient, the hanging toilet will be the right choice. The lack of jewelry in the toilet can be compensated by an original mirror and an unusual shape lamp.

• The classic style is elegant and even chic, but not artsy. The pastel colors of the classics are ideal for a modest toilet, the toilet can have a simple streamlined shape or imitate antiquity. In the decoration, both tile and wallpaper are appropriate, borders are often used.

• Scandinavian style - gaining popularity due to its simplicity and naturalness. The predominance of all shades of white, black, brown, as well as juicy bright accent colors are allowed. Finishing - plain white painted walls, tiles imitating bricks, natural wood. Decor can be framed paintings and posters, wooden baubles.

The small space of the toilet is a great field for design experiments. In case of failure, you can try again, because the repair of a small toilet can be dealt with literally in one day. Realize your ideas and don't be afraid to make mistakes!