To make such a toilet comfortable and beautiful, it is important to choose the right finish for the walls, floor and ceiling, as well as to rationally arrange the plumbing.
Actually, the repair itself in old Soviet-built houses is also carried out according to certain rules. How to decorate a small bathroom in a Khrushchev, as well as how it should be designed, read below.
Bathroom finishing
You can decorate a compact Khrushchev bathroom with absolutely any moisture-resistant materials. Usually the walls are tiled or sheathed with PVC panels. Sometimes green drywall or mosaic is also used.
Tiling
Important: To make the surfaces even, plastering is carried out on beacons.
Repair of a bathroom in Khrushchev. Photo of the procedure for aligning the walls
The tiles are glued with preliminary markings. First, the walls are finished, then the ceiling and finally the floor. The adhesive is applied with a notched trowel.
Advice: It is better to lay tiles on the floor diagonally or at an angle of 30 degrees. This will visually expand the room.
It is better to lay tiles on the floor of a small bathroom diagonally
Grouting is done with a paste of a suitable color.
Plastic paneling
The advantage of this material is that it is not necessary to perform the alignment procedure before installing it. This shortens repair times and reduces repair costs.
Plastic panels are an excellent option for covering the uneven surfaces of the Khrushchev bathroom
Repair of a combined bathroom in Khrushchev using PVC panels is done as follows:
- A frame made of 40x20 mm wooden slats is attached to the walls.
Fasten PVC panels on usually a wooden frame
- Ceiling plinth and corner pieces are installed.
- The floor plinth is mounted.
- Clips or clips are used to fix the panels.
Method of installing plastic panels on clips
The same technology is used to repair the shared bathroom in Khrushchev.
Advice: The frame can be assembled not from rails, but from a special PVC profile. The risk of deformation of the battens as a result of exposure to moisture during its use will be reduced to zero.Other materials
The mosaic is mounted in much the same way as the tile. Gluing is done on a leveled surface. GCR is sewn onto the frame. Plastering is done with a spatula in several layers.
The plaster is applied to the drywall with a spatula in thin layers.
Plumbing arrangement
The size of the bathroom in Khrushchev does not allow to expand particularly in terms of the placement of plumbing fixtures. They are arranged compactly, taking into account the SNiP standards.
The minimum free space in front of the sink and bathtub is 70 cm, in front of the toilet bowl - 60 cm. The functional area next to the washing machine is 90 cm. The distance between the plumbing fixtures themselves is at least 25 cm.
Methods for installing plumbing in the Khrushchev bathroom
If the door to the Khrushchev's bathroom is located on a short wall, it is customary to install a bath or shower stall opposite it. If the entrance is long - a toilet / sink group. In this case, the washing machine is usually placed against the wall adjacent to the door.
Bathroom (design photo in Khrushchev). A sink and a toilet are installed opposite the toilet door
Important: Moving the toilet from the riser is highly discouraged. Even a slight lengthening of the drain pipe will lead to frequent blockages.The most suitable version of the toilet for a small Khrushchev bathroom is a hanging one. Bathtubs and showers are often installed corner. The towel holder can be hung next to the sink.
Towel rack can be nailed next to the sink
The layout of the bathroom in the Khrushchev, separate from the bathroom, is such that it is usually impossible to put anything inside except for the toilet. However, if the width of the toilet is more than a meter, you can try hanging the sink on the wall.
In the toilet of the Khrushchev, you can try to place a small sink
What should be the design
The design of the combined bathroom in the Khrushchev, as well as the separate one, is selected taking into account some recommendations. The main thing when choosing a design is to try to make the room as harmonious as possible.
The color scheme for finishing small bathrooms is usually light.
Idea: To keep the washroom from looking faded, you can use stronger colors. For example, orange, pink or blue. Often, the bathrooms of the Khrushchevs are also decorated with tiles of several different colors.
Photo of the design of the bathroom in Khrushchev. If desired, a small toilet can be decorated and brighter
It would be a good idea to decorate the interior of the combined bathroom in the Khrushchev with a large number of mirrors. This will also increase the volume of the room. The lighting is bright.
The use of mirrors can significantly increase the area of a small-sized Khrushchev bathroom visually
Idea: To diversify the interior of a small toilet, you can use plumbing of an unusual shape or color. Bathrooms with mosaic or tiled panels on the walls also look very interesting.
You can decorate the Khrushchev's bathroom in an original way by installing unusual plumbing or decorating the walls with panels
The most suitable design options for Khrushchev bathrooms are minimalism and hi-tech. If you wish, you can arrange a compact toilet in Provence or retro style.
Minimalist design
The characteristic features of this trend are discreet colors (beige, brown, gray) and a minimum of decorative elements. For wall decoration, plain tiles of no more than two different shades are suitable. Lamps of a modest design will look very good.
Khrushchev's split toilet in the style of minimalism
Hi-tech style
When decorating such a restroom, many mirrors, glass and chrome elements are used. The color scheme is usually not too flashy. These are mostly shades of gray. A great example of a high-tech washroom design:
Combined bathroom in Khrushchev. Photo of a high-tech bathroom
Provence direction
The shades in the "French" restroom are light, pastel. The walls are best decorated with plain tiles, complemented by a border with a delicate pattern. Mirrors and elegant lamps are often hung in such bathrooms.
Idea: Place it on the shelf under the sink or decorate your plumbing with a porcelain look. Hang checkered or floral curtains on the window.
Light colors, textiles and elegant decor are characteristic features of the Provence style.
Retro style
The color scheme of such a restroom is usually dominated by brown, dark gray and white. In this case, the method of contrasts is widely used. For example, you can combine a brown wood-like hanging set with white walls, floor and ceiling. An example of a neat, retro washroom:
Spectacular little bathroom. Photo of the combined restroom in the Khrushchev in retro style
This method, by the way, is a good answer to the question of how to divide the combined restroom into zones.
Idea: If the set does not fit in the bathroom, you can simply harmoniously combine brown and white in the finish.
The original decoration of the bathrooms retro in brown tones
When arranging a bathroom in Khrushchev, you should pay maximum attention to the selection of finishes, correctly arrange the plumbing and try to make the decoration in the same style. The result is a very beautiful and functional washroom.
The small size of the bathrooms in the Khrushchevs causes certain inconveniences for apartment owners. The lack of space makes you dodge when placing plumbing, puzzle over so that it does not go too tightly. But in addition to plumbing, you need to somehow fit at least a small storage system into the space.
In addition, it is not enough to choose the right type of finishing materials, you also need to choose the right color. The visual perception of the size of the room directly depends on the color of the walls, floor and ceiling.
Repair of the combined bathroom in Khrushchev
This section is devoted to the choice of materials for the repair of a bathroom in Khrushchev. We will tell you which ones are suitable for walls and floors, and which ones for the ceiling.
Versatile materials: tiles, pvc panels and wood
And let's start, of course, with tile - the leader in popularity among finishing materials for bathrooms. The tiles are used for both walls and flooring. This material has the following advantages
- Durability - properly laid tiles will serve you 15 - 20 years without losing their appearance.
- Excellent aesthetic qualities - on sale you will find a lot of tile options in color, pattern and texture.
- Hygiene and ease of care. Due to its resistance to chemistry, the tiles can be washed with rather aggressive means.
- A wide range of prices - it is possible to choose a finish for almost any wallet.
The disadvantages include the complexity of installation: installation work requires certain skills.
Repair of a bathroom in Khrushchev: tiles
Attention: the tile should be chosen according to its purpose. The finish intended for the walls should go to the walls, and for the floor, respectively, to the floor. So, the floor tile has a large margin of safety, and in addition, its texture is rougher, which minimizes the risk of slipping.PVC panels occupy the second most popular place today among the finishing materials used to repair bathrooms in Khrushchevs. The panels can be used for finishing both walls and ceilings. The following qualities speak in favor of the material:
- Fast and easy installation.
- High resistance to moisture.
- Large selection in color, pattern and texture.
- The ability to embed lighting in the ceiling and wall decoration.
- Durability.
- Relatively low cost of repair.
The material also has disadvantages: it is easy to damage it by hitting a sharp object, and when PVC burns, it emits toxic smoke.
Repair of a separate bathroom in Khrushchev: PVC panels
Wood can also be considered a universal material. It can also be floor and ceiling mounted. The main advantage of wood is its natural origin and environmental friendliness. During operation, the material releases phytoncides into the air, contributing to the creation of a healthy indoor microclimate.
But this material is used for finishing and repairing bathrooms in Khrushchev quite rarely, since moisture- and bio-resistant wood species are quite expensive. In addition, wood requires strict adherence to fire safety rules.
Wood: combining floor and ceiling finishes
What else can you decorate the walls of the bathroom in Khrushchev?
For the repair and decoration of the walls in the bathrooms of the Khrushchevs, you can use moisture-resistant drywall. This material provides great opportunities for leveling walls and modeling various kinds of bends and niches on them. After installation, the plasterboard finish is easy to "bring to mind" with finishing - painting or covering the walls with self-adhesive film, as in the photo below.
Attention: drywall, even with markings indicating the moisture resistance of the material, is quite hygroscopic. Therefore, such a finish requires the organization of forced ventilation in the bathroom.
Combined bathroom in Khrushchev. Photo of plasterboard finishing
Repair of the ceiling in Khrushchev
In addition to the PVC panels described above, the simplest, budgetary and long-known way of finishing the ceiling in a bathroom is painting on plaster. The surface, if necessary, is repaired, puttyed and painted in the selected color. Of the disadvantages - a certain skill is required to level the ceiling.
Small bathroom: ceiling for painting
Stretch ceilings for bathrooms in Khrushchevs began to be used relatively recently. The main advantage of such a finish is a perfectly flat glossy or matte ceiling, which does not require any additional manipulations with it. Otherwise, this finish has the same advantages as the PVC panels described above. Except for the price: a stretch ceiling can get quite expensive.
Repair of a bathroom in Khrushchev. Stretch ceiling photo
Layout and design of a bathroom in Khrushchev
As already mentioned in this article, bathrooms in Khrushchev cannot boast of large sizes. Therefore, the correct arrangement of plumbing and the organization of storage places means so much here.
We deviate from the usual layout
The usual arrangement of plumbing in the bathrooms of the Khrushchevs makes the room very cramped. And you can save space using the following manipulations:
- We take a corner bath, it will be shorter than an ordinary one.
- We install the toilet not against the far wall, as usual, but closer to the exit.
- We choose a narrow sink and set it opposite the bathtub.
- On the wall
Redevelopment of a bathroom in Khrushchev
Installation of a shower cabin instead of a bath will also significantly save space. The cabin can be angular, as in the photo, or ordinary. The remaining space can be used, for example, for installing shelving or a washing machine, as shown in the photo.
The layout of the bathroom in Khrushchev. Shower instead of bath
We use the usable area to the maximum
With a standard layout of the bathroom, use the wall, since it will not work on the right, since there is a bathtub, and on the left, everything protruding from the wall will simply interfere. There remains a wall opposite the entrance. The next photo is a good example of installing cabinets. Their lower part hides the cistern and sink drain. The upper cabinets are small, but can be placed high, up to the ceiling.
Compact bathroom: wall and floor cabinets
Also, above the toilet, you can place a prefabricated stainless steel rack, of any height, as on the right side of the photo. And on the left you see a good way to save space, which would be occupied by the necessary little things on the shelves. Paper, air freshener and magazines can be placed directly on the tank, in special "baskets"
Additional storage locations
And do not forget about the space under the bathroom, which we most often simply cover with a screen or screen. Today on sale you can find screens of a special design, with a folding mechanism and shelves on the back side. Most of the household chemicals will fit there.
Small bathroom. Photo of an example of the use of space under the bathroom
Bathroom design in Khrushchev
When choosing the design of bathrooms in Khrushchev, the lack of space always becomes a stumbling block. We must determine the color and pattern of materials, as well as the quality of plumbing, taking into account the lack of meters. The most basic thing to remember:
- The lighter the color, the more spacious the bathroom in the Khrushchev will seem.
- Frosted or solid screens "eat up" the space - it is better to choose transparent ones. If you are still thinking about how to separate the shower and toilet, then choose an opaque curtain that you can open as much as possible.
- A large rimless mirror will visually enlarge the room.
Bathroom, photo. The design in Khrushchev disposes to light colors
If the design uses dark colors, then the design should include side lighting in addition to the top one. It is better to choose glossy finishing materials. If the height of the ceilings allows, then a horizontal frieze can be put on the walls, as in the next photo of the bathroom design in Khrushchev. It will make the room visually wider. However, this can only be done with sufficiently high ceilings.
Design of a combined bathroom in Khrushchev: a frieze will make the room wider
It is better to choose plumbing fixtures for the bathroom in Khrushchev as small as possible, so as not to create the impression of a cluttered space. By the way, today you can find glass sinks on sale, with glass countertops. This is a very good option for bathrooms in Khrushchevs, as the glass is "lost" against the background of decoration.
Interior of the combined bathroom in Khrushchev: transparent sink
Buildings called "Khrushchevs" make up a large share of the housing stock. Most often, an apartment requires a global redevelopment so that all the necessary elements can be placed. As for the bathroom, the situation there becomes critical, because there is a sorely lack of space. Sometimes you have to sacrifice this or that type of plumbing. How to properly re-plan a bathroom and how can you place everything you need on a few square meters? What bathroom design in Khrushchev will be optimal?
Peculiarities
Unfortunately, there are not so many places for the manifestation of imagination in the bathroom of the Khrushchev. That is why it is necessary to carefully consider the location of each element of the room in order to rationally use the available space.
The peculiarity of the interior in this case is the maximum combination of functions in one element. There should be nothing superfluous, only the most necessary things.
About the features of repairing a bathroom in Khrushchev and combining a bathroom and toilet, see the following video.
The best option is to combine a bathroom with a toilet. If the layout of the apartment allows, you can also grab part of the corridor.
Difficulties of repair
Khrushchevs are notable for the inconvenience of the initial layout of the space. At the same time, there is a sorely lack of space to accommodate all the interior items necessary for a modern person. If the bathroom is separate, this further exacerbates the situation.
That is why redevelopment would be the best option - combining a toilet and a bathroom. And although this will not completely solve the problem of a modest area, it will somewhat expand the possibilities for maneuvers.
So, another problem follows from the lack of space - additional costs for dismantling the wall partition.
Another problem is the inconvenient location of communications. Most often, plumbing has to be installed far from the main risers. In this regard, it is necessary to additionally do the wiring of water pipes, trying to save space as much as possible.
You can try to hide communications in the walls, provided that space is preserved. At the same time, it will be possible to level the walls, because when erecting Khrushchev houses, the builders did not particularly worry about the evenness of the surfaces. Sometimes it’s easier to rebuild the wall than to try to level what was.
We increase the area of the room - redevelopment
Naturally, the best way out of the situation is to combine the toilet and bathroom into one room. If this option is not possible for one reason or another, all that remains is to think over the location of the plumbing and select the smallest models. In critical cases, the washbasin may not be installed, but rather use a tap above the bathtub.
Relevant is the use of corner plumbing models. If you use a sink and a toilet without footrests, you get additional space for a washing machine, laundry basket, and various little things. However, in this case, it is necessary to hide the pipes and the mount in the wall, which will somewhat “eat up” the area of the room.
When choosing a style for the interior of a bathroom in Khrushchev, it is necessary to take into account the limited space of the room.
Styles
Minimalism
The best option would be minimalism. In this case, there is no problem with unnecessary details, everything is strict and accurate.
Small-looking boxes can hold a huge number of jars and tubes. The laconism of the forms visually expands the space.
Japanese
A bit similar to minimalism is the Japanese style. It is ideal for small spaces. A composition of tiles in the form of a sakura twig can be used as an original decorative element. True, you have to work hard to find a suitable tile.
High tech
Lovers of high technology and cool shades can make a high-tech bathroom. The predominance of glass surfaces, metallic sheen, mirrors and original fixtures will expand the space.
Modern
Visually expanding the space
When it is impossible to physically enlarge the room any longer, methods of visually expanding the space come to the rescue.
For this purpose, the bathroom uses a play of light and shadow, accents and some other tricks:
- the ceiling is made in light colors, the glossy surface visually makes it higher;
- vertical stripes on the walls stretch the room, and horizontal stripes make it wider;
- alternation of colors creates the illusion of an increase in area. The tile can be arranged with diagonal inserts of a darker color or it can be laid out alternately with rectangular frames in contrasting shades;
- the floor is covered with dark diagonal tiles;
- mosaic allows you to create the illusion of compactness on the protruding elements of the bathroom;
- light tones expand the space, and when combined with dark tones, the effect of depth is created;
- mirrored surfaces allow you to visually move the walls apart;
- spot lighting will also help solve the problem of lack of space;
- suspended plumbing expands the space due to the open floor;
- strict lines help to get rid of the feeling of clutter;
- the absence of small details and excessive decor frees up space not only physically, but also visually;
- glass looks much lighter than other materials and takes up less space.
Color solutions
As you know, dark colors narrow the space, so you need to focus on light and bright shades. Dark inserts can be used to create depth, highlight areas, or visually expand a space with horizontal or vertical stripes. The emphasis should be on decorative inserts.
The best color combinations for a modest bathroom are light colors with elements of tropical mixes, as well as a marine theme. The combination of blue, turquoise and sandy shades always looks organic and attractive.
Read more in our article about blue bathroom.
The combination of milk and chocolate shades always wins. In this case, the walls are made in light colors with accent points in the form of dark stripes or inserts, and the floor is tiled with dark tiles. The combination of milk walls with dark furniture will also be beneficial.
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Finishing
Since the bathroom in Khrushchev is very small in size, it is necessary to take seriously the choice of finishes and design of the ceiling, floor and walls.
Ceiling
To visually increase the height of the room for the ceiling, it is necessary to select materials in light colors. The best option is painting or plastic panels.
If the height of the ceiling allows, you can make a stretch glossy ceiling, it will create the illusion of infinity. It would be nice to mount spotlights in it.
Walls
For wall cladding, it is best to use tiles or mosaics. You can also use paint, but this requires a perfectly flat surface, and the walls in Khrushchev, as you know, do not differ in evenness. Tiles, on the other hand, forgive minor surface defects due to the application of an adhesive solution. In addition, with its help, you can visually expand the space by combining tiles with zones or alternating colors.
Floor
The floor color should be slightly darker than the base color.
A tiled floor definitely looks more advantageous, since the method of laying diagonally allows you to visually expand the space. In order not to be injured on a wet floor, tiles must be selected with an anti-slip coating.
Choosing plumbing
The second crucial moment when renovating a bathroom is the selection of plumbing fixtures. Given the small size of the room, it is worth making a choice in favor of compact and practical models.
It is better to replace the bathroom with a shower stall.
If you are not ready to make such sacrifices, then a corner bath will be the best option.
Remember that even small bathtub models can be equipped with a hydromassage function.
You can install an ordinary rectangular model by covering it with a false panel with removable elements. Thus, it will be possible to use the area under the bathroom for storing detergents and basins.
Tiled sides will serve as a shelf for shampoos and gels.
It is best to choose a sink without a step. The tulip model will only take away valuable space under the washbasin. With a wall-mounted method of installation, shelves for storing things or a washing machine can be placed under it. A good option is a corner washbasin with a vanity unit, especially if the washbasin is of the overhead type. Above the bathroom itself, you can place several corner shelves.
The glass sink looks light and airy, although it costs a little more than the usual one.
It is also better to choose a wall-mounted toilet model. The sturdy installation will withstand a weight of up to 200 kg, so there is no need to be afraid that the structure will collapse under the weight of a person.
To save space, you can position the sink over the bathroom.
Shower with floor drain
An excellent option to save space is a shower with a drain in the floor. Its main advantages: compactness, lack of high boards (which is important for people with disabilities and retirees) and minimizing the risk of flooding neighbors from below. The only moment is that the floor will rise a dozen centimeters so that the drain ladder can be installed.
Hiding the washing machine
The main problem of the bathrooms in Khrushchev is the location of the washing machine. It also makes no sense to move it to the kitchen, because there is also a problem with a lack of space. Therefore, the best option is the hidden location of the washing machine. Of course, the technique of standard dimensions is not quite an option. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to shallow depth models.
Small houses in Khrushchevs bring certain inconveniences to apartment owners. The lack of space makes you dodge when, puzzle over so that it does not come out too tightly. But in addition to plumbing, you need to somehow fit at least a small storage system into the space.
In addition, it is not enough to choose the right look, you also need to choose the right color. The visual perception of the size of the room directly depends on the color of the walls, floor and ceiling.
Repair of the combined bathroom in Khrushchev
This section is devoted to the choice of materials for the repair of a bathroom in Khrushchev. We will tell you which ones are suitable for walls and floors, and which ones for the ceiling.
Versatile materials: tiles, pvc panels and wood
And let's start, of course, with tile - the leader in popularity among finishing materials for bathrooms. The tiles are used for both walls and flooring. This material has the following advantages
- Durability - properly laid tiles will serve you 15 - 20 years without losing their appearance.
- Excellent aesthetic qualities - on sale you will find a lot of tile options in color, pattern and texture.
- Hygiene and ease of care. Due to its resistance to chemistry, the tiles can be washed with rather aggressive means.
- A wide range of prices - it is possible to choose a finish for almost any wallet.
The disadvantages include the complexity of installation: installation work requires certain skills.
Repair of a bathroom in Khrushchev: tiles
Attention: the tile should be chosen according to its purpose. The finish intended for the walls should go to the walls, and for the floor, respectively, to the floor. So, the floor tile has a large margin of safety, and in addition, its texture is rougher, which minimizes the risk of slipping.PVC panels occupy the second most popular place today among the finishing materials used in Khrushchev houses. The panels can be used for finishing both walls and ceilings. The following qualities speak in favor of the material:
- Fast and easy installation.
- High resistance to moisture.
- Large selection in color, pattern and texture.
- The ability to embed lighting in the ceiling and wall decoration.
- Durability.
- Relatively low cost of repair.
The material also has disadvantages: it is easy to damage it by hitting a sharp object, and when PVC burns, it emits toxic smoke.
Repair of a separate bathroom in Khrushchev: PVC panels
Wood can also be considered a universal material. It can also be floor and ceiling mounted. The main advantage of wood is its natural origin and environmental friendliness. During operation, the material releases phytoncides into the air, contributing to the creation of a healthy indoor microclimate.
But this material is used for finishing and repairing bathrooms in Khrushchev quite rarely, since moisture- and bio-resistant wood species are quite expensive. In addition, wood requires strict adherence to fire safety rules.
Wood: combining floor and ceiling finishes
What else can you decorate the walls of the bathroom in Khrushchev?
For the repair and decoration of the walls in the bathrooms of the Khrushchevs, you can use moisture-resistant drywall. This material provides great opportunities for leveling walls and modeling various kinds of bends and niches on them. After installation, the plasterboard finish is easy to "bring to mind" with finishing - painting or covering the walls with self-adhesive film, as in the photo below.
Attention: drywall, even with markings indicating the moisture resistance of the material, is quite hygroscopic. Therefore, such finishing requires a compulsory organization.
Combined bathroom in Khrushchev. Photo of plasterboard finishing
Repair of the ceiling in Khrushchev
In addition to the PVC panels described above, the simplest, budgetary and long-known way of finishing the ceiling in a bathroom is painting on plaster. The surface, if necessary, is repaired, puttyed and painted in the selected color. Of the disadvantages - a certain skill is required to level the ceiling.
Small bathroom: ceiling for painting
Stretch ceilings for bathrooms in Khrushchevs began to be used relatively recently. The main advantage of such a finish is a perfectly flat glossy or matte ceiling, which does not require any additional manipulations with it. Otherwise, this finish has the same advantages as the PVC panels described above. Except for the price: a stretch ceiling can get quite expensive.
Repair of a bathroom in Khrushchev. Stretch ceiling photo
Layout and design of a bathroom in Khrushchev
As already mentioned in this article, bathrooms in Khrushchev cannot boast of large sizes. That is why the organization of storage places means so much here.
We deviate from the usual layout
The usual arrangement of plumbing in the bathrooms of the Khrushchevs makes the room very cramped. And you can save space using the following manipulations:
- We take a corner bath, it will be shorter than an ordinary one.
- We install the toilet not against the far wall, as usual, but closer to the exit.
- We choose a narrow sink and set it opposite the bathtub.
- On the wall
Redevelopment of a bathroom in Khrushchev
Installation of a shower cabin instead of a bath will also significantly save space. The cabin can be angular, as in the photo, or ordinary. The remaining space can be used, for example, for installing shelving or a washing machine, as shown in the photo.
The layout of the bathroom in Khrushchev. Shower instead of bath
We use the usable area to the maximum
With a standard layout of the bathroom, use the wall, since it will not work on the right, since there is a bathtub, and on the left, everything protruding from the wall will simply interfere. There remains a wall opposite the entrance. The next photo is a good example of installing cabinets. Their lower part hides the cistern and sink drain. The upper cabinets are small, but can be placed high, up to the ceiling.
Compact bathroom: wall and floor cabinets
Also, above the toilet, you can place a prefabricated stainless steel rack, of any height, as on the right side of the photo. And on the left you see a good way to save space, which would be occupied by the necessary little things on the shelves. Paper, air freshener and magazines can be placed directly on the tank, in special "baskets"
Additional storage locations
And do not forget about the space under the bathroom, which we most often simply cover with a screen or screen. Today on sale you can find screens of a special design, with a folding mechanism and shelves on the back side. Most of the household chemicals will fit there.
Small bathroom. Photo of an example of the use of space under the bathroom
Bathroom design in Khrushchev
When choosing in Khrushchev, the lack of space always becomes a stumbling block. We must determine the color and pattern of materials, as well as the quality of plumbing, taking into account the lack of meters. The most basic thing to remember:
- The lighter the color, the more spacious the bathroom in the Khrushchev will seem.
- Frosted or solid screens "eat up" the space - it is better to choose transparent ones. If you are still thinking about how to separate the shower and toilet, then choose an opaque curtain that you can open as much as possible.
- A large rimless mirror will visually enlarge the room.
Bathroom, photo. The design in Khrushchev disposes to light colors
If the design uses dark colors, then the design should include side lighting in addition to the top one. It is better to choose glossy finishing materials. If the height of the ceilings allows, then a horizontal frieze can be put on the walls, as in the next photo of the bathroom design in Khrushchev. It will make the room visually wider. However, this can only be done with sufficiently high ceilings.
Design of a combined bathroom in Khrushchev: a frieze will make the room wider
It is better to choose plumbing fixtures for the bathroom in Khrushchev as small as possible, so as not to create the impression of a cluttered space. By the way, today you can find glass sinks on sale, with glass countertops. This is a very good option for bathrooms in Khrushchevs, as the glass is "lost" against the background of decoration.
Interior of the combined bathroom in Khrushchev: transparent sink
Maximum practicality with the same minimum area of the combined bathroom. 3-4m, 2 allotted in Khrushchev to solve small and large problems, do not leave room for a flight of imagination. I would like the territory so important for everyday life to not look like an elevator car. If we are not talking about cosmetic repairs of the combined bathroom in Khrushchev, but first of all about serious redevelopment and transformation into a convenient office for personal needs, it is worth seriously working with the photos of the combined bathrooms after the actual renovation.
No matter how beautiful the design solutions in advertising, offering the repair of a turnkey combined bathroom, the real solutions in practice are very different from the magazine projects.
Among the wide variety of wall and ceiling design solutions, the most practical repair options are:
- The use of tiles;
- Use of PVC panels;
- Application of waterproof drywall;
- Use of modified wood decorative panels.
But the use of modern high-quality materials in the repair of a combined bathroom does not always save you from failed decisions.
A small room with a combined bathroom of 3 square meters or 4 square meters, decorated with high-quality dark tiles, makes the atmosphere heavy. You can truly appreciate the result of the renovation and the splendor of the finish only in the presence of a large window and sunlight, which has never happened in the Khrushchev buildings. Replacing sunlight with imitation lamps will not work. In addition, the dark surface of the decor more strongly shows dirt and traces of dried moisture.
Correct layout of the combined bathroom
Before starting the repair, it is worth soberly assessing the possibilities and choosing what you can refuse in order to increase the free space in the room of the combined bathroom. Pay attention to the classic solution to the Khrushchev problem in the photo. Thanks to the replacement of the bathtub with a shower cabin in the center of the combined bathroom, it turned out to be quite large, like for a Khrushchev, free space.
Successful solutions in the repair of a combined bathroom include:
- High-quality flooring, successfully matched in color, without closed niches and blocks;
- Hinged plumbing options add legroom;
- The location of the washing machine in a combined bathroom - often just for the sake of this, repairs and redevelopment of the toilet-bath in Khrushchev are carried out.
The first redevelopment option is associated with a large amount of work to change the sewer and water communications in the combined Khrushchev study. Separating the shower stall and toilet on the one side and a washbasin with a “washer” on the other to opposite walls requires laborious laying of drain pipes in the wall niches, taking into account the restrictions on their length, which is not always achievable in small areas of the Khrushchev.
The use of ceramic and tile for renovation
Quality ceramic tiles have always been the most commonly used material for bathroom decoration and renovation. The use of tiles requires significant costs, sometimes leads to a decrease in the internal volume of the combined bathroom, especially if the walls are curved, requires leveling the base with drywall or load-bearing plaster.
Alternatively, a combined solution is possible - a combination of tiles and walls, finished with waterproof plasterboard, followed by application of a coating imitating rough plaster. The effect is important - lower costs and an excellent combination of different techniques, which is normal for a Khrushchev.
There is practically no alternative to laying tiles on the floor. A bathroom with a washing machine, and even more so a bathroom in Khrushchev, has always been and remains a source of possible emergencies associated with a large amount of water spilling onto the floor.
To reduce the adverse effects, before laying the tiles, it is advisable to make a self-leveling floor with waterproofing and a threshold of the entrance door raised by 3-4 cm. In this case, twenty liters of water poured out of the washing machine will not go beyond the combined bathroom and will not cause a scandal with the neighbors on the floor below.
A special corrugated coating will firmly hold the tiles on the base for at least 10 years. Advantages of ceramic tiles:
- Easy to clean with any cleaning agent;
- High resistance to abrasion and adverse microflora;
- Does not fade or emit harmful substances when exposed to moisture, heat and light.
The disadvantages include the high cost of material and professional work on its installation. Laying or gluing tiles is estimated at about half the price of the material.
Although it is difficult to imagine that the owner of a Khrushchev building would use expensive Spanish or Italian handcrafted ceramics to repair a combined bathroom, laying tiles even in a small space of 2x2m will cost most of the repair budget.
Therefore, to reduce the price without loss of quality, inserts from spectacular sets of tiles are often used against the background of a cheaper solid-colored array. In some cases, tiles are laid only in places of intense sweating of condensate or direct ingress of water, replacing the rest of the wall with waterproof plasterboard painted to match.
Use of PVC panels
The most budgetary and affordable option for repairing a combined bathroom in Khrushchev will be the use of tiles or PVC panels and waterproof drywall.
Both materials are successfully used for technical purposes - primarily to hide communications and pipelines, insulation of valves, taps and meters.
The boards can be glued to the prepared and glued surface. This approach practically does not reduce the internal volume of the bathroom. In the case of decorative boxes, a building frame profile is used. Next, PVC slabs or panels are glued, completely imitating expensive types of ceramic or marble tiles. For a combined bathroom in Khrushchev, this is the most affordable option in terms of price.
The most problematic place in the bathroom of the Khrushchev has always been the ceiling. The repair of uneven ceiling surfaces has always required exceptional funds. The ideal solution to ceiling problems was a set of PVC panels fixed to a metal frame.
This option has a number of advantages in the repair of a combined bathroom in Khrushchev:
- Easily permits air and retains water vapor;
- Lightweight construction is held firmly enough by the metal frame;
- The ceiling space is easily used for additional wiring and pipes.
- Easy to clean, will not rot, corrode, warp or sag.
Important ! If the neighbors living on the floor above, regular deluges make the ceiling of your bathroom unusable, the only option would be to use PVC panels.
PVC panels can be called a versatile material that can correct the appearance of walls or even the layout of a bathroom. Hidden niches for storing chemicals and hygiene products, screens that cover the space under the bathroom, air ducts that help to ventilate the room of the combined bathroom with high quality are made from it.
The increased humidity from a large amount of water in the bathroom requires not just ventilation, but the creation of a ventilation system with hidden air ducts and an electric fan. Without ventilation, odors and moisture will eat into the walls of the Khrushchev bathroom.
The system of local air extraction has proven itself perfectly, providing 3-4 times air exchange in the area of the toilet bowl and shower stall. During the renovation, flat air ducts with wiring are mounted on the ceiling of the bathroom, closed with a ceiling made of MDF or drywall panels. A more serious modification can provide stable ventilation for the entire Khrushchev, and not just the combined bathroom.
A more expensive decor option for the ceiling of a bathroom is stretch ceilings, which give an excellent appearance, but the cost of their installation, even for a room measuring 3 square meters, turns out to be prohibitively high, given the status of Khrushchev's housing.
To all the positive points, it is worth adding a negative one. The device for supply and exhaust ventilation in the bathroom of the Khrushchev is such that if a fire occurs, for example, from a closed electrical wiring or for other reasons, a fire will instantly break out in the bathroom, like in a stove. Therefore, the wiring in the bathroom must fit into special mounting metal hoses. Don't skimp on safety when repairing.
The warmest and most expensive option for repairing a bathroom in Khrushchev
Repairing the walls and furniture of the Khrushchev combined bathroom may seem archaic, but with the skills of skillfully handling wood and varnish, you can create very cozy and practical options.
If you make repairs in the bathroom with your own hands, then the cost of purchasing the material will be quite low, manual work and wood finishing of the floor will be very expensive. When using ready-made solutions - modified wood panels, which is unlikely for the repair of Khrushchev, the cost may exceed the estimate for laying high-quality tiles.
Wood, even under a layer of varnish, very poorly perceives constant contact with water, this leads to loss of color, the development of mold and warping of the structure. Therefore, in the repair of a combined bathroom, Khrushchev uses such species as larch, oak, pine. The use of birch or beech is undesirable. You can make an analogue of modified wood yourself, covering the workpieces cut out for repair with 5-6 layers of oil varnish with thorough drying of each layer for 2-3 days.