Wooden house: decoration and design of the bathroom

A growing number of people are trying to break out of the stone jungle in order to spend time in vain reflections on the background of nature away from the bustle of the city. Or even get somewhere far away from the annoying neighbors, noisily figuring out their relationship behind the wall, the hangouts of young people in the porch, and simple examples of yard wit written on the walls. An ideal option for a quiet, peaceful life is your own wooden house, and with the help of modern technologies it can be turned into a dwelling that is not inferior in functionality to a city apartment. And if there are no questions with rooms, porches and pantries, then you should approach the bathroom equipment, guided by a number of principles.

To make a bathroom beautiful and comfortable for every owner of a wooden house

Bathroom in a wooden house: thin places

It is necessary to begin the arrangement of the bathroom in a wooden house with waterproofing

1. Waterproofing. Dampness is the main scourge of the bathroom in a wooden house, so you should not save on waterproofing, it does not happen much. You can use cast insulation, roll coating, liquid rubber, various coatings (based on bitumen or polymers), impregnation, paint coatings. At the same time, cast insulation is a rather soft coating, which is not recommended for use in places of heavy load on it, and various varnishes and paints should be periodically updated. Also, the use of a polyethylene film is not recommended due to the low reliability of the insulating material during operation.
   

   High humidity in the bathroom is the main problem for a wooden house

2. Temperature difference protection. The main focus on the choice of material for the bathroom, some manufacturers in the manufacture of timber already process wood with a special solution that protects against temperature extremes. Also, warming of the room and impregnation already directly during decoration will help in this matter.
   

   Dampness provokes the formation of mold, which can pass to other rooms along adjacent walls

3. Ventilation. You can do it natural due to various openings or windows (with a relatively small size of the bathroom), but the best option for the bathroom is forced ventilation. Key points in the arrangement: calculating the fan power (depends on the area of ​​the room, time of using the bathroom, for longer families), its location (as far as possible from the water, as high as possible) and connection (wires should be done so as not to damage wood cladding integrity). The fan should be bought waterproof, with an acceptable noise level (up to 35 dB).
   

   Even if the bathroom has a window, this is not enough to fully replace the moist air after water procedures

The choice of material for decoration

When choosing wood for the implementation of the interior, you must carefully consider the selection of species. Teak, cedar, pine, larch, oak core, cork tree, fir and pine are suitable for a bathroom according to moisture resistance criteria.Despite the natural features, it is still necessary to carry out waterproofing of the material, therefore, it should be borne in mind that pine, cedar, cork are easily impregnated with water-proofing compounds, and larch, oak or teak will require some effort during this procedure. Impregnation is carried out in compliance with the temperature regime (both very high and very low temperatures should be avoided), exposure to sunlight should be avoided, and the drying period should be fully maintained.

The interior of the bathroom with wood trim looks amazing

Floor in the bathroom

The best option in a wooden house for security reasons, due to heavy loads on the floor (the mass of the bathtub filled with water is almost 2 times that of the empty one) is the location of a full bathroom on the ground floor (small bathrooms with shower are acceptable for the upper floors ) It is better to choose a place adjacent to the street wall, it’s easier to implement natural ventilation, to bring the water out directly to the outside, in addition, this will reduce the load on the floor covering.

Ceramic tiles on the floor will be an ideal choice, if there is the possibility of arranging a concrete pillow

The main nuances when finishing the floor

• The floor should have a slope of 1–1.5 ° in order to organize a drain to protect it from flooding and the effects of stagnation of water on the floor that are negative for a wooden floor.
• The floor in the bathroom of a wooden house must be lowered by at least 10 cm for laying the rough flooring, performing waterproofing, pouring screed (if necessary).
• To avoid deformation of the floor under the weight of the bath, it should be strengthened. The easiest way to achieve this is by increasing the cross section of the beams and minimizing the step distance between them.
• All corners, cracks in the coating, around the perimeter at the joints with the walls in the bathroom should be filled with a waterproofing coating.

When arranging a wooden floor in the bathroom, a reinforced structure is used with a more frequent arrangement of lags and boards of increased cross section

For a plank floor in a damp room, teak or larch is excellent

Coating

To complete the flooring, you can use the whole range of materials on the building materials market.

1. Linoleum. Pluses: cheap, wide range, unpretentious. Disadvantages: traumatic, unstable under the constant influence of temperature and humidity.
2. Ceramic tile. The most common coating for the bathroom. Advantages: relatively inexpensive, does not absorb liquid, is unpretentious in leaving. The disadvantage is that it increases the load on the floor, it requires the presence of a screed.
3. Laminated board or wood flooring. Advantages: does not require a screed, harmoniously fits into the overall style of a wooden house. Disadvantages: requires careful selection of material, as well as preparation and care. The impregnation of such a coating in the bathroom should be renewed every 3 to 5 years.

When choosing linoleum, it is better to give preference to commercial coating 41-43 classes

Moisture-resistant laminate successfully replaces natural wood in bathrooms

Walls in the bathroom

All requirements for materials for covering the floor of a bathroom in a wooden house are relevant for covering walls. The coating requires high-quality waterproofing, the choice of wood species. It’s best to leave the walls wooden, with the exception of places that have been in close contact with water for a long time (a place directly near the bathtub and an apron near the washbasin), which are best finished with a coating that is not so sensitive to dampness (for example, tiles).

In a house made of timber or logs, the walls can be left in their original form, treating them with special compounds

Plastic panels perfectly tolerate moisture and chemicals

You can sew up the walls with plastic coating, lay with tiles or upholstered with lining, it all depends on the design of the bathroom, the imagination and preferences of the owners. When using plastic panels and lining, a vertical laying method is preferred to avoid moisture accumulation in the joints. From the point of view of convenience, it is important to think over the fasteners of the hinged elements (shelves, hooks) to the wall cladding of a wooden house.

Ceiling in the bathroom

Based on the specifics of the room, in a wooden house the best choice of ceiling execution is suspended from a moisture-resistant coating. It is optimal both from the point of view of protection against the circulation of warm moist air, which inevitably accumulates at the top in the bathroom, and from the point of view of the convenience of a hidden water supply, forced ventilation fan and lighting wiring. It can be made of plastic, lightweight stainless metal, moisture-proof drywall or wood (the last two options require additional primer and treatment with waterproofing substances). Another option is a stretch ceiling. Slightly less convenient when installing pipes and wires, quite expensive and somewhat whimsical in operation.

The suspended surface will act as a protection for the ceiling boards from dampness.

Practical ceiling made of white plastic panels

Lighting can be either a bright spot ceiling that does not leave dark corners in the room, or muffled, soft pastel tones in the area of ​​the bathing area and washbasin to relax and create an atmosphere of comfort and romance when taking a bath. A slightly more costly option is to combine the modes to ensure the selection of the best option for a particular use of the bathroom.

The choice of fixtures depends on the interior design

On suspended ceilings use built-in lights or spotlights

Important. In order to ensure safe operation in conditions of high humidity, electrical wiring (lighting, ventilation) should be laid in corrugated pipes that are resistant to moisture.

Accessories - the last and decisive element in creating a bathroom interior

Design solutions

A great variety of options, depending on the budget, addictions, fantasies, opportunities.

• High tech. Modern style. Designed in tones of metal, glass, chrome surfaces, bathroom design. Minimalism, right angles, the most open space, bright lighting.
  

  Hi-tech has strict geometry and clear lines.

• Empire. Refined luxury, aristocratic chic, charm of combinations of gold, stucco molding, sculptural elements of a decor. The space is somewhat overloaded with decor and furniture in soft, warm, soft tones of lighting.
  

  In the Empire style, the main classical canons are preserved, first of all, this is spacious and good lighting

• Classic. The most familiar bathroom design in a wooden house for residents of high-rise buildings. Tiles, functional furniture, mirrors, usability and comfort optimization. Lighting - warm incandescent lamps.
  

  A classic interior will require solid and expensive furniture made of wood

• Country. Style from the category of “good to have a house in the village”. Simple, simple furniture, wooden cover pattern. Checkered curtains, embroidered wraps, cozy rugs. Lighting close to natural.
  

  Country, like other rural styles, is ideal for wooden houses.

• Exotic. Maximum use of the owner’s imagination and preferences. Oriental style, unusual color combinations or solutions made in the same style of a non-standard general surroundings. This can be the design of a bathroom under a Russian steam room with gangs and brooms, a Japanese bath with barrels and mats, a cabin of a ship with nets and a helm or an underwater grotto of the Little Mermaid with fish and a Sea witch.
  

  For the Japanese, the bathroom is a holy monastery, where it is customary to clean not only the body, but also the soul

Planning and furnishing

The size of the bathroom in its own wooden house, especially if the bathroom is planned in advance, does not have strict restrictions on the area, as is realized in apartments. This allows you to conveniently and functionally arrange the plumbing, whether it be a classic bathtub, a bidet, several washbasins, a shower, a Jacuzzi or all together, furniture for linen, washing, towels and bathrobes, as well as an irreplaceable washing machine and dryer in the modern world.

Closed shower - a great opportunity to reduce the overall humidity level in the room

Furniture should be in harmony with the decoration of the bathroom

Conclusion

Modern conveniences in your own wooden house today are not luxury at all, requiring fabulous labor and investment, but rather a feasible part of the layout of your home. All questions arising regarding the necessary protection of the bathroom premises from the effects of dampness and temperature differences are solved with the help of substances and materials that are widely represented on the building materials market. The days of “convenience on the street” are a thing of the past, and today's design solutions for wooden houses can leave satisfied the most unbridled fantasies and wildest desires.

Video review of a real bathroom in a small private house

Photo ideas for arranging a bathroom in a wooden house