Shower room in the bathhouse: design, interior decoration

A shower in a bathhouse is the main attribute of comfort. And if a country house has a central water supply, then there will be no difficulties with the organization. Those who are less fortunate should not despair; they can make do with alternative ways of providing hot and cold water for their showers.

Shower cabin in the bathhouse

A special place is allocated for the cabin or shower tray for the bath; it is quite compact. There are simple open structures - they are only partially enclosed, and the interior space is tiled. Closed – full-fledged cabins, equipped with a full range of additional functions, for example, hydromassage.

Ventilation

Before you start using any bathhouse, you need to take care of a high-quality ventilation system. There are two types of similar systems that are relevant for wooden showers:

Natural - two windows located at different heights. Through one, the flow of fresh air enters the room, through the other it is discharged outside.
Forced - the design resembles a natural system, but a fan is installed at the exhaust vent, which speeds up the process of air circulation in the room.

The second ventilation option is suitable for large showers. The first is sufficient for small buildings.

Working with walls in a washroom

Traditionally, when deciding how to decorate a bathhouse sink, they prefer to choose wood, since it meets all the requirements for this room. However, not every type of tree is suitable for these purposes.

It is best to finish the shower in a wooden bath from the following types of wood:

Abashi is an African type of wood that has a beautiful appearance and texture, practically does not heat up and is very durable.
Cedar is suitable for lining walls and ceilings in the washing room of a bathhouse, since it does not heat up very much, and it will not release resin, because it is not as hot here as in a steam room. However, such lining is very expensive.
Larch is a moisture-resistant and durable material. Although it is quite difficult to process, it is very attractive in appearance and smells pleasant.
Linden - this type of wood is the best among the options for sheathing a bathhouse sink. When exposed to water, the wood does not darken, and also has a subtle aroma that has a positive effect on the body.

Regardless of what you decide to cover the bathhouse sink with, the lining can be positioned in several directions to create a decorative effect (read: “How to cover the inside of a bathhouse - how to choose the material”).

There can be several options for fastening the lining:

horizontally;
vertically;
diagonally;
in mixed media.

Fastening the lining can be done using the following methods:

using clamps;
using nails, driving them into the groove at an acute angle, which can be a difficult process for a beginner;
using self-tapping screws, screwing them all the way through.

Selection of finishing material

When building a bathhouse for a family in a private house, it is best to use hardwood with low thermal conductivity. The material can be selected according to color, texture, smell, and healing properties.

Alder has a variety of textures and shades. Wood is resistant to moisture and has healing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Linden has diaphoretic and cleansing properties. The material is strong, durable, relatively inexpensive, has a soft pink color and looks aesthetically pleasing.

Cedar is a useful and expensive material for a sauna. It has high bactericidal properties and an attractive appearance.

You should not use pine in the steam room. When heated, it releases resin, which can cause a burn upon contact.

Arrangement of the floor in the washing room

A properly equipped floor will help create an attractive interior for a bathhouse washroom. It must meet a number of requirements - at a minimum, it should not slip, and its maintenance should not be difficult.

Most professionals believe that a tiled sink in a bathhouse will look best. In addition, such material is relatively inexpensive.

To drain water from the sink, ladders made of wooden slats or rubber mats (pro

Room layout

Finishing the shower room in the bathhouse should begin after planning the room. To do this, it is recommended to draw up a separate drawing of the room, which indicates the location of the washing room elements. Features of drawing up a plan:

A shower with a mixer should be installed in a place where it is more convenient to supply cold and hot water through the pipeline.
Along the perimeter of the room, shelves should be fixed on which washcloths, shampoos, and soaps will be placed.
It is better to leave the central washing area free. This place will be convenient for dousing yourself with cool water after the steam room.

It is necessary to arrange the shower elements so that they do not interfere with movement and water procedures.

Conclusion

A shower room is an optional, but pleasant addition to the bathhouse.

It gives you the opportunity to splash around in the water after a steam room if there is not enough space to install a pool. The arrangement of the room should be approached as carefully as the bathhouse as a whole. The video in this article will go into more detail about this topic.

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How to properly decorate the inside of a bathhouse?

Construction of a bathhouse requires a thoughtful approach. Initially, care should be taken to select special finishing materials. Particularly popular are:

Lining made from natural wood.
Tile designed for bathing areas.

Finishing the bath with tiles

Material imitating timber.
Special weave made from beech or wicker.
Block house made from slab.

You can create the interior of the bathhouse that matches your wishes. By giving preference to natural materials, you can enjoy the wonderful aroma of wood. It is very easy to breathe in such a room.

Finishing the bath with natural wood

High-quality materials allow you to create a wonderful bathhouse interior. It makes sense to simultaneously order furniture that fits perfectly with the chosen style. This solution looks stylish and puts you in a positive mood.

Advantages of the washing compartment

In the spacious baths there is a separate room for washing. If the building is small and does not have central heating, then this functional area is combined with a steam room, and separation from it is carried out using a partition. Both location options have their pros and cons. A separate washing room allows you to:

Create a unique interior room.
Use strong and durable finishing materials (tiles).
Provide simultaneous washing for several people at once if it is equipped with a pair of shower stalls.
Simplify shower maintenance.

Among the disadvantages of this option, only the need to connect central heating to heat a separate room and water is noted. Washing rooms combined with a steam room are also not without advantages:

Space saving.
A practical interior if the stove with an elongated firebox is located in the middle.
Fuel savings, since technically only one room will have to be heated.

Unfortunately, the combined option has one significant drawback - the room becomes less convenient to use if a whole group of people are steaming at the same time.

Finishing materials

In Russian baths, steam had a special healing effect due to contact with the interior decoration made of logs. Wood has “breathable” pores that emit a unique aroma when exposed to high humidity. For this reason, bathhouses are not built from coniferous trees, as they emit resin. For interior decoration, it is not recommended to use artificial materials that can release toxins when heated: PVC panels and tiles, artificial stone, brick, MDF, and chipboard. The latter seem harmless, since they are based on waste from the woodworking industry, but the adhesive that holds the sawdust together can release harmful substances when heated. External walls are clad with clapboards. The interior is finished with thermolipa boards (a special material for baths) or block house. The floor is laid with planks or tiles, and the ceiling is lined with clapboard. In order for the required temperature regime to be maintained in the building for a long time, it is necessary to insulate it efficiently. For these purposes, three layers of different materials are used:

Vapor barrier. Foil insulation is used.
Mineral wool. Lightweight and non-flammable material.
Waterproofing film.

The resulting layered insulating “cake” is covered with finishing materials that perform a decorative function.

Peculiarities

The main feature of the Russian bath is wet steam. To create it, a certain humidity is maintained in the steam room. Humidity and steam balance is achieved by a complete lack of ventilation.

There are a huge number of options for finishing bath rooms. The choice depends on personal preferences and is limited by financial capabilities. The features of the interior decoration should traditionally be conducive to relaxation and spiritual pleasure. Therefore, the main thing in interior decoration is naturalness, convenience, and minimalism.

For example, an excellent natural decor for a steam room is a natural log house. However, the latest construction technologies require the use of more modern methods of constructing a bathhouse, so structures often require finishing materials.

Additional materials should not negatively affect the basic requirements for the bath:

the steam room, shower, relaxation room should have a beautiful and practical design;
in the steam room it is important to have hot but not scalding steam;
In the shower, both convenience and safety are important.

Properly selected materials will have a positive impact on the functional features of the bathhouse. They will also affect the service life of the walls, floors, and ceilings of the premises. It is important to choose materials of the right quality in accordance with the characteristics of the bath premises.

For example, a steam room is distinguished by the constant presence of hot steam, which comes in a concentrated form and is quite dense. In addition, there are temperature changes in this room, as well as high humidity.

Many materials may not withstand such an extreme situation. However, the modern market offers a lot of interesting finishing options that best suit the conditions of the steam room.

The finishing features for the steam room should be as follows:

have the ability to warm up and not accumulate heat;
be moisture resistant;
have good aesthetic characteristics;
be resistant to fungus and mold;
have the ability to purify the air.

The washing room involves not only washing, but also relaxation. Classic choice: wood, ceramic tiles. For washing, for example, coniferous wood is suitable. It has high water-repellent qualities. In addition, conifers have a beautiful appearance. The floor in this room should have anti-slip properties, as well as a comfortable temperature. Ceramic tiles can help achieve results.

As a reliable material for the vestibule and rest room, you can choose:

Greater aesthetics and practicality can be achieved by combining these finishes. In a bathhouse created with your own hands, it is possible to realize the most non-standard ideas. Select the optimal types of finishes and their variations.

Traditional decoration inside the bathhouse made of wood. The most suitable wooden base for finishing is lining.

These special finishing panels have the main advantages:

good air circulation;
zero condensate;
beautiful appearance;
easy installation;
acceptable price.

The best starting materials for lining are: larch, linden, alder, ash. Hardwood walls warm up faster, while the outside temperature of the walls remains comfortable for human skin.

Unlike conifers, hardwoods do not emit resins, so they are considered harmless for finishing the walls of a steam room.

Pine lining, for example, is not at all suitable for a steam room. When heated, this base will release toxic substances and is also covered with resin, which can drip from the walls and ceiling and cause burns.

Options for the type of finishing “lining” are classy. For example, class C has a low cost and is suitable for finishing vestibule walls. Class B is equipped with contrasting inclusions, cracks, and minor damage. Every 1.5 meters of length of such a lining implies the presence of a certain number of knots. The lining is suitable for the design of a rest room in a natural style, as well as for a vestibule.

Class A lining allows for a few small cracks. However, it does not allow visible cores on the cut. There may be at least one knot per 1.5 meters of length. Class A lining is suitable for finishing the walls of some areas of the steam room.

Premium class lining has an excellent appearance , but a corresponding price. The material can be used to cover the walls of a steam room, relaxation room, or washing room. Linden croaker will serve as an excellent wall decoration. The material does not allow overheating and does not release resins. Linden panels will serve as high-quality sound insulation; they can be supplemented with unedged boards.

For vapor barrier of the steam room, basalt mineral wool and foil in the form of a film are used. Both the walls and the ceiling are sheathed with foil for waterproofing purposes. In order to insulate the stove in the steam room, it is permissible to use brick and salt for finishing.

It is permissible to use Himalayan salt in the bath. A salt bath combines the positive properties of a dry steam room and a healing chamber, providing a beneficial effect on a person.

Work related to finishing the ceiling begins with laying insulation in the attic. To prevent dust from entering the room, all cracks between the boards must be sealed. Brick chips and other bulk options are used as insulation material.

The ceiling of the bathhouse must withstand temperature loads. Finishing materials must resist steam flows. You should not choose materials for finishing the ceiling that emit toxic substances when heated.

Therefore, it is not recommended to use materials such as plywood or chipboard from the inside - they contain sawdust, which is a fire hazard. Do not choose polystyrene foam or polystyrene foam or polyethylene films as insulation; they are afraid of high temperatures.

The building foundations that are relevant for a bathhouse ceiling are spruce or pine beams for beams and ceilings, unedged boards or tongue and groove for the first ceiling, class A or B linden lining for the interior ceiling lining. Aluminum foil and membrane films can be used for vapor barrier, and membrane films for waterproofing. You can sheathe the steam room with linden and bast.

Linden croaker with bast is an ideal option for finishing a bathhouse ceiling in a natural style.

The optimal choice for the floor of all rooms of the bath, except for the steam room, is ceramic tiles. A block of tiles in a steam room may be present near the stove. The variety of modern collections will easily allow you to choose the right design for a relaxation room or washroom. At the same time, tiling will not only be comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, but also practical and durable.

The floor of the steam room can be made of concrete or wood. Concrete or stone floors are cold. Therefore, wood is often preferred. Wooden floors require the preparation of a foundation on which beams are laid, and logs are laid on top of them. The voids between beams and joists are filled with insulation, which is expanded clay. A vapor barrier and waterproofing are laid on top of the insulation, then the finishing floor is installed.

A concrete floor requires a foundation made of crushed stone and clay. Roofing felt and bitumen mastic serve as waterproofing. The insulation can be mineral wool or expanded clay. The finishing layer of the floor is laid on the heat-insulating surface.

The Russian bathhouse is an oasis of folk country music. Simple chintz curtains on the windows and hand-made paintings are appropriate here. Often the hunting style and other natural design options are embodied in the bathhouse.

For example, a steam room is considered the real heart of a bathhouse, and therefore its interior should be living, breathing. Synthetic materials are not allowed, especially near the stove. All items in the steam room must be of high quality safety and natural purity.

Combinations of finishing materials such as lining and stone, brick and granite slabs, and block house will look especially designer in the steam room. In addition to beauty, the interior of the steam room must be absolutely safe. Therefore, the design of a steam room is often a compromise of choice. In a steam room, strict curves of the shelves, hidden light, and noble stone behind the stove are effective.

If a separate room for vacationers is designed in the bathhouse, then all the attention in the design is to comfort. The same naturalness comes first here. Curtains with flounces and strict blinds on the windows are appropriate in the design. This bathhouse room is usually compact, but bright.

However, there are no special design requirements. It is desirable that everything be decorated in fairly calm colors, conducive to a comfortable pastime.

A modern bathhouse requires the arrangement of a washing room. Full plumbing fixtures are allowed for installation here. Often this place is a pool of unimaginable shapes. Due to the lack of space for arranging a swimming pool, showers are installed in the washing room. Stylish modern shower stalls will not take up much space, and will fit well into the interior of the bathhouse. It is not even necessary to allocate a separate room for showers.

The internal washing area in the Russian bathhouse was also built around the stove, in the steam room. Simple basins and ladles served as washing objects. Taking into account the capabilities of modern materials, all this can be implemented in current bathhouse buildings.

The design of a bathhouse can be interconnected with personal perception of colors and their combinations. This feature depends on the physiological structure of the eyes, the state of the nerves, and life experience. Psychologists say that for women color is more important than shape, while for men content is more important. At the same time, a person has the ability to associate something with something all the time.

Bathhouse design is a purely individual choice and should be based only on your personal idea of relaxation.

Types of interior design of baths

The classic layout of a bathhouse includes 3 rooms: a dressing room (dressing room), a washing room (shower room) and a steam room. Although in traditional Russian baths the steam room and shower can be combined. All additional premises - a font (swimming pool), a games room (billiards), a kitchen, a recreation area, a toilet, a smoking room - are a matter of financial capabilities and personal preferences of the owners.

The interior of an old-style bathhouse can be complemented with forged elements, wooden household items and utensils decorated with carvings. Walls decorated with oak, birch brooms or bundles of fragrant herbs will also look colorful.

Primary requirements

Fire safety. The stove must have its own foundation and not be adjacent to the wall of the room. Fire clearances of at least 50 cm must be maintained between the stove and other objects.
Waterproofing. In order for the bathhouse to be in good condition for a long time, namely, the materials from which it is made are not damaged, comprehensive waterproofing should be done - walls, floor and ceiling.
Thermal insulation. Insulating the bath is a mandatory measure that helps maintain the desired temperature when heating the room for a long time.
Environmental friendliness. The materials from which the bathhouse is constructed must be environmentally friendly. Wood is ideal, but should not be coated with anything. The use of plastics and polymers is strictly prohibited.

In fact, the composition of the premises of all baths is standard. This is a dressing room, a locker room, a washing room and a steam room. But everyone arranges a bathhouse to their own taste and, as a rule, strives to improve the conditions for using the bathhouse. That is why in modern baths, a rest room and a bathroom are increasingly being added to the standard set of premises.

Bathhouse premises and their purpose

Dressing room and rest room. The dressing room is a vestibule that prevents the penetration of cold air into other rooms of the bathhouse. Usually it is used to store bathing equipment and fuel for the stove. If you approach the arrangement of this room correctly, properly insulate it and create an appropriate interior, then you can make a rest room on its area, separating it from the entrance area of the dressing room with a partition. Interior components and furniture should be selected from moisture-resistant and heat-resistant materials. A suitable interior design solution would be a country style design with wooden or wicker furniture.
Locker room. This room should be warm and large enough. It contains cabinets and hangers for clothes, shelves for bath accessories, benches and a mirror. Here you can also arrange a small bathroom, separating it with partitions from the general area of the locker room.
Washing room. This is a passage room between the locker room and the steam room. The temperature in it should be slightly higher than the temperature of the rest room, the floor should be dry and non-slip. To make your stay as comfortable as possible, benches and shelves for perfumes should be placed here. If there is no hot water supply, a boiler should be installed.
Steam room. This is the main room of the bathhouse. Its size is usually calculated from the number of people simultaneously in it. However, do not make it too large, which will lead to significant heating costs. A stove is installed in the steam room. What it will be depends on the size of the room, the required heating power and the type of fuel. The presence of a chimney is the main condition when installing a stove. In addition, the steam room itself must be ventilated. The main element of the interior of this room is the shelves. Usually they are placed along one of the walls in 2-3 tiers. Their overall dimensions are determined by the rules of ergonomics and are maintained in such a way that it is convenient to take bath procedures on them.

Sauna cabins for one, two people

The booths are available pre-fabricated or assembled from individual panels. The product can be placed in the bathroom

It is important that there are a few centimeters between the ceiling and the top of the booth. The average height of the product is about 2 m

Even if the bathroom is small, there is room in it for a cubicle designed for one person. The key advantage of the finished structure is the proper placement of ventilation and stove.

Saunas have an important and often decisive advantage over a Russian bath - they are universal, it is easier to build them from scratch or install them in an already finished room. There is a wide choice of dimensions and materials of the product

More often natural wood is used, such as linden or aspen. The doors of the structure are often made of glass. Custom manufacturing is necessary if you want to implement an original design. Then the booth can complement the style created in the bathroom or become the highlight of the room

There is a wide choice of dimensions and materials of the product. More often natural wood is used, such as linden or aspen. The doors of the structure are often made of glass. Custom manufacturing is necessary if you want to implement an original design. Then the booth can complement the style created in the bathroom or become the highlight of the room.

It all depends on the amount of available space, the choice of sauna capacity and the financial capabilities of the homeowners.

Flooring installation

Finishing a steam room in a bathhouse begins with the floor covering. The floor level in the steam room should be slightly higher than in the bathing area. There are several options for bath floors.

In turn, the coverage is divided into:

Wooden floor. It is considered a fairly common type of coating in modern baths. Its installation involves fastening the support beams at the zero level of the foundation.

Next, boards are fixed to it, the thickness of which is 45-50 mm. The distance between each part should be 15 cm.

Concrete covering. The main advantage of such a floor in a bathhouse is its long-term operation. The only drawback is the installation. The working process on average ranges from 7 to 14 days.

Here it is necessary to use high-quality cement-concrete mortar. During the filling process, a sewer network is created where wastewater will be discharged in the future.

When the concrete base is completely dry, you can proceed to decorating the floor. The best ideas for steam rooms in a bathhouse involve the use of several textured materials in the design of the room.

To do this, use natural stone or ceramic tiles with a textured pattern. These details go well with wooden walls.

For people who prefer decorative details, we suggest using a mosaic covering.

Rest room

The dressing room is the first room in which a person enters the bathhouse. This is the coolest and most spacious room; often there is a window in the dressing room.

This room is used for relaxation between “couple sessions”. A table is often set up inside the dressing room, where people gather to drink tea or something stronger and just talk. Sofas, armchairs or benches are installed around the table.

Advice! If there is high humidity in the dressing room, it is better to install wooden furniture. Fabric sofas and chairs can become infected with mold and mildew.

The interior and style of the relaxation room largely depends on the habits and preferences of the bathhouse owners. Here you can put a billiards table, a TV, a refrigerator with a microwave, or even a karaoke system.

An important accessory and irreplaceable part of a relaxation room in a bathhouse is dishes. It is better to choose original cups and plates with folk motifs in the ornament. The central decoration of the table in the bathhouse can be a Russian samovar, bright and colorful.

Is it worth combining a sink with a steam room?

At the design stage of the entire structure of the bathhouse, you need to decide whether you want to equip a steam room combined with a sink, or a separate one. Although, in fairness, we note that such a decision may be dictated not so much by wishes as by objective necessity.

The following factors are important in this matter:

material capabilities of the developer;
availability of building materials and other components;
area of the building plot.

Often, a steam room combined with a sink is equipped when there is a lack of free space and funds.

In any case, even with a small building area, there will be at least two rooms in it. In the first - the dressing room - there will be a locker room, a rest room with the necessary furniture, as well as part of the stove, which will be heated from here. The second room is the washing-steam room itself. A heater is laid out in it, which provides heat, beds are installed, as well as a place for bath accessories - brooms, basins with cold water. Hot water is heated on a stove in a large container.

Despite the apparent inconvenience, a number of positive aspects can be found in this design:

from an economic point of view, it is cheaper and also requires less fuel for heating;
The layout of such a steam room is simple and laconic - the stove goes into the steam room with a heating part with a heater, so you can heat water directly on it.

At the same time, one cannot ignore the negative aspects:

the small dimensions of the room do not allow several people to wash at the same time;
after each visit to the steam room by a separate group of people, the steam room needs to be ventilated and the stove heated;
This type of washing is not suitable for people with poor health.

In order to somehow compensate for these shortcomings, you can think of a competent layout, that is, place the washing area slightly lower than the steam room area, so that washing is not so hot.

Thus, if you have a small area for a bathhouse - no more than 16 m2, it is better to make a steam room combined with a sink, since if separated, it will not be comfortable to be in very cramped rooms.

Finishing of a separate steam room and wash room

Waiting room

The room is not hot, but retains heat. Therefore, coniferous species will be an excellent material for finishing here. Their noble aroma is not only pleasant, but also incredibly useful. Phytoncides have a beneficial effect on the immune system, stimulate the body's resistance to various infections and improve overall well-being. Let's look at the main types:

Pine is a very popular material for dressing a dressing room, because it has a number of advantages: economical, durable, environmentally friendly and quite durable. May change color slightly over time, acquiring a reddish tint. Scandinavian pine with smooth pinkish wood is becoming increasingly popular. Its annual rings have an original decorative pattern;
spruce – has a uniform structure, does not crack when drying, and is slightly lighter in color than pine wood;
fir - the main characteristics are almost the same as spruce, while almost no resin is released from its wood.

Birch is a good option for a deciduous tree for a dressing room. In any case, when decorating, the main thing is to follow the basic rule - the entire room should be paneled with the same type of wood.

Engineering Communication

The water supply and electrical networks can be laid openly or hidden under the wall cladding. The second method is good because communications are hidden from view, making the room look more presentable. But installing such networks is more difficult, as is carrying out repair work. Another disadvantage is that if leaks occur, damage to wooden structures is likely to occur. With this method, communications are installed before the interior finishing of the bathhouse.

Open installation is good because network elements can be repaired or replaced at any time without significant expenditure of resources. In this case, communications are installed after finishing the shower walls.

Regardless of the method chosen, hot pipes must be located above cold ones, otherwise the heated air rising upward will form condensation that falls on the walls. If the latter are made of wood or covered with it, the material will soon begin to rot. The distance between the water supply and electrical cables must be at least 0.1 m, and the latter must be located higher. If communications are hidden under the casing, thermal insulation material is installed on the pipes to prevent the accumulation of condensate.

A pump must be purchased when water is supplied from a well or well, or in cases of low pressure in the system. When choosing the type of equipment, take into account how deep it is intended to supply water from sources. Water purification filters come in coarse and fine types. The former remove vegetation and sand, the latter remove silt and small debris.

Finishing material

Not all finishing materials are suitable for covering walls, ceilings, and floors inside the washing room. This is due to the influence of destructive factors.

Wood paneling and panels

Wood panels and lining are popular, classic finishing materials for Russian baths. They help give the room its originality.

Lining can be made from different types of wood:

conifers - spruce, cedar, pine;
deciduous - alder, aspen, linden, oak.

Coniferous lining is suitable for finishing recreation areas. For the washing room it is better to choose finishing material made of hardwood.

Benefits of wood:

durability, strength;
environmental friendliness;
attractive appearance;
ease of processing.

Flaws:

Conifers secrete resin.
Wood is destroyed by moisture and deformed by temperature changes.
Fungus and mold often form on the panels.

To level out the shortcomings, the wood must be treated with special antiseptics.

Lining (Photo: Instagram / tverles)

Tile

Tile is not suitable for a steam room, since its surfaces quickly heat up under the influence of high temperatures, but for a washing room it would be the best option.

Advantages:

Durability, reliability.
Resistance to mechanical stress.
Large selection of drawings.
Easy to care for. To clean the tiles from dirt, you can wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth.
Resistant to moisture and temperature changes.

Flaws:

High price compared to wood, paint, plastic panels.
Fragility. Tiles can easily break if accidentally dropped or hit.

You can lay the floor with tiles, but we must not forget that this is a cold material that will be unpleasant to walk on barefoot. To correct this drawback, you can install a “Warm Floor” system.

Tile (Photo: Instagram / ivan__neverov)

Artificial and natural stone

Such materials are used if you want to get a non-standard surface design.

Advantages:

attractive appearance;
large selection of sizes;
durability, mechanical resistance, strength, wear resistance;
immunity to moisture and temperature changes.

Flaws:

high price;
heavy weight.

To reduce the risk of stone collapse when fastening to walls, masonry should not be made higher than 50 cm.

Natural stone (Photo: Instagram / zelenii_kamen_perm)

Plastic panels

A universal finishing material that is resistant to aggressive factors. The panels cannot be used in a steam room, but they are suitable for a washing room and dressing room.

Advantages:

resistance to moisture, temperature changes, ultraviolet radiation, chemicals;
strength, durability;
large selection of colors and designs;
low price.

Flaws:

Mechanical stability is not as high as that of other finishing materials.
When exposed to extreme heat, the plastic begins to deteriorate.

It is better to choose panels from well-known manufacturers. Poor quality products may emit harmful substances during operation.

Plastic panels (Photo: Instagram / stroysya_vl)

Dye

On sale you can find various painting compositions that are suitable for coating concrete walls in conditions of high humidity, but paint is considered a less popular finishing material because it does not look as attractive as its analogues and has low resistance to aggressive factors.

Artificial and natural stone

Finishing the sink with stone is a practical and durable option. The material is suitable for cladding floors and wall surfaces up to 50 cm in height. An excellent solution for finishing a shower is a combined masonry made of natural and artificial stone.

Natural stone has a number of advantages:

high environmental friendliness and safety;
practicality and durability;
inertness to mechanical damage;
resistance to high humidity;
attractiveness and aesthetics.

Among the disadvantages are:

heavy weight;
the difficulty of doing independent masonry;
high cost.

An alternative to expensive natural stone is its artificial counterpart. It is less environmentally friendly, but at the same time lightweight and easy to install.

Lighting

Lighting is recommended to be diffused. It does not strain the eyes and encourages relaxation. The best option: a competent combination of natural and artificial lighting. There are always windows in the rest room, so they are kept open during the day so that soft sunlight can easily enter the room. At night, spotlights scattered around the perimeter, a ceiling chandelier and a couple of sconces on the walls in the area of accent zones are used. It is not recommended to choose heavy-duty or neon lamps. The former do not promote relaxation, while the latter provide cold, uncomfortable light.

Furniture and other equipment for washing

The standard set of equipment for a washing room includes benches, a barrel of cold water, a shower stall, a sink (not always present), a mirror, hooks for clothes and a couple of shelves for storing towels, washcloths and detergents. Also in this room there is usually a tub or bucket for water and a special rug that absorbs excess moisture. To make a wash bench with your own hands, you will need wood with low thermal conductivity (linden is optimal) and a minimum set of tools: a hand saw, self-tapping screws, a screwdriver or a screwdriver.

Unlike the steam room, the washing room uses benches of a primitive design without backs. The width of the seat for one person should be 0.9-1 m. If you plan to accommodate a company, then 0.6 m is added for each new visitor to the washroom, and the middle is strengthened with additional legs.

Basic rules and recommendations for creating an interior

To ensure a pleasant stay, it is necessary to properly plan the space. If the size of the bathhouse is very small, then the rest room is the dressing room. Due to the compact size of the dressing room, it is worth abandoning bulky furniture. It must be practical and safe. Passages should be free, which facilitates movement and avoids injury.

The rest room should be decorated in the same style as the entire bathhouse

Cozy environment for a comfortable stay

A large bathhouse usually has several rooms, in addition to a steam room and a dressing room; there may be a room with a swimming pool, a changing room, and a shower, which provides more space for implementing various stylistic solutions.

The conditional division of the recreation room into functional zones allows you to make maximum use of the usable space without cluttering it at the same time. It is advisable that the interior of the relaxation room in the bathhouse be done in the same style, everything should be combined. Mandatory interior items are a large table, comfortable sofas or benches, cabinets for storing small items (medicinal herbs, tea, jars of oils, creams), hangers.

Most things and design elements should be of natural origin

3x5

Since people are interested in washing and steam room options for these dimensions, separately and together, we will present both options, and then you can decide which one you prefer, but everything that was said about the possibilities of reproducing the conditions of a Russian bathhouse in a building with an area of 3 by 3 meters - remains valid even when increased to 5. Make a stove in a surround, use steam generators if it is not possible to make a full-fledged closed heater.

Washing and steam room separately

Let us say right away that this option cannot be called the only possible one. Moreover, for those who are not inclined to receive guests and drink libations, the design of a bathhouse with a steam room and a sink of such dimensions may seem unsuccessful. But you can always start from what you have and reshape everything in your own way