Bath interior. Steam room - the main room in the bath, design methods (photo)

Soft sofas for a restroom in this style, to put it mildly, are not very appropriate. And here is the semi-antique furniture for a bath in the form , with backs on which you can put colored, painted pillows, rollers - very good.

From textiles for a bath, chintz, linen, other natural fabrics made of cotton or linen, plain or with a floral pattern are suitable. Use them for curtains, tablecloths, napkins, kettle warmers, towels. Don't forget about colorful rugs or woven rugs.

Ethnic design A steam room in a Russian bath implies exclusively wooden walls, or clapboard, with shelves not in the form of ladders sewn down at the bottom, but in the form of wide, usually two-level, so that it would be convenient for the bather to soar while lying on the lower level. A very simple steam room, nothing more. taken away with wooden lampshades, nothing reminds of modernity 🙂

Something like a hybrid of a Russian bath with alpine house... This makes it possible to modernize the interior, into which both the skins on the floor and soft sofas in the rest room, and beams not sewn into the ceiling. It will be easier to imagine if instead of the "Alpine" one imagine a "hunting lodge".

In this case, the interior of the Russian steam bath can also be modernized, using either or interesting ones from Himalayan salt. The stove may not be brick, but in a stone lining. (Others, unfortunately, will not give the condition of a Russian bath.)

Materials (edit)

The main material in the Russian bath is, whatever one may say, but still tree. But at your disposal there are many ways of its "presentation" - which can either completely hide or reveal beautiful patterns of wood, and the color scheme can make the interior either more mysterious due to darker shades, or add light and optimism due to light tones.

Metal in a Russian bathhouse, if it participates in the design, then only in the form of some elements that imitate the old days - the same door sheds, rims on dishes, copper ladles, by the way, etc.

Glass… Of course, some glass items can complement the interior of the Russian bath, but these are only accents, nothing more. And, of course, they should not get out of the general style.

Stone- will fit perfectly into the interior of the bath. It can be used as a decoration for a fireplace, for example, or as a cutting wall behind the stove. The walls of embedded rounded stones look nice.

Sauna

Sauna Is another type of bath widespread in Russia, and its popularity is facilitated by the fact that creating the conditions for a Finnish bath is much easier and cheaper than for a Russian bath. Any metal stove is suitable for this. And if yours is properly arranged, then you can enjoy the heat of the sauna much faster than the warmth of the Russian bath, which, as you know, is heated for several hours.

So, Finnish bath- high temperature, low humidity. People come not to take a steam bath, but to sweat. Finns prefer to do this while sitting, but their shelves are arranged in such a way that you can lie down if you wish. However, a lot of space is not wasted, the shelves are usually made three-tier, so they are relatively narrow - 60 centimeters wide.

INTERESTING! Finns do not soar each other with brooms, so the space between the tiers is usually sewn up with clapboard - there is no need to leave space for the legs of the soaring one.

Materials (edit)

So, the design of a steam bath-sauna is usually quite simple and ascetic - the Finns prefer natural materials, modern processing and the same modern design.

Wood in the sauna is as familiar as in the Russian bath. However, it is not stylized, on the contrary, it will rather be a timber, lining, an accaurated block house than a log house. And the likelihood of painting with opaque (hiding the texture) paint is as great as for varnish.

Metal- metal stoves have a modern design, sparkle with mirrored stainless steel surfaces and have long been preferred in. In addition to stoves, metal in a sauna is not used systematically, in a steam room it has nothing to do with it. But parts made of stainless steel may well be used as fasteners, for example.

Glass. But they love him in saunas. Transparent and matte are made of heat-resistant, which can be decorated with a variety of patterns. Nobody will forbid to do the same with windows. In addition, the very focus on modernity presupposes the possibility of using glass in the form of shelves, for example.

Stone- its use in a sauna can be limited to a pile of stones in an open stove, or it can become a stylish element of wall decoration.

Styles

We would say that the current sauna is in itself a fusion of tradition with new technologies, so there is no gap here, there is no retreat into the archaic and there is no desire (among the Finns) to abandon the traditional wood. Therefore, a rather nice uniform style arises, in which Finns set the tone. And those who buy Finnish items for their sauna equipment automatically borrow and reproduce it.

To understand the main parameters, so to speak, style, you just need to look through oven catalogs- there, by the way, you can find ready-made saunas for sale.

And if we talk about trends, then they, as usual in Europe, are aimed at maximum environmental friendliness, maximum comfort for a modern person who has no time for anything, well, maximum minimalism, if we talk about detailing - everything is simple, aesthetically pleasing, devoid of decor and does not even need bright color accents.

Hammam

Although the reproduction of Turkish hammam much more costly for the average Russian than the same saunas, this type of national baths is still gaining popularity.

BY THE WAY! Calling this type of baths "Turkish" is not entirely legitimate, because it is widespread throughout the East - from Arabia to Central Asia, and the source for them was ... Roman terms. But we are already used to it.

The problem is that a Turkish bath needs a very specific room with a ceiling that is either domed or vaulted.

And if you do everything according to the rules, then you will not be limited to one room. The classic hammam in the scheme is like a palm, where there is a central room with an exit to a somewhat smaller one. In the smaller ones they accept the procedures, in the central one they communicate. In other words, the classic hammam is a public bath, not a private one.

But today this moment is easily solved - an individual hammam requires all the same room with domed or vaulted ceiling so that the condensate flows down it onto the walls, and does not drip onto people - such a room can be one with sun lounger and traditional washbasin.

And the second required condition- it steam generation room where the bath equipment is located.

Materials (edit)

Due to the fact that the humidity in the Turkish bath reaches a record 100%, the main requirement for the materials used in it will be waterproofness.

And this requirement is met stone and glass. Metals- only stainless, but there is no special use for them. Wood it is absolutely not worth using this type of baths as the main or finishing material.

But most often it is used to decorate a Turkish bath tile. Of course, there are very expensive baths, where massive pieces of stone are used as sun beds, where the walls are literally decorated with stone panels. But more common a budget option finishing with ordinary ceramic tiles. It can be small mosaic tiles, and larger ones at the request of the owner.

Styles

The choice of tiles is not accidental. After all, it not only meets the requirements of water resistance, but also is the basis of ornaments, which is glorious East style... In fact, both baths and mosques of the Muslim world were decorated with tiles.

So the owner of the hammam will only have to decide on the choice of that eastern country, ornamentation style which he likes the most. It was not for nothing that we mentioned above that this bath is widespread throughout the Muslim East - this significantly expands the possibilities of decorating it. Each country has its own unique style, its own peculiarity that can be emphasized.

Hammam, tiled. Photo

On the other hand, if there is no desire at all to somehow accentuate the oriental origin, you can take as a basis abstractions and chaotic patterns, fortunately, the tiles are produced in a variety of colors and patterns.

So, if you really exaggerate, you can either choose ethno, or abstraction.

It is probably worth a little to get away from the specifics of the styles and give a few tips that are applicable to any styles in the bath, because they affect general color solutions.

Light and dark. Most already know that light creates the illusion of a larger room than it actually is, and dark - less. But increasing the visual volume, we must fill it so it doesn't look empty. Various color accents, distributed in space, are suitable for this.

If you choose dark, then even the reduction in volume can be played up correctly - as creating seclusion, comfort in your bath . For this, the number of objects in the room should be small, and they themselves should be proportional to the size of the room.

ADVICE! If we are talking about a small steam room in a bath, suspended loungers will visually take up less space than a stepped "pyramid" sewn on all sides.

In a dark room bright colours acquire even greater brightness, saturation.

Monotony of space, painted in some one, neutral color, you can not be afraid if you interest the eye with furniture details and color spots. Look on the Internet for examples scandinavian style- plain walls, simple furniture, but bright objects make it not boring and very attractive.

It is also worth remembering that the human eye is constantly looking for correspondence, patterns, and we catch harmony where there is visual "rhyme"- the color of the shade and the color of textiles, for example. Or playing some form - round or linear - in the decoration of the walls and the shapes of the furniture of the bath.

However, there are no unshakable rules of composition - everything is always decided by the sense of proportion and the taste of a particular person.

Photo inside: gallery

In order for your inspiration to have food, we decided to compile a small gallery of examples with a photo of the design of the steam room inside (when you click, the photos will open in full size):

For a modern person, a bathhouse is a place for rest, communication with friends, relaxation, and only then, although it is no less important, it is a place for hygienic procedures. A bath is a great way of psychological relief, it improves sleep, normalizes blood pressure, and removes toxins. Neither combined shower cabins nor jacuzzi and other plumbing delights with all the technical progress are unable to shake the wide popularity of the bath.

Interior design options in the bath

The classic version of the bath is only three rooms: a dressing room (dressing room), a shower room (washing room) and a steam room, although a washing room and a steam room can be combined in a traditional Russian bath. Everything else - a pool (hot tub), a relaxation room, toilet, game rooms (billiards), smoking room, kitchen - this is a matter of personal preferences and financial capabilities of the owners. Interior modern bath- this is a flight of the designer's imagination, adjusted for the specifics and features of the bath.

But still the most demanded is the decoration in the traditional Russian style - laconic, restrained, without pomp, even a little puritanical, semi-antique utensils, a massive table, couches and benches. A little bit of modernity will add television or billiards.

When decorating a "semi-antique" bath, in the dressing room (rest room) you can make accents on embroidery, forged elements, decorate wooden household items and utensils with carvings, decorate the walls with various brooms - birch, oak, bunches of fragrant herbs.

When finishing the bath with your own hands, you can consider an option such as bath house... More precisely, the use of the bath as a guest house, when the rest room (dressing room) turns into a bedroom. At the same time, guests receive their own, albeit temporary, living space, without embarrassing the owners and at the same time feeling more relaxed and comfortable. And the owners do not have to sacrifice their own habits and comfortable accommodation. To do this, it is worthwhile to provide for the installation of a sofa, which can be transformed into a full-fledged sleeping place.

Bath interior decoration: select materials

For interior decoration materials must meet the following conditions:

resistance to temperature extremes, immunity to high temperatures, high humidity and water ingress

safety - do not cause allergies and burns in contact with human skin, no toxins released from materials during heat

hygiene - the material should be easy to wash without reacting with household chemicals

durability and strength

aesthetics and decorativeness, the finish should be non-irritating, pleasing to the eye.

In this regard, a tree that meets all the specified requirements is almost ideal (especially for a Russian bath), an absolutely environmentally friendly plus has the properties of aromatherapy. The main thing is to choose the right type of tree for each room.

Steam room

Only deciduous wood is suitable for finishing the steam room. Such wood does not heat up (you cannot get burned), does not emit resins, and also, which is very important, even with a little ventilation it dries quickly, preventing the fungus from developing:

linden is attractive in appearance, does not darken over time, it is characterized by low heat capacity and density: it quickly warms up, but you cannot burn yourself when touched. When heated, it emits an unobtrusive delicate pleasant aroma. affordable price especially in the southern regions
aspen is a traditional material for steam rooms in the northern regions. Solid wood, difficult to split or split, has bactericidal properties
alder - aesthetically pleasing, pleasant to the touch, resistant to hot and cold water, steam and condensation, cleaning solutions (acidic, alkaline), easy to process
abash - just beginning to gain popularity, a tree native to the African tropics. Such wood is especially good for the manufacture of shelves - even in very high heat, it practically does not heat up, keeping the temperature close to the temperature of the human body. Does not darken when exposed to steam, water and temperatures

Wood cannot be painted or varnished, no matter how high quality they are - when heated, they will give an unpleasant chemical odor. During installation, self-tapping screws (nails) must be deeply recessed and closed from above - otherwise, heating up, they can cause burns. The lining should be filled vertically - the drops of water formed during condensation will drain faster. To protect the joint sex and the walls are fitted with high skirting boards made of waterproof material.

Wood, as a material, is beautiful in itself, which puts it number one in the list for the decoration of the steam room.

With the growing popularity of suburban construction, the demand for baths has revived again. From time immemorial, this primordially Russian building has been used not only as a means of maintaining personal hygiene.

In addition, it makes it possible to get rid of negative energy, recharge with vigor for the entire coming work week.

The construction of this structure is a complex process that requires compliance with many rules.

But after its completion, you will also have to develop the interior design of the bath, make it comfortable and convenient to use, as well as durable and reliable.

The interior design and decoration of the baths are carried out separately for each of the premises - for the dressing room and the steam room, for the shower and relaxation room, for the pool (when it comes to the sauna).

But first, we still want to give a number of general tips related to the entire structure as a whole:

very often the bath is used for joint relaxation. Therefore, it makes sense to arrange it in classic style, without regard to their personal taste preferences. Natural wood is used for construction, and wooden lining is used for finishing work. However, you can do without interior decoration, logs after special treatment will look great in the interior;

when developing the interior design of a bathhouse, in no case use in it Wall panels or plastic lining, as well as varnished products. When exposed to high temperatures, these materials release toxic substances harmful to human health into the atmosphere, which can cause serious poisoning or even death;

in the interior design of the sauna interior, you can use classic decorative elements - oak brooms, aromatic herbs, wooden tubs, samovars and much more. Even if these items do not perform any function, they all look great indoors;

try to correctly think over the lighting in such a way that it makes it possible to see everything around, but is not excessively bright. It is best to use light fixtures with soft light yellow color that give the eyes rest, do not irritate;

it is better to smooth corners to expand the usable area. The thing is that the rooms in the bath are small, which provides excellent heating;

in construction and finishing works it is better to use a tree of one tone - this will significantly improve appearance interior.

In the photo of the interior design of a bath with a relaxation room, you can see for yourself how this structure looks from the inside and outside, choose the option that suits your preferences.

Steam room in the bath: decoration and decor

It is especially necessary to work out the interior design of the steam room in the bathhouse, since it is she who is both the main attraction and the main functional room.

The main element of the steam room, which is the stove, is best laid out of traditional brick, which can withstand high-temperature influences and is not subject to destruction due to moisture.

An indispensable component of the room is the shelves. The ideal option is to make them angular in several tiers. This will save space, as well as allow you to independently select the optimal temperature for washing.

As decorative elements, you should definitely use tubs and buckets, a scoop, the already mentioned oak brooms and aromatic herbs.

The door to the steam room can be made of either wood or high-strength glass.

We leave the choice between these materials to you. The door should open outward, which will expand the available space.

Rest room: design options

The recreation room can also be referred to the functional premises. It is here that you can “step away” from the hot steam, chat with friends or relatives, have a glass of cold beer or a glass of tea.

The classic interior design of this room implies the obligatory presence of a table, as well as long benches or armchairs arranged in a circle.

All furniture that is installed in the recreation room should be made of wood, which is much easier to tolerate high humidity than products with textile upholstery.

Also, the interior can provide for the presence of shelves for tea, aromatic herbs and oils, and other things necessary for going to the bathhouse.

Today, many people equip the recreation room with various modern electronics - televisions, DVD-players, plasma screens.

If you intend to install one of these devices, you should take care of its maximum protection against moisture and overheating.

A fireplace will help to create coziness in the interior of the recreation room, as well as to ensure a comfortable stay in this room.

It can also be used to maintain normal air temperature.

If you look at the photo of the interior and exterior design of the interior of the bath, you can see that mainly wooden lining or ceramic tiles are used for decoration.

Choice natural materials not accidental, since only they are able to provide truly comfortable bathing and communication.

The interior design of the shower room in the bath, which can be built separately or be an integral part of the rest room, is developed using all the same finishing materials.

It can contain a regular shower connected to the water supply or a classic design - a bucket with ice water that topples over when pulled on the rope.

Dressing room: a kind of hallway in the bath

On numerous photos of the interior design of the bath, you can see and different options dressing up a dressing room. This is a room where you can undress and get ready for the steam room.

For its decoration, ceramic tiles are also used, which do not require complex maintenance. The walls are decorated with clapboard from natural wood.

In the dressing room, it is imperative to provide for a hanger for clothes and shelves for shoes, as well as a small locker for a wide variety of bath accessories.

Despite the fact that in the overwhelming majority of cases the interior of the bath is almost entirely made of natural wood, nothing prevents you from diversifying the design.

For example, you can use wood different colors to add contrast and interest to the room.

It is best to finish the walls in light colors so that the room does not whip up a dreary mood. Dark shades are perfect for the area where benches and sun loungers will be located.

To eliminate mistakes in the choice of finishing materials, we will give some more useful recommendations:

in areas where the air temperature will be maximum, only deciduous wood should be used. The fact is that it practically does not heat up under the influence of heat, and reduces the risk of serious burns to almost zero. If the aesthetic side of the issue does not really matter, you can choose a strong and durable aspen. Otherwise, a beautiful alder is more suitable. Do not lose sight of linden - its wood not only withstands high loads, but also does not darken even after a long stay in a room with a high level of humidity;

for flooring it is best to use tile with a minimum moisture absorption coefficient. If you want to make a completely wooden interior, lay larch on the floor that is resistant to intense loads;

under no circumstances use wood with knots for finishing walls and floors. When heated, these areas gradually shrink and fall out, so the appearance of the interior will be hopelessly spoiled;

when attaching lining or wall panels, try to deepen the screws as much as possible. Otherwise, they will become very hot and may cause burns;

wood in the interior of the bath cannot be coated with varnishes and paints. The thing is that they can emit harmful and toxic substances.

It is absolutely not necessary to use one solid tree for decorating the walls and floor in the bath. Great for interiors as well a natural stone, tiles or other products made of clay. You can combine them with wood for the best effect.

It is best if no more than three colors are used in the interior of the bath.

gold, burgundy and red tones. They have a somewhat stimulating effect on the nervous system and give energy;

brown, yellow and light blue colors. This combination, unlike the previous one, has a calming effect;

The correct selection of color solutions will not only improve the appearance of each room in the bathhouse, but also provide a comfortable pastime, adjust to a working mood or a quality rest.

The interior design of the bathhouse can be developed independently.

But if you want to get an original solution, you are afraid to miss any small details, it is better to contact design studios and order the execution of services at the highest quality level.

With a free area on the land, you can build a strong and very functional bath. Moreover, the last factor is due to the competent design of the premises, their decoration and furnishings. Regardless of the size of the building, premises such as a steam room and a hallway with a wardrobe should be equipped inside.

But such an economical option can hardly be called comfortable enough, therefore, among the rooms recommended for design, decoration and equipment with all the necessary rooms, the following can be distinguished:

shower, washing or washing. The main hygiene procedures in the form of taking a shower. The room can be equipped with a small font and a bucket-waterfall for pouring;
separate bathroom. It is unnecessary to talk about the purpose of this room. It is especially important to allocate a room for a toilet in two-story bath houses with a kitchen and a sleeping place;
recreation area with dining room. This room is intended for relaxation after the procedure of vaping, drinking tea. The zone can be supplemented with a fireplace, a seating area and other furniture and decorations;
kitchen area. Relevant for large baths, which are often used by large companies. The kitchen area can be small and consist of electric stove, kettle and microwave. Sometimes the kitchen is supplemented with a phytobar, equipping a rack with high chairs and a cabinet for storing packages with elite varieties of teas and medicinal herbs;
pantry. A small room with shelves and cabinets should be allocated for storing bath sheets, towels, hats, shoes, etc. It is also worth storing here household chemicals for cleaning, so as not to litter the shower room;
sleeping area. For example, a second floor can be allocated for a separate bedroom. It will be pleasant for arriving guests to settle down here if there is not enough space in the house;
boiler room for boiler equipment;
billiard room;
solarium;
pool;
laundry. It is recommended to design next to the shower room for ease of installation of water supply and sewerage wiring. The laundry can be installed Washer, drying cabinet or conventional floor / wall dryer, ironing board for bath linen;
veranda or terrace;
a small vestibule (important for baths, which are used all year round).

Depending on the available budget, it is possible to equip only some of the proposed premises, for example, a bathroom, a shower and a recreation area. If the plans include the construction of a truly luxurious health-improving complex, and it is not difficult to pay a "tidy sum" for comfort, you should think about including all the aforementioned premises in the estimate.

Steam room arrangement. 1 - foil. 2-insulation. 3-membrane. 4-ceiling plinth made of wood. 5-plinth floor wooden. 6-vent valve. 7-ceiling from wooden lining... 8-light. 9-floor made of wood. 10 shelves. 11-thermometer and hygrometer. 12-back shelf. 13-chimney. 14-water tank. 15-heater. 16-oven bath. 17-protective shield. 18-non-combustible base under the oven. 19-door to the steam room. 20-bath accessories. 21-light therapy or diode illumination.

It is customary to equip the steam room on the first floor of the building. The entrance to the steam room can be from the shower room or dressing room. The door to the steam room is installed from tempered glass or wood, strictly without metal decorations, inserts and fittings (with the exception of hinges), because metal can heat up and burn the visitor. For one steamer, it is customary to allot 1-2 meters square area premises. The stove will take about a meter more. Accordingly, the comfortable dimensions of the steam room are 3-5 sq. M. Too large a steam room with high ceilings is not worth doing - it will take a lot of time and fuel to warm up the room, and the air will dry out from a hot stove.

Video - The optimal size of the bath and steam room

The height of the ceilings is arranged from 2.2 to 2.6 m, depending on the height of the owners of the bath and the height of the shelves, which in turn can be 1-3 tiered. The shelves themselves are made so that it is comfortable to sit on them, lie down, and a bather with a broom could stand nearby and perform bath procedures. The upper shelf is made the widest, and the recommended height of each tier is 35 cm. It is better to sew up the space under the shelves in order to reduce fuel consumption for heating the unused area of the room.

It is advisable to make the shelves from hardwood, the use of cedar / larch is permissible. Wood can be combined, but it must be of good quality - dry, free of knots, resin pockets, traces of rot and mold, carefully sanded. For convenience, it is worth buying or making do-it-yourself headrests made of aspen or linden, as well as a tub and a bucket with a long handle. It is imperative to hang a bath thermometer with a hygrometer in the steam room to regulate the degree of heating and air humidity.

In the photo - a pointer thermohygrometer and an hourglass

Bath thermometer prices

bath thermometer

The lighting in the bath is rarely made bright. Basically, ceiling and wall lamps are covered with wooden shades / lampshades, so that a soft twilight reigns in the steam room. Additionally, a diode tape can be used for color therapy, as well as an optical fiber to create the effect of a starry sky.

The stove is usually located closer to the door. Moreover, the stove can be made of bricks or made of steel (wood-burning, electric).

Sauna stove at the entrance to the steam room

Sauna heater installed on ceramic tiles

It is extremely important when installing the stove to properly insulate the wall, floor, as well as the ceiling in the place of its contact with the outgoing chimney. The stove is placed at a distance of at least 10-15 cm from the wall, if the firebox door goes into the steam room, if sauna stove simultaneously in two adjacent rooms and the output of the fire door to the dressing room, in interior partition a recess is cut through, in its dimensions exceeding the dimensions of the furnace by 10-15 cm on each side of the heating surfaces. Isolation is done by asbestos cardboard, bricks, ceramic tiles, stainless steel sheets.

Separately, it is worth considering options for finishing walls, ceilings and floors. In addition to the standard lining and wood flooring, there are some interesting ideas.

Table. Steam room wall decoration

Material	Advantages	Peculiarities	Mounting method
Salt crystals or halotherapy blocks in your own steam bath / sauna	They have a pronounced therapeutic effect on the body as a whole, the respiratory system and the skin in particular.	Salt crystals are installed in dry steam saunas. The maximum evaporation of trace elements occurs at 60 degrees, but already at 75 degrees the blocks turn into a salt solution. Do not allow salt bricks to come into contact with water, because the salt dissolves in it.	Salt crystals are used to make spectacular rectangular wall inserts; it is also possible to decorate one or more walls from floor to ceiling. The cladding with salt blocks is combined with diode or other illumination; two-component quick-setting glue is used to fix the masonry (curing time from 10 minutes).
Wild stone or decorative brick	The uniqueness of the interior, the unusual combination of stone with wooden surfaces. Improved fire safety. When using medicinal rocks, for example, soapstone or jadeite, additionally - a healing effect.	The stone can be used to revet both a part of the wall behind the stove and the entire wall behind the heating device. Sometimes stones are attached instead of plinths to the floor and ceiling. It is worth remembering that the stones in the bath are very hot, so they must not even be allowed to accidentally come into contact with the skin of the visitors of the steam room.	If it is faced with a stone wooden wall, you will need to fix construction waterproofing paper on it (overlaps on all sides 4-8 cm). On top of the waterproofing layer with galvanized staples or nails, a paint net should be fixed (the spacing of the fasteners vertically up to 15 cm, horizontally - up to 40 cm, at the corners the mesh is laid in two layers). The mesh is plastered, and after drying 1-1.5 plaster layer, facing stones are laid out on cement-sand mortar... It is recommended that the stones be laid out on the floor first and numbered for convenience. It is better not to use stones that are too heavy for facing.
Ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, polished natural stone tiles	Fire safety, aesthetics, steam room interior decoration, durability.	All of these tiles are laid on the wall behind the stove (all or only part of the wall). Tiles with a thickness of more than 10 mm are installed using metal fasteners and pouring cement-sand mortar / glue / mastic into the joints.	The tiles are fastened to the plastered wall surface. For fixing the tiles, highly specialized adhesives are used, for marble - on a latex or polyurethane base (anhydrous). Laying is carried out from the bottom up, the seams are laid with crosses or wedges to maintain the same thickness.
Cork moisture resistant coating	Suitable for both additional wall insulation and finishing.	Plates are used with a thickness of 20-40 mm.	Installation of panels on the wall is carried out using a specialized adhesive for cork coverings. It is permissible to use a cork skirting board for arranging a steam room.

Table. Materials for arranging flooring in a steam room

Material	Advantages	Peculiarities
	Beautiful, durable, noble looks.	Cold enough, it is desirable to install underfloor heating systems under the porcelain stoneware coating. Must be non-slip. Seams are treated with moisture resistant grout to prevent the spread of mold and mildew.
	Shock absorbing, warm to the touch, and goes well with wood surfaces. Not slippery.	Suitable for use in a steam room, because the floor temperature rarely exceeds 30-40 degrees.
Wooden boards and wood rugs	Such coatings can be laid on concrete or porcelain stoneware.	Treatment with moisture-proof impregnations and periodic air drying is required.

Note! It is unacceptable to use any plastic, rubber coatings, linoleum, PVC tiles and panels for arranging a steam room. Decoration Materials and furniture when heated should not emit a chemical smell, resin.

The ceiling in the Russian bath has long been made of timber, lining, boards. Exactly wooden surfaces They tolerate high temperatures well, fill the bath with a pleasant aroma and do not contribute to the accumulation of condensation - wood tends to "breathe".

There is no point in painting the ceiling, covering it with plywood, chipboard, or plastering - high humidity and temperature will quickly ruin such a finish. In Turkish baths, mosaics are often used to decorate the ceiling, but it is worth remembering that the humidity and temperature in hammams are much lower than in Finnish and Russian steam rooms. Use is possible cork cover Thermokork 100 mm thick, specially designed for bath ceilings (cost 3900-4000 rubles per 1 sq. M).

It is advisable to equip the steam room with one window. A particularly eccentric option is a panoramic full-wall blind window. Such a window allows you to admire nature from your own steam room, while the mirror coating on the outside will not allow the curious to look inside. But remember that the larger the window, the more heat loss.

The most common option is a single opening window 60x60 cm or 40x60 cm. The window is not placed on the wall behind the stove or sun loungers. The height from the floor to the bottom sash cannot be less than 170 cm - this is the height that implies effective ventilation of the room (natural air circulation). The frame can be made of wood or high-quality plastic that can withstand temperatures up to 120 degrees.

Sometimes glass blocks are inserted instead of a window. They allow you to save on lighting the steam room during the day.

Prices for different types of lining

Arrangement of a shower or washroom

The shower room can be organized as a separate room or adjacent to the steam room, for example, separated only by a glass damper or a glass block partition. A cabin can be installed here or a shower tray with a drain for water drainage can be organized. If planned a large number of visitors, it is recommended to install two or three showers.

Directly in the shower, in addition to the shower itself, there should be a bench, a mirror, as well as hooks and non-traumatic shelves for toiletries.

Often, the washroom is completed with a douche bucket and a bathtub made of acrylic or cast iron. Also, fonts are installed in the washing room, especially if there is not enough space for arranging a full-fledged pool.

The temperature in the shower room should be higher than in the dressing room, but significantly lower than in the steam room.

Hot water supply is organized by connecting to a central water supply, installing a boiler or installing a heat exchanger and a remote water tank (from 80 to 120 liters).

The diversion of water is organized into a central sewerage system, a septic tank or a drainage well. A drain is installed in the shower room (the floor is poured or laid with a slope towards the drain funnel), from which sewage is discharged through a pipe with a diameter of 110 mm. One person needs about 50 liters of water to take a shower, respectively, using this figure, you can calculate the volume of a septic tank or storage cesspool for a bath. By the way, treatment and storage facilities should not be located near the walls of the bathhouse or underground - an unpleasant smell will penetrate the room. It is recommended to mount a local installation 5-10 m from the walls of the bath.

Coating options for wall, floor and ceiling cladding are shown in the following table.

Table. Arrangement of a shower in a bath

Material	Peculiarities	Finishing example, photo
Wood	Showers adjacent to the steam room are often trimmed with wood so as not to violate the general style of the premises. Wood does not tolerate constant moisture - fungus develops, rot appears. It is worth considering the possibility of installation shower tray or booths to minimize the effect of moisture on the material of the walls and floor, as well as regularly dry the boards, carry out treatment with antiseptics.
Wood Ceramic tile, porcelain stoneware, mosaic	These materials are most appropriate in the shower, but it is important to choose products with a non-slip surface, and trowel the seams with compounds that prevent the formation of mildew. It is recommended to install wooden or rubber mats on the tile floor.
PVC panels	This material can only be used for walls and ceilings in showers not adjacent to the steam room. Plastic does not tolerate impact high temperature, but high humidity is not terrible for him. The panels are easy enough to install, wash, but the strength of the material leaves much to be desired.
Natural stone	This solution is not to everyone's liking due to the extraordinary interior and the coldness of the coating. However, the stone tolerates high humidity well and is quite suitable for cladding the walls of the shower room.

Video - An example of finishing shower ceramic tiles

Don't forget about ventilation in the shower room. A hood with an electric fan should be located under the ceiling. For natural ventilation it is worth placing a small opening window closer to the ceiling, this is especially important for wooden baths and shower rooms with timber trim, clapboard.

Advice! To reduce heat escaping from the shower, it is recommended to equip a threshold at the entrance to the room, as well as install a door low height(of the standard 2.37 m, 2.07 m, 2 m and 1.87 m, the smallest is chosen, and this value should be reduced by another 10 cm). The justified width of the doorway is 75-80 cm.

Bathroom

The bathroom can be a separate room or be combined with a shower. In the first case, in addition to a toilet or dry closet, it is recommended to install a washbasin with a mirror, a cabinet, a shelf, and a paper holder in the room. The decoration of a separate bathroom can be absolutely any, starting with classic tiling and plastic panels and ending with cork, linoleum, a combination of various materials.

Toilet ventilation is very important. According to the rules, in toilet room with 1 toilet bowl, up to 50 cubic meters of fresh air should be supplied every hour.

Often a heating radiator is installed in the toilet so that it is comfortable in the cold season. It is also worth placing a boiler here so as not to spoil the interior of the washing room.

In the case when it is planned to install a toilet bowl in the shower room, it is worth equipping two forced draft hoods. One will not allow moisture to accumulate under the ceiling, the second will ventilate the space above the toilet.

The decoration of the shower room with the toilet is made in the same style; for convenience, the toilet is installed in the far corner of the washing room and is fenced off with a partition, curtain, screen. It is unacceptable to use materials like linoleum in the shower room. Standard options for finishing with tiles, clapboard, mosaic, stone, plastic, etc. are used.

The drainage of water from the toilet can only be carried out in a local treatment plant or the central sewerage system. If floors of a leaky type are arranged in the bath, a sewerage network must be provided separately for the toilet (or an independent mobile dry closet is installed, for example, of a composting or liquid type).

Of course, every private developer designs a bathhouse based on their own capabilities and preferences, but it is worth familiarizing yourself with federal regulations prescribing the rules for arranging baths in general and latrines in particular:

SanPiN 983-72, 2.1.2.2645-10 and 42-128-4690-88;
SNiP 30-02-97;
SNiP 31-05-2003;
and for organizing a shower and toilet for a disabled person, you should pay attention to the second edition of the comprehensive design manual environment for persons with disabilities (from 1997, prepared by the Moscow City Architecture Committee).

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dry closet

Dressing room and wardrobe

The dressing room is the last room that must be on the first floor. This room can be large and spacious or very tiny. In any case, there must be an entrance to the shower room from the dressing room. Dressing rooms are most often made of wood to emphasize the style of the bath. It is advisable to arrange furniture made of wood.

The recommended air temperature in the dressing room is 26-28 degrees. Ventilation can be natural, for which they install opening windows, which in turn are also a source of additional light in daytime days. Artificial lighting should be made quite saturated (chandelier and wall sconces), but not harsh.

The dressing room can be combined with a dressing room if the entire bathhouse is small. In this case, you should be guided by the following recommendations:

the height of the ceiling should be greater than the height of the person, taking into account the raised hands. Optimally - 2.4-2.6 m;

the number of seats, hooks and shelves for clothes should correspond to the expected number of visitors to the bath;

the floor in the dressing room and dressing room should be warm and non-slip so that it is comfortable to walk barefoot. For example, you can install a "warm floor" or lay a carpet;

it is worth providing one or more electrical outlets;

it is recommended to equip the dressing room with a mirror.

By the way, the dressing room can be combined with the kitchen area by installing a corner kitchen set with household appliances. If in the kitchen it is planned not only to brew tea, but also to fully prepare food, it is necessary to install a separate hood, as well as to plan the laying of plumbing and sewer pipes to connect the sink.

Advice! Do not install kitchen cabinets under the stairs to prevent dust from falling from the steps onto the dishes.

Video - Dressing room design

Second floor

On the picture - cozy bedroom in the attic of a bath

Everyone decides on their own how to equip the second floor. Whether upstairs there will be a bedroom, a billiard room, a solarium or a simple storage room depends on the size of the bath and the budget of its owner. However, we strongly recommend installing a safe staircase with wide steps between the floors, and supplementing the residential floor with a small balcony.

Equip the bath so that you feel cozy and comfortable in it.

Video - Sauna with billiards project

Video - Building a bath with a font

The design of a Russian bath is an important element of the arrangement of such a necessary structure. It just so happened in Russia for a long time that any bath procedure should become a holiday for the soul, and going to the bath is perceived not as a simple washing procedure, but as a cleansing and health-improving event. Design of Russian baths (photo different options Internet abounds) has always amazed with its naturalness and simplicity, capable of delivering true pleasure. The design of a bathhouse in the Russian style is still considered the main direction of its arrangement.

Basic principles of sauna design

A typical Russian bath contains several rooms: an anteroom, a steam room and a washing room. A relaxation room is provided in the large saunas. The design of the Russian bath (photos are attached to the article) is divided into external and internal design. The appearance depends entirely on the general landscape design site, size of the structure, financial capacity. Traditionally, the Russian bathhouse was built in the form of a wooden frame (log or timber), and the preference in the external appearance is still given to wood. At the same time, cladding is used modern materials: block house, siding panels, artificial and natural stone.

The main impression is provided by the design of the Russian bath inside (the photo shows examples of design), and its different premises require a different approach. A steam room with a sauna stove is considered the heart of the bath complex, and therefore the design of a steam room in a Russian bath requires special attention. Extreme conditions are created here: high humidity at elevated temperatures, exposure to superheated steam and hot water, which causes special requirements for facing materials.

Features of the design of the steam room

The design of a steam room in a Russian bath is complicated high demands to facing materials. It is unacceptable to use materials with fillers, which can be emitted in the form of harmful vapors, and metal elements are subject to accelerated corrosion. The centuries-old experience in the construction and operation of Russian baths has proven that the optimal material for a steam room is wood. It should be borne in mind that conifers emit dangerous resinous substances, and therefore preference is given to deciduous tree species: linden, alder, oak, ash, etc.

When a Russian bath is being made out, the design inside is aimed at ensuring maximum comfort (you can verify this by looking at the photo). In the steam room, natural lining is recognized as the main facing material for walls and ceilings. These wooden slats can be installed both horizontally and vertically. Given the danger of harmful emissions, painting is used extremely rarely, and varnish can only be used with increased heat resistance. Impregnating tinting compounds, including stain, are used with great care.

Taking into account such features of this room, the most popular is the natural color of the wood, and therefore, to create an unusual design, wood of a special texture is selected, for example, African abashi, oak, walnut. V colors preference is given to unobtrusive light colors - pastel shades, yellowish and brownish colors. The combination of contrasting colors looks good: light walls in a natural wood shade and a dark brown ceiling. At the same time, one should not get too carried away with contrasts, as this can cause a distracting, annoying effect.

The most important element of the steam room is the sauna stove. Such a structure cannot be clad with wood for fire safety reasons, but at the same time its wall must be combined with wooden interior walls and ceiling. Brick perfectly provides such a combination, and therefore, when implementing brickwork outer wall should not be plastered. Other options are natural stone, tiles and glass mosaics. This design will cost a little more, but will provide a rich appearance and increased reliability.

The shelves in the steam rooms are another required element... They are made in two to three tiers of hardwood. The color of the wood should be in harmony with the background of the steam room wall. The flooring of the shelves is made from planks that must be perfectly finished. They are fastened with a gap of about 2.5-3 cm. It is important that the shelves are not conspicuous, but fit into the overall interior.

The doors to the steam room can also change the whole look of the room. They should not be decorated with metal elements due to the high corrosion rate of the metal.

Looks great modern version equipment: doors made of high-strength heat-resistant glass, which close tightly, not letting off steam from the steam room.

Finally, the lighting in the steam room should not be overly bright. At the same time, it should evenly illuminate the room, emitting a soft light flux that does not dazzle the eyes. As a rule, lamps with a power of no more than 40 W are installed above the sunbed of the upper tier of the shelves.

Decoration of other premises

The first room a person finds himself in when visiting a bath is a dressing room. A typical Russian bath means that it is into this room that the door of the combustion chamber of a bath stove comes out (a photo of a similar design is given). There are also benches and hangers for undressing, a place to store a small supply of firewood, and a firebox service area. The general design of the dressing room is kept in a wooden style. The only difference from the steam room is that there is no high temperature, which means that it is preferable to use coniferous wood.

It is important to fit the wall of the stove into the overall interior, which cannot be veneered with wood, and is mandatory a metal sheet on the floor in front of the fire door. In the dressing room, you can safely use painting, which makes it possible to brightly design hangers, introduce interesting decorative elements. Deserves special treatment Entrance door to the bathhouse that provides the first impression. Quite often, various metal plates are used in its design.

The relaxation room requires a completely different approach from other bath rooms. In principle, there are no aggressive factors of influence (except for moisture from the body of people) and you can use any style of design with the use of various materials. However, it is recommended to preserve the general Russian wooden style in this room as well. Light intensity in the break room can be added but kept soft. The whole atmosphere should be conducive to the pacification and relaxation of a person. It is better to install furniture in the recreation room from natural wood in a somewhat rough rustic style... At the same time, small decorative elements will look good here: shelves, wooden carvings, towels, etc.

The design of a classic Russian bath is developed and implemented in a wooden version. Only approaching natural sources makes it possible to create a favorable environment for traditional bath procedures. The right approach can turn each such event into a small holiday.

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