Small bathroom in a one-room apartment: how to organize everything
A one-room apartment often has a rather modest bathroom size.
This creates certain difficulties in its arrangement and organization of space.
However, even the smallest bathroom can be made comfortable and functional if you correctly plan the placement of plumbing, furniture and think about storing the necessary things, says Yulia Tychino .
First of all, you should make optimal use of the available space. It is better to replace the bathtub with a shower cabin - this will free up additional centimeters.
It also makes sense to install a corner sink and toilet - they take up less space. It is better to choose all the furniture in a small bathroom on thin legs to visually increase the space.
For storage, you can use various shelves, racks and cabinets. They are best placed above the sink, toilet, and also on the wall.
This will allow you to make the most of the room's height. It is important that all items are easily accessible.
To visually expand the space, you should choose light colors when decorating the bathroom.
It will also be useful to install a mirror on the entire wall - this will visually enlarge the room. Proper lighting plays an important role, providing good illumination of each zone.
The main thing is to think through all the nuances and optimally use every centimeter of space. Then even the smallest bathroom will become maximally functional and comfortable for living.
Let's take a closer look at how to optimally organize different zones in a small bathroom.
Shower area. It is better to place the shower cabin or tray in the far corner so that it does not interfere with the opening of the door. If space allows, you can arrange a small dry area next to the shower - put a shelf, hooks, a rug.
Washbasin area. The sink should be compact, perhaps a corner model, to save space. Under it you will need a cabinet for storing household chemicals and hygiene items.
Toilet area. Modern compact toilet models allow you to place it even in minimal space. You can put a narrow cabinet or a rack for toilet paper and other small items nearby.
Linen area. A small narrow closet or open shelves will come in handy for storing clean linen.
Lighting and mirrors. Sufficient lighting is important in every area of the bathroom. Modern narrow lamps will help to ensure this. It also makes sense to expand the mirror surface as much as possible using wall mirrors.
With proper planning, even the smallest bathroom space will be enough to arrange all the necessary areas and ensure a comfortable stay in it.
What other tricks will help you rationally organize a small bathroom?
- Use multifunctional furniture. For example, a cabinet under the sink can serve as a support for its fastening. And a rack next to the toilet can become a storage shelf if necessary.
- Installation of non-standard sized plumbing fixtures. Compact models will allow you to win centimeters of space.
- Refusing a bathtub in favor of a shower cabin. This will help free up a significant part of the room.
- Use of hanging equipment. This concerns shelves, hooks, holders - they save space.
- Installing mirrors on the entire wall or cabinet doors visually increases the space.
- Light colors in the decoration. They visually make the bathroom larger.
- Embedding lighting and ventilation systems into furniture. Saves space and creates functionality.
- No slippery surfaces. This will ensure safety in a small area.
By following these simple recommendations, you can properly organize a small bathroom.
The main thing is to use every centimeter of space as efficiently as possible and zone the room correctly. Then even the most compact bathroom will become truly comfortable and functional.
Earlier, the expert told how to make a narrow kitchen visually wider.
