Furniture for a bath: how to create comfortable conditions for relaxation (21 photos)
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A variety of furniture in the bath allows you to choose the atmosphere to your liking and wallet. In this case, special operating conditions (humidity and temperature) must be taken into account. To make the selection process easier, it is advisable to know about the requirements for furniture:
- durability;
- low coefficient of thermal conductivity;
- strength;
- safety for health.
Many materials satisfy one or another of the requirements: lightweight plastic, excellent moisture tolerance, durable metal, eco-friendly and withstands temperature extremes, leather coatings look stylish and noble, but it is important to remember that plastic can emit hazardous substances when heated. Contact with metal at high temperatures leads to burns, and skin or leather substitutes can stick to the body, which causes discomfort, therefore it is justified that furniture for a bath made of wood is the most common option for creating a cozy and comfortable environment.
How to choose wooden furniture?
It is wood that is the ideal material for creating a relaxation and comfort zone in a sauna. Solid wood furniture justifiably remains out of competition.
When buying wooden objects, do not forget that wood is of many types and reacts differently to changes in humidity and temperature. Producers prefer to use linden, aspen, poplar.
Aspen has a light shade, has good moisture resistance parameters. It refers to soft breeds, so furniture quickly wears out. An excellent use of wood is the manufacture of bath accessories, ladles, tubs.
The poplar slice also has light shades. Advantages of the material - easy processing, strength (does not crack). However, the long service life is not different.
Pine wood looks very textured and interesting. The coniferous smell creates a wonderful relaxing atmosphere in the sauna. The pine's resistance to moisture looks very tempting: the tree does not decay and retains its original shape, but it is worth taking the natural feature of coniferous wood seriously - to emit tar when it is heated, which can cause skin burns, so it is rational to use wood to wall the walls in the rest room or the dressing room.
Linden furniture is the best choice for creating a comfortable interior in the sauna. Due to the soft and simple processing, the material is very in demand in the manufacture of furnishings for the bath. Linden does not crack, has low thermal conductivity and attractive appearance. The pleasant smell of essential oils will fill the room with such an unobtrusive natural linden aroma.
Furnishing for the bath - a standard set
Convenience and functionality - the main requirements for the situation in the bath. The rooms should not be packed with objects, but at the same time you don’t want to spend minutes looking for suitable furniture on which the clothes you don’t get wet and dirty, and there must also be objects that will help you to walk down the shelf in the steam room without injuries, therefore a set of furniture in the bath includes:
- shelves as the most important element of the steam room. The optimal parameters of the product in width - 60 cm, and in length - at least 180 cm.When choosing it, it is important to take into account the size of the room, since the shelves should allow you to sit quietly and relaxed on the upper tier, without touching the ceiling. If the first tier is set high, it is imperative to provide footrests so that it can be safely raised / lowered;
- washing it is desirable to furnish a variety of furniture: benches, shelves, stools, shelves. Ancillary utensils will not be superfluous: buckets, ears, clothes hangers;
- furniture of the recreation area should be comfortable. It is this room that allows you to realize a lot of design decisions and the fantasies of the owners. Various options for the execution of solid wood furniture (classic, with carved legs / backs) allow you to choose the model that best suits your favorite style.
Particular attention should be paid to the arrangement of furniture. To make it convenient for guests and owners to enter / leave the premises, move to other rooms.
How to make furniture for a bath with your own hands?
Creating your own custom atmosphere for the sauna is easy, especially shelves. After all, it is this interior detail that should optimally meet the wishes of the owners, harmoniously and universally fit into the steam room. It is advisable to collect shelves from linden, which is soft and makes it easy to create furniture and accessories for the bath.
Pretreatment of wood with special compounds is a mandatory procedure, as it extends the life of the furniture. When choosing an impregnation, buy mixtures that prevent rotting of the tree, the appearance of mold. Due to the special operating conditions (high humidity and temperature), substances that emit toxins when heated (varnishes, paints) cannot be used to process materials. The best option is a stain.
To make shelves in the bathhouse with your own hands, you will need a hacksaw, a grinder, a drill, a hammer, pliers, a planer, a construction level, lumber (bars, boards).
Before starting work, it is necessary to make careful measurements of the room, determine the design of the shelf and the number of tiers. The advantage of a multi-tiered structure: changing levels, you can choose conditions that are comfortable for health reasons. Shelves are usually mounted the entire length of the wall (or several walls). Preliminary drawing will greatly facilitate the workflow. The following design parameters are recommended: the width of the seats is 60-90 cm, and the height of the tiers is 40-50 cm.
According to the drawn sketches, wooden blanks are cut. A frame is assembled from the beams, on top of which boards are laid and fixed. The edged parts of the parts are carefully processed.
It is advisable to carry out grinding in two stages: first mechanically (using a grinder), and then manually. Such measures will protect the skin from possible scratches and splintering in the future.
When assembling horizontal furniture elements, it is better to avoid a careful fit of the boards - this will provide natural ventilation of the environment. The gaps are approximately 1 cm. The parts are joined using self-tapping screws. Moreover, it is recommended that the self-tapping screws or other metal elements be “sunk” into a wooden surface (not less than 5 mm) in order to exclude skin and metal contact. The holes are covered with putty, this will also protect the caps of the screws from rust.
From the rest of the materials you can easily make a clothes hanger. Hooks made of tree branches look very original. All knots are cleaned of bark and treated with a planer. Attach the hooks to the solid wood board, and symmetry and careful calculation are not necessary.
Rough and massive antique furniture is a common and traditional setting in a bathhouse. Do-it-yourself things are always distinguished by a special energy. Unique wooden objects create a unique interior in the room and bring a special, soothing state.
Tips for creating a cozy atmosphere
Sometimes it happens that in the bathhouse, as well as in the country, unnecessary multi-sized furniture is brought in. If these are solid wooden things, they can be easily styled in one direction.
A country style restroom will look great old furniture. To do this, items are cleaned from the old coating. All surfaces are treated with translucent glaze (such as Belinka). With a dry sponge, in some places, a layer of paint is gently removed - an effect of old scuff is created. After drying, all antique furniture for the bath is varnished (preferably yacht).
The atmosphere of the Russian style is emphasized by wicker chairs or benches made of linden, tables (solid wood) on carved legs. Decorative elements in the form of oak, birch brooms, bunches of dried herbs will give the room warmth and charm. Add originality to the handmade coarse weaving paths.
So popular now minimalism is also appropriate in the interior of the lounge. Wooden furniture for a bath and a sauna of simple shapes and modest decor (mirror, open shelves) will probably look ascetic. However, such a design will visually give the room space, especially if the environment is kept in bright pastel colors.
Comfortable furniture for relaxing in the bath will help restore physical strength, create a spiritual atmosphere. The positive energy of DIY furniture will always fill the room with pleasant sensations of calm and relaxation.