DIY toilet and bathroom design

The bathroom in any apartment plays a very important role. Indeed, it is thanks to her that we get a charge of vivacity in the morning, and in the evening we relax and rest from a hard day's work. And when it comes to repairs, especially if you do it yourself, it is very important to pay special attention to creating a certain interior. Indeed, thanks to him, you can not only make a beautiful and comfortable bathroom, but also functional.

But in order to make a real work of art from your bathroom, you need to consider many important points. Indeed, thanks to a complex combination of all the details, a single picture of the entire interior is created. This is the key to the successful completion of the repair.

What you need to know

First of all, let's talk about those things, on the basis of which the repair of your bathroom will take place. This is especially important for those who equip everything with their own hands. So, what needs to be done to give your future bathroom convenience, beauty and functionality:

• The choice of style.
• The choice of colors.
• The layout of the room.
• Selection of plumbing.
• Selection of finishing materials.
• Creation of interior design.

It is very important to understand that only with a proper approach to each of the above points can you do what you only dream about now. Indeed, when creating an interior, every detail is important, every little thing, and it is precisely due to them that harmony and unity of the entire bathroom is created. So do not try to save your money and time if you want the result to be not only reliable and durable, but also to please you on a daily basis.

Style selection

If you have never done repairs before or tried to create a good interior, then you should start by choosing the future style of the bathroom and its color scheme. After all, all this determines the mood that you will receive while in the bathroom. That is why it is necessary to approach the first step with complete seriousness.

First of all, you need to solve the problem with a complete stylization of the room. After all, it is precisely such an approach that will ensure the most complete creation of the atmosphere, and it does not matter at all which style you choose. However, the implementation of this will require more complete feedback from you, especially if you want to do it yourself.

One of the most common is the modern style. The correct forms of furniture and accessories combine perfectly with smooth lines, which creates a concise and sophisticated interior. The color scheme is a little muffled, bright and defiant colors are not used. However, the palette of colors themselves is quite diverse. Glass and chrome are used as materials, which gives a certain modernity to the setting. Decor is used to a minimum, because the main emphasis is on creating space and lightness in the room. In general, this style is suitable for many, and anyone can create it.

No less popular in the bathrooms and the style of minimalism. The name here speaks for itself - you need to use a minimum of furniture, accessories and other things. After all, the main task of this style is to make your bathroom, no matter how large it has, spacious and at the same time functional. The main color of this style is white, because it is precisely due to it that you can achieve a visual increase in space.There are no restrictions as additional colors, and one of the most popular solutions is the use of black. Indeed, due to its contrasting game, especially when it comes to decor items and various accessories, black wins in many ways. Finishing materials can be used in a variety of ways, but mainly plastic, glass and metal are used. This style is most often used in small bathrooms.

Well, for fans of extraordinary options, the classic style is perfect. Perfectly combining cornices, murals and paintings, combined with sophisticated design, the classic style is perfect for those who love luxury. It is ideal to use natural materials, but if the budget does not allow, then imitation of wood and marble can be carried out. Color solutions, most often, use light. For example, light tones of orange, beige or white will fit perfectly into the overall picture. It is necessary to use all bathroom accessories as a decor, if the faucets are bronze, if mirrors, then in large stylized frames.

Color selection

The next important step will be the selection of colors for your bathroom. And you need to take this no less seriously. After all, it is color that gives us visual sensations, but which ones exactly depends on the color itself. Bright and colorful colors help you wake up better in the morning and charge you with a good mood and energy for the whole day. But calm and gentle color combinations allow, on the contrary, to relax and rest after a hard working day.

If you decide to stylize the room, then the main color, as well as additional ones, must be selected based on what the style allows you. It is not worth moving away from it for the sake of your preferences, the harmony of the whole design and interior may be disrupted. But you also don’t need to be afraid of small experiments.

If we are talking about a free choice of color, then everything is built here, first of all, on your wishes and preferences. Just know the general points when choosing a color. For example, light shades visually increase free space, which is why they will be optimally used in small rooms. Accordingly, dark colors, on the contrary, reduce visual freedom.

The most common color schemes for a bathroom are blue and green. After all, they are, first of all, associated with freshness, nature and purity. And this, in turn, favorably affects the emotional state of a person.

Classic white is very rarely used in bathrooms, as the primary color. Most often, various shades of white are used, thereby removing the feeling of emptiness and cold in the room. Since the classic white color is ideally combined with any other colors, they are used mainly as an additional color.

You can use bright colors. For example, orange is perfect for those who can not wake up in the morning. A combination of white and pink, on the contrary, will help you relax after a hard day.

We should also talk about the use of black. As the primary color, black can only be used in combination with white. In addition, black color can not be used categorically in small rooms due to its heavy psychological properties. However, black, when used correctly, is one of those colors that are associated with luxury and wealth.

Floor plan

Once you have decided on the style and color scheme of your bathroom, it is time to plan the room. This item is especially important for those who do all the repairs themselves.After all, it is here that the question of how your bathroom will look after repair is resolved.

The main task is the proper arrangement of all plumbing and furniture. It’s good if the size of your bathroom is large enough. Otherwise, it is necessary to solve several important points.

First of all, it is a choice between a classic bathroom and a shower. Making major repairs, many of us are making cardinal changes in the once familiar bathroom design. And if you want to make your share of change, then it's time to make a choice. If you like to lie in the bath after work, then there is no point in changing it to a shower stall. But changing the classic model to a modern, and even a functional bathroom is definitely necessary. And if you prefer to take a shower, then just a shower will be your ideal outlet.

It is clear that in both cases there are pros and cons. But this choice must be made at the planning stage, because the dimensions of the bath and shower are very different. Yes, and the installation options in each case are different.

In addition, it is necessary to resolve the issue of a washing machine. After all, it is often installed in the bathroom. In any case, it is necessary to strive for compactness and economy, because free space in any bathroom plays an important role.

Do not forget about the wiring of all necessary communications, especially if you are doing the repair yourself. In particular, that they need to be hidden outside the interior being created. That is why it is worth pre-equipping special niches that are hidden from prying eyes.

Selection of plumbing

Earlier, you should have already made a choice between an ordinary bathroom and a shower. So now we will focus on all the intricacies of the selection of concrete plumbing. And it is necessary not only to know them, but also to apply this knowledge in practice:

• Reliability.
• Functionality.
• Design.

The first thing to consider when choosing any plumbing is its reliability. After all, any person who started repairs, first of all, is interested in the durability of the created situation. Of course, the indisputable advantages, in terms of reliability, are plumbing made from natural materials. But not everyone can afford it. That is why experts advise to pay attention to acrylic, because it is not only a modern material, but also lightweight and reliable.

Next, it is worth taking care of the functionality of all acquired plumbing. Indeed, new opportunities in a familiar room bring their own specific colors. In particular, if you decide to take a classic bathroom, then consider several options. Indeed, modern technology allows you to equip it with many interesting functions, such as hydromassage, aromatherapy, backlighting and more.

Well, the last, but from this no less key point is the design of the acquired plumbing. The main thing here is that everything is harmoniously combined with your future design. Especially if you create a certain style in the bathroom. And do not forget that the entire set of plumbing - a bathtub, toilet bowl and sink, must be united.

Selection of finishing materials

Finishing materials in the bathroom affect two important things - durability and beauty. That is why it is necessary to choose them wisely. You see, it’s better to make a good repair once than to constantly torment and remodel it later. As in the previous case, the choice of materials depends on the style of the room. But if there are no restrictions, then you should use the general rules.

The first thing you should pay attention to is the quality of the materials themselves. Any bathroom is the wettest room in the apartment and that is why the materials there must be moisture resistant. The ideal option, of course, is the use of natural materials.After all, it will be not only reliable, but also beautiful.

But if this is not possible, then you can go the simple way. For example, you can use tiles. The great competition of manufacturers made the choice of tiles simply huge, and picking it up would not be difficult. And depending on the interior you are creating, choose a color and size.

As an option, you can use moisture-proof wallpaper. Their plus is that you can create a truly original and unique interior design. Moreover, without any loss of quality.

The second thing you should pay attention to when choosing a finishing material is its beauty. Namely, how it fits into the design you create. And this applies not only to the material itself, but also its color scheme. Follow the previously developed plan and remember that a good interior is good in everything, especially in the details.

Creation of interior design

Actually, as such, the interior in your bathroom has already been created. Indeed, with each previous step, we selected and created, introduced certain features into it. And now there is the last touch that will make your interior more complete, bright and harmonious.

Well, it will be, as you might have guessed, about decorating the room. After all, it is through the use of various decor that the highlight in the interior appears. Especially if this decor is made by yourself. Moreover, it doesn’t matter if you use any particular style or equip everything as you like, but the decor in the bathroom must be. Even if we take the style of minimalism, the essence of which is reduced to compactness and functionality, then just at the expense of one, but bright subject of decor, the room is transformed.

Depending on the finishing materials and the selected color scheme, individual decor is selected. If your bathroom is decorated in a classic style, then various paintings and large mirrors will act as the main decor. If you use eco-style or a simple combination of green and blue tones, then the ideal solution would be to use plants as a decor. In a style similar to hi-tech, the main emphasis can be placed on the decoration of artificial lighting elements.

The color scheme of the decor is most often used differently than in the room itself. Bright and colorful colors allow all the scenery to stand out. Thus, emphasizing the sophistication of your main interior. For example, if the main color you use is beige, then the best option would be to use an orange decor.