Advantages and disadvantages of corner baths in the interior: design ideas

Pros and cons

Let’s consider the features of corner bathtubs:

Material

To choose a corner bathtub, you should learn more about the material it is made of:

• Acrylic. An acrylic bowl is lightweight and quite durable. It retains heat well, and therefore saves hot water. Its main drawback is complicated installation, since the bowl is attached in several places and placed on a brick “pillow”. In order not to buy a fake, you should pay attention to the cut of the side: if two layers are visible, then the corner bathtub is made of porous plastic and covered with a thin layer of acrylic.
• Cast iron. Wear-resistant cast iron bathtubs also retain heat well, but do not differ in a variety of shapes due to the peculiarities of production. They are also quite heavy and expensive.
• Steel. Resistant to scratches and impacts, weighs little. But corner steel bowls cool down quickly and create additional noise when filled with water.
• Artificial stone bathtub. Eco-friendly material is resistant to various microorganisms, durable and easy to maintain. It retains heat well. The main advantage is the ability to make a corner bathtub of any shape and size.
• Cast marble. The bowl is made of marble chips and polyester resins. In appearance, it can completely imitate natural marble, but at the same time has increased strength. Such a heavy bathtub is installed without additional fasteners. It retains heat perfectly.

The photo shows the interior of a spacious bathroom with a corner acrylic bowl, closed with a decorative screen.

Thus, based on the desired design and budget, you can choose a bathtub that suits all parameters.

The photo shows the interior of a combined bathroom with a window and a double-seat corner bathtub, finished with mosaics.

What shapes are there baths?

The range of modern corner baths varies widely in shape and depth. Bowls can be symmetrical (of a regular geometric shape), which take up more space and are suitable for spacious rooms, and asymmetrical (unusually shaped products, where the wide part is designed on the right or left side).

The most popular model is the semicircular one – the classic shape looks attractive and expensive, but requires more free space. The triangular bowl takes up less space and fits perfectly into modest-sized bathrooms. A trapezoidal product is usually equipped with additional elements (for example, hydromassage) and is more reminiscent of a jacuzzi, since two people can bathe in it.

The photo shows a polygonal right-hand bathtub in the interior of a room in the style of minimalism.

Design ideas

Corner bathtubs can have different designs, fillings and designs. A small bathtub with a shower cabin is very functional. The most practical way to protect furniture and decoration from water is to fence off the bathtub with glass doors or use curtains. Sometimes you can see a bathtub and a free-standing shower in one room.

The photo shows a classic-style bathroom interior with a corner bowl combined with a shower.

The model with backlighting looks original and aesthetically pleasing, bringing romantic notes to the interior. The bowl with many shelves serves as a functional piece of furniture, and the luxurious corner bathtub with glass looks modern and adds lightness to the interior.

The photo shows the interior of a bathroom, where everything is aimed at comfort and relaxation.

Special attention should be paid to the corner bathtub on the podium: in the classical style, such a design looks majestic and monumental. Since a diamond-shaped or semicircular podium requires a lot of free space, the room should be spacious.

The photo shows a multi-level podium with a corner bathtub and shower cabin.

Photo in a small room

A corner bathing bowl can also be placed in the interior of a compact narrow bathroom. As you know, the fewer corners, the larger the room seems. It is worth choosing a product exactly according to the size of the bathroom so that the space remains ergonomic.

The photo shows a small bathroom in beige tones with a semicircular bowl and a shower protected by matte doors.

Designers recommend choosing suitable plumbing and furniture for a corner bath – rounded sinks and cabinets, a suspended toilet with a hidden cistern. This will make the bathroom look more spacious. Also, you shouldn’t store hygiene products in plain sight and neglect mirrors in the interior.

The photo shows a bathroom in light colors with green accents and a wave-shaped sink.

The freed up space can be used usefully: install a washing machine, hang a shelf for decoration or put a laundry basket.

Examples for a combined bathroom

A bathroom with a corner bath and toilet is another good way to make the room more spacious. The arrangement of furniture and plumbing fixtures is simplified: the absence of a partition frees up space for a bathtub, toilet and sink, which is especially important in panel Khrushchev-era apartments.

The photo shows a rounded corner bathtub in a combined bathroom, decorated in black and white.

A combined bathroom with a corner bath is appropriate not only in apartments, but also in private houses, due to the peculiarities of the location of communications. In addition to the basic plumbing, you can find space for a bidet in the room, and zone the toilet with a partition.

Bathtub in different interior styles

The style in which a corner bathtub looks most harmonious is classic. It can act as a luxurious bath or, on the contrary, unobtrusively fit into the interior. The bowl in a traditional style is decorated with marble or mosaic tiles, fits into a podium and even decorated with columns.

The Scandinavian style is ideal for both apartments and country houses, since the basic color used in such an interior is universal white. The corner bathtub fits into a bright space perfectly, saving space and adding attractiveness to the atmosphere.

The Mediterranean style is also suitable for a country house, which, with the help of bright colors and natural materials, conveys the atmosphere of a southern resort and sets an optimistic mood. A corner bathtub in such an interior will help you relax and unwind.

The photo shows a bathtub in a classic interior, finished with rectangular marble tiles.

The Art Nouveau style combines minimalism and decorativeness at the same time, and also welcomes smooth lines in furniture and calm tones. A corner bathtub will emphasize the features of the Art Nouveau interior and dilute the strict atmosphere.

A bathroom in a modern style is distinguished not only by its aesthetics, but also by its functionality. What could be more practical than a corner bathtub? In addition, the variety of shapes and colors of the products provides scope for fresh and extraordinary design ideas.