Ideas for a bathroom in a country house: a review of the best photo solutions.

Design Features

The design of a bathroom in a private house is not much different from this room in an apartment building, but it has its own characteristics:

• many bathrooms have a window, which must be taken into account when renovating;
• floors in houses are usually colder, so it would not hurt to have underfloor heating;
• it is also necessary to insulate the walls facing the street;
• if there are wooden elements in the bathroom, they are covered with a protective compound;
• you will have to take care of waterproofing, ventilation and communications (water supply, sewerage) yourself;
• when laying electrical wiring, do not forget about grounding if you plan to install a washing machine or water heater in the bathroom.

What should be taken into account when planning?

The ergonomics of a bathroom in a country house depends on the following figures:

• Sink. For comfortable washing, install it at a height of 80-110 cm from the floor, leaving 20 cm of free space on the sides. A minimum of 70-75 cm of space is required in front of it.
• Toilet. Free 40-45 cm on the sides and 60 cm in front will ensure ease of use.
• Bidet. Do not move it away from the toilet, the optimal distance between them is 38-48 cm.
• Shower cabin. The minimum parameters are 75 * 75 cm, but it is better not to save space and install a 90 * 90 cm box.
• Bath. A comfortable bowl depth is 55-60 cm, a comfortable width for a person with an average build is 80 cm. The length should be selected according to your height, the most popular models are 150-180 cm.

The photo shows a bathroom in a private house, walls made of painted clapboard.

Finishing options

Finishing a bathroom in a private house starts with the ceiling. The simplest and most popular option is a stretch ceiling. The canvas is not afraid of high humidity, easily tolerates temperature changes and does not require special care. If you want to emphasize the style of your own home, use wooden beams or clapboard. But do not forget to treat the wood with moisture protection to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. An alternative option is plastic panels that resemble clapboard and have all the advantages of a suspended ceiling.

The photo shows a bathroom in a house with log walls.

The design of the bathroom in the house involves the use of tiles, paint, wallpaper, wood or PVC panels on the walls. The most practical options are ceramic tiles, waterproof paint and PVC slats. They are durable, not afraid of water, easy to clean. Wooden wall decoration, like wallpaper, is used in houses with large bathrooms away from the bathtub and shower. For example, in the storage area. Don’t be afraid to combine materials with each other, here are the most popular combinations: ceramic

• tile + mosaic;
• mosaic + paint;
• paint + wallpaper;
• ceramic tile + wallpaper;
• ceramic tile + paneling.

Combine different types of the same material with each other. The symbiosis of tiles with wood and marble texture looks beautiful.

The photo shows a large bathroom in a private house, the washbasins are finished with patterned tiles.

The bathroom floor should not be afraid of water. The best options are tiles, natural or artificial stone, self-leveling floor. Since all materials are cold, take care of installing underfloor heating before installing them. The flooring should also be anti-slip, even if you spill water or step on it with wet feet. For more comfortable movement around the bathroom, lay small rugs in the most active areas (toilet, bathtub, sink).

The photo shows a repeat of the black and white tiles on the floor and wall.

Bathroom arrangement

The interior of the bathroom in a private house begins with the selection of the necessary plumbing. The first thing you need to decide is: a bathtub or a shower stall. In large bathrooms, you can install both. But if you need to make a choice, use the cheat sheet.

Bath

Shower

• you or other family members like to lie in it;
• you have children or are planning to have them.

• you prefer to use water sparingly;
• there are elderly or disabled people in the family;
• you have a small room.

The photo shows a combination of tiles and wood in the decoration.

After choosing the dominant, we move on to the rest of the plumbing:

• A pedestal sink takes up a lot of space, a suspended or built-in sink is more practical. Cabinets are installed under both, using the space usefully. If more than 2-3 people live in the cottage, it is rational to equip 2 sinks.
• The toilet can have either a hidden flush system or a classic cistern. It all depends on the style of the room: hidden laconic models are suitable for high-tech, modern, minimalism. Toilets with a standard or even designer suspended high cistern will look great in Scandinavian, classic and country styles.
• A bidet can be floor-standing or suspended, choose it to match the style of the toilet.

The photo shows a light interior with a washing machine.

Let’s move on to furnishings. The quantity and size of furniture depend on the dimensions of the bathroom. To furnish a small one, stop at the bare essentials; in a spacious one, design a roomy storage area. Wooden furniture for design or items made of laminated chipboard should be moisture-resistant; plastic and metal (coated with an anti-corrosion compound) are also suitable.

• A cabinet under the sink. If the sink is separate, purchase a hanging drawer – this will make cleaning easier. Floor cabinets look appropriate next to other cabinets. You can use not only special furniture as a stand, but also install the sink on your grandmother’s favorite console, having previously covered it with varnish.
• Pencil case. One such cabinet will solve the problem of storing half of the things in the bathroom – from towels to cosmetic supplies.
• Shelf. The same pencil case, but without doors. Place towels, cosmetics in baskets and other essential accessories in it.
• Wall cabinets. Their main advantage is that you don’t have to bend over to look for the right thing. The facades can be practical – decorated with mirrors, or simply beautiful – with colored accents.
• Open shelves. It is even easier to get something from a shelf than from a hanging drawer. But you should take care of beautiful baskets and other storage accessories in advance.

The photo shows a spacious bathroom with a large window.

Proper lighting in the bathroom begins with dividing it into zones. The closer the lamps are to wet areas, the more protection they require.

IP 674 ceiling lamps with a power of 12 W are installed above the shower or bowl. Built-in lamps or spotlights are the most practical.

In a modern bathroom design in a private house, a central ceiling chandelier can perform not only a lighting function, but also a decorative one. However, condensation and steam can cause a short circuit in conventional models, look for at least an IP 452 rating.

IP 242 is sufficient for backlighting a mirror above a sink, storage area, and other remote areas.

The photo shows a bright room with a small window in the house.

Beautiful interior ideas

Some bathroom options in the house involve installing a podium for the bowl – if you install it opposite the window, you can admire the views during spa treatments. Cover the podium with tiles in the same color scheme as the floor and walls to visually erase the boundaries and increase the space.

In some styles, it would be appropriate to use antique furniture as a pedestal for the washbasin – this will become the highlight of the interior. You can also build a pedestal yourself from the materials that the walls are covered with.

The photo shows a pedestal for a bathroom in the attic.

To prevent neighbors from looking into your windows while you bathe, cover them with curtains. Laconic cafe curtains, Roman curtains, roller blinds, and blinds will do. An interesting option is to cover the window with a light folding screen.