11 bathrooms with an area of ​​5 sq. m that will inspire you with beautiful design (and 52 photos)

Not everyone has an idea of ​​what a bathroom with a window opening looks like and why it is needed. Having looked at various options for every taste, what the design of a bathroom with a window in a private house looks like in the photo, everyone will agree - it is functional and elegant. Although there is an opinion that it is completely inappropriate in this room, let’s try to prove otherwise.

Having a window in the bathroom has its advantages and disadvantages.

Layout of a bathroom in a private house: features

The owner of a private house can choose how many bathrooms he will have, and of what size and purpose; he can provide a window in the bathroom, he can place it in the attic. But this freedom is also limited by common sense and a number of existing norms and rules: everything must be ergonomic, convenient, and safe. Let's focus on the most important points.

How many bathrooms there should be in a house and how to place them depends on the area, number of residents and expected guests.

In a two-story house, the bathroom is placed above the bathroom - this way you can save on communications.

It is forbidden to install a bathroom above a living space.

It is not recommended to place a washing machine in the bathroom; it is better to plan another room for it.

Furniture selection

What is better to choose first:

1. A nightstand under the sink.
2. Hanging systems.
3. Complete sets of furniture.
4. Small functional details.
5. Spacious horizontal surfaces.

The best place for drawers is under the sink. In this case, special models of bedside tables are chosen. In bathrooms up to 3 sq. m is the only way to somehow organize the storage of large items. Furniture is purchased that is moisture resistant and has protective films. The best fittings for it are chrome. Hanging cabinets, shelves and open systems are needed for convenient storage at arm's length. It will be good if, instead of a regular mirror above the sink, there is a spacious module with a reflective coating on the doors - the quality is no worse than a mirror surface.

Harmony in design is achieved through the visual correspondence of objects. In this understanding, complete sets of furniture will be beneficial. Towel hooks and rails are classified as functional accessories. Homeowners are developing the idea and using small organizers. In bathrooms you can provide many horizontal surfaces and countertops. The height of their placement is selected depending on the objects nearby.

Where to make a bathroom

The placement of a bathroom largely depends on whether it will have a window. If not, then it can be placed near the northern wall of the house. If you want a window, especially a large one, then you need to choose a different location (ideally, the bathroom windows face east).

In a bathroom without a window there must be forced ventilation

A small window is also acceptable in the restroom, but then the window sill must be at least 130 cm from the floor in order to place a toilet or cabinet under it.

How to determine the size of a bathroom

Giving too much space at home to the bathroom is as unwise as installing a bathroom in a cramped space. According to current SNIPs, the minimum area of ​​a combined bathroom is 3.8 square meters. m.

But such a micro-premises, reminiscent of cramped bathrooms in Khrushchev-era buildings, does not allow us to talk about any comfort. But the main bathroom in the house should be comfortable and spacious - these are the things that make up your lifestyle. The spacious, comfortable bathroom fully corresponds to the philosophy of country life - we moved out of town, among other things, to take a bath while admiring the large flakes of snow outside the window.

The optimal bathroom area in a private house for a family of 4 people is from 8 sq.m.

Let's see how this figure turned out.

Approximate area required:

• for a shower stall – 2-2.5 sq.m;
• for a sink – 0.9 – 1 sq.m;
• for a toilet 1.2 - 1.8 sq.m.

The experience of FORUMHOUSE participants shows that a bathroom in a private home is never too large.

Roberta

I have a bathroom space of 5.5 sq.m: shower, sink, toilet, drawer for dirty linen, and a wall cabinet. Nothing else will fit unless you push it in. And 15 sq.m. They will sell out with a bang, but maybe not enough!

When planning a bathroom, you need to consider the following parameters:

How to properly zone a small bathroom

The correct distribution of zones will help make the room practical and functional, even with an organized combined bathroom. Let's look at several zoning techniques for small bathrooms.

• Space for water procedures (sink and shower). They are usually combined within the same wall or in a corner.
• Place for personal hygiene. There is a bidet, a toilet, and a container for toilet paper. They are usually mounted on the opposite wall from the shower stall or bathtub.
• Utility space. There is a set for storing bath accessories (towels, bathrobes, household chemicals).

You should also properly organize the space taking into account household appliances.

Small bathroom 5 square Source yandex.com.tr

With installation of washing machine

In small bathrooms, they try to install the washing machine closer to the bathtub or shower stall. Often a corner layout is formed. A hydrobox is placed in the very corner, and a household appliance is placed next to it along the wall.

Small bathroom with washing machine and good layout Source yandex.ru

Bathroom with organization of a functional area with a washing machine and washbasin Source pinterest.co.uk

To save space above the washing machine, it is customary to place shelves for storing useful little things: soap, shampoos and other household chemicals. Be sure to purchase only wall-mounted headset models. Do not place anything on top of the washing machine.

If additional cabinets are not provided, then there is room on the wall for decoration. It consists of thematic paintings and accessories.

Small bathroom 5 sq.m. with a boiler above the washing machine Source yandex.com.tr

Bathroom with boiler or geyser

Typically, these types of appliances do not take up floor space. They are mounted to the wall. Water heaters should be placed near a bathtub or hydrobox. There should not be many pipes extending from the devices. And hot water will reach its destination faster.

Boiler above the bathtub in bathroom design 5 squares Source freelance.ru

Bathroom with marble tiles and a separate area for household appliances Source sibdesigner.ru

Optimal locations for heaters: above the toilet, near the window (if there is one), on the wall where the doorway is located. A geyser is often placed above a narrow part of the bathroom. A washbasin is installed nearby. The result is a multifunctional, neat area. The only caveat is that a large number of hoses and pipes will be collected in one place.

Decorating a 5 square meter bathroom in a modern style with a shower and toilet Source comfortoria.ru

Layout of a combined bathroom

If the bathroom area is more than 8 square meters, the bathtub can be placed in the center - the main thing is that it can be approached from all sides, and the recommended distances between different plumbing items are observed.

It’s great if there is a chair in the bathroom; it must be waterproof. The chair can be placed next to the bathroom, but cabinets and chests of drawers can be placed further away to protect them from the harmful effects of moisture.

When planning a bathroom, convenience is at the forefront, this is important even in small things: rugs should not be slippery, heated towel rails should not be narrow. If the room will be used by older people, it is better to install a shower stall with a seat instead of a bathtub and limit yourself to a minimum of furniture to create spacious passages.

Zoning

For more convenient planning, modern designers consider the bathroom, dividing it into zones: household or utility (washing machine area, bedside tables and shelves for cleaning products), personal area (toilet, bidet), area for washing and taking water procedures (washbasin, bath, shower).

Zoning must be considered with maximum practicality, combining all possible options. Typically, zones are distinguished by color, light level and functionality.

To do this, use additional lamps in the washbasin area, contrasting shades and various finishing materials, in the form of tiles, mosaics, stone or natural wood.

For the most profitable use of space, a bathroom layout with a corner bathtub, toilet, washbasin, bedside table, and corner shelves is especially popular. There is also wall-mounted plumbing, which is very suitable for small spaces, while all communications are hidden from view in the walls.

Also, when planning a small bathroom, niches for washing machines and laundry baskets are suitable. A small wall cabinet-pencil case can separate the toilet and bathtub, while at the same time fitting quite a lot of necessary things in it.

Consider examples of placing the bathroom in the center of the room, thereby leaving more space for the practical use of walls, in the form of countertops with drawers and cabinets. A shower cabin will also take up a little space in the bathroom layout if it is installed instead of a bathtub.

How to determine the size of a guest bathroom

The size of the guest bathroom is determined depending on how often guests come to the house and how many of them there will be. But usually architects recommend making guest bathrooms in private houses. It is also recommended to think about who will use the bathroom - if only guests, then a minimum set of plumbing fixtures will be sufficient in this room (toilet, sink, heated towel rail; perhaps a shower stall or a compartment with a partition). If the owners also use this room, then you can make a full-fledged combined bathroom with bathtub.

When planning a guest bathroom, you need to remember that:

• Forced ventilation is required in this room.
• it is better to do it either in the hall and corridor, immediately near the entrance, or next to the rooms in which guests will stay.

Choosing plumbing fixtures for the bathroom

The purchase of a set includes at least 2 items: a bathtub and a washbasin, and sometimes also a shower, a bidet, and a toilet. Products are selected based on material, size, shape and hygiene. The selection criteria still depend on the type of plumbing fixture itself.

Washbasins, bathtubs, etc. are made from:

• porcelain;
• earthenware;
• marble;
• acrylic;
• metal;
• glass

Porcelain appliances have a smooth surface, so caring for them will not be difficult. Temperature changes have virtually no effect on the condition of the products. In general, porcelain is the best option for unheated rooms. Earthenware plumbing fixtures look attractive, cost relatively little, and have a porous surface. Marble products add elegance. In the case of bathrooms, the importance of the material is much higher. Cast iron, steel and acrylic are good in their own way. Each option has approximately the same number of positive qualities.

In turn, when choosing a sink, pay attention to the hole for the tap, as well as the presence of fasteners and a siphon - for models with overflow protection. Corner and built-in sinks are purchased for small bathrooms. Toilets are purchased depending on the position of the sewer pipe: straight or at an angle.

Layout of a small bathroom

There are simple tricks that can save space in a small bathroom:

• you need to install a wall-hung toilet in it;
• install a small corner sink;
• Light and glossy finishing materials, niches, lighting, etc. will visually expand the space of the room.

Any small bathroom will look more spacious if you lay the same tiles on the floor and walls of the part where the shower is located.

There are also a number of norms and rules that you need to know when planning bathrooms.

• Doors from any bathroom can only open outwards.
• The entrance to the restroom should be made only from the corridor or hallway (in no case from the living room or kitchen).
• The ceiling height in the room into which the toilet door opens should not be less than 2.1 m.
• If the bathroom is in the attic, then there should be at least 1.05 m from the sloping roof to the toilet lid.

Bathroom 3 m2

In older apartments, as a rule, the bathroom occupies only 3 m2. Such modest dimensions simply oblige the owners (most often Khrushchev-era apartments) to save and rationally use every centimeter of space. It is necessary to set priorities correctly, choosing the appropriate furniture, plumbing fixtures, and even sometimes making something to order. This approach will allow you to create a harmonious environment within such a small room, while maintaining its functionality.

Option #1

An aesthetic and ergonomic way of planning for a small room

This diagram shows one of the optimal ways to remodel a bathroom with an area of ​​3 m2. As an advantage of its implementation, it is worth highlighting the fact that here you can place all the elements necessary for personal hygiene. You can also install a shower cabin of quite spacious dimensions. However, with such a redevelopment, there is not much space left on either side of the toilet. Therefore, it is better to choose a shower with a shallow depth - no more than 90 cm.

Important! For ideal placement of all items and equipment, it is better to make a custom-made cabin. Today, as a rule, only glass doors are ordered, and the tray is made flush with the floor, using an internal drain.

Also, with this layout, it is better to hide all communications in the wall, including taps.

Option No. 2

The linear arrangement of plumbing will make the room visually larger

The figure shows another option for remodeling the room. One of the positive aspects of this technique is that you can immediately see the washbasin from the entrance - often the most beautiful piece of plumbing. Also hidden behind the wall is a shower stall, the entrance to which is not blocked by the toilet.

However, with this arrangement of all items and equipment, the heated towel rail is not in the most advantageous place. It will create an obstacle to access to the toilet, especially if there is laundry on it, etc.

Important! It is better to use clear glass for the shower door instead of frosted glass to visually expand the room.

Option #3

This layout easily accommodates all functional areas of the room.

The advantage of the above method of planning a bathroom is the fact that when entering the room the toilet does not catch the eye. The heated towel rail is also very conveniently located. But due to the close location of the shower stall, access to the sink is limited.

Important! For such redevelopment, all communications should be hidden in the walls, including the cistern. In the space saved, you can place shelves to store necessary things.

Option No. 4

Having placed all the plumbing equipment, you can also place a laundry basket under the sink

This method of remodeling a bathroom allows you to make the room visually larger, since there is enough space in front of the washbasin and toilet. The heated towel rail also fits in very well. However, when choosing a shower cabin, difficulties may arise. Make sure that the doors open in a position that will not block the passage to the sink.

Important! The walls of the room themselves can be used as side rails for the shower. At the same time, it becomes possible to equip shallow niches for bath accessories.

Thus, there are several possibilities for arranging even such a tiny bathroom. The rest is up to the design: add light shades, proper lighting and decor. Then the bathroom will be able to please not only with its functional design, but also with its aesthetic appearance.

Bathroom layout: what's what

Often, homeowners begin to plan the placement of plumbing fixtures in the bathroom after the house with all the plumbing facilities has already been built, and serious problems begin: “the stone flower does not grow together.”

Here is an example from our participant with the nickname Mishelka1973: she needs to install a bathtub, sink and toilet in her bathroom. The sewer outlet is marked on the diagram with a blue dot.

If you move the sink, a regular 170 cm long bathtub will fit, but the best solution would be a small asymmetrical bathtub.

A corner bathtub is preferable for small bathrooms; it provides incredible space compared to a traditional 170*70 cm bathtub.

The photo below shows a simple corner bath measuring 135x135 cm from a member of our portal with the nickname Starajamisch66.

Starajamisch66 Member of FORUMHOUSE

If you are not two meters tall, do not think that you will not fit.

Here are two more photos of this bathtub from different angles. Hatches in the podium provide access to communications and various useful items stored in it.

According to the experience of our participants, it is better not to buy a side panel for the bathtub, but to tile the box.

When planning your own bathroom, it is recommended to proceed in the following order:

• Draw up a diagram of the premises, indicating the water supply outlet and sewerage drain;
• Make a list of necessary plumbing fixtures and furniture (in descending order of importance). Calculate their sizes.
• “Arrange” objects on the diagram. Ask your FORUMHOUSE colleagues to criticize your project.

Options for remodeling a room for hygienic procedures

Bathroom with an area of ​​3 sq. m. is the minimum that is enough for comfortable use. Therefore, if the bathroom and toilet are too small, it is better to combine them into one room - dismantle the dividing wall and brick up one of the doors. This bathroom layout is 3 square meters. m. is agreed upon according to a simplified scheme.

Note: the space under the washbasin can be used to arrange a cabinet in it, and thanks to the installation of corner plumbing, space will be freed up for a washing machine.

The photo shows the redevelopment of a separate bath and toilet into a combined room with all amenities

It is inconvenient for a large family to use a combined bathroom. Therefore, it is better to change the design of the combined bathroom, dividing this room with a partition into two separate zones. The first is a bathing area with a shower, the second is an area for hygiene procedures with a corner installation of a washbasin and toilet.

Tip: when developing the layout of a 4 sq.m. bathroom. m., take care of the forced ventilation system, because steam can accumulate in a small room.

Option for remodeling a shared bathroom into a separate one

You can add privacy to a spacious bathroom by moving the bathtub to one of the corners and covering it with a translucent splash screen. This will free up space in the corner for small cabinets for cosmetics and bath accessories.

Tip: if there is no need for two sinks for washing, you can install a bidet instead of one of them.

Convenient bathroom layout is the key to the comfort of all apartment inhabitants

If some of the apartment’s inhabitants prefer to soak in the bathtub, and the other half prefer to invigorate themselves in the shower, then both tanks can be installed in a spacious room. In this case, a suitable option for remodeling the bathroom would be to move the bathtub under the wall near the window and enclose it with a sliding screen. In the free space you can install a shower stall. If the space for drying clothes is not used, then the washing machine can be moved into a niche behind the door, and the sink for washing can be expanded or made double.

Practical zoning is the key to the convenience and comfort of all family members

Summarizing

Every householder can cope with the independent planning of bathrooms. It is important to remember the standards and remember the priority of comfort over saving space. The bathroom is an important room in the home, and with proper thought and planning, you can begin to live a much better and happier life.

FORUMHOUSE contains tools that help you cope with this task. You can look for a suitable project or put up your own for discussion, criticism and search for the best options for placing plumbing fixtures and furniture. You can use ready-made calculations and simple design programs. We have collected a huge amount of information on plumbing. In the blog of the respected Technician-san you can find solutions to the most complex plumbing problems. Read our article on how to make a cheap cabin with your own hands, watch a video that talks about the implementation of an unusual idea for wiring plumbing equipment.

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