In recent years, the Scandinavian style has gained special popularity among interior design. People are tired of piling up meaningless things and strive to equip their homes with the minimum necessary. This does not affect the quality of life in any way, and the vacant space is pleasing to the eye with elegant simplicity. Although this path is not the easiest and requires good taste and sense of proportion. A Scandinavian-style bathroom is not easy to paint the walls white and throw a wooden mat on the floor. This is to think through every little thing in order to create an overall picture.
The owners of small premises have two ways: to fill their apartment to the eyeballs and maneuver between endless deposits of things, or to make the most of a small amount of objects and let light and space into their lives. The small Scandinavian-style bathroom not only looks beautiful and fashionable, but also expands the space with the help of visual "tricks" and the use of multifunctional furniture.
The main characteristics of the Scandinavian style
- bright colors with contrasting details;
- abundance of natural materials;
- many lines and geometry;
- lack of complex, bulky parts;
- large windows and plenty of natural light;
- comfortable furniture and plumbing;
- preference for unique items and needlework.
Work with color
We are accustomed to decorating the bathrooms in white and blue colors, which is apparently due to the fact that this place is associated with cleanliness. Scandinavian style in the interior of the bathroom does not contradict this tradition. The main color of the design is white, it is the key background that helps to increase the space. Of course, you should not do everything in one color, so as not to give the room the appearance of a hospital room. White color is diluted with other colors of natural shade: gray, blue, green. You can also use warm colors: red, yellow and others, but in a smaller amount and they must be entered very carefully so that they do not look like a ridiculous stain.
The room should look like a landscape outside a window in a distant snowy country. The use of natural colors will not create a flashy contrast, but natural and natural, as if you looked out the window and noticed endless snowy fields with a gray sky, brown trees and blue water.
Finish
Scandinavian style involves the use of natural materials in the design of the room. But wood and stone are a very expensive investment, plus the tree has poor water contact, so wood is not the best solution. But the stone here is more than a place and, if there is such an opportunity, he boldly use it in the decor.
The Scandinavian style is not blind adherence to traditions, but, above all, convenience and functionality. So feel free to use the various achievements of building progress.
The materials used for finishing the bathroom must first be waterproof and easily tolerate temperature extremes. First of all, choose a coating that fits your price range and will have the above characteristics. It can be tile, laminate, or moisture resistant plaster. Modern materials often imitate wood and stone surfaces. Try to find something similar and use it for decoration. Particularly impressive is the combination of different types of textures.
Plumbing
The main thing in the place for bathing is a different plumbing. Here, too, continues the style of minimalism. Bathtub, toilet and washbasin - that's all it is worth limiting. They should be small, simple and strict. Ideally, do change the bath in the shower. Faster, more convenient and takes up little space. In principle, pay attention to the various ergonomic news. This is consistent with the concept of Scandinavian style and makes the room comfortable. Plumbing should choose a traditional white color.
It is important that when buying components, too, you should not be original. Conventional faucets and faucets made of brushed metal perfectly complement the snow-white plumbing.
Choice of furniture
On the furniture in the bathroom in the Scandinavian style can be pretty save. Especially when it comes to finishing the standard small combined bathroom, which is characteristic of our apartments. Wading to the place of bathing sideways, skirting the endless lockers is not the best option. A good solution is a built-in wardrobe. Or a few simple shelves. Maximum lightweight cabinet from IKEA.
It will be better if the surface of the furniture is glossy to reflect light. And by the colors we choose something light in the general tone.
As for materials, the Scandinavian style, of course, loves wood. But again, the high cost and moisture unfavorable to the tree are advised to abandon it in favor of something more unpretentious. From natural elements can only recommend a wicker laundry basket and stool (if space permits) of a similar material.
Mirror selection
A mirror is an indispensable element of any bathroom. For the Scandinavian style is best to choose the correct form of mirrors, square or rectangular. The mirror should also continue the tradition of straight lines. The frame of this element of decor should be unobtrusive and simple, made of light wood or plastic, or it is better to do without it.
Well, if space permits, use a few mirror surfaces. Looks good on a full-length mirror. So we visually increase the space of a small room.
Lighting
A key characteristic of the Scandinavian style is a lot of light. In the Nordic countries of Europe it is a common thing when a bathroom is equipped with a window, but this is rarely seen here. Because the "light" will have to get artificial lights. It is quite a difficult task, not to overload the space, but to give enough light.
First, we use the built-in spotlights. They give a lot of light, but do not overload the space. It is not bad to add several wall models of a strict form to the ceiling lamps. It is interesting to use glass lamps that will refract light and spread an unobtrusive soft glow. Lamps will work together with a mirror surface, and to increase space.
Important advice, try to use light bulbs with a warm light, because a cold one can make the room look too strict.
Details and details of the decor
- Minimum of things
There should not be random things for decoration. Minimum parts and mostly useful accessories. - Simple shapes
Scandinavians prefer simplicity. Therefore, all the parts should have the simplest form without any extra details. - Hand made
Such interiors are usually decorated with hand-made crafts. Or the purchase of things in this style. For example, knitted rugs, or a laundry basket. But the best thing is to make independent efforts and create a unique thing. - Use of national patterns
In the bathroom it is necessary to use patterns carefully so as not to overload the space, but still marine and national themes are typical of the Scandinavian style. You can paint such a monogrammed towels, to maintain the overall style.
Scandinavian style is the predominance of simplicity and comfort over luxury and excessiveness. Due to its simplicity and coziness, this style does not look scanty or poor. It is suitable for everyone and can be used in any room. Thanks to various technologies, this style can be reproduced in various price categories, both in budget and premium class apartments. Such a decor even when using the most expensive materials will not look frankly rich and inappropriate.
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