DIY bathroom renovation pictures

To make a quality bathroom renovation, you don't have to have big finances. Indeed, if you wish, you can significantly save money.

For example, you can refuse the services of a designer and yourself come up with a style in which the renovation will be performed.

You can also save on the construction team and do everything yourself.

But in order for the process to be established and the result achieved, it is necessary to draw up a detailed plan of action in advance.

So, you will need:

• Come up with a design;
• Stock up on the necessary materials and tools;
• Make an estimate;
• Calculate the exact dimensions of the bathroom and the dimensions of the plumbing;

When choosing a design, you need to pay attention to the area of ​​the room. Owners of a small area should take into account that a small space is less functional.

Light colors in the interior and large mirrors on the walls will visually enlarge the room.

You can refuse to install a bath and give preference to a shower cabin. Thus, there will be more space in the room.

For hygiene products, instead of bulky floor-standing cabinets, you can hang compact hanging cabinets.

After you have decided on the choice of design, you need to draw up an action plan. After all, in order for the process to go on continuously, all actions must be performed sequentially.

Neglecting previous work can significantly affect the final result.

This is a very important stage in the renovation. An unpleasant moment may be that if the calculation is not correct, there may not be enough tiles, panels or other building materials.

Indeed, in the process of cutting and masonry, some of the material can be damaged. To avoid such an incident, you should initially purchase building materials with a margin.

To remove tiles from walls and tiles from the floor, you need to stock up on a hammer and chisel. However, it will be easier to cope with the work with a punch or drill. There are two options for dismantling: gentle and emergency.

The first is done with a hammer and chisel. First you need to soak the grout, and then carefully separate each tile from the wall or floor.

The second option is much faster, but more “dusty” and “noisy”. To do this, you just need to demolish the coating with layers using a perforator.

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First of all, a screed device is installed. If the installation of an additional "warm floor" system is not provided, then the height of the screed will be 1-1.5 cm. The height will be 3-4 cm if the floors are further insulated.

There are several types of "warm floor" system: water, film and electric. Any of the systems preserves the microclimate in the bathroom well, at the same time it has a low cost and is easy to install.

Today on the market there are materials for the bathroom for "every wallet". First of all, it all depends on the finances that you have. Most often, tiles are laid on the walls.

But you can choose a more budgetary option, for example, plastic panels or special moisture-resistant plaster. At this stage of the repair, everything depends on your imagination and finances.

When repairing the ceiling, it is worth starting from the materials that were used on the walls. So, for example, elastic vinyl film looks very nice with tiles and plastic.

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If you plan to make a ceiling with different transitions, then use a special moisture-resistant drywall. However, there is also a more budgetary option: plastic panels.

After all the finishing work has been completed, you can install the bath, furniture and plumbing. DIY repair is not easy, but very informative. Plus it can save you money and make the design exactly the way you want it!

The small and large bathroom are similar in the main. Both should be comfortable, beautiful and serve all the needs of the owners. The only difference is that it is more difficult to place all the amenities on 5 m² than on 12 m². But nothing is impossible, the main thing is to carefully consider the location of furniture and plumbing. Before going to the store for shopping, it is worth examining a selection of photos of small bathroom renovations. This will help you understand what is right for you.

The bathroom is 4 sq. m. with proper planning, it can accommodate everything you need

Preparing a bathroom design project is not only the lot of the rich and famous. It is quite possible to prepare the usual scheme yourself using a pencil and paper or computer tools. In apartments with a separate bathroom, you can win space by removing the partition and combining the bathroom with the toilet. Here are some photos of the renovation in the Khrushchev bathroom with redevelopment.

A small bathroom can be stylish and functional

The main rule to adhere to is to hide everything that is possible. There can be several ways to solve the problem:

1. A plasterboard box will help hide horizontal routing.
2. In many Khrushchev houses, a wall niche behind the toilet is provided for the sewer and water pipes. It can be covered with a plasterboard wall and laid out with the same tiles or turned into a small cabinet.
3. The water and drain hoses of the washing machine can be hidden behind the bathtub. If there is no bathtub, they can be held inside the floor in a special groove.

Ideal for a small bathroom - installing a shower cabin

There is practically no space for furniture in a small bathroom, and it is usually saved on the space for it. In the "Khrushchev" bathroom, you can use narrow tall pencil cases, on the shelves of which you can place various little things. Another option is a wall cabinet. It is not so roomy, but a mirror is often installed on the door, you can not allocate space on the wall for a separate mirror.

Light colors and the presence of mirrors will make the room visually more spacious.

Useful advice! OOne of the ways to effectively use a riser niche is to turn it into a small cabinet. For this, two or three shelves are mounted in the niche, and plastic doors are installed outside.

Compact arrangement of bathtub and washbasin

You can use a drywall pipe box as another shelf for storing small toiletries. It is especially relevant in bathrooms with a water heater - gas pipes usually run at a height of 1 m, so they will need a fairly high box.

Using the built-in toilet cistern - you can equip a small additional shelf

Compactness is the main characteristic of plumbing for a small bathroom. To save space, it is better to abandon a bulky bathtub altogether, because it takes up at least a third of the usable space. If in the family there are those who like to soak in hot water, it is worth giving preference to compact corner baths. They fully fulfill their purpose and allow you to carve out additional centimeters of area for other purposes.

A washbasin with a mirror can be placed in the wall niche

You can also save space on the toilet. To do this, an installation is installed instead of a conventional toilet bowl. Most of it is built into the wall, leaving only the bowl outside. As a place for installation, you can use the very niche for water pipes.

For small bathrooms, it is better to purchase compact models of washing machines.

Sinks in small bathrooms are often discarded altogether, but they are very easy to clean. Therefore, it is rational to use compact sinks. Basins with drawers are not usually used in small bathrooms. But there are options for purchasing a washing machine suitable just for installation under a washbasin - in this case, a water lily sink or a sink with a countertop will do just fine.

Placing the washing machine in a niche under the shelves

Useful advice! The most compact option for a small bathroom is a top-loading washing machine. Keep in mind, however, that the space above it cannot be used. And such a machine is more expensive than the usual one.

Many manufacturers offer compact bathroom fixtures that are perfect for small bathroom designs.

In the bathroom, it is good to use stretch or suspended ceilings of the rack type or armstrong. They are not afraid of moisture and go well with tiles and sanitary ware in style. Before making the final decision, pay attention to the photo of the repair in the bathroom of the Khrushchev with different options for ceiling coverings.

In a long and narrow bathroom, you can equip a shower area by blocking part of the room with a glass partition

The issue of lighting in the bathroom is quite difficult, as it is associated with the installation of electrical wiring. Previously, regulations prohibited the installation of wall outlets and ceiling lights in the bathroom to avoid the dangers of short circuits. It is difficult to do without it now. But keep in mind that the sockets in the bathroom must be suitable for use in wet areas.

An example of the location of plumbing in a small bathroom

Useful advice! It is better to take the junction boxes outside the bathroom into the corridor or the next room: if you are flooded by neighbors from above, it is less likely that the contacts will be flooded with water and a short circuit will occur.

The bathroom in the attic is limited by the ceiling height, so it is impossible to place a shower cabin in it

Waterproofing the bathroom is necessary to protect the walls from moisture and an additional obstacle to flooding the neighbors in the event of a water supply breakthrough. There are many types of materials for waterproofing the bathroom floor:

• bituminous mastic;
• sheet or roll waterproofing with bitumen impregnation;
• mixtures based on cement and polymers;
• hydro-barriers on a rubber basis.

Even with a room width of 1.4 m, a small sit-down bath can be placed in it.

When making waterproofing yourself, you cannot use polyethylene-based materials. They do not allow water vapor to pass through, and moisture will accumulate in the bathroom, there will be comfortable conditions for the appearance of fungi and mold. It is recommended to install any roll waterproofing and cover it with an additional layer of mastic for the best waterproofing.

The corner arrangement of the washbasin can win a little extra space.

Useful advice! To further stimulate the ventilation of the bathroom, it is recommended to make an air gap of 3-4 cm at the bottom of the bathroom door. It can be made less noticeable with a decorative grille, but then the size of the gap must be proportionally increased.

A small room is not a reason to refuse a hydromassage bath

One-color walls in the bathroom are not in honor in the XXI century. It is popular to use an ornament with inserts of tiles of a different color or pattern.

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Among the most popular color schemes for small bathrooms are the following options:

• combinations of juicy "tropical" shades (red, yellow, orange, bright green);
• "Nautical" theme: a combination of different shades of blue from bright blue to pale green;
• coffee and chocolate shades: preference is given to brown, beige, white.

Bathroom tiled with sand-colored tiles

But it is not recommended to use dark colors for "Khrushchev" bathrooms. Visually, they reduce the space, and the bathroom will seem like a real "cell". Examples of small bathroom renovation photos will help you choose the best option. Also, many trading companies have computer programs for creating a 3d model of a bathroom according to the customer's size in any tile from the assortment.

The combination of tiles in two contrasting shades looks good in the bathroom.

Of great importance is not only the color scheme of the tiles, but also the way of laying them. In addition to standard methods of horizontal or vertical laying, the following are possible:

• combining tiles and mosaics to create unique patterns and ornaments;
• zonal styling (squares, rhombuses or other shapes);
• diagonal tiling;
• combination of horizontal and vertical styling.

Color accents in the bathroom with a splash of vibrant green tiles

Even the smallest bathroom can be beautiful and functional. And its limited dimensions only stimulate the owners' imagination in thinking over a design for it. Of course, choosing furniture and bathroom fixtures will have to be done with greater care, but in the end you will be able to create a unique bathroom that perfectly matches your ideas of comfort.

Previously, repairing a small bathroom was limited to replacing outdated or broken plumbing with a new one and changing finishing materials. Nowadays, when people strive to make their home not only comfortable and functional, but also especially beautiful, using various stylistic directions for this, renovation turns into a rather painstaking process. In the old buildings, small bathrooms remain, moreover, they are often divided into a bathroom and a toilet. In order to competently organize the repair of a small bathroom and toilet, it is necessary to learn some of the tricks used by designers in order to achieve the greatest convenience and comfort. Today Dekorin will share some of them with you.

The first thing to stop at when starting the repair of the bathroom is the layout. Drawing up a project is the main stage that determines all further work that will require the repair of a small bathroom. It is important to decide on the amount that you are willing to spend on repairs. There will be quite a few expense items. In addition to the purchase of materials and plumbing, you need to take into account the work of qualified specialists who will carry out all the repair work. Even if the decision is made to do it yourself, some help may still be needed. By the way, to carry out the demolition of a partition or design a niche for built-in plumbing in a load-bearing wall, permission from the relevant authorities will be required.

The project should reflect the renovation of a small bathroom and toilet from "A" to "Z". In the project, it is important to take into account the location of plumbing and furniture items, the laying of additional communications, niches and protrusions in the walls, finishing options, the placement of mirrors and lamps. Everything requires accurate measurements and calculations, since ahead is the purchase of all the necessary interior items and materials.

When choosing options for surface finishing, you need to take into account the microclimate of the room - high humidity, temperature drops and evaporation. The most common use of ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware and plastic panels, although in some cases, the design of the repair of a small bath may involve painting the walls or another option. It is also necessary to decide on a color scheme for decorating a bathroom in advance. Which colors and shades are better to use, we will consider in the article further on the example of individual rooms.

Many old-style apartments, for example, the Khrushchevs, have a combined bathroom, and this gives a great advantage in organizing the space as functional and aesthetically pleasing as possible. If it is separate, this problem can be eliminated by dismantling the partition wall. Combining a bathroom will expand the area and make it possible to repair a small bathroom combined with a toilet (photos show similar options) in the most successful way.

In addition to dismantling the wall, it is also necessary to get rid of all the previous finishing, after which the necessary communications and electrical wiring are laid, as well as work on the processing of the surfaces of the floor, ceiling and walls.

Repairing a combined small bathroom, first of all, involves equipping it in such a way as to make the space as spacious and functional as possible. The effect of a spacious room can be obtained by using light tones of wall and ceiling decoration. The ceiling is decorated with suspended ceilings with a mirror surface or a suspended structure made of plasterboard, which can be made two-tier by equipping with spotlights. The floor is mainly tiled. Floor tiles should have maximum strength characteristics, it is better that they have a rough surface for greater safety in the bathroom. In color, it can be either a dark version or a light one.

Repair of a small bathtub in "Khrushchev", as you can see in the photo, will look best in light colors of the walls. Mirror surfaces on the walls also contribute to the visual expansion of the room's space. If the material for finishing is ceramic tiles, it is worth choosing a model of medium or small sizes, the presence of a pattern on the finishing surface, in principle, is undesirable, in extreme cases, it should also be small, so as not to "load" the space.

Repair of a small bathtub in "Khrushchev" presupposes the presence of the necessary plumbing structures. For a combined bathroom, this can be a bathtub, toilet, shower, bidet and washstand. In a small room, the installation of all equipment is impossible, so we choose the most necessary. The best option would be a shower cabin, as it will take up much less space than a stationary bath. If, nevertheless, the choice is settled on a bath, it can be standard (longitudinal) or corner, which will also leave some space free. Having started the repair of the combined small bathroom, you must immediately decide on the model of the toilet (the suspended structure will require installation of the installation). A hanging toilet will also help you gain space.

Furniture for a small bathroom should be chosen to a minimum: it can be a neat counter with shelves for various accessories, a bedside table under the washstand, and so on. Often, for storing detergents and cleaning products, there is a place under the bathtub, hidden from prying eyes by means of a frame with doors or curtains. In small apartments, one of the problems is the installation of a washing machine, which should be located in close proximity to communications (kitchen, corridor or bathroom). It can be installed on the saved space if a small bathroom with a shower stall has been renovated, or it can be “hidden” in a nightstand under the washstand.

If the family is quite large, combining the bathroom will not always be a profitable option, the separate arrangement of the bathroom and toilet will become much more convenient. There can be quite a few ideas for repairing a small bathroom, but the basic principles of its design remain the same - light finishes, multi-level lighting, the presence of mirrors and a minimum of furniture.

When making repairs in a small bathroom, you should take care of the presence of a good exhaust system, since the constant accumulation of steam in a closed room in 3 - 4 sq. m.may have adverse effects on the interior.

The shape of the bath will largely depend on the room itself and can be either corner or standard. You can store various washing and cleaning accessories in an equipped niche under the bathroom, the bedside table under the washstand will store cosmetics, towels, etc. For hygiene products that are used daily, a small hanging glass shelf above the sink is well suited.

Nowadays, you can often find the repair of a small bathroom with the installation of a shower stall. It is better that its doors are glass and have a sliding structure. This will make the bathroom look much freer.

In the previous article, we looked at the main points of the optimal organization of the bathroom within a small space. But there are still many different nuances that must also be taken into account and used when repairing.

You need to install the door to a small bathroom in such a way that it opens outward or use sliding structures. In combined bathrooms, a doorway located near one of the side walls, and not in the center, will be beneficial.

Repair of a small bathroom cannot include architectural zoning (podium steps, partitions, etc.) due to the small area. Selection of areas is possible using different shades of the color palette with a smooth transition or lighting design. For shelves, you can equip built-in niches so as not to break up the space with hinged elements that interfere with the spread of light.

The lighting can have two levels. The first is wall and ceiling lights (preferably made of frosted glass) that emit diffused light that promotes relaxation and relaxation. The second one is located in the working area near the mirror. You can use LED strip to illuminate niches.

When choosing plumbing, it is better to give preference to porcelain products - they are much better cleaned. When choosing a mixer, you should pay attention to the new models of thermostatic mixers - they are somewhat more expensive than classic valve ones, but more economical and reliable. The cost of purchasing such a model will pay off very quickly.

Repair of a small bathroom provides for the following sequence of work: dismantling of old equipment and decoration, installation of piping, electrical installation, leveling of the top and side surfaces, finishing of walls and ceiling surfaces with the installation of electrical outlets, floor treatment, including screed, waterproofing and finishing, installation of equipment, etc. finally, door installation.

Repairing a small bathroom is a troublesome business, but the result, in most cases, justifies the effort and time spent. It is worth noting that renovation in a small space has its positive side, which manifests itself in much lower costs for the purchase of finishing materials and the work of specialists. In addition, by choosing one of the directions in modern design for decorating a bathroom, you can make it a real pride of your home.

After finishing your bathroom renovation, you will feel wonderful comfort! Which is available in every home. Often, the sanitary zone becomes the only place where you can feel alone. Therefore, the desire to make it beautiful, cozy, comfortable is characteristic of all bathroom owners. There are several stages in the arrangement of a bathroom. Immediately before starting repairs, the house must be put into operation. Expertise can help with this>

1. Revision: determine what you have at this stage: plumbing, wall cladding, condition of the ceiling, floor, water supply and drain pipes, electricity supply, door condition.

2. Separate the wheat from the chaff: decide what remains of the plumbing and what needs to be replaced.How the walls, floor and ceiling will be tiled: where the tiles will lie, what is better for the ceiling, which floor is preferable in the bathroom. Is it necessary to replace pipes in risers and in the bathroom. What is additionally required in the bathroom, and what things are worth getting rid of.

3. Square meters: measure the room and draw a diagram of the room. On the drawing, mark the doorway, electrical wiring outlet, water inlet pipes, and drain pipes. Enjoy the creation!

4. Creative breakthrough: tune in to dreams and implement on paper everything you want to see in the bathroom. To do this, use magazines, catalogs, bathroom renovation photos on the Internet, your own drawings. Make a selection of color palette, materials, sanitary ware models, ceramic tiles or other cladding, furniture - create a collage of your dream bathroom.

5. Visualization: if you know how to work in special programs, then create a digital model of the bathroom in exact dimensions or contact a specialist. In the absence of the skills to work in graphic editors and the impossibility of contacting a specialist, find something similar to your dream on the Internet. Reinforce the result by understanding how good the new bathroom will be.

6. Materials Selection: Armed with a picture of the final result, go on an exciting shopping trip in search of the necessary components for repairs.

7. Calculations and optimization: calculate what amount in aggregate is the cost of all materials, plumbing and add at least another 30% to it for unforeseen expenses. They will definitely be, after dismantling the old cladding, plumbing, additional problems may be revealed and they will need to be eliminated. If a team of builders will do the repair work in the bathroom, add another 100% to the amount, usually the cost of the work is almost the same amount as the building materials.

8. Implementation of the project: at this stage, it remains only to implement the renovation in the bathroom. It is worth deciding who will do it. You can always do it yourself, but it will take more time and effort, you can also contact a specialist. Builders and repairmen will do the required amount of work faster, better and sometimes cheaper than independent experiments. It is important to find a good construction team that includes a plumber, tiler, tiler, electrician, and finishing specialist.

How does a bathroom renovation start? First of all, you need to decide what type of bathroom you want to get in the end: separate or combined.

The first option is especially convenient when a large family lives in the apartment, the second one gives room for design imagination and allows you to equip a room for hygiene procedures with maximum comfort. In order to better visualize the difference between the two types of bathrooms, it is advisable to first look at the photos of bathrooms and toilets after renovation on the Internet or in special catalogs.

When the choice in favor of one or another planning solution is made, it is time to decide on the style. And only after that you can start looking for suitable finishing materials, sanitary ware and furniture.

The ecological theme has become the most popular in the design of residential interiors. Not spared this trend and bathrooms. Natural finishing materials, soft, natural shades, soft shapes, without aggressive corners and technogenic expression are current trends that should be taken into account when starting to repair a bathroom.

The most popular styles are still minimalism and modern.

Not attracted by modern bathroom design? Do you like classic directions more? When choosing repair options, you should not give up on the realization of your dreams for the sake of a changeable fashion. Moreover, the classics are also in trend, only not in their pure form, but as an eclectic mix of several styles.

Combined bathroom, thanks to the increased area, allows you to realize the most original ideas. There are no restrictions for creative and extraordinary personalities today, they can easily turn a standard bathroom into a kind of an art salon, a colonial bungalow or a Victorian living room.

Swimming among such luxury is incomparable pleasure! We hope that the examples of bathroom renovation with a photo below will inspire those who are just thinking about remodeling to a bright design creativity. There is no need to be afraid of the flight of fantasy. The results of such experiments speak for themselves.

Take a look, for example, at these photos of an unusual bathroom after renovation.. Isn't there a lot to learn here?

The bathroom has a special microclimate - there is almost always high humidity, to which a temperature difference is added during swimming. Therefore, it is important to choose the right finishing materials and furnishings if we want to extend their service life.

The global trend in bathroom decoration is ceramic tiles "hog" or its western counterpart - "metro". It has an oblong shape and beveled edges that add extra volume. Such a tile is equally appropriate both in a spacious bathroom of a country house and in a "Khrushchev" building, where the total area of ​​a bathroom with a toilet is 4 square meters. m.

It is recommended to combine "Pig" with other types of tiles - large rectangular, square or mosaic to create a dynamic look. In addition, you can use the tiles selectively, only for surfaces in direct contact with water (shower room, apron over the washbasin), and cover the rest of the walls with moisture-resistant paint or wallpaper.

Photo of the renovation in the bathroom, partially or completely finished with "hog" and "metro" tiles.

Photo of renovation of bathrooms and toilets with an interesting combination of different types of finishes.

It is more correct to refuse plaster or acrylic paint in small bathrooms altogether.

Do you want to "freshen up" the bathroom, but do not have enough funds for expensive finishing materials? Practical and budgetary plastic panels, often undeservedly forgotten for the sake of traditional tiles or plaster, will come to the rescue.

But unpretentious plastic has many advantages:

• Low price, thanks to which it will be possible to change the appearance of the bathroom much more often. This means that new positive emotions and a super-fashionable interior will appear.

• Quick installation - professional craftsmen will completely cover a small room with "clapboard" and hand over "turnkey" in one day.

• Resistant to high humidity and temperature extremes.

• Hygiene, ease of care.

• Design variability. Manufacturers produce a wide variety of PVC panels: imitating ceramic tiles, wood or natural stone, or with photo printing, including a 3D effect.

Repairing with plastic panels will cost much less than finishing with tiles, but the interior will look no less elegant. You can easily verify this by looking at the pictures below:

Restricted bathrooms require a special approach. Here you need compact (preferably corner) furniture and plumbing, a minimum of decor, only light colors in the decoration.

Having looked at the professional bathroom and toilet repairs, the photos of which are presented in this article, it will not be difficult to create a stylish, cozy and exclusive bathroom in your home. It is important to focus on our own preferences, because what real "comfort" and "beauty" is, each of us understands differently.

Today, individuality is in vogue - you can drop the conventions and just be yourself!