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Chapter 35 Bathroom and Restroom Layout: A Clean Place Should Look Clean
Simple and comfortable: the overall design principles of the bathroom
In modern home design, the bathroom mainly has three functions: cleaning, bathroom, and toilet. When decorating and designing, attention should be paid to lighting and ventilation.The walls should be made of clean and elegant ceramic tiles, and the ceiling should be made of hanging boards such as aluminum gussets, glass or translucent boards, and can also be decorated with waterproof paint.The floor should be made of waterproof, dirt-resistant, non-slip floor tiles, granite and other materials; the floor of the bathroom should be inclined to the drain, and the selection of sanitary ware should be coordinated with the overall layout.

Before renovating the bathroom, it is necessary to know the size of each part of the bathroom, so as to ensure that the design and layout are in place. In addition to considering floor tiles, wall tiles, and ceilings, it is important to consider bathtubs, washbasins, and toilets.When purchasing these three pieces of sanitary ware, it is necessary to choose a color that matches the overall tone. It is best to use the same color for the three pieces, so as to avoid the strong contrast of colors and make people feel uncomfortable.

In addition, before buying a bathtub, it is necessary to measure the length, width and net size of the bathtub in the bathroom, and choose a product that suits you from bathtubs of various specifications according to your height.When installing, pay special attention to the position of the drain pipe, and also consider the load-bearing and moisture-proof of the floor.When purchasing a flush toilet, it is necessary to measure the distance between the nozzle of the flush toilet and the wall in advance. The pit distance of the flush toilet needs to be consistent with the original design size. Large, affecting the drainage function.

Regional functions: detailed explanation of the three major regional functions of the bathroom
Generally speaking, the bathroom mainly includes three areas: washroom, bathroom and toilet.

The washing area is generally set at the front end of the bathroom space, where various toilet utensils are mainly placed. Residents generally wash their faces, brush their teeth, shave their beards, etc. here, and sometimes they often place or take off their clothes here.The space in the washroom area is small, and the design should focus on simplicity and practicality. There are mainly cosmetic mirrors, clean face pools, hot and cold water adjustment switches, and placed toilet utensils.

The floor of the washing area should be made of waterproof, dirt-resistant and easy-to-clean materials, such as ceramic tiles and marble slabs.Clean and elegant tiles are more suitable for the walls, and plastic materials, aluminum gussets and other materials are used for the top.In order to directly exchange with the outdoor air, it is best to use ventilation equipment for ventilation, and it is best to use softer light for lighting.

The bathroom area is a place dedicated to bathing and bathing. The usable area of ​​the bathroom area should not be less than 3 square meters. The connection of hot and cold water should also be convenient. burns the skin.The ground in this area should not be too slippery. It is best not to install the water heater in the bathroom. If you are using a gas water heater, you should install it in a ventilated place outside the bathroom, so as to avoid the occurrence of poisoning incidents.The unobstructed drainage should also be considered in the bathroom area, so that the ground sewage can be cleaned and discharged.

Since a lot of water and mist are produced during bathing, the decoration of the bathroom area should be mainly waterproof and moisture-proof decoration materials. Natural stone and large ceramic tiles are the first choice for decoration materials in the bathroom area.The bathroom area has the largest wall area, so materials with strong waterproof, corrosion resistance and mildew resistance should be selected. It is best to choose tiles and laminates that are easy to clean, because they are relatively smooth, flat and easy to dry.

The ceiling is affected by water vapor and is most prone to mildew. It is best to use waterproof and heat-resistant calcium silicate board material, and paint the surface with cement paint, which will have a better effect and be more cost-effective.In addition, because the colorful aluminum plate and the acrylic molding ceiling are relatively water-resistant and have heat insulation on the surface, they are also ideal materials for the ceiling in the bathroom area.The doors and windows in the bathroom area should be well-sealed and shielded, so as to maintain indoor heat and privacy. The lighting should be brighter, and the ventilation inside can be natural ventilation or ventilation with the help of a ventilation fan.

The area of ​​the toilet area is generally small. When designing, it must be clean and bright, the color should be soft, and the toilet area must be free from feces and other peculiar smells. To do this, it is necessary to install ventilation in this area. equipment.The floor of the toilet area is made of floor tiles, and a block-shaped waterproof carpet is placed under the toilet, which is both beautiful and non-slip.

Clever color matching: the color of the bathroom should not be too old or too bright

When designing the bathroom, we should also consider the use of reasonable colors.Generally speaking, white sanitary ware looks comfortable; ivory sanitary ware can show wealth and elegance; lake green sanitary ware appears natural and warm; rose red sanitary ware is full of romantic meaning.When choosing these colors, be sure to pay attention to consistency.

The colors of walls, floors, equipment and furniture cannot be considered in isolation, but should be made into an organic whole in color.Usually, the bathroom adopts the same harmonious color scheme and similar harmonious color schemes, emphasizing unity and integration.When using contrasting color matching, the area of ​​​​the color must be well controlled, and the area of ​​​​the bright color should be small.Considering the psychological adaptability of people when moving, attention should be paid to the continuity and unity of adjacent spaces, and the color should not be too different.The color of the material itself and the color of the lighting must also be considered as a whole.For bathtubs, washbasins, toilets, etc., it is best to avoid using excessively bright colors.

Generally speaking, it is advisable to use light, elegant and clean colors for the bathroom. Bright colors with high reflection coefficients should be considered for ceilings and walls, and neutral grays with low chroma should be used for the ground.In terms of the influence of color on the height of the space, the lower part is heavy and the upper part is light, which has the effect of stabilizing and enlarging the space.

Attention should also be paid to the order of color selection.Generally, a main color is determined first to create a certain space atmosphere, and based on this, the colors of the toilet, bathtub, and washbasin are determined, and the colors of the ceiling, walls, and ground are selected.The color of the wall should be able to set off the furniture, the color of the ceiling can be the same as the wall or have a higher brightness, the dado can have a clear color tendency and a strong pattern, and the color of the ground can be slightly darker.

Furnishing principle: classified storage, based on the principle of easy access
Toilet facilities are indispensable basic facilities in human life, and are also an important symbol of modernization and civilization in daily life.With the improvement of living standards, all kinds of daily necessities in the bathroom space have also increased suddenly, from shampoo to bath liquid, from cosmetics to hair dryers, from towels, bath towels to cleaning utensils, all of which have become must-haves in bathroom space. The bathroom, which was originally small in size, has become overcrowded and messy.In order to make the bathroom tidy and orderly, the following aspects should be considered in the design:

1. Reasonable location, easy to take

The method of placing all items in the bathroom should be considered according to the sequence of people's activities in the bathroom space, and the frame should be arranged around the actions during use and the items should be rotated.For example, you must be able to get soap in the bathtub, and you can get towels, shampoo, etc. with your eyes closed when washing your hair. Clothes, where to temporarily put the undressed clothes; after getting out of the bath, you can easily get bath towels and put on changing underwear or bathrobes, especially for families with many members. It must be guaranteed not to be splashed by water; towels in the washroom should be placed in a ventilated and dry place, and commonly used cosmetics should be placed where they can be seen clearly at a glance and within reach.

2. Classified and stored, each person is separated
Similar items should be stored together, frequently used items should be separated from infrequently used items, and spare items can be placed in wall cabinets or low cabinets. Items that are used every day should be fixed in a dedicated location and placed within easy reach.Items dedicated to each person, such as cosmetics, underwear, towels, etc., are separated for each person.After such classification, the bathroom will not only look clean and tidy, but also make users feel convenient and comfortable.

3. Combination of display and memory

Toothpaste, toothbrush, common cosmetics, etc. are used every day. If you put these items in the cabinet, it will be troublesome to get them, and they are easy to forget on the countertop. Therefore, it is wise to put them in an open place so that people can easily get them design.

Of course, some storage items and products that are afraid of moisture should be stored in the cabinet, because if these items are placed outside the cabinet, they are prone to dust and water stains.When designing, the ratio of open cabinets to dark cabinets should be considered according to the purpose and frequency of use of the items. It is also necessary to set up several drawers to store some small items.

4. Make the most of small spaces

In the bathroom space, except for washbasins and buckets, general cosmetics, lotions, and toilet paper products are relatively small in size, so when setting lockers and shelves in the bathroom, the depth should be about 15 cm, and it is inconvenient to make deep cabinets take.Using a small space to solve the storage problem is necessary for a narrow bathroom space.

5. Pay attention to safety, waterproof and easy to clean

When setting up item racks and storage tables in the bathroom, waterproof materials must be used so that they can be washed with water.

The furniture, shelves, etc. in the bathroom space should be simple in shape, with few lines and corners, so as to avoid unfavorable cleaning after fouling.The furniture in the bathroom should not have edges and corners, so as not to hurt the body.Glass objects should also be placed out of the reach of children.

Reasonable decoration: the decoration principle of second-hand bathroom
As house prices continue to rise, more and more people choose second-hand houses with superior locations and moderate prices.However, old houses often mean old designs, especially those built in the 20s and early 80s. Bathrooms generally have narrow spaces and unreasonable functional arrangements. How can we decorate a comfortable and convenient bathroom? ?

The ventilation of many old-fashioned toilets is not very good. With the emphasis on health of modern people, the ventilation of the bathroom is becoming more and more important. Therefore, it is very necessary to add exhaust fans in the bathroom.Pay attention when installing the exhaust fan. If the bathroom is small and the area is within 2 square meters, it is sufficient to install a powerful exhaust fan above the toilet.If the area of ​​the bathroom is more than 4 square meters, and it is a hidden bathroom, it is best to install a ventilation fan in the bathing area to increase the ventilation and expel the indoor moisture and bad smell as soon as possible.

Clever use of light can change the sense of space very well.Bright lighting can make people feel that the space is improved, while dim light can make people feel that the space is narrow and uncomfortable.The lighting of second-hand houses is usually not very good, especially in some tower buildings in the 90s, the toilets are not well oriented, the windows are narrow, and the natural lighting is not good.Therefore, to create a sense of space in the bathroom of a second-hand house, we must first start with lighting.

A good layout can increase the utilization rate of space, which is more important for small second-hand bathrooms.How to reasonably arrange washbasins, toilets, showers, lockers, and passages is actually very knowledgeable.As far as the bathroom of 4 square meters is concerned, the most important thing is to arrange the washbasin, toilet and shower reasonably.The basic layout method of the three major pieces of bathroom, washbasin, toilet, and bathtub, is from low to high, that is, starting from the bathroom door and gradually deepening.Among them, the most ideal layout is that the sink faces the bathroom door, and the toilet is close to its side, and the shower room is set at the innermost end.If you choose the layout of dry and wet partitions, you must separate the washbasin, toilet and passage from the bathing area, and try to arrange the position of the washbasin and toilet reasonably under the premise of ensuring the passage.

It is difficult to change the window opening in the bathroom of the second-hand house, and it is possible to consider enhancing the indoor lighting.For example, use frosted glass, painted glass, single-sided glass and other glass materials to make partitions and sliding doors between the bathroom and other indoor spaces, which can not only save space, but also improve the lighting of the bathroom, killing two birds with one stone.

Ingenious addition and subtraction: Small bathrooms use addition and subtraction to increase space
The so-called addition is a way to make full use of space and increase space utilization.The most suitable facility for addition is storage space.The storage space should be as large as possible, and the corners should be used as much as possible, and places that do not hinder walking or sight, such as under the washbasin, above the toilet, in the corner of the bathroom, and stools that may be used at any time.

If you choose a narrow counter basin, you must make full use of the space under the counter.According to the width of the countertop, customize a suitable locker, put the infrequently used bathroom products in it, and it is very convenient to use.In order to make the vision more spacious, this locker can be made open.As for the space above the countertop, don’t use it. It’s better to install a large mirror. In addition to being used for washing, it can also increase lighting and expand the space.

A thin hanging cabinet can be made above the toilet, and the items that need to be dried can be placed on it.For the space in the corner, you can use a corner shelf with a suitable size to place the commonly used toiletries on the shelf in categories, which is convenient and neat.

The so-called subtraction is to reduce the floor area of ​​the facilities as much as possible and reduce the feeling of space occupation under the premise of satisfying the use. Therefore, toilets, washbasins, and shower faucets are the most suitable facilities for subtraction.

The most common toilets on the market are divided into integral and split.Generally speaking, the overall toilet is shorter than the split toilet, but it occupies a larger area, so it is better to choose a split toilet in a small space.The design of the concealed water tank can save a distance of at least 20 cm.Many brands of toilets are no more than 70 cm long, making them an ideal choice for second-hand bathrooms.

Washbasins come in all shapes and sizes, from corner basins that fit right into the corner, to square, oval and round bases that are wall-hung.Generally, it is not inclined to install a pedestal basin, because the space below the pedestal is almost unusable, which is a waste, unless it is wrapped in a bathroom cabinet, but it loses the meaning of the pedestal basin. It is better to buy a narrow-format above-the-counter basin. Save the money and buy a larger under-counter cabinet to make full use of the space.

Generally speaking, if you install an ordinary shower rod with a shower head, you have to stand at least 60 cm away from the wall to shower your body; if you modify the wall-mounted faucet, the 20 cm distance occupied by the shower rod will be saved. .

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