Bathroom design in Khrushchev: a competent approach and features

“Khrushchevka” is one of the most common types of buildings. These apartments are equipped in such a way that the need for redevelopment certainly arises (there is a catastrophic lack of home). This especially affects bathrooms with very meager dimensions. To enlarge a bathroom, residents often resort to sacrificing some plumbing fixtures for the sake of free space. How to design a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building, optimize the space and create a pleasant interior? Simple enough!

What do you need to know before starting the process?

As already mentioned, the place will not allow your imagination to run wild. It is necessary to decide on the number of important elements of the bathroom. The rationalization of the room depends on the presence of unnecessary elements. Consider moving some items (washing machine, laundry basket) to other rooms where space allows this. An excellent solution for this example is the kitchen, this will help “unload” the space in the bathroom. It would be correct to combine the bathroom with the toilet. This will save space (you won't have to build an additional wall) and money. The decision is right for a small family. For a family of four or more people, a separate bathroom is better suited. At the same time, enlarge the bathroom at the expense of the corridor, if the layout allows. The corridor is used quite rarely. Don't feel sorry for him.

Classic in Khrushchev

If you decide to renovate a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building, then you should think about giving preference to the classic style.

This option is perfect for those people who cannot imagine their life without sophistication and luxury and want to implement it in their own, albeit small, apartment.

Beige and golden shades that combine perfectly with each other will be relevant here. Also, these colors allow you to achieve a stunning environment and an atmosphere of harmony and peace.

What challenges await you?

The main difficulty is the initial layout of the Khrushchev building. It is quite inconvenient and needs redevelopment. If you decide to have a combined toilet and bathtub, you will have to dismantle the wall partition. The process will not take much time, but it will make you work hard to level the walls of the new room.

The second problem is the location of water communications. It is very likely that you will have to do additional pipe routing to save space. This will contribute to the convenient and rational arrangement of additional plumbing fixtures. You can determine the distribution of pipes into the partition. There will be a need to level this wall, which can cause a lot of trouble.

Rationalization of space

Combining a bathroom and toilet is the best solution for rationalizing space. If this is not possible, then there are options here too. An excellent step would be to purchase miniature models of plumbing fixtures. You don’t have to install a washbasin, but just use a faucet from the shower or bathtub.

Using bathtubs and toilets without footrests is becoming popular. This will allow you to install a washing machine or laundry basket in the bathroom. To further rationalize the space, you can hide the pipes and cistern in the bathroom wall. When purchasing plumbing fixtures, choose corner models, they will allow you to expand the free space. Install additional shelves using the hanging method, but do not place them too high. Instead of a bathtub, make a shower stall. Its vertical dimensions do not correlate with the horizontal dimensions of the bathroom.

Washing machine placement options

The bathroom is a specific living space, which is characterized by certain conditions:

increased humidity levels;
frequent contact of furniture, household appliances, accessories with water droplets;
low degree of ventilation of the bathtub, prone to mold formation.

If we are talking about small rooms, as in the case of Khrushchev houses, then in addition to the above, there are other specific characteristics of the bathroom:

It’s cramped, because these rooms have an area of no more than three meters in Khrushchev-era buildings. The bathroom can become more spacious due to remodeling work. For example, its territory is connected to the territory of the toilet or corridor;
low ceilings - the height of the walls of a bathroom of this type does not exceed 2.5 m, so the space seems very meager. If you organize suspended or suspended ceilings, the level will drop even lower, by about 10-15 cm; the use of glossy or mirror surfaces will help correct the situation;
inconvenient layout of communication systems for absolutely any apartment in Khrushchev-era buildings. This forces many owners of Khrushchev apartments to change the wiring;
the impossibility of placing current equipment, plumbing, and furniture here due to the uncomplicated design of apartments in such houses.

That is why it is extremely difficult to give a special aesthetics and a high level of comfort to obsolete square meters in such a bathroom. However, no one says that this is impossible. It is certainly important to take these unpleasant features of the bath into account when choosing decor and accessories for such a room. Only then will it be possible to turn an uncomfortable tiny bathroom into a visually spacious, comfortable, practical, beautiful bathroom.

Note that the design of a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building with a washing machine must certainly be practical. Often, there are three main objects in this room: a bowl, a sink and a toilet. Based on the analysis of the shape and dimensions of the room, you can arrange them in different ways. But whatever one may say, after installing the plumbing there is very little space left, so it is important to think about the installation location of the washing machine.

If the bathroom is combined with a toilet, then the space expands significantly. Installing a washing machine in an enlarged Khrushchev-era bathroom is much easier. It can be placed opposite the toilet, but in this case it is better to purchase a washing machine model with vertical loading of laundry. Other accommodation options are also possible:

replacing the bowl with a shower stall, as a result of which you can free up a couple of square meters in the corner for a machine;
combining a bathroom with a bathtub also allows you to install a machine between the bowl and the toilet;
combining the bathroom and part of the corridor with the bathroom allows you to organize a small niche for installing a washing machine.

Often, to install a washing machine in the bathroom of a Khrushchev apartment, it is necessary to dismantle the pipes of the coil or even move this product to another place. But after such work, enough space will be allocated to the washing machine, and nothing will interfere with its use.

If there is a large family living in an apartment, and you want to choose a huge washing machine (about 60 cm deep), then you will have to put it in a different place. It would be impossible to find a place for such a unit in a Khrushchev bathroom without redevelopment work.

Across from the door

Between the bathtub and toilet

Above the toilet

Under the sink

Most of our compatriots believe that a washing machine must be present in the bathroom. This option for placing the unit is not just a whim, but a tribute to comfort and practicality. But the bathroom space in Khrushchev-era buildings is very scarce, and the houses themselves have never had a convenient room layout.

What can you give up in a Khrushchev-era bathroom, and without what will it cease to be comfortable? The toilet will need to be placed in the bathroom in any case. But it’s quite possible to give up the bathroom. Instead, you can choose a compact shower stall with many functions. Today, such equipment for the home is very diverse, so you can choose a model that is relevant in terms of price, size, and external aesthetics.

Also, if you have a free corner, you should pay attention to acrylic corner bathtubs. They are compact and easy to use, allowing you to use corner space wisely. And if you close such a structure with a sliding screen, then the space under it can be used for storing household chemicals.

An innovative solution is the absolute refusal of both a bathtub and a shower. In return for such equipment, powerful waterproofing is installed, with a drain in the floor. The shower area itself is separated from the rest of the room using a transparent partition.

It is also quite possible to abandon the washbasin and the faucet above it. Taking morning procedures will not be as comfortable as if there is a sink, but with meager square meters such a step is quite justified. If the parameters of the bathroom still allow you to install a washbasin, you can choose a small wall-hung model. This will allow you to rationally use the space underneath. But the product with a leg should be abandoned.

A washing machine for such a small bathroom must be narrow. It is also advisable to choose a model with vertical loading of laundry, since in the case of a front-loading product, opening the door can be inconvenient and extremely difficult.

If you really want to have a cabinet in your bathroom for storing small accessories, it is better to choose hanging models with glass doors. Such products will increase the space of the room due to the mirrored facades and will allow you to store bath accessories rationally.

If you have a combined bathroom in a Khrushchev building, then you are incredibly lucky, because you have much more space at your disposal than in ordinary such premises. You can easily place all the necessary things, furniture and accessories that you need in the bathroom.

Since you will need to agree that you will increase the plumbing equipment in your apartment. But in some cases, a bathroom with a toilet in a Khrushchev building is much better.

If you haven’t had a combined bathroom before, this will cause certain problems, so you need to be prepared for this. For example, you will need to contact government services involved in architecture.

A legacy of the Soviet past, small apartments require considerable ingenuity from their owners when arranging the interior. The design of a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building deserves special attention, since the limited area and connection to existing communications leave almost no room for original solutions.

However, even a very small bathroom can be turned into a unique oasis of relaxation and comfort. We will talk about how to do this in our article.

In houses that were built in the 1950s - 1980s of the last century, they most often had a separate bathroom with a total area of about 4 m². A bathroom, which you can only squeeze into with great difficulty, and a tiny toilet - in temporary housing, which in essence are the legendary “Khrushchev” buildings, which have long served their allotted time, and this was a luxury. Is it possible to somehow improve the situation today?

As a rule, renovation of a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building begins with the removal of the partition separating the bathroom. This allows you to increase the usable area and bring the room closer to modern standards.

It is undesirable to combine a toilet with a bathroom only if a family with small children lives in the apartment. In all other cases, you should not consider separate options, since they will not provide the required level of comfort.

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Another important issue is communications. In Khrushchev-era apartment buildings it is not always possible to move them, and laying additional pipes will entail extra costs. Therefore, when arranging plumbing equipment, it is better to focus on existing communication connections and become attached to them.

For small rooms, it is recommended to choose a modern or minimalist style, since simple and laconic forms combined with soft neutral colors will visually increase the space. But the classics, with an abundance of small decorative details, carved furniture made of natural wood and a complex color palette, are best left for bathrooms with a large area.

To prevent bathroom renovations in a Khrushchev-era building from having to be done too often, you should avoid any materials that are “afraid” of high humidity. Ventilation in houses of this type is weak and there is no hope of normalizing the microclimate of the room with its help.

For example, waterproof plaster or wallpaper are not the best options for wall decoration. They are unlikely to withstand constant condensation and temperature changes, although if you install a closed shower instead of a bath, the humidity will noticeably decrease.

Stylistics of the room

Of course, the style of the room plays a huge role in bathroom design. We offer style options with descriptions:

Minimalism	Based on the size of the bathroom, minimalism seems optimal. It provides for the presence of details with elements of rigor and accuracy. Drawers built into the walls allow you to store bottles and tubes. A special feature is a constant sense of order, despite what is happening in hidden cabinets.
Japanese style	This style is a colorful combination of Asian flavor and minimalism. Like the previous style, Japanese is distinguished by its severity, but has features that are manifested in a certain composition of the walls and the presence of small design elements.
High tech	It is distinguished by cool shades with elements of glass surfaces and a bright expression of metallic tones. Lamps used in high-tech style allow you to visually expand the space. Well suited for lovers of art and high matters.
Modern	It is the most common style at the moment. It is characterized by smooth surfaces, practicality in the choice of plumbing fixtures and its small size. The style is characterized by simple tones (white, black, gray) and light-reflecting walls.

Tips for optimizing space

Khrushchev buildings were built “in haste” without much attention to their level of comfort. Apartment designs are awkward and sometimes even funny. But it’s no laughing matter for their owners, who for an hour don’t understand how to place the plumbing fixtures and household appliances that are relevant here on a couple of square meters.

In Khrushchev, a bathroom with a washing machine 34 cm deep acquires the maximum level of practicality. Experienced designers advise adhering to the following tips when planning a bath in a Khrushchev building:

The ideal solution is to combine a bathroom with a toilet, otherwise installing a washing machine here will be extremely problematic. You can also connect the bathroom to part of the corridor, which allows you to organize a niche for installing a small washing machine;
give up everything unnecessary, giving preference to hanging plumbing fixtures, transformable furniture, a compact washing machine with a depth of 34 cm. Such interior items will be as functional as possible, but will not take up much space;
prefer a shower stall over a bowl. Equipment of this type is no less convenient, durable, practical, but takes up less space in a small bathroom. If you absolutely want to soak in the bathroom, choose a corner acrylic model instead of the usual cast iron one, which will save space for installing a washing machine.

There are also design techniques that allow you to visually give a modest-sized bathroom in a Khrushchev-era apartment an original look and more spaciousness. Let's describe a few of them.

Designer technique	What gives
Decorating the walls and ceiling of the bathroom with light finishing materials. For walls, you may prefer tiles with a vertical pattern, which allows you to visually raise the level of the ceiling surface.	Allows you to visually expand a narrow space and raise ceilings.
Prefer warm colors for wall decor, use narrow ceiling borders, add a large number of mirror surfaces to the interior, arrange stretch ceilings with glossy film.	All this will give the bathroom space.
Avoid open shelves with lots of bottles and jars of cosmetics	An excessively large number of small objects gives the room an untidy appearance and creates a feeling of clutter in the space.
Organize a good room ventilation system.	A well-ventilated room is not filled with the smell of dampness and rottenness.
Prefer spot light on the ceiling to a pendant chandelier.	A hanging chandelier conceals the space, while spotlights will make the ceilings appear lighter and inaccessible.
It is better to choose white furniture. The same applies to the washing machine itself.	White color visually reduces the size of plumbing fixtures, furniture, and washing machines.

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Expansion of space

If there is no way to really expand the space, it is necessary to expand it for our eyes. Visual expansion of space in the bathroom can be achieved through the following solutions:

ceiling decoration in light colors and glossy surface;
applying vertical stripes to the walls;
expansion by diagonal inserts (alternating tiles on the floor);
finishing the protruding elements of the room with mosaics;
combination of light and dark tones;
additional mirror surfaces;
local illumination;
hanging plumbing;
selection of glass shelves and cabinets.

When following the advice, it is important to combine them correctly. You should not strive hard to expand the space if the bathroom does not allow you to successfully combine the above elements.

Low, crooked ceiling. What to do?

Many people immediately abandon suspended and suspended ceilings in the bathroom due to the loss of height due to fastening, because the ceilings in Khrushchev-era buildings are already low. Don’t discount the possibility of modern design right away. Weigh all the pros and cons. Ceiling slabs are often laid unevenly; leveling will entail additional costs for materials and labor costs. It’s easier to hide all the flaws in the ceiling under the cladding than to level the surface.

The design of a small bathroom will not suffer from a loss of 5–10 cm in overall height if you skillfully use the reflective mirror properties of modern materials. A glossy suspended ceiling with lighting (especially dark, such as blue) reflects the interior like a mirror. This simple technique can double the ceiling height in Khrushchev-era buildings.

To prevent the ceiling from appearing low, when assembling a slatted suspended ceiling, matte plastic slats can be alternated with glossy metal slats. The ceiling will visually rise.

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Room color scheme

When choosing primary colors, focus on light and bright tones. They will visually enlarge the room. Combine tones with darker ones to achieve the effect of depth. There will be a lot of free space in the bathroom and a subconscious feeling of depth will be created. Don't make your bathroom completely white, this will only create a feeling of a cold hospital atmosphere that is constantly depressing. The classic option is a combination of white with milky chocolate tones. The room is designed with milky walls and accented black stripes as recess elements. Combine with furniture that should be darker than the walls. Make the floor in shades darker than the walls. There will be a feeling of the room expanding upward. The ceiling should be made in light colors so as not to create the atmosphere of being in a bubble.

Photos of bathrooms in Khrushchev buildings

Plastic panels “hide” defects in enclosing structures most effectively. They also make special boxes for utility lines so that the pipes do not spoil the appearance of the room.

However, ceramic tiles look much more attractive and will last longer. Plastic panels are vulnerable to mechanical stress - even an accidental blow can leave a deep dent on them.

Some tips for choosing tiles for bathrooms in Khrushchev-era buildings:

The tile can be small (mosaic), small square or elongated, like a “hog”. Large tiles visually reduce the size of the room; it is better to avoid them.

A light, neutral tone of the walls will make the bathroom airy and create a comfortable atmosphere. Both bright, contrasting colors and “sterile” white should be avoided. It is better to stick to creamy, light gray, soft blue or beige shades.

It is undesirable to make borders that break the wall vertically, since the room will appear lower.

Small bathrooms in older buildings will seem more spacious if the walls are tiled with a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light well. Matte varieties are acceptable if the furniture has glossy facades or if mirror inserts are used in wall decoration.

If you look at a photo of a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building, most likely we will see a floor made of ceramic or porcelain tiles, since in this case this is the most acceptable solution.

Recently, self-leveling coatings made from polymer mixtures have been increasingly used.

Its main advantages:

completely waterproof
durability, wear resistance
hygiene, environmental friendliness
the ability to create paintings with a 3D effect

It is self-leveling floors that have the ability to transform, at our request, into sea waves, a waterfall or a flowering meadow.

The main disadvantage of such structures is their high cost.

Tip: When using porcelain tiles or tiles, you need to choose non-slip varieties and lay the tiles diagonally. This technique creates additional perspective. A floor two shades darker than the walls visually increases the height of the room.

Ceiling

When considering the design of a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building, many opt for a suspended ceiling. It will reliably protect against flooding from above, and if you choose a mirrored variety, it will create the impression of a high room filled with light and air.

A ceiling made of plastic lining or coated with waterproof acrylic paint is also suitable.

In a small bathroom, twilight should not reign, “eating up” the already cramped space, but too bright light is also undesirable. It's better to keep it in moderation.

It is best to install spotlights and additional sconces near the mirror above the washbasin.

directly bathtub or shower
wash basin
toilet (if the bathroom is combined)
cabinet or pencil case for storing bath textiles, detergents, etc.
hanger

How can you fit all this into 4 m²?

We have already said that bathrooms in houses built during Khrushchev’s era are best decorated in a modern style.

Classic furniture made of natural wood is unsuitable for small, poorly ventilated rooms with high humidity. Models in the modern and minimalist style made of MDF, high-quality plastic or glass are another matter.

Advice: material such as chipboard should not be considered when renovating a bathroom in a Khrushchev-era building. After a maximum of 2 years, the purchased furniture set will have to be replaced with a new one, and the apparent cheapness of the purchase will ultimately cost a lot.

Furniture should be compact and, if possible, multifunctional. For example, a cabinet above the washbasin with mirrored doors: you can store the necessary care products and look at yourself during cosmetic procedures. It is rational to use the space under the bathroom as an additional storage section.

It is better to choose a corner pencil case. Or better yet, replace it with open glass shelves, placing them above the bathtub.

Hanging furniture is much more practical and will last longer.

Location options:

Under the sink. In this case, a narrow front-loading machine is required.

In the corner next to the shower stall, if the entrance to the room is not located on the end wall.

In a special niche formed by connecting part of the corridor to the bathroom.

Installing a washing machine under the sink is considered the most rational. The room also benefits from an aesthetic point of view. If desired, the machine can be hidden behind a decorative door so as not to disturb the overall style of the bathroom.

With proper planning and selection of necessary furnishings, a bathroom in houses built under Khrushchev can become very cozy and stylish. And most importantly, no less comfortable than spacious rooms.

As proof, we offer a selection of the most striking and impressive photos of a bathroom in a Khrushchev building.

Plumbing fixtures have a modern shape and an original combination of two types of tiles: mosaic and “hog”. It would seem nothing complicated, but this bathroom cannot be called boring or uncomfortable.

Bathroom for connoisseurs of Japanese style. The exclusive design, the photo of which is given above, is based on a contrasting combination of retro-style furnishings and an ultra-modern shower stall. The washbasin clearly resembles a traditional Japanese bathing barrel - an ofuro.

Unusual renovation of a bathroom in a Khrushchev building, photo of a wall with a washbasin. Tiles with a “natural stone” texture create a feeling of being in a natural environment, just like a veneered MDF cabinet. Calm colors and simple shapes promote relaxation. It’s nice to relax in such a bathroom after a busy day.

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Photo of a bathroom in a Khrushchev building in a modern style. A contrasting shower wall helps organize the space without appearing too bright, thanks to the overall neutral palette.

A corner shower cabin saved space in a small bathroom, allowing you to place a washbasin with a countertop and convenient shelves for bath accessories.

Unusual bathroom design in Khrushchev, photo. Retro style never goes out of fashion and this interior is another proof of that. The diagonal pattern of tiles on the floor visually expands the space, making the room seem larger than it actually is.

Stylish bathroom in Khrushchev, design, photo. The “marine” theme is relevant for rooms of any size - it creates a romantic mood and promotes relaxation. In this case, the furniture was very well chosen - a corner pencil case, a hanging cabinet under the sink, a mirror cabinet. It seems that you are in the cabin of a magical ship that is taking you towards adventure...

If a standard bath is replaced with a shower, useful space is freed up. Here we have a very successful bathroom design in a Khrushchev building with a washing machine - the household appliance is located in the corner and does not interfere with free movement.

Another interesting option for a bathroom in a Khrushchev building, photo. Corner plumbing - the shower and toilet are so compact that even a modest-sized room begins to seem spacious. And due to the dark end wall, additional depth of space is created.

This solution is generally not typical for a bathroom, however, it is worth taking a closer look at it. Isn't it true, the design, the photo of which is presented above, slightly resembles a living room, with a traditional “wall”? But nothing prevents us from combining plumbing into a modular system. How many additional storage spaces will appear in this case? Compact, functional, stylish.

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Bathroom arrangement

A shower stall in a small bathroom will save space

Two-tone tiles in the bathroom

Combined bathroom

If the bathroom and toilet are separate, then the wall between them can be demolished. In the Khrushchev building this partition is plaster and not load-bearing. However, often there is no need to break anything; the bathroom in Khrushchev’s houses was almost always united. It is in this design that it is most often found in photos of finished interiors.

Combined bathroom in Khrushchev

Placing a washing machine and appliances in the bathroom

How to place plumbing fixtures in a combined bathroom

Bathroom combined with toilet:

gives more possibilities when planning, because more spacious;
allows you to save on finishing materials for the partition;
reduces the number of interior doors in the apartment by one;
simpler and more convenient to clean.

There is more space in the combined bathroom

You can even place a washing machine

How to place a bathtub in a bathroom

If there are a couple of people in the family, then a shared bathroom is unlikely to cause any special problems. But not everyone likes to shower with someone sitting next to them on the toilet. The only option here is to fence off the latter with a partition or curtain. But then the already small bathroom in the Khrushchev-era apartment becomes simply tiny and cluttered. You should only resort to this method of zoning as a last resort.

Glass wall instead of curtains

Shower cabin in Khrushchev

Interior of a combined bathroom

To find some space in a Khrushchev-era bathroom, a cast-iron bathtub can be replaced with a compact stall with a shower and glass doors. In this case, it is recommended to select the tray of such a hydrobox with a low side from the floor. This way the booth will visually clutter up the available space much less.

a shower cabin can be made from a regular bathtub

Combined shower with bathtub

A shower cabin will free up space for a washing machine

Washing machine

It is also possible to save some space in the bathroom in the case of a washing machine; it is enough to place it under the sink. Finding a suitable washbasin model without a siphon at the bottom is difficult. However, such versions of this plumbing fixture are available for sale.

Washing machine under the sink

How to fit a washing machine into a small bathroom

How to hide a washing machine

It is best to completely exclude closed cabinets in a small bathroom design. Open shelves and various wall-mounted stands are more appropriate here. It is also worth abandoning the cabinet under the sink (maximum narrow pedestal) and the bath screen. The more flooring that is exposed, the better.

Cabinets in the bathroom

Vintage vanity unit

Built-in furniture in the bathroom

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Read more about organizing the design of a bathroom with a washing machine.

Not everyone appreciates the opportunity to soak in a full-size bathtub filled with water; for some, it is more important to always have fresh linen and clean clothes at hand. Sitz baths will help solve this issue; installing such small-sized plumbing fixtures will free up space for a washing machine. This method requires the purchase of a new bathroom and its installation. We should also not forget that the old bathtub will also have to be dismantled and taken out of the apartment, which requires certain labor costs.
The second option does not require moving the bathroom, but does involve eliminating the sink. The washing machine is installed in its place in the space between the toilet and the bathtub. This is the least expensive installation option, since the work of dismantling a sink or washbasin is incomparable to the work of moving a bathroom.
The third option is to install a small shower instead of a bathtub. This upgrade is not cheap, but it looks much more modern with a shower and washing machine.

Finishing material

The finishing material plays an important role. The best option for the ceiling would be to paint or install plastic panels, as already mentioned, in light colors. If the height allows, an excellent solution would be to make a stretch glossy ceiling. This will allow you to feel the continuation of the bathroom upward. The walls must be finished using mosaics or tiles. Using paint is considered normal, but uneven walls make it impossible to achieve this. Tile or mosaic will allow you to combine the colors of the walls, which, as we have already found out, is positive in terms of visual expansion. For the floor, use tiles. You can use the trick of diagonally expanding the space. Make sure that the tiles are not too slippery, as interaction with water can negatively affect the person who is on the tiles.

Selection of plumbing

The last step in decorating a bathroom is choosing plumbing fixtures. The largest element is the bathtub (it is better to replace it with a shower). If replacing with a shower stall is not possible, choose a corner model.

To avoid buying additional cabinets, lay out the sides from tiles. They will serve as a storage place for various bottles and tubes. Choose a sink without a footrest. This will not affect comfort, and will provide additional space. Choose a toilet without a footrest. Don't worry that the structure may not support your weight. Good models can withstand up to 200 kg. If your weight is within these limits, then choose this option.

To free up space, you can place the washbasin above the bathtub. It's practical and convenient. Streamline your shower stall by converting it into a shower with floor drain. This will level out the space, thereby not creating the feeling of having a large structure. Equip and use niches for storing household chemicals. Consider the above tips to streamline your bathroom. Remember, comfort and beauty must be present together. This is the basic rule of any quality bathroom design. Pay special attention to plumbing fixtures, they take up the most space. The right choice can expand the free space for everyday life.

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Shower with floor drain

An excellent option for saving space is a shower with a floor drain. Its main advantages: compactness, lack of high sides (which is important for people with disabilities and pensioners) and minimizing the risk of flooding neighbors below. The only thing is that the floor will rise ten centimeters so that a drain can be installed.

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