Bath decoration: choice of material and principle of operation. Projects of baths with a dressing room Decoration of the ceiling space in a dressing room

The dressing room is the room from which the Russian bath begins. That is why there is a special attitude towards its arrangement. It should not only fulfill its main functions, but also favor the entire bath procedure. If you plan to organize such a room with your own hands, it can be done as your own imagination indicates: both practical, convenient, and original.

The purpose of the dressing room

A person enters this room by opening the front door to the bathhouse. Despite its small size, this room traditionally performs several functions:

first of all, it is a dressing room, where a person prepares for a bath procedure and can neatly hang his things;
here the steamed visitor takes a breath between visits to the steam room;
it can be combined with a rest room and used as it after all procedures are completed;
the door of the furnace is usually displayed in the dressing room, which means that it contains the loading zone of the furnace and a place for storing a portion of firewood to maintain combustion throughout the entire procedure.

Basically, the dressing room is the space between the open air and the steam room. On the one hand, cold streams rush here through the doorway, and on the other, hot steam is periodically carried out from the steam room. The following influencing factors are distinguished: a significant temperature drop, moisture in the form of steam condensate and carried on a wet body, as well as possible emissions from the furnace.
Taking into account the purpose of the dressing room, such basic requirements are imposed on it.

The temperature should be optimal. A person should not feel cold, undressing, and not strive to jump out as soon as possible, getting dressed.
The air in the room should allow you to rest comfortably, that is, you need to provide a fresh air supply.
Drafts and cold air penetration into the undressing area are not allowed.
The area of the room should be sufficient for the installation of the necessary furniture and equipment, as well as for the movement of people. The firebox should not cause inconvenience or compromise safety.

The dressing room should be designed so that a person has a desire not only to take a steam bath, but also to relax after washing. The aesthetic appeal of this room plays an important psychological role.

The importance of warming a room

The arrangement begins with ensuring the optimum temperature, which requires a special approach. Thermal insulation should be included in the design of all elements: walls, ceiling, flooring. The room does not have such extreme temperatures as in the steam room, and therefore it is possible to insulate the dressing room from the inside using almost any heat-insulating material: mineral wool, polystyrene foam, penoplex, etc.

The humidity in this room is also low, but the possibility of steam penetration from the steam room requires a vapor barrier. That is why the option of using thermal protection with a foil layer is considered optimal, which simultaneously protects from steam, which can condense in the inner layers. An important condition for comfort in the dressing room is to prevent cold air from entering through the doorway. For this, it is best to build a closed porch or equip the entrance with two doors.

Features of wall decoration

Internal wall decoration is necessary to protect the premises from external factors (from the outside and from the steam room) and provide an attractive appearance. It can be made from different materials, but the coating must necessarily contain heat and waterproofing, as well as a ventilation gap to prevent the accumulation of condensate.

You can decorate the walls of the dressing room like this

Materials (edit)	Features and Benefits
Wood.	This is the most common option for Russian baths. Sheathing can be provided with a bar, board, slats, but lining is the most popular. In the dressing room, a tree, both deciduous and coniferous, is quite suitable. If we take into account the therapeutic effect, then preference should be given to linden or cedar. The most important selection parameter is texture, which provides visual appeal.
Block house and plastic panels.	These modern cladding materials are capable of imitating a wide variety of natural surfaces. In particular, it is difficult to distinguish a block house from a wooden frame. The panels are produced in a wide range, which allows you to sheathe the walls according to any idea. These facing materials are more often used outside the bath, but inside they are also able to create an attractive interior.
Ceramic tiles and stone.	On the wall surface adjacent to the steam room, this type of cladding is quite appropriate. Puffs of steam often penetrate here, which quickly condenses on contact with a colder surface. Ceramics, natural or artificial stone will reliably protect against this phenomenon, and it will not be difficult to wipe off moisture from such a surface. The reliability of the entire bath will increase the presence of ceramic or stone cladding around the door of the furnace.

Quite often, the construction of a dressing room provides for a combined approach, when different finishing techniques are used in the same room. Wall finishing technology includes the following stages of work.

Laying a membrane-type vapor barrier with a "breathing" effect.
Installation of a frame (lathing) from a wooden bar. Most often, the guides are fixed in parallel in a vertical position with a step of 60-80 cm.
Fastening the insulation in the cells of the frame.
Laying a vapor barrier with a foil layer.
Installation of guide rails to create a ventilation gap between the cladding and the vapor barrier foil.
External cladding.

For tiling, additional surface leveling will be required. After fixing the vapor barrier with foil, the following works are carried out: installation of sheets of drywall or plywood; filling gaps and priming the surface; laying ceramic or stone tiles on the appropriate adhesive.

Tiles are rarely used in dressing the dressing room. It is time consuming and expensive to install.

Ceiling arrangement

In the dressing room, he is in rather difficult conditions. The steam escaping from the steam room rises and condenses on the ceiling surface. In such circumstances, it is important to solve the problem - to minimize heat losses and avoid moisture accumulation.

Insulation of the ceiling is most often provided from the attic side, where you can use both tile or roll materials, and bulk insulation such as expanded clay. The ceiling decoration of the dressing room inside the room includes fixing a vapor barrier with a layer of foil on the plank floor (with the foil located on the side of the room) and finishing cladding.

The most common options are clapboard decoration or the manufacture of a false ceiling from plastic panels. In the first case, it is recommended to use slats 10–12 cm wide made of linden, alder, pine or birch. Ceiling cladding technique differs little from wall cladding. A ventilation gap is also required here, which is provided by wooden slats or a special aluminum profile.

Floor features

It should be warm enough in the dressing room so that a person can move around it barefoot. Another prerequisite: the floor should not be slippery, even for wet feet. In addition, the required moisture resistance of the coating must be provided.

All requirements are fully met by a wooden floor. It can be arranged in this order.

Laying on a pad of sand and clay waterproofing from roofing material.
Installation of a system of logs from a wooden bar with a size of at least 10 × 10 cm. All wooden elements are thoroughly impregnated with a composition that protects against decay and mold.
Backfilling of insulating material (ash, slag, expanded clay).
Sub-flooring. It can be made from unedged boards and even slabs with a thickness of at least 20 mm.
Laying of protective covers: heat-insulating layer of mineral wool, polyurethane foam, expanded polystyrene; waterproofing and vapor barrier with foil coating.
Plank flooring.

For arranging the flooring in the dressing room, coniferous wood is quite suitable, but it is best to use a material of increased hardness and moisture resistance - larch, oak.

The floor in the dressing room with ceramic tiles is permissible only if the "warm floor" system is installed. Water or electric heating can be used. The construction is made in this order.

The overlay of a cushion of sand and crushed stone 35-45 cm thick.
Laying waterproofing and reinforcing mesh.
Pouring concrete screed.
Laying water heating pipes or electric mats.
Installation of a system of logs from a wooden bar.
Installation of sub-floor from unedged boards and waterproofing.
Laying of chipboard or plywood sheets with subsequent filler and surface priming.

When the preliminary stages are passed, the ceramic tiles are laid on the appropriate glue.

Ventilation system device

Properly organized ventilation in the dressing room is a prerequisite for the functioning of the bath. Its task is to dry the structure during steam condensation, to ensure the flow of fresh air, to create an optimal microclimate in the room, to exclude the appearance of harmful substances from the furnace. Both natural and forced ventilation are used. Air supply is provided through windows and doors.

However, to regulate the process, the main inflow and outflow of the air mass occurs through specially cut vents equipped with plugs. The size of such holes is 15–20 cm. The air inflow occurs through the lower vents, which are formed above 40–50 cm from the floor. The exit is installed on the opposite wall, closer to the ceiling.

In order to ensure constant and controlled air exchange, an exhaust fan is installed in the outlet vent. It will help with the accumulation of humid and excessively heated air to quickly bring the room back to normal.

The need for artificial heating

The decision of the question of whether an additional heating supply is needed is decided taking into account the real circumstances. In modern saunas, small metal stoves are often installed in the steam room, the heat of which does not reach the dressing room. Under such conditions, you should consider additional heating for this room.

There are several heating methods.

Steam room pipe. It is installed over a container with steam stones. And when they are poured with water, part of the steam is directed through this pipe to the dressing room, and then returns back to the steam room.
Installation of a chimney from the stove with entry through the dressing room, where it will give off heat.
The location of the hot water tank in the wall between the steam room and the dressing room.
Installing a separate fireplace.

In a classic Russian sauna, the firebox of the sauna stove is located in the dressing room, and its additional heating is not needed. Rather, on the contrary, you have to use ventilation to ensure the optimal temperature.

Design features

The dressing room is a special bath room where a person tunes in to receive the procedure and relaxes after washing. The whole design should create comfort and good mood. The interior of the dressing room is chosen taking into account the following main factors.

Furniture and equipment. In a small room, the obligatory items are clothes hangers, shelves for shoes and hats, lockers for small things and bath accessories, as well as a bench where you can sit for a while. In saunas that are more "solid" in terms of volume, this room is combined with a relaxation room, and there are corresponding pieces of furniture: sofas, a table, a bar, a refrigerator, armchairs. The shape, material and color of the equipment make it possible to give a certain gloss to the entire interior. Furniture can be made by hand or picked up in a store. Rest will become even more comfortable when a TV is installed in the dressing room, where you can watch a football match together. Don't forget about the opportunity to listen to music.

Style. Any room looks better when its design is provided in a certain style. The Russian approach to interior design is most often used in traditional saunas. A fabulous plot is in demand in the arrangement of the dressing room. Currently, modern design solutions are also highly regarded.

Decor. Various fittings can give the dressing room a sophisticated look. A special role is given to decorative shelves, figurines, woodcarving, embossing, paintings, etc. All this makes a significant contribution to the creation of the original appearance of the room.

Lighting. In the dressing room, you should not rely on natural light through the window. Luminaires are able to give the interior a cozy look and emphasize the chosen style. Of course, a chandelier, especially a large one, will be out of place in the bath. Sconces and candlestick-shaped lamps look good here.

The design decision largely depends on what type of room this room belongs to. Although it does not have the extreme conditions of a steam room, its specificity requires a special approach. You can build and decorate the dressing room yourself, but for this you need to carefully plan all the work and choose the right material correctly.

The dressing room is an important and obligatory room in the bathhouse. It can be very tiny (just for undressing) or larger, where you still need to make optimal use of the space, allocating a place to relax.

The bathhouse is the main constituent element of Russian culture. Bath procedures served hygienic purposes. Various diseases were treated in the steam room. To this day, hot steam helps to cope with various ailments, balances the nervous system, and restores strength. Long frosty winters taught our ancestors to keep warm indoors: high thresholds, small windows, low doors.

Bathhouses were built outside the yard, better on the shore of a reservoir, so that a steamed person could plunge into the water, because there was no running water in those days. We washed on certain days, sometimes the whole street used one bath. Today, knowing the benefits of this procedure, many build personal baths in their personal plot or equip a sauna in a city apartment. A private bathhouse has become a symbol of a healthy lifestyle, this type of construction has become almost mandatory on the site.

Peculiarities

The traditional country sauna consists of three rooms:

dressing room;
washing room;
steam room.

They are usually arranged in the same order. First, the visitor enters the dressing room - a dry warm room for changing clothes and relaxing between bath procedures. Then it enters the washing department, from where, after rinsing and getting used to the elevated temperature, it goes into the steam room.

The steam room is the main branch of the bath, for the sake of which it is being built. The temperature here reaches 60-70 degrees, with high humidity up to 90 percent, this heat penetrates into the deep layers of the muscles, relaxes and warms up all organs. The use of a birch, oak, juniper broom acts as a massage. After the steam room, you need a rinsing or dousing with cold water, then rest. The design features of the bath provide for the comfortable carrying out of all the listed procedures.

Modern baths do not go beyond the boundaries of a private plot; small comfortable log cabins or two-story brick structures are erected in the courtyard for frequent and convenient use. The set of premises includes an open terrace or balcony on the second floor. Here you can lie down in the fresh air or have a cup of tea after a steam room. The washroom is equipped with a regular shower or a massage shower. For those who like to lie down in the bathroom, the necessary equipment is installed.

The dressing room receives additional space, is furnished with a sofa, armchairs, a table with a samovar. This room is often used for temporary accommodation of guests, therefore, great importance is attached to the design of the recreation room: it is equipped with devices for a comfortable pastime - a TV, a refrigerator. The owners create many decor and household items for their own bath with their own hands. Inside or outside, walls are lovingly adorned with hunting trophies or carvings.

In addition to the traditional Russian steam room with wet steam, a sauna with dry hot air is popular with many northern peoples. Manufacturers produce a whole line of equipment for country or apartment saunas. Saunas can have a large area, or they can fit into the size of a shower stall. Heating units of various modifications effectively create the required temperature and humidity in rooms of any area.

The bath complex can be arranged in the attic. For this, measures are taken to insulate the roof, a comfortable staircase with a handrail is mounted. This detail is necessary, since the effect of hot temperatures on a person causes a loss of attention and concentration, the steps should be as comfortable and non-slip as possible. If the bath has bevels of the ceiling, then in the lower parts shelves are installed for storing bath accessories and woodpiles so that unused dead zones do not form in the lower parts of the room. To avoid injuries, the active area for vaping and washing is located at the highest part, its height should not be less than 2.3 meters.

Sauna stoves are used in various modifications. Solid fuel units have proven themselves well: firewood, pellets, coal. The latest ergonomic long-burning models with a water circuit allow you to heat adjacent rooms and another floor. The temperature regime is maintained throughout the entire heating period. If the bathhouse is connected to the main gas pipeline, cheap gas is used to operate the stove. Electric counterparts are less convenient due to the high cost of electricity. When choosing the volume of the firebox, you need to calculate the volume of the steam room and adjacent rooms and select the stove of the required power.

Compliance with fire safety rules is essential. Continuous use of the furnace for many hours can cause ignition of the surrounding structures. All heated parts of the stove and chimney must be reliably insulated from wooden parts. The chimney at the junction with the ceiling and the roof is made of "sandwich" pipes and is additionally protected with a layer of expanded clay. The height of the chimney, according to the requirements of safe operation, is taken at least 50 centimeters above the level of the roof ridge.

The walls around the stove are finished with plasterboard, porcelain tiles, minerite, stainless steel with a layer of mineral wool or brick and natural stone. Superizol can withstand heating up to 1000 degrees, light and non-combustible - a new insulating material for high-temperature furnace units. The height of the insulating layer should be 15-20 centimeters above the level of the stove and by the same amount wider. When decorating the interior walls and structures of the steam room, non-combustible and environmentally friendly materials are used that do not emit harmful substances when heated. They try to keep the design in the same style.

Finishing materials

The microclimate with high temperature and high humidity dictates the use of natural materials. The bathhouse, built from solid linden, aspen, cedar logs, does not require additional wall cladding. These materials, when heated, lighten the air to release healing oils. This material is flexible when temperature and humidity conditions change, and is durable. The beautiful interweaving of wood grain creates a pleasing visual experience.

A steam room, lined with bricks or blocks of artificial stone, is sheathed from the inside with clapboard from the same wood species. It is undesirable to use pine, because of the high temperature in the room, it can release resin, which creates unaesthetic streaks on the surface. Pine is not resistant to moisture and deforms strongly from moisture. Although it is an affordable and inexpensive material with good decorative qualities, it can be used to decorate a rest room and an entrance area.

The lining has various trim profiles, rectangular or cylindrical, which imitates a log frame. For cladding, you can use a sanded edged board. It is better to take the thickness of 2-4 centimeters. This will allow the wood to resist deformation longer and retain heat well. Sheathing from unedged boards looks original. This gives a rustic touch to the interior.

The interior looks beautiful, completely decorated both on the walls and on the ceiling with the same material of the same type of wood. It is better to choose light colors of wood. A small steam room will look more spacious. The wood paneling is treated with oil or wax in natural tones. Do not use varnish or paint in the steam room.

In a brick or block building, the wall is sheathed with a rail and insulated with a vapor barrier material. Then another rack frame is made, on which the front finish is recruited. The ceiling of the slab is finished in the same way. The floor in the steam room is also sewn up with a wooden edged board. A layer of waterproofing is laid between the cement screed and the finished floor.

For the body of the stove, the best choice would be a refractory brick, it gives a beautiful slender pattern, has good performance. Gives the interior warmth and coziness. The heated brick retains heat for a long time and contributes to the long-term maintenance of the optimal temperature in the room. Cast iron or steel models are convenient to use and easy to install. Boxes for natural stone are specially provided: basalt, jadeite, quartzite. These stones heat up quickly, do not crack from high temperatures, and do not contain harmful secretions.

The washing department is traditionally tiled. For the floor, use porcelain stoneware or tongue-and-groove boards. The main requirement is a non-slip surface. The ceiling is sewn up with the same clapboard as in the steam room. In some cases, plastic ceiling panels are mounted to match the color of tiles or lining.

The doors in the bath rooms are made capital, with good thermal insulation qualities. Natural wood possesses such qualities. The door leaf is decorated with carved panels or glass inserts to visually expand the space. Modern door designs can be made entirely of special glass. These models are equipped with insulating pads.

Decoration inside

A huge selection of options for finishing materials and modern equipment for the bath allows you to create stylish modern interiors. A sauna in an apartment in a multi-storey building is becoming a valuable component of comfort. Manufacturers offer a complete turnkey set of different sizes and modifications of the steam room. Outwardly, these steam rooms look like an ordinary room, but the interior decoration with a block house or clapboard immerses you in the atmosphere of a real steam room.

Home saunas range from traditional sizes to miniatures, the size of a shower stall. But all the details of the traditional steam room are executed at a high level. The shelves are of standard size, conveniently configured to accommodate two or more people. The shelf of the upper tier is made wider and installed at a height of no higher than 1.5 meters from the ceiling. The door design assumes a glass component. Glass does not enclose a small space, but serves as a unifying element of loft-style interiors.

The sauna is installed in the bathroom, or a special room is allocated for it. In studio apartments, saunas have become fashionable, included in the interior of the room. Fully glass partitions create the illusion of a single space. Colored LED backlighting creates a sense of serenity and relaxation. A functional shower room completes the full cycle of the bath procedure. Smooth surfaces, lack of details, monochrome composition of minimalism makes it possible to relax in the fast paced rhythm of modern life.

Older generations remember the times when baths were built on the shore of a reservoir. Today it is not always appropriate to dive into a pond after a steam room, or not everyone was lucky enough to have one on their site. Owners of their own saunas can equip them with swimming pools. The pool can be located in the open air next to the entrance to the bathhouse. Another option is to build a pool in the washroom.

The pool occupies the center of the shower room. Beautifully designed bumpers and flooring around the pool add an extra decorative effect. An unusual shape will also become a design element. It is better to lay out the bottom and walls with blue or colored tiles so that the color of the water has a pleasant color. For aesthetic purposes, a small steam room is separated by a glass partition.

The interior of a bathhouse with an outdoor swimming pool can be decorated in a fashionable single space. The pool is a way of dividing into a steam room and a relaxation area, while simultaneously separating the closed steam room and the open-air gazebo. Combined terrace designs create a barrier from prying eyes. The original glazing of the roof will allow you to admire the starry sky during the bath procedures.

The two-story bath expands the possibilities for arranging additional premises. Such a structure can combine both the functions of a bath and the functions of a dwelling. The first floor is reserved for a steam room, a washroom, a changing room and a kitchen. The second is given for rest rooms, a living room or bedroom, rooms for massage or a gym.

An exquisite interior solution can be the design of a steam room in the Turkish style. Traditional oriental bath - hamam is heated by a stone bed located in the center of the room. The hammam is often complemented by a stylized waterfall on one of the walls, where you can rinse after hot treatments. The air in the Turkish bath is not scalding, but has a comfortable temperature. Such a constructive heating device is perfect for spa treatments and massage. The room is finished with mosaics or tiles with oriental ornaments. Neon lights and hamam benches bring Eastern and European cultures together.

Adherents of Japanese philosophy will surely like to decorate the bathhouse in the Japanese style. To do this, it is enough to equip the washing compartment with a round wooden font. This furaco font is divided into two parts: in one there is a bench for sitting, in the other - a heating element. An excellent relaxation procedure takes place in the open air. Another option - ofuro - rectangular containers of human height with heated cedar or lime sawdust. Immersion in them for 20-30 minutes cleanses the body of toxins. This beautiful piece of equipment can be placed in a city apartment.

The traditional dressing room has evolved from an ordinary dressing room into a full-fledged living room or relaxation room. This room is decorated in the appropriate style, furnished with sets of wood furniture that match the style of the entire complex. The firebox of the fireplace stove is often taken out into this front room, here they communicate with friends or family members gather for tea on the veranda. Unexpected guests can spend the night in the recreation room, for this one or two berths are provided. It is better to choose furniture stylized for the Russian style.

Russian bath interior

The classic Russian bath is an unsurpassed and favorite option for decorating a bath room in a village. Live fire, crackling of burning logs, heat and wet steam are the best cleansing procedure for residents of the cold regions of our country. The steam room is often combined with the washroom into one room. In summer, swimming in an ice hole replaces a wooden bucket of cold water that is hung from the ceiling. The interior is decorated with fairy-tale characters from Russian epics.

An unedged board finish is the best choice for such a bath. Comic statements on the topic of bath procedures are carved into the panels that decorate the walls. Carved wooden furniture, small windows with platbands in the log house are decorated with flowered curtains. Rural charm does not interfere with equipping such a bathhouse with modern stove equipment.

A stone stove is an indispensable attribute of a Russian bath. It can be faced with tiled tiles, which will add noble antiquity. You can make such a bath with your own hands. Main condition: good insulation to keep warm. The height of the room is visually reduced by lowering the window openings. Logs and decoration are made deliberately rude to preserve the Russian style.

If you devote enough time to this process, then finishing the dressing room will be the key to success in creating maximum comfort in the bath. The main purpose of this room is to trap the air from the street, moving towards the bath, which makes it possible to ensure the preservation of a certain temperature level inside the bath. The dressing room is used as a place to “cool off” after the steam room. The peculiarities of the decorative part of the decoration of this place is a personal matter, but the practical side will require compliance with some nuances. For example, the size of doorways and the type of door opening.

When choosing materials for finishing the steam room, it is also necessary to take into account not only the decorative component, but also the properties possessed by this or that material. I'll start with PVC panels. Among their positive aspects, one can single out a relatively low price, as well as ease of installation. If you add to this a huge assortment of colors, as well as moisture resistance, then the material may seem ideal at all. Unfortunately, few people decide to decorate the dressing room with it, because plastic will not create that very unique aroma of natural wood, which is able to immerse a person who has left the steam room in an atmosphere of comfort and peace. Among other things, PVC panels are quite vulnerable to mechanical damage, and are also capable of conducting too much heat. This option should be considered only in case of serious financial constraints.

The next material to consider is lining. It provides a space with a pleasant appearance and warmth, and fills it with incredible aromas that help calm and help rejuvenate. It should be noted that decorating the walls with clapboard is a rather laborious activity, which requires special care and attention, but at the same time it can be done with your own hands.
The third option for finishing the dressing room is a block house. Perhaps he has the greatest number of positive aspects. To begin with, it is completely environmentally friendly. The fact is that it is made exclusively from high-quality wood, which has previously passed the drying process in several stages.

When it comes to a block house made of coniferous wood, this is a guarantee of the high quality of the material. This finish makes it possible to provide the correct microclimate in the dressing room. It is advisable not to use a block house made of deciduous trees for the same purposes, since it is characterized by increased hardness, which in the case of a bath is not an urgent requirement. The block house provides a natural level of waterproofing and resistance to decay processes due to the presence of natural resins in its composition. The block house can withstand external influences of various intensity levels without losing its original appearance.

Installation work step by step

After the choice of material has been made, you can proceed to the installation stage. I will tell you more about how to decorate the dressing room with lining. It all starts with the fact that the ceiling and walls are sheathed with slats in increments of forty centimeters with the determination of the horizontal or vertical position of the boards during finishing. A layer of insulation, for example felt or mineral wool, can be placed between the slats. This will provide the necessary level of heat in the dressing room.

To create a vapor barrier layer on top of the insulation, you can fix the foil.

The first board is installed using self-tapping screws with clamps, which make it possible to hide the attachment point from prying eyes. The next board should be installed with the existing tongue and groove, thus filling the ceiling and all walls, after which the room becomes completely finished with wood, which makes it an excellent place for a quality rest.

The floors in the dressing room

The process of finishing the floors in the dressing rooms should take into account the fact that this room is characterized by an increased level of humidity, which can cause the process of decay, which can only be prevented by high-quality waterproofing and a properly equipped water drain. It is best if the flooring is made from natural materials. Perhaps even with insulation or with a built-in "warm floor" system.

The design of the floor in the dressing room can be different, but regardless of the final choice, the vegetation layer at least fifteen centimeters deep must be cut and removed. In the event that you have to raise the floor level or level its surface, then you can use the backfill method with heavy ramming - earth, slag or expanded clay. The most important thing is that raising the floor level in this case can be no higher than the level of the building foundation.

Perhaps the easiest way to create floors in this type of room is to stay on the earthen version. Unfortunately, under the constant influence of moisture, they can become ordinary dirt, since the soil will in any case pass water. Therefore, the best option is a clay floor, which allows a minimum amount of moisture to pass through.

Successful design solutions

Fortunately, the internal type of dressing of the dressing room is by no means limited to the standard set of actions affecting the aspect of insulation and cladding. In order for the rest in the bath to be as comfortable and pleasant as possible, the dressing room must be thought out to the smallest detail. Often, for the decoration of this room, they use the classic style of a Russian bath, which creates an authentic atmosphere and special comfort.

In the event that we are talking about a small room, then it will have to be equipped with stools and clothes hangers. This is the practical side of the issue. Aesthetics in the design will add thematic paintings or various bath paraphernalia hung on the walls. If the dressing room is rather large, then the choice of furniture expands significantly. Take a closer look at the faux leather sofa option. you can complement the interior with wooden chairs or benches made in the same theme.

Interestingly, there has never been a dressing room in the Russian bathhouse: they entered the steam room directly from the cold, and dived into the snow after a good heat, as soon as they opened the door. But now, when the interior and layout of the bathhouse have become much more complicated, this room cannot be done without. After all, it protects the recreation room, pool and boiler room from abundant steam and high humidity, which always makes its way from under the steam room door. It is the dressing room that serves as a link between all the rooms of the bath and allows you to heat the stove not in the steam room itself. And it is the dressing room, oddly enough, that creates the first impression of the bath - after all, people get into it in the first place. That is why special attention should be paid to its arrangement. And the beautiful photos of the dressing rooms that we have collected for you indicate that you can approach this business with ingenuity and soul!

In the dressing room, they traditionally undress, put their things, a portable heat exchanger and a boiler are installed here, brooms hang here and even a samovar is put. What is the difference between the interior of an ordinary dressing room and a full-fledged rest room? Despite the fact that these two concepts are often confused, the dressing room and the guest room are different.

Basically, they differ in size and area, and secondly, the rest room is always separate, has its own, so to speak, niche, and the dressing room is a walk-through. There are always at least three doors in it, noticeable engineering systems, sockets and switches are installed. In fact, this is a technical room, which, due to its purpose, is not at all prohibited from being stylish and cozy.

Dressing room interior design styles

Naturally, since the bathhouse is Russian, the Russian style is welcomed in it. And it's not difficult to fit the design of the dressing room to it: bundles of bagels, drying fragrant brooms, a huge samovar, a wooden trestle bed or wicker furniture, bast shoes on the walls and carved Russian bears on the doors. What a dressing room, what a canopy in the hut - it will be difficult to distinguish.

For those for whom the most important thing is comfort, you can forget about conventions and furnish at home: a lot of fabric and decor, cute curtains on the window, a soft sofa and paintings with paintings, and, of course, a good built-in hood in the ceiling to all this in a month did not rot from moisture.

It should be noted that the yachting style is the most popular for bath complexes. It is simply ideal for those rooms in which cold metal and soft fabrics, plastic structures and warm wood are forced to combine. The most traditional design of dressing rooms with their appliances and curtains in a cage! And, since there is such source material, it remains only to stylize it for completeness of the image:

Whenever possible, noticeable metal parts and walls are chrome plated - this will be the most striking accent of the yacht design.
Add fur to textiles - this is an important element of this style. Those. fur covers on the sofa, a bear skin on the floor, or a stretched wolf on the wall.
The technical part, like the door to the boiler room or any levers, can and should be selected - but in harmonious combination with the interior of the dressing room.
On the floor there is a red carpet, which is not particularly afraid of moisture, or a floor made of good sturdy boards.
The lining is the best fit as a finishing material in this style - oak is perfect.
Both decor and furniture are just the same as for a yacht - moisture resistant and durable!

And finally, bright elements of marine decor: shells, fishing net instead of curtains, themed decorations, a real anchor and beautiful metal inscriptions on all doors. Similar solutions can be seen in some glossy photos of the dressing room interior and its detailing - it looks very, very solid. More chic and splendor - outside the doors of the captain's cabin!

Finishing materials and stylized furniture

Initially, only benches were placed in the dressing room, and the walls were not trimmed with anything - a log house is like a log house. Today, even in a miniature bath with a small area, everyone wants to achieve maximum comfort. And all because the functional purpose of the steam room has changed a long time ago: they no longer come here only to wash and wash, on the contrary, the Russian peasant will spend his last money on building a bathhouse and going to it every weekend with a large group of friends. This is stress relief! Therefore, the dressing room no longer serves only as a wardrobe or a hallway - if it is impossible to build a full-fledged rest room, comfort is achieved in it by all available methods.

The most popular decoration for dressing rooms is stone (although the latter can be seen more and more often only in photos than in real life). Moreover, now you can use the pine lining of the lowest class - there is no such heat in this room, the resin will not flow, and the knots with their resin pocket already look like decor. The only thing is that you need to process the lining here two times, as in the washing room (there is still moisture in the dressing room), and still refuse birch.

Wicker rattan furniture is also especially good - and it does not take up much space, and it is inexpensive, and its maintenance is simple. Only then will it be necessary to get rid of humid air using modern methods - the same ventilation or a special air dryer.

As for the design of the dressing room furniture, the so-called "" is in great demand - benches and a table of rough execution, ornate natural patterns, carved elements of the forest on wood, a mirror and paintings framed by driftwood, painted with dark varnish. The style of the goblin in the dressing room creates the impression that you have just entered some forest house and now a fairy tale will begin. Nice and quite Russian style.

How to put the Russian spirit in the bath?

But the fact that this is still a bath will always be reminded of the enveloping warmth in the dressing room and specific aromas: birch brooms under the ceiling, the smells of pine and fir, aromatic oils in jars and beautiful stylized shelves and lamps, with spectacular wood carvings and antique vintage execution.

An integral attribute is the smell of freshly brewed herbal tea with spices, prepared using a special technology. No electric kettles! It's even dangerous. But the old Russian samovar will create its own special atmosphere of comfort: it was no accident that it was once made so that you can wait for boiling water for an hour. After all, this is a whole ceremony, a long process from splitting splinters to arranging cups, which takes place in leisurely conversations, jokes and exchange of news. Today people come to the bathhouse to rest and relax after a week of work - there is nowhere to rush, time stops here and there is no place for vanity. The interior should also have this.

It is important to pay attention in the dressing room and: the lighting here is traditionally soft, slightly dimmed and setting in a relaxed mood. After all, a person, having opened the doors to the bathhouse, should feel - all the fuss, problems and tension will have to be left behind the threshold, thrown into the nearest snowdrift, and here he came to rest his soul and body (and if he gets from the street into a bright light and a cold tiled floor - it will feel akin to being in an operating room). Themselves are one of the central design elements, you need to select them with heart, and it is better to give preference to noble vintage and unpretentious simplicity than technological metal monsters.

And most importantly, the dressing room should really be warm. A fire plays on the screen of the stove, it smells slightly of smoke, which breaks free with each load of firewood, and from behind the door in the steam room lively, satisfied voices of vacationers are heard. It is not for nothing that they say - to wash in the bathhouse, to be born again!

The bathhouse has been famous since ancient times for its healing influence on both the mental and physical condition of a person. No wonder, leaving the steam room, they say “as if born again”. Many components are responsible for the time spent with maximum benefit: a steam room, a broom and, of course, a dressing room. No matter how pompous it may sound, an important role is assigned to the dressing room. Here bathers not only change clothes, but rather the room serves as the main recreation area. Where, if not in this room, you can take a breath and drink tea with honey from a samovar. The optimal air temperature and cozy interior predispose to complete relaxation. The article will discuss the interior decoration of the dressing room.

The functionality of the dressing room

The main purpose of the dressing room is not to let cold air flows into the steam room. But in modern life, this room requires more comfortable conditions. Therefore, it is being built spacious, which means more functional.

Often, a dressing room, a washing room is placed in it, a table is installed at which friendly communication takes place, a chest of drawers or a rack for storing bath accessories is placed. It is not worth saving on lighting, in the dressing room you need bright, or better natural light. Arranging windows will solve this problem.

Decorating dressing rooms photo

Of course, you should make sure that there are no cracks in the windows; for this purpose, you can use the installation of double-glazed windows. But many people prefer traditional wooden frames, in which case they should be double to prevent heat “escape”.
The thermal insulation of this room requires special attention. Thus, the sharp temperature difference between it and the steam room will be minimized. To visit the bathhouse in winter, an electric fireplace can be installed in the dressing room, which will heat the room, give comfort and serve as a wonderful piece of furniture. If space permits, then it is advised to put a sofa or massage table.

Dressing room inside

As a rule, a bathhouse built of logs does not need additional interior finishing. And the main task is high-quality insulation, and the processing of wooden surfaces with special impregnations that extend their service life. But in some cases (old building, brick building, etc.), it is necessary to carry out work to improve, renovate the interior.

Despite the fact that the choice of material for surface finishing is limited (due to high humidity), nevertheless, the interior can be decorated in any stylistic solution.
The richness of textures and colors will allow you to equip the room, both in classical design and in modern style. Here you just need to choose the right combination of shades of the material, or play on their contrast.
Accessories and decorative elements play a special role in the design of the dressing room. Various panels, wicker lamps or rattan furniture will give an original look.

Dressing material for dressing room

Any materials can be used to create the interior of this room. So, PVC panels, lining, block house are perfect for finishing. Although plastic has some "contraindications". It cannot be mounted on surfaces adjacent to the steam room, but can be applied to other walls.
The floors are covered with tiles that are not afraid of moisture. Ceramics in this regard is durable and practical. Its choice must be approached with great responsibility. The tile must be durable, withstand heavy loads and temperature differences. The presence of a special anti-slip coating will ensure safety.

It is forbidden to use synthetic-based materials (laminate, linoleum, etc.) for flooring. Excessive humidity in the room and exposure to temperatures will quickly render them unusable. In the worst case, they will harm your health.

The best material for finishing the dressing room is wood. The wood is able to withstand the difficult conditions of a given room. In addition, this natural material will create an optimal microclimate that will have a beneficial effect on the purified human body after visiting the steam room.

PVC wall panels in the interior of the dressing room

The practical and inexpensive material is offered in a wide range of colors, which allows you to decorate the interior in any style. Another advantage is the ease of installation. Everyone can do the installation work.

Smooth wooden walls allow panels to be mounted without a frame. For work, accompanying fittings and guides are used that hide the joints. The necessary fit is done with a construction knife.
But such products are not recommended to be installed on walls that can get hot. They can deform from high temperatures. In addition, when heated, plastic releases harmful substances that have a bad effect on health.

Rubber paint in the dressing room

A relatively young material, rubber-based paint, has firmly conquered its niche. Technical characteristics allow using it for painting any surfaces (wood, metal, concrete, plaster) in rooms with high humidity. The paint forms an elastic coating resistant to cracking, flaking.

No special preparatory work is required for applying paintwork materials. The surface must be solid and clean. If necessary, the surface is covered with penetrating strengthening compounds. Rubber paint is applied with a brush or roller, large rooms are painted with a spray gun.

Facing the dressing room with block house

A house block (a type of lining), imitating log walls, will perfectly fit into a spacious dressing room, and the larger the radius of curvature, the higher the decorative characteristics. The width of the panels can be 90-260 cm.
Block house is an excellent solution for finishing this kind of premises. Installation is carried out on the lathing, therefore, during installation, the thickness of the beams plus the thickness of the panels themselves is 13-50 mm.

A significant drawback of this material is the difficulty of joining the panels in the corners of the room. Here you need to fit each part with a jigsaw. Trimming wood at a 45 ° angle is not always advisable, as rarely can anyone boast of perfect angles.
Significant installation difficulties are created by sockets, switches and joints with door and window profiles. Although, as far as electrical appliances are concerned, open wiring can be performed here. The electric wire is attached to the block house by means of metal brackets or hidden in cable ducts.

Lining in the dressing room

The most common option for decorating bath rooms is a cladding board. The products are sorted according to the quality level (A, B, C), that is, the natural imperfections of the wood are taken into account. Planks in such rooms are mounted horizontally, which makes it possible not to retain moisture in the seams.

The panels are made from different types of wood. The thickness of the product is 11-22 mm, but for covering the dressing room it is not recommended to take lining thinner than 14 mm, the best option is 16 mm.
Installation on flat wooden surfaces without lathing is allowed. But in damp rooms, the presence of a crate is required, where the step between the vertical slats is 0.6-1 m.
The lining is equipped with grooves and tongue piles, which greatly facilitates the installation work, moreover, such a connection provides a tighter joint between the elements.
Euro lining is a type of traditional lining. Its manufacture is carried out according to European standards (EN). On the reverse side, it has longitudinal channels that facilitate the removal of condensate.

Types of wood for finishing the dressing room

The best option for covering the dressing room was and remains wood. Such material has the main advantage over other types of finishing materials - environmental friendliness. Naturalness, coupled with high decorative qualities and operational data, bring wooden products to the first positions.
The lining is made from different breeds. Each tree has unique properties. Therefore, when choosing, you should rely on their characteristics.

Oak

This wood meets all the requirements of the dressing room. Oak panels are, first of all, high strength, therefore, durability. Unique natural properties allow the product to remain unchanged for many decades. Such a property as water resistance makes it possible to use oak boards in rooms where there is high humidity and other difficult operating conditions.

Benefit

Oak releases useful phytoncides that have antiseptic properties. The smell of wood also lowers blood pressure, has a beneficial effect on the blood vessels of the brain.

Price

1,500-2,000 rubles / m2.

Abash

Performance characteristics

This hardwood species native to Africa is distinguished by its low heat capacity, hardness and low specific gravity. Products made of abasha do not deform and retain their excellent appearance throughout the entire service life. The wood has a pale cream color, sometimes with a yellowish tinge, there are no knots in its structure. Abash goes well with other tree species. An original color contrast will create this material with cedar panels.

Attention! The Asian abash is on sale, which has lower technical characteristics.

Benefit

Absent.

Price

1,500-1,800 rubles / m2.

Canadian cedar

Performance characteristics

For the arrangement of baths and saunas, Canadian cedar is often used. The wood is resistant to high humidity, temperature extremes, and fire. The robust structure guarantees excellent quality for years to come. As for the aesthetic component, here cedar panels are at a height - a wide selection of shades (from golden-beige to reddish-brown) provide an opportunity to arrange a dressing room to taste.

Benefit

When heated, wood releases essential oils that have an antibacterial effect. Volatile substances will help get rid of many respiratory diseases and boost immunity.

Price

1,900-3,000 rubles / m2.

Linden

Performance characteristics

Linden products, in addition to a pleasant honey shade, have a low density, perfectly absorb water and sounds. Unlike conifers, it does not emit resin at high temperatures, which means there is no likelihood of getting burned. Linden board is easy to machine and polish. Another feature of this material is the amazing resistance of natural texture and color, even under extreme operating conditions.

Benefit

Linden exudes a subtle pleasant aroma with sedative properties. Wood is able to raise the vitality of a person, give vigor, relieve decay and weakness.

Price

300-1,000 rubles / m2.

Aspen

Performance characteristics

Such lining is impervious to moisture, has a homogeneous, soft, but durable wood. Aspen products do not lend themselves to deformation, they are easily planed, polished, polished. Many argue that over time, it loses its light color with a greenish tint. But a special protective agent, such as decorative wax, will help keep the original look.

Benefit

It is believed that this tree draws out negativity and illness from a person. The unobtrusive pleasant aroma that the aspen exudes relieves anxiety, strengthening the nervous system.

Price

400-700 rubles / m2.

Larch

Performance characteristics

Larch is especially durable, pine and oak are inferior to it in this parameter, in this regard, its processing is rather complicated. Coniferous tree stoically withstands the most difficult operating conditions (humidity, temperature difference). Due to its natural properties, larch products can serve for decades. A pleasant bonus is a beautiful appearance with a noble honey tint.

Benefit

Natural substances released during the entire service life are a good prophylactic agent for colds. The beneficial properties also have an effect on people suffering from high blood pressure.

Price

300-1,000 rubles / m2.

Pine

Performance characteristics

Pine is ideal for covering the dressing room. This warm material with dense wood, which is resistant to decay and mildew, will create a cozy interior. Deformation, cracking are not typical for pine products. Since ancient times, household utensils have been made from it, which have served their owners for decades. The soft amber color of the wood acquires a reddish tint during operation due to the high resin content.

Benefit

The smell of pine has a bactericidal property, helps with diseases of the upper respiratory tract (asthma, bronchitis, etc.). The secreted essential oils are a powerful tool for enhancing immunity, the body's resistance to various respiratory viral infections.

Price

200 (domestic pine) - 3 300 (Finland) rubles / m2.

Processing of wooden lining for the dressing room

The question of the advisability of processing wooden surfaces in the dressing room is still open. Some argue that various types of impregnations slow down the natural aging process of wood, while others ask about the usefulness of the microclimate, which also includes fumes from protective agents.
Whether or not to process wood products is up to the owner to decide. As a rule, in the steam room itself, the tree is left in its natural form, but for the dressing room (recreation area) it is quite possible to pick up specialized preparations.
In essence, these products with fungicidal additives on the surface form a film that prevents the growth of fungi and the formation of rot. In addition, such surfaces are easier to care for and remove dirt.

Painting of paintwork materials is done 2 times - before and after the installation of wooden panels. Particular attention is paid to the ends of the lining, as this is one of the vulnerable points of the product.
Surface treatment is carried out every 2 years.
Manufacturers from Finland are distinguished by the high quality of impregnations and oils. Belinka andTikkurila... Among the domestic manufacturers, one can note the company Manor.

Dressing room design photo

In conclusion, it should be noted that the bath has a great impact on human health, therefore, the issue of arranging each room should be approached with special care. The choice of material used for internal work should be based not on the economic component, but on its environmental friendliness. Only in this case it will be possible to talk about such a useful procedure as vaping.