Bathroom design with corner bath

Carrying out repairs in the bathroom, you, of course, decide which bath to purchase in the room. Among the wide assortment in plumbing stores, you can also find original corner models. If you have not yet considered such an option, we advise you to learn more about it, as the design of a bathroom with a corner bath has an attractive appearance and a whole range of advantages. Here they will be discussed later, as well as the intricacies of choice and features of such products.

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Corner bath - advantages

The main difference between a corner bath is, of course, its shape. An angle of 90 degrees is formed by two sides of the product, and the third face can already be modified.

Important! The initial purpose of the corner plumbing was to equip the room with minimal space, as it allows excellent space saving.

As a result, such an invention gained phenomenal success and popularity, because most families live in standard apartments with a small restroom. But the stylish and original look amazed consumers so much that the design of the bathroom with a corner bathtub was also used in spacious rooms. Many designers prefer such a design for arranging a luxurious and fashionable relaxation room.

The main advantages of plumbing

If you still doubt whether it is worth doing repairs with a corner bath, then here are the advantages of this model:

• The most important thing is to save space. Due to its design, the bath frees up one corner in the bathroom, which can now be used functionally. Plus visually expands the space of the room.
• Great roominess. The corner bath has a displacement even larger than that of standard rectangular products.
• Perfectly in harmony with any interior, no matter in what modern style it has been sustained.
• Convenient and easy installation, for which you do not need any specific knowledge and skills. Installation can be easily handled independently.
• Ergonomics To take water procedures in such a bath is more than comfortable.
• Corner models often have additional features. It can be a hydromassage system, filling control, an automatic drainage system or other equipment that will make water procedures even more pleasant and useful.
• Aesthetic appearance.

Another plus of angular plumbing is its sufficient variety, which we will talk about later.

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Types of bathtubs

This type of plumbing can be classified according to various signs: by size, by the material from which it is made, and by shape.

What materials are angular structures made of?

Consider the design of a bathroom with a corner bath, depending on the material of the product.

These types of products are distinguished.

Cast iron

Such a bath does not differ in grace of forms, and most often comes in a standard triangular modification. The cast-iron tank heats up for a rather long time, but it also holds heat for a long time.

Important! The most significant advantage of this material is its durability.

But the other characteristics are not so optimistic:

• A bathtub made of cast iron has a huge weight, so for its transportation and installation an assistant is required, and maybe not even one.
• The price of plumbing is also palpable.
• The surface of the bath may not be coated with enamel of too high quality.

Steel:

• A product made of this material also has a simple and simple form.
• Installation is already much easier, since the weight of the bath is small and you can cope with the installation yourself.
• A feature of steel plumbing is the rapid heating of its surface, but for a long time the heat is not retained, and the walls quickly cool down.
• You won’t be able to use such a bath for a long time, its life is very short - no more than ten years. After this period of time, the model will need to be repaired or replaced with a new one.

Plastic

This material is more in demand for bathtubs than cast iron and steel:

• For the price - this is the cheapest option.
• The assortment is also wider, you can choose plumbing in various shapes and sizes.
• The plastic is lightweight, so installing such a bath is not difficult.
• The downside is their short service life - no more than ten years, as with steel products. This is due to the properties of plastic, which eventually begins to deform under the influence of hot water and a considerable load.

Important! A plastic bathtub is an excellent option for a summer residence.

Acrylic

This is perhaps the most optimal and popular material for bathtubs:

• The acrylic bath is not heavy, at a price just between cheap plastic and expensive cast iron.
• Acrylic products are presented in a wide range: in shape, size, color, functionality and external design.
• Such products are often equipped with comfortable armrests and headrests.

Important! There are models of reinforced acrylic that protect the bath from splits and various deformations. Such plumbing is very durable and reliable.

Size classification

What else could be a corner bath? The design of the bathroom, of course, depends on the size of the plumbing, according to this characteristic, corner models are divided into the following:

• Small ones. These are constructions whose dimensions do not exceed 140 by 140 cm and can easily accommodate one adult.
• Medium. The dimensions of such a bath are in the range of 160 by 160 cm, can accommodate two people already.
• Big ones. This is a plumbing of impressive sizes from 170 to 170 cm. Such bathtubs are suitable for spacious rooms in which it is possible to install such a luxurious model on the podium.

Varieties of plumbing in shape

The assortment of bathtubs in the shape of the product is very versatile. Allocate:

• Symmetric patterns. That is, two sides, forming a right angle and adjacent to the wall, of the same size. Such baths are also called triangular.
• Asymmetric. In this case, the length of the sides is different. An example is a rectangular bathtub with a beveled angle.
• The installation angle can be right-handed and left-handed. This is important when arranging the interior of a room.
• Special attention is paid to the shape of the front side of the corner bath. It can be convex, trapezoidal, embossed, drop-shaped, in the form of a petal or fan.

Important! The design of a bathroom with a corner bath begins with the selection of its shape, and the area is the determining factor.

Extra features

Considering the types of plumbing, one cannot fail to mention the additional possibilities of angular structures. Bathrooms are equipped with:

• Comfortable head restraints. Moreover, they can be soft.
• Convenient corner shelves, as well as towel holders integrated directly into the product.
• The protrusions for the hands.
• Various decorative design. Apply steel or plastic panels, various patch strips, LED backlight. Angular bathtubs with a glass insert on the front side look very luxurious and exclusive.
• Water temperature sensors.
• Automatic cleaning system.
• System of protection against water transfusion.
• Water pressure regulator.

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Choosing an angular model

To make the right choice, you need to carefully approach the issue and take into account many factors. Before buying, you must provide such nuances:

• Try to schematically depict the location of all the plumbing in the room. Calculate how much space the bath will occupy, how much free space you have left. Moreover, this step is necessary not only for a small bathroom, but also for spacious rooms, so that the atmosphere is convenient and comfortable.
• The most important factor is the area of ​​the restroom. If large rooms provide a vast field for design, then modest ones require a thorough approach and calculation. In addition to the length of the model, consider its other dimensions: height and width.

Important! The design of a small bathroom with a corner-type bathtub is best made out with a product 150-160 cm long, and for very miniature ones you can find a model even smaller - 130 cm.

• The shape of the room, which can be square, rectangular, or have a non-standard layout, also matters. This directly affects the shape of the bath.
• The style of the interior. The design of the bathroom imposes certain requirements on plumbing. For example, a diamond-shaped bath is suitable for a Hi-tech room, and a strict triangular shape for a classic.
• Price is also one of the significant factors to choose from. Depending on the budget, it will become clear which option to give preference to: economical or more solid.
• The possibility of equipping the bathtub with additional functionality and comfort elements depends on the previous paragraph.
• Well, the last thing to be guided by is your personal preferences, tastes and expectations of the corner design.

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Corner bathroom interior

The design of the bathroom with a corner bath has its own special charm and interesting style. In this case, plumbing becomes the central subject of the interior, focuses on itself all the attention. Therefore, other furnishings should complement the angular model and emphasize it.

The zone of water procedures can be designated using the corner wall decoration, while it should stand out from the rest of the room:

• You can offer to wall the walls with bright mosaics or make an ornament of large ceramic elements.
• Glass panels with an interesting photo print will look more exclusive, possibly even with the 3D effect.

The design of a bathroom with a corner bath is possible in a variety of stylistic directions:

• Install plumbing in white with a classic shape, and place the room in bright colors. Place mirrors on the walls in carved frames, and choose lamps in the form of candlesticks. As a result, the bathroom will turn out in an elegant French style.
• The bathroom in the avant-garde direction will complement the angular model of an asymmetric shape. This view is also appropriate for rooms in the style of Minimalism and Hi-tech.
• If you like Modern, then choose plumbing with smooth lines and beveled corners.
• Techno style cannot be imagined without glass surfaces, so a bathtub with a glass panel in front is suitable for this direction. But the price of such a product will be tangible.
• For luxurious interiors in the Empire and Classic style, we recommend installing plumbing on a small podium. But it should be understood that such a design can be embodied only in spacious bathrooms.
• Eco style. Its main feature is naturalness and natural materials. It would seem that in a bathroom with its shiny lined walls and smooth snow-white sanitary ware it is impossible to achieve such an effect. But this is not so. If you choose the angular model of a drop-shaped form and sheathe it with wood, then the desired style can easily be realized.

Important! In spacious rooms, plumbing can be installed on a wooden podium. And you can complement the interior with green plants in pots.

• Japanese style is rare, but it looks unusually extravagant. For this direction, an angular design in the form of a semicircular whirlpool tub would be ideal.

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General rules for designing a bathroom with corner plumbing

Repair with a corner bath will be as successful and beautiful as possible, if you follow a few simple rules:

• The bath should be the same color as the toilet, washbasin. This rule is especially important if the bathroom is combined, but even with separate arrangement it is better to stick to it.
• The design of a small bathroom with a bathtub is best designed in bright colors. They contribute to the visual expansion of the space of a small room. Mirror surfaces enhance this effect.
• For large rooms, you can use bright and saturated colors.
• Choose small ceramic tiles. Instead of large elements, small elements or a mosaic are better suited.
• The right lighting. The bathroom should be light. A lot of light can be organized through various sources: central and local. In addition to the main luminaire, install an additional spotlight built into the ceiling. The lamps near the mirror will not be superfluous.

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Installation methods

The final stage of the design of the bathroom corner model of plumbing is the installation of the product. This can be done in several ways, which we denote:

• Mounting sharp in a corner. This option is the only acceptable for a small room. Installing the bath directly in the corner of the room allows you to free up a small free space. In addition, you should not equip the bathroom with a large number of objects.

Important! You can also save space by using hanging plumbing.

• Bath on the podium. This design move is very original and simply gorgeous. The construction in the center of a multi-level floor, which is then mounted on an angular structure, gives the room a stunning royal look. You can enhance the effect with a halogen backlight.

Important! The final touch may be the ceiling design. It can have corners or oval curves, mirroring can be an interesting idea - repeating the shape of a podium or bathtub on the ceiling.

• The corner bath is perfect for a combined bathroom. Most often, such a layout even provides more opportunities for interior decoration. The main thing is to have a clear idea of ​​how all the plumbing will be located in the room, so as not to impede free movement. By the way, in such a bathroom it is already possible to use more saturated colors of decoration than in a small room. For example, interesting shades of red, orange and other bold palettes.

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So, the arrangement of the bathroom as a whole depends on the shape of the plumbing, and the corner bath is just such an example. The design of a bathroom with such a design has a more extravagant appearance. Moreover, such products have high comfort and convenience, a rich assortment and stylish design, and you can only dream about what opportunities and functions such products are ready to provide.