Using wood in the bathroom
Wood is one of the most moisture-resistant materials. In comparison with plastic, it may give way to leadership, but in matters of sophistication and environmental friendliness it has no equal.
The erroneous opinion regarding the fragility of wooden elements in wet areas of residential premises is associated, first of all, with the global spread of particle boards in the production of furniture and finishing materials. However, chipboard is a fairly inexpensive material, consisting of pressed wood chips that do not have the same qualities as natural solid wood.
Wood is often used in bathroom interiors; it looks elegant and organic. Thanks to the wide color palette, as well as the variety of finishing materials, it is not difficult to find an option that suits you.
In the interior
One of the most common options for introducing wood into bathroom design is wooden furniture.
Opt for dark solid rocks and your bathroom will be filled with classic luxury or create a retro, country-style atmosphere.
A country style bathroom will fit perfectly into a country house
Light wood or material painted in pastel shades will suit a bathroom furnished in Provence or shabby chic style.
A Provence style bathroom will add an atmosphere of romance and comfort to even such a personal space in your home.
Wood in a monochrome color palette combined with simple outlines of plumbing items will appeal to lovers of minimalism.
A minimalist bathroom is style and luxury even in simple outlines
Wood can be used not only in furniture, but also in accessories:
- shelves for towels and bath accessories;
- stands for toothbrushes, organizers for cosmetics;
- mirror frames;
- holders for air freshener, fragrance;
- wooden tables for reading books or serving drinks while taking a bath;
- special stands for candles.
There are a great many areas for using wood in the design of details, and their number, shape, and size depend only on the chosen interior style and your imagination.
In finishing
If you want to use wood extensively in your bathroom design, there are no restrictions for this space design option:
- wooden floors;
- walls covered with wood;
- decorative wooden beams on the ceiling;
- wood in zonal partitions;
- countertops for sinks;
- lamps with wooden elements;
- shells.
The texture of wood creates an atmosphere of comfort, and the tactile sensations from contact with it are always warm and comfortable.
Wooden sink
Solid wood table top
Wood in the decoration of the bathroom creates warmth of perception and sensations
Variety of colors
A wooden bathroom design will not become cozy if you do not follow certain rules during the renovation process. When choosing a color palette:
- do not choose too dark shades;
- do not overuse flashy colors;
- the bathroom is the only room in the house where the color scheme of the ceiling and walls can be done in a single key.
Contrasting color combinations are applicable in the bathroom. The combination of light and dark, the combination of muted and bright is always effective. As a rule, one or two tones predominate, the rest only complement them.
It is better to decorate the sanitary room in tones that are opposite in color, warm and cold. If you want to make the situation lighter, achromatic, use gray or form structural surfaces.
The combination of gloss and matte coatings looks interesting, which can be emphasized by the daylight penetrating into the room passing through the frosted, corrugated glass.
The color of the bathroom ceiling is of paramount importance; tinting it makes the most favorable impression. Walls overloaded with decor require a neutral floor color.
Benefits of a wooden bath
The most unusual element in your bathroom may well be a wooden bathtub.
Such baths are made in several ways:
- made from solid wood
- from small bars glued together
- from several boards fastened with a metal hoop.
The appearance of the font also depends on the choice of manufacturing method and material.
Wooden sanitary ware is made from valuable wood. The most expensive of them are teak, solid mahogany and ebony. Linden, pine, oak, cedar or larch are also suitable for making an exquisite product and will cost much less.
Advice! Due to the high cost of such an original piece of plumbing, you need to make sure that what you are looking at is really a wooden product and not a fake.
- Remember that such a bathtub cannot be light in weight. As a rule, the numbers for this parameter range from 60 kg to 300.
- Wood has its own unique texture, and therefore the pattern repeated from element to element should alert you.
- The cost of such a bathtub is not at all budgetary, and a correspondingly low price tag is also a sign of a “wood-look” product.
- As a rule, such products are produced individually, “to order”, and therefore the presence of the same item in different colors (beech, ash, oak) indicates that it has nothing in common with natural wood.
- Bathtubs made from solid wood are reliable and durable. Their non-standard external design looks monumental and impressive.
Solid wood bathtub
- The embodiment of the most intricate forms of fonts is possible only from wooden blocks assembled together. Making such bathtubs to order will not limit you in choosing the style, shape and size of the product.
Bathtub made of wooden blocks
- Boards held together with metal hoops have been used as bath items since ancient times. The method for making them is the simplest available. The finished product itself is more of a barrel than a bathtub, with almost vertical sides.
Bathtub made of boards and metal
Bathtubs in wooden style have a number of significant advantages:
- wood products are environmentally friendly;
- durable with proper care;
- exude a pleasant subtle aroma;
- have a healing and rejuvenating effect on the human body;
- they look luxurious, and therefore speak of the wealth and impeccable taste of the owner.
Disadvantages of solid wood decor
Despite the undeniable advantages of wooden elements in bathrooms, this material has a number of disadvantages:
- The most significant criterion that is decisive when refusing to purchase a wooden bathtub is its cost. Depending on the manufacturer, type of wood, manufacturing method, volume of the product, the price for this type of plumbing equipment can reach two million rubles.
- Wood is a natural material; it perfectly absorbs various substances and fats, which means that in such a font it will not be possible to wash your four-legged friend, rinse clothes or use scrubs, oils and other specialized body products. Wood requires delicate handling, and therefore is intended more for taking relaxing baths, filled with natural healing and relaxing effects on the body, which in turn means the need for a shower cabin or a second bathroom in your home.
- No matter how high-quality the purchased product is, it requires careful care for long-term operation. Its polymer coating or polishing needs regular updating every 3-5 years, which the manufacturer and seller will warn you about.
Selection of materials
The modern market offers a variety of shapes and materials to realize the idea of wooden decorative elements in the bathroom.
Natural wood species
The most environmentally friendly, stylish and solid option is natural solid wood.
Finishing walls, floors or ceilings using teak, pine, oak, Brazil walnut or beech is moisture-resistant, reliable and durable. You can safely use it near water sources and not be afraid of damage to its appearance.
Plumbing items made of wood should be made from the most moisture-resistant solids: teak, walnut, oak
Bathroom furniture is made from cedar, mahogany or larch. These tree species are less reliable than those mentioned above, but they do their job well in the form of cabinets, drawers, and stands.
Bathroom furniture is made from cedar, larch or mahogany
Interesting! Teak is the least susceptible to deformation. Its moisture deformation coefficient is only 9.5%. Oak and pine are slightly inferior - 12.5%. The beech indicator is 18%.
Stylized finish
If your budget is limited, then modern production offers a wide selection of surfaces and decorative elements stylized as wood.
Ceramic tiles or porcelain tiles that replicate the texture of wood are very popular.
Plumbing and decorative products made from acrylic, plastic and ceramics, with the colors of natural materials, are also actively used in modern interiors.
Wood finishes are very popular and widely used in ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware.
The familiar white acrylic bathtubs, immersed in a wooden frame or base, look very stylish. The combination of white glossy surfaces and wooden texture is a stylish combination in your bathroom.
Acrylic bathtub in wood
White bath and wood
White bathtub in a wooden frame
Acrylic bathtub with wooden elements
Acrylic and wood in the bathroom
White bathtub in a wooden setting
Types of modern tiles
The tiles are produced for floor and wall. Fundamental differences: thickness and strength. Wood-effect floor tiles are always thicker and more durable - after all, people will walk on them. Standard sizes, colors, and simulated patterns vary.
Stylish shapes
Wood in the interior today is no longer the former roughness of forms and unsafe roughness of surfaces. Today, many Italian factories and private craftsmen work with natural materials, bringing to life the most incredible ideas of designers.
Bathtubs, sinks, various decorative elements for bathrooms - everything has a stylish and original design.
Stylish wooden bath
Modern wooden bath
Wood accents in a white bathroom
Wooden bathroom in oriental style
Wooden bathtub made of planks
Floor finishing ideas
Moisture-resistant parquet for the bathroom is an aesthetic and durable solution. Choose a three-layer parquet board; it is resistant to moisture and is easier to install than laminate. By the way, you can find the comparison results between parquet and laminate here.
Decorating the bathroom floor with parquet
A floor made from edged boards will be a practical and inexpensive solution for arranging a bathroom. It is hypoallergenic, retains heat well and will suit any style. Read about the advantages and disadvantages of wooden floors in this article.
An example of a bathroom floor made from edged boards
Rules of care
In order for the wooden elements in the bathroom to always look neat and beautiful, some subtleties in caring for them are required.
No matter how moisture resistant the product array is, you will have to ensure that it is not constantly under a layer of water. To do this, it is necessary to equip the bathroom with professional water drainage and ventilation systems. This is an important point that is worth paying attention to when starting to design a zone.
In addition, temperature changes are detrimental to wood, which means the choice of lighting sources should also be treated with special care. Do not place them close to wooden surfaces and purchase LEDs that do not heat up.
Household tree care also has its own nuances:
- Have sponges and towels on hand to wipe surfaces from dripping water.
- do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents
- Use professional polishes that prevent stains, dirt and fingerprints.
Important! Antiseptic water-repellent impregnations based on organic varnishes are ideal for protecting wood. The antiseptic penetrates deep into the wood, preventing its decomposition from water, and a thin varnish film creates protection on the surface of the product.
