First of all, the loft style implies a combination of non-standard modern things together with outdated furniture. The room, with the right approach, is able to successfully combine a modern snow-white shell, located on a conventional wooden rack or tray. Brickwork on the walls, rough plaster, imitation of raw concrete are at all the main element, universally used by designers in creating this style. Do not forget that loft means a lot of open space. This design direction is characterized by the fact that partitions are almost completely removed from the apartment. It is necessary to refuse division of a bathroom with a bathroom into separate rooms, having united in uniform space. Uncovered pipes and vents are welcome. At the entrance to the bathroom in the loft style, there should be a feeling of a bit of unfinished repair, however, at the same time, the details of wood and modern technology must be harmoniously combined with each other, complementing the room, giving a unique look and comfort.
Receptions for making your own hands
Regarding the choice of materials for creating a bathroom project, there are practically no restrictions. Feel free to use the latest trends in design, blend in with the overall picture.
For example, use expensive flooring tiles and branded plumbing. They can be distinguished with the help of specially aged walls with imitation of brickwork. The snow-white sink and the bathroom look especially good against the background of the wall. The mirror can be used antique, as well as simplified metal lamps. Very nice will look in a similar room furniture made of natural wood. It is from natural, but not cheap imitation with the help of a specially colored film. The development of modern technology has given the world quite a lot of various useful tools that guarantee the effective protection of a wooden surface against moisture penetration.
When creating a small bath, it is not worthwhile to quickly run to the store to buy expensive built-in showers.
Loft is light, plenty of clean air and the breadth of available space. For the shower is better to use clear or slightly frosted glass. It is worth a similar design significantly less than the finished cabin, and combined with the style is much better.
Creating an imitation of a brickwork
In this question, it all depends on the intended functionality imposed by the user on the surface. There are several ways to artificially create high-quality imitation of brickwork, if there is no possibility to bare the wall a little.
| Imitation tile | This is one of the easiest options, but at the same time the most costly. It is enough to go to the hardware store and purchase artificially aged tiles, good glue for landing on the surface, high-quality putty for sealing joints and, of course, mortar (a well-known primer) to prevent the appearance of fungus. |
| You can make a tile yourself | With the help of building silicone for casting, the user can make a mold for brickwork. It is possible either to buy a brick model or just bring it from a summer house. It all depends entirely on the discretion of the client. So the user independently adjusts the required thickness of the "brick". Casting is made of gypsum, ceresite or alabaster. Each material has individual properties that need to be paid close attention. For example, alabaster after solidification becomes snow-white, it is stronger than gypsum, but weaker than ceresite. If the user wants to leave the walls of the room white, alabaster is the best option. Gypsum has a gray tint and slightly porous structure. However, this does not mean that gypsum as a material is worse. If the bathroom is designed in gray and light colors, the raw plasterwork will look incredibly appropriate and harmonious. Ceresite is known for its resistance to any external influences. It is easy to repaint, if necessary. In general, it all depends on your preferences, and on the planned estimates for the repair. |
| Putty + construction tape | On a leveled surface, apply the markup for a smooth line of brickwork. Glue the same thickness of strip of masking tape to create rectangular bricks. Apply the putty with a small layer (up to 2 cm) and tear off in a damp way. Voila, masonry ready. |
| Imitation wallpaper | Now there are various types of wallpaper and glue bases. Thanks to this, there was a certainty that the wallpaper would not fall away in the corners six months later, as if to say that it was time to begin repairs on a new one. The only thing worth watching closely is the joints. Figure should not move even a couple of millimeters. |
Furniture
Furniture must be comfortable and functional. In the bathroom there are a lot of different things that should be hidden from public viewing. Loft does not accept a rich amount of parts, blocking the space. We recommend to pay attention to the competent planning of various bollards and cabinets, for the necessary items for the user in everyday life.
If room space allows, use a rarity cabinet in which all the necessary small things will be stored. Furniture helps to divide the room into zones. Quite often, during the application of the loft style, you can find lockers decorated with beautiful glass stained glass inserts and chrome elements. The combination of incompatible decor items allow you to create a unique bathroom interior and helps to emphasize the idea of unusual.
Facing tiles must be used as good as possible. A great option is a tile with imitation under sheets of iron with rivets, acceptable in loft style.
Plumbing selection
With regards to plumbing, it is worthwhile to realize the wildest fantasies of the client. The more unusual the sink looks, the better. You can install built-in either with an external riser. An excellent solution is to use a sink with an imitation of a solid casting of concrete. Bathrooms are often additionally decorated with stucco, giving an old look.
Ceiling decoration
The ceiling does not need to be overloaded with various bright accents and fine details. The surface should create a feeling of airiness, visually expand the apartment, giving a momentary feeling of weightlessness. It is not necessary to weight the ceiling baguettes, suspended ceiling structures and lamps. It is better to use plastic, but it is still possible to finish with wood, however, provided that the room has enough space and daylight.
It is possible to use chrome surfaces or stainless steel. This is almost a mandatory attribute style loft. It all depends on the preferences of the user and the available amount of funds.
Nuances of using natural wood
Wood - the material is very picky. Wood definitely gives a room, even a small one, a lot of comfort. At the same time, there are several points about which it is important to remember and take into account, using such unstable material.
Regardless of where the wood is used, for example, a stool for storing towels in the shower room, a sink at the sink, ceiling decoration or a locker for small items, you must make sure that the surface does not swell due to excess moisture and does not lose appeal. There are quite a few different products that prevent not only the swelling of wood, but provide complete protection against pests, fungus and mold. There are basics of wood processing before working with it, there is a stain of artificially tinting wood, many of which have a very wide range of additional protections, even varnishes and enamel that fix the appearance of the surface and protect the tree from atmospheric exposure. The main thing to remember is that you should not use enamel paints when dyeing wood, because they create a greenhouse effect and contribute to the speedy destruction of the material.
Color spectrum
For a better understanding of the correct color selection, it is worth going a little deeper into the history of the appearance of the loft. There was a style in the 40s in America. It was during this period that the idea of arranging various factories and plants for living space gained maximum popularity. Therefore, the predominance of gray in the design is of the greatest relevance. Shades of gray, metallic and contrasting white are the main colors when creating this style. For the zoning of a room, bathroom and toilet facilities, furniture and surfaces can be divided using contrast. A snow-white shell looks good in front of a dark wall and vice versa. But this does not mean that you can not completely use other colors when giving the room individuality. But it must be clearly understood that the loft style has an industrial orientation, and therefore the situation should look almost spartan, but as functional as possible.
Decor elements
Unobtrusive - this is the main rule when designing a small bathroom in the style of a loft. Different small parts, vases and other figurines that have no functional use are simply irrelevant. To decorate a wall, it’s worth taking a bright poster, a black and white photo, or even graffiti, if the client’s possibilities allow.
You can use boxes woven from natural wines, which function not only as a decorative element, but also as a cell that keeps various small things. Bright towels and an unusual rug in front of a bath or shower are quite appropriate. Try to use wall lights that have an industrial slope. The support for towels is made out as a cut from a pipe, etc.
There are many techniques for creating a particular style. In this case, almost all available materials are used. The main thing is to adhere to the basic rules in understanding the very orientation of the style and you will not have significant problems in the implementation of the project.
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