Design Features
When planning the creation of a bathroom in the attic, questions arise about the concept of repair, the selection of plumbing and interior styling. The space under the attic roof differs by the unevenness of the walls, beveled in some places by the roof, which can also be used functionally when placing bathroom interior items.
General recommendations:
- Plumbing and sewer system easier over the kitchen.
- Make reliable heat and waterproofing. Due to the increased humidity, moisture-resistant panels and ceramics should be used as finishes.
- It is advisable to design a window on an inclined wall with a drainage system, or hang a mirror there.
- The angle under the sloping ceiling should be used rationally, for example, to place a toilet, cabinet or bathroom.
Roof and attic layout
In the attic bathroom, it is important to make maximum use of all the free space, which will help the layout based on the shape of the roof.
Shed roof
It features one low angle, in which you can put a toilet or a low chest of drawers, a low bathroom will also enter here.
Gable Roof
It is more common and provides more opportunities for placing plumbing and furniture. Such an attic room can be symmetrical with an equal roof, trapezoidal or square space, and asymmetric with an offset skate. Here the corners along the roof remain unused, which narrows the bathroom. Shower cabin, bathroom can be placed in the middle or in the corner.
Sloping attic bathroom
It looks attractive not only from the outside, but also is spacious. Here the layout depends on the wishes and the project.
Hipped Attic Bathroom
It differs in the height of the ceiling only in the center along the axis of the ridge. A convenient form for placing interior items wherever you want.
Features of ceiling decoration
There is a humid microclimate in the attic and a constant temperature drop, so this is important to consider when choosing the attic ceiling decoration.
Painting
The paint for the bathroom in the attic should be moisture resistant with an antibacterial composition. Suitable emulsion acrylic or latex paint, alkyd, chlorinated rubber paint. Matte paint will hide irregularities, while smooth paint will emphasize them, but will remain resistant to possible damage. The paint with the effect of relief will hide the defect of the attic ceiling.
Drywall
The drywall for the attic should be moisture resistant with a special coating. It aligns the ceiling, the design allows you to make it even.
Plastic panels
Plastic panels on the ceiling in the attic are mounted relatively simply, and a variety of colors allows you to choose a coating for any style. They mask the wiring, form the desired slope of the ceiling, imitate tile or other texture.
Lining
Lining the ceiling in the attic bathroom is fixed with glue or rails. When choosing this finish, the attic should have good ventilation. Lining should be additionally treated with wax or varnish.
Stretch ceiling
Stretch ceiling is better to choose a single-level for the attic bathroom. It has a number of advantages, including resistance to humidity and preservation of shape after contact with water, a high warranty of operation, easy maintenance, and concealment of irregularities in the ceiling.
The choice and location of plumbing
Plumbing should be comfortable, durable, compact. If the attic space in a wooden house is small, then the sink is better to choose a corner, hanging or with cabinets where towels can be stored. The toilet is also suitable angular, hanging, with a tank hidden in the wall.
It is better to choose a bathroom of a square shape or one that will go under a sloping roof. When choosing a shower, it is worth paying attention to the depth of the tray and the glass body.
Curtains
The window in the attic differs not only in shape, but also in the angle of inclination and size. For the attic bathroom, you need to choose curtains that protect the room from views from the street, allow you to freely open the window and let in enough daylight.
A practical option will be plastic or aluminum blinds, roller blinds with antibacterial impregnation. When choosing classic curtains, you need to fix two cornices, above the window and in the middle to fix the paintings.
Irregularly shaped windows can be aligned or visually enlarged using curtains, lambrequin. If there are two windows in the attic, then they can be decorated in different ways.
For the window near the bathroom or shower, short curtain models are suitable that dry quickly or do not absorb moisture (bamboo, plastic, blinds).
Style selection
The bathroom under the attic roof can be made in any style, despite its unusual appearance and sloping walls.
Modern style in the attic
It is created with the help of a compact installation, the correct form of the shower and bath. Of the colors, neutral gray, white, black, as well as bright shades of green, red are preferred.
Classic in the attic
It is possible with a comfortable chair with high legs with brocade upholstery, an ottoman, a large mirror in a gilded frame, a round bathtub, embroidered towels, delicate pink and blue walls.
Attic marine style
It is created in blue and white with accessories of marine attributes. As a decorative finish, pebbles and shells can be used. Curtains, sails, ropes, a hammock, and paintings are the decor.
Attic Loft
It is possible in the presence of modern and functional plumbing, plenty of light, a brick wall in the recreation area, white, gray, metal finish.
Country style attic
It is easy to create in a wooden house where the partitions and roof beams are open. It is enough to insulate wooden walls and treat them with a water-repellent. Knitted bedspreads, paths, embroidered curtains, wooden watches remind of a rustic style.
Eco Style Attic
Requires wood trim in wood or laminate. The room should have a minimum of plastic and synthetic materials. The floor can be made of tiles, moisture resistant laminate. Fresh flowers, stones, tree cuts are suitable for decoration.
Color scheme
The color scheme plays an important role in creating the interior of the attic bathroom.
White color
It adds space, fills the bathroom with an atmosphere of lightness, visually enhances it. The snow-white finish will be emphasized by colored plumbing or pale pink, blue curtains.
The black
It looks stylish in the presence of good lighting, a large window with a balcony, light sanitary ware and translucent curtains.
Gray
Suitable for modern bathroom styles, on a gray background, white, red black accessories and home decoration look good.
Beige and brown
Suitable for country style, classic and modern. Brown curtains blend with beige trim and white fixtures.
Red color
It attracts attention, you can choose a burgundy, raspberry, pomegranate shade for plumbing and highlight it on a white background, you can also make the entire attic red for warmth and comfort, not only in the summer.
Green in the attic
Add relaxation. Bright grass color will add energy, and olive will set to rest.
Blue and cyan
Traditionally used to decorate the bathroom, not only in the attic, combined with white, brown, green. It cools the room, reminds of the sea.
Lighting Features
The bathroom under the roof in a mansard-type country house needs good insulation of wiring and light conduction, taking into account the humidity of the room. Lighting can be central, zoned or combined.
For example, a chandelier with a ceiling can be placed in the center, and spot lighting above the sink and bath. You can put decorative tape lighting in a niche under a window or along a baguette. The brightness control can adjust the desired light intensity.
Photo gallery
The attic bathroom looks not only unusual, but also stylish, the correct layout makes it possible to use all the space and save space in the house itself. Below are photos of examples of interior design of a bathroom on the attic floor.