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To complete the interior decoration of a bath, knowledge of the properties of wood and stone, safety requirements and minimal skills in working with wood are required. We will tell you about the materials and types of finishes recommended for use in the sauna, and the skills of a carpenter and carpenter will have to be acquired along the way.

Does the bath need finishing

Regardless of what kind of bath you have - Russian, Finnish or Turkish hammam, the bath is heat and high humidity. Without finishing, without insulating the walls, floor and roof, you will have to heat the steam room for hours, and with it the surrounding air, literally throwing money away.

Due to the difference between the external and internal temperatures, moisture will settle on the walls with condensation, which over time will lead to the formation of fungus, mold and rot wooden structures... If the building is made of masonry material (bricks or blocks), a steam room without finishing threatens with burns if it comes into contact with a hot wall. Only in the case when the bath is cut from logs or folded from a bar, you can leave it without additional finishing, if the thickness of the walls provides the standard resistance to heat transfer. If this is not the case, we go back to reading the first sentence of the paragraph.

If the bath is made of logs, complete interior decoration can be omitted

There are many safety requirements for the decoration of the bath:

The walls and floor of the bath are most often insulated with stone or basalt wool, but this is not the best way: mats and slabs mineral insulation contain a small amount of bituminous binder, which evaporates under the influence of high temperature, as well as the smallest fiber particles, which cause irritation when they settle on the skin.

A safer and more economical option - foam glass insulation - avoids these disadvantages. Vapor barrier is performed with aluminum foil or foil-coated polyurethane foam, which belongs to the group of non-combustible materials and will serve as an additional heat insulator.

Finishing materials for a bath - how not to be mistaken

Interior decoration different premises in the bath performs different tasks, in accordance with them and choose the type of decoration.

Table: requirements for finishing the bath

Premises	Features:	Finishing type
		Floor	Walls	Ceiling
Steam room	High temperature - wood fire protection required. Humidity - impregnation with antiseptic and fungicide required	Waterproofed ceramic or porcelain stoneware, hardwood undercarriage, drainage	Hardwood sheathing, stone or brick cladding by the heater	Hardwood suspended ceiling
Washing room	Humidity - materials are needed to allow periodic cleaning of surfaces	Non-slip ceramic or porcelain stoneware tiles, drainage	Tiling or finishing with materials suitable for wet cleaning	moisture resistant painting or suspended ceiling
Restroom	No requirement	Wood or underfloor heating with tiles	No requirement	No requirement

Steam room decoration

For covering the steam room, it is better to use hardwood, which does not emit tar when heated. When choosing a material for wall cladding, one must remember that a bath is not only pleasant, but also useful. Inhaling phytoncides secreted by a heated tree into the steam room, we increase the body's resistance to colds, heal the respiratory tract.

Wood type	Advantages	disadvantages
Oak	Strong wood, durability, excellent appearance	Slips wet, high price
Ash	Strong wood with a beautiful pattern, resistant to decay	High price
Birch tree	Light pleasant aroma	Prone to decay, poorly holds its shape at high temperatures
Linden	Has a pleasant color, when heated, exudes a delicate aroma, is resistant to rot and high temperatures, affordable	Not
Aspen	Low price, light pleasant aroma	Rotting, turns to dirty gray over time
Alder	Beautiful appearance, affordable price, odorless, odorless, durable	Not

If you are interested in a budget option finishes - choose alder, if there are no cost restrictions, then ash is the best option.

A bath, finished with ash clapboard, will look prestigious and expensive

For lovers of coniferous smells, a combined finish can be offered: where contact with the skin is possible, we make a hardwood finish, and, for example, we trim the space under the shelves with cedar, larch or pine.

For cladding a section of the wall near the stove, it is necessary to choose a material with a high heat capacity and thermal conductivity, which ensures maximum accumulation and uniform heat transfer. The structure of the stone must be homogeneous so that it does not explode when water gets in. The stones are selected round or oval with a smooth surface for free air circulation, the optimal size is from 5 to 21 cm. Another requirement is environmental safety: when heated, they should not emit harmful substances.

Table: properties of stones for a bath

Mineral	Properties
Gabbro - diabase	Gabbro - diabase is the most affordable and popular option. The stone is dark gray, almost black in color with low water absorption, excellent heat capacity and very durable. Unfortunately, when heated strongly, it emits an unpleasant odor, and when essential oil enters, it forms carbon deposits on the surface.
Talcochlorite	Talcochlorite is durable, strong, has excellent heat capacity, it comes in colors from light gray to cherry. In order to exclude dusting, the stones are washed and calcined before the first use. It features a pleasant, light steam with a healing effect: it reduces pressure, heals the respiratory system and skin. A negative characteristic is a high price.
Basalt	Basalt is the most durable stone of all volcanic rocks. It has only positive characteristics - it is strong, durable, has a high heat capacity, perfectly tolerates temperature changes, and does not emit harmful substances. Even the price pleases with the availability.
Jade	Jadeite belongs to semi-precious stones, so you shouldn't be surprised at the high price of this mineral. The color from white through emerald green to black makes it attractive in appearance, and its medicinal properties appreciated in ancient China. An excellent choice for people who care about their health.
Raspberry quartzite	Raspberry quartzite, like jadeite, is attractive outwardly for its bright color and has excellent performance characteristics - hardness, durability, heat resistance, low water absorption and environmental safety. It perfectly tolerates high temperatures, you can pour water on it without fear of "explosion". When buying, you should avoid split stones, as they will crumble in the future.
White quartz	White quartz is not very durable and does not tolerate high temperatures, but due to its spectacular appearance it is one of the most expensive stones: this translucent mineral consists of silicon and oxygen molecules, and when heated, it releases ozone, which makes a steam room with it especially useful.

The ceiling in the steam room above the stove, as well as the wall behind it and the floor around it, requires protection with fireproof material. Above the stove, you can make a section false ceiling from a plate of soapstone. Talcochlorite is a versatile material for stove stones, wall cladding, floor and ceiling. A more budgetary option is a metal sheet above the stove, a foundation and wall cladding made of solid, well-fired bricks.

Talcochlorite can be used not only as a material for stones, but also as a wall and ceiling decoration behind the stove

The floor in the steam room is made of concrete or ceramic tiles, with waterproofing and a drain for draining water. On top of the laid running flooring of hardwood.

Finishing materials for washing

A washroom with open shower nets requires the installation of channels, drains and moisture-resistant finishes: facing with ceramic tiles or other durable and moisture-resistant material that can withstand high temperatures.

If you plan to install individual shower cabins, such finishing is not required, you can sheathe the walls with clapboard, paint them or plaster with moisture-resistant decorative plaster.

To prevent water from affecting the frame of the sink, it is finished with tiles

The floors are preferably heated. The tile should have a rough surface to prevent slippage. It is undesirable to make an oak floor in wet rooms, as it is very slippery when wet. A coating of coniferous wood is welcome, especially larch, as the most resistant to decay.

The floor area near the font, where significant water spills are possible, is best made of ceramic tiles with a ladder.

The ceiling of the washing room will have to be washed periodically, respectively, the material must withstand treatment with detergents: larch lining, metal rack or cassette suspended ceilings.

Restroom

The rest room has no restrictions on decoration, with the exception of a warm floor - it is always pleasant to walk on a warm tree with bare feet. The rest of the interior design depends on the taste and requirements of the owner of the bath.

Photo gallery: options for finishing the premises of the bath

In this steam room, the firebox serves as an interesting element of the interior Soft diffused light and heat from a brick Russian stove will create an unforgettable experience of visiting the bathhouse Protective lampshades made of slats protect the luminaires from mechanical stress and create directional light streams It is very comfortable to take bath procedures in a small steam room. The interior of the steam room is very decorated with the combined layout of the lining of different types of wood A steam room for a large company should be heated with a high-power heater

Decorating the bath with your own hands

In order for the bath to be beautiful, you need to choose reliable and high-quality decoration Materials and mount them in accordance with the specifics of the premises described in the previous sections.

Choice of finishing materials

The optimal choice for each owner of the bath will be a choice that takes into account the size of the building, personal taste and financial component. In order not to be mistaken when buying material, you must first:

Calculation of the area of \u200b\u200bpremises

To determine the need for materials, it is necessary to know the area of \u200b\u200bthe surface to be trimmed. All calculations are done in meters.

For the floor and ceiling, we multiply the length of the room by its width. To get the area of \u200b\u200bthe walls, we calculate the perimeter of the room: add the length and width and multiply by two. The product is multiplied by the height of the ceilings. Subtract the area of \u200b\u200bdoors and windows from the obtained result, if any.

In rooms with complex combined finishes, the area of \u200b\u200beach site is calculated separately.

How to buy quality materials and prepare them for installation

When choosing a material, one must pay attention first of all to the quality of the product.

Calculation of the need for materials

1. Find the area of \u200b\u200bone board. So, with a standard length of 6 m and a thickness of 90 mm, the area of \u200b\u200bthe board will be 6 ∙ 0.09 \u003d 0.54 m 2.
2. Calculate the area to be trimmed. Suppose that it is necessary to upholster the walls of a room measuring 3 x 6 m with a ceiling height of 2.5 m. The surface area is: (3 + 6) ∙ 2 ∙ 2.5 \u003d 45 m 2.
3. Calculate the number of boards. To do this, we divide the surface area by the area of \u200b\u200bone board: 45 / 0.54 \u003d 83.3 boards.

For example, we give the specification of the material for finishing the steam room:

In the same way, the need for wood for the remaining rooms is calculated.

To calculate paint and varnish materials, the surface area should be multiplied by the paint consumption, which is usually given on the package in liters per square meter. The piece will show you how many liters of paint you need to buy.

All goods must be bought with a margin of 10%, taking into account the allowance for waste and defects in work.

Required tools

To finish the bath with your own hands you will need:

1. Perforator.
2. Screwdriver.
3. Building level.
4. Hammer.
5. Furniture stapler.
6. Plane.
7. Hacksaw or jigsaw.
8. Self-tapping screws, nails or clamps.

Step-by-step instructions for decorating a bath

The work is carried out after laying the electrical wiring and ventilation ducts, starting from the floor. The floor of the steam room is raised by 10-15 cm above the level of adjacent rooms. After the clean floor has been laid, they begin to decorate the walls. The ceiling is the last.

1. Making a frame for insulation. The frame is assembled from a 100x40 mm bar impregnated with a fire retardant and fungicide. The beam is fixed with screws or dowels to the wall at intervals equal to the width of the insulation plate minus 5 mm.

   A frame made of wooden beams is mounted on the walls and ceiling

2. Installation of insulation. Between the beams of the frame, plates or mats of insulation on heat-resistant glue are laid with additional fastening with dowels, 5-6 pcs. by 1 m 2.
3. Installation of heat-reflecting material. Aluminum foil or foil-clad fire-resistant film, for example, foil-clad penofol, is stapled with a construction stapler to the thermal insulation layer.

   A counter-brace is mounted on the heat-reflecting layer under the finish coating

Wall cladding. The lining is attached to the frame in accordance with the selected layout. The nails are driven into the grooves so that they are not visible on the finish. Nail the plinth.

For finishing the premises in the bath, you can choose different types of wood with in different shades colors

Installation of the false ceiling frame. The frame of the hemmed ceiling is attached to the floor joists or to the walls made of 100x50 timber with a vertical orientation. The distance between the beams should correspond to the width of the insulation board minus 5 mm per spacer.

The ceiling is started after wall cladding

Installation of heat-reflecting material. Foil or foil material is attached in the same way as on walls.

Lining the ceiling with clapboard. It is carried out in the same way as wall upholstery. The section of the ceiling above the stove is protected by a non-combustible material: stainless steel sheet or slab material... Ceiling plinth is attached.

A foil vapor barrier is attached to the insulation, and then lining is nailed onto the finished crate

Video: interior decoration of the steam room

Having got acquainted with the requirements for the premises of the bath and having studied the information on the correct execution of the finishing, you have received the necessary theoretical knowledge. Performing work does not require special professional skills and is within the power of any homeowner.

Strengthening one's own health should become one of the main tasks for a modern person. Luxury and comfort - insufficient conditionsto avoid everyday stress. Find a great way to relax right at home. Sauna creation - a good idea... In each private building, you can make several types of home saunas in beautiful designwhich will differ in functionality. If you are looking for examples of sauna and bath design, then consider the photo examples that are presented in this article.

Baths, saunas design: start from the type of steam room

Interior designs are improving every year, impressing with their diversity, presenting users with new options for arrangement. Saunas are no exception, as there are more and more people who want to install a steam room at home, so the interior design does not let you get bored. The main thing is to decide what type of bath you want to see in your home.

Finnish sauna - also known as dry steam room

It is characterized by high temperatures prevailing in the cab (above 85 ° C) and low air humidity (below 10%). The Finnish sauna is especially recommended for people with muscle problems and bronchial asthma. High temperature and low humidity are maintained by a special sauna heater equipped with heating (non-water-repellent) stones. A dry sauna can only be used for 15-30 minutes several times a week. Such a steam room is often built from conifers, for example, spruce and pine, but alder is also used. The interiors are light with a light pine scent.

Infrared sauna - innovative steam room solution

It does not use conventional ovens, but installs infrared heaters. The infrared sauna heats up to 60 ° C, while maintaining a humidity level of 20 - maximum 25%. The relatively lower temperature and higher humidity make the infrared sauna suitable for about 30 minutes once a day. The functionality of such a cabin depends little on the finishing material, so different woods are suitable, such as linden, Siberian cedar, Canadian cedar, aspen, alder, giving the room a pleasant woody aroma.

Steam sauna - also known as a Roman bath

The bath maintains an average temperature (up to 60 ° C) and high humidity (up to 100%). Excessive moisture further increases the thermal sensation. The sauna room evaporates from the stove and the steam is generated by an automatic evaporator installed in the floor. Due to the high humidity, this type of room should not be made of wood. Glass and ceramics are better suited for its construction. The steam sauna can only be used for 15 minutes to half an hour several times a week.

Russian bath - proven healing for centuries

Such a steam room is based on the effects of water and steam. Russian people love this, as the temperature in the steaming room can easily exceed 100 degrees Celsius. But the optimum temperature for a Russian bath is 60-70 degrees Celsius, and the air humidity is 90%. The moisture level is regulated by pouring water onto hot stones. It is recommended that you wear a special felt hat to protect your head from extreme heat. The Russian bathhouse is built separately from the house from a log house of such species as pine, spruce, larch, cedar, as well as oak, linden, aspen.

Modern baths, saunas: interior design inside the house

Finnish, infrared and Roman saunas are most often built in the interiors of residential buildings. This solution is highly beneficial due to the construction costs. A home sauna is best made from Scandinavian wood, which is resistant to high humidity and variable temperatures. Each built-in steam room can be done in two ways: collecting a finished structure from a store or building from scratch.

Buying a finished sauna with a design from the manufacturer

The simplest solution is to buy ready-made prefabricated steam rooms. In the manufacturers' offers you can find many ready-made elements for building premises with standard sizes 1.2 mx 1.2 mx 2.5 m (height). Most often, infrared saunas are sold as ready-made steam rooms for the home, however you can also successfully find a Finnish and steam bath. Remember, however, that buying a prefab does not mean that the product will arrive at your place ready-made. Prefabricated elements are walls, ceilings and floors that must be assembled. You need to install them correctly in the chosen location. Fortunately, the assembly is not too difficult as the instructions are included.

DIY sauna

A sauna built from scratch on site is more complex and can be quite labor intensive to design. However, it is the best solution when planning an unusual shaped cabin. In this case, the price of a sauna will be much lower than buying a ready-made steam room. It is best to make a sauna in a frame structure. Use quality cedar, aspen, Canadian spruce or Scandinavian wood panels. Pay particular attention to the quality of the material used.

Baths and saunas design: photos of all components of the steam room

Usually baths and saunas include three sections:

Dressing room

This is the first place you go as you undress here, and after finishing your steaming session, you can relax in the dressing room and have a cup of tea. The lounge can be equipped with a comfortable sofa or a wooden table with chairs.

Shower room

This space is designed to freshen up after a steam session in a cold shower, in the pool, or by pouring ice water from a bucket.

Steam room

The steam room is the heart of the sauna. Inside there are wooden benches for a comfortable rest on which you can sit and lie. To fully enjoy the process, you need to enter the steam room when the oven is already heated.

What else is worth knowing when planning your sauna design?

Every dry and steam sauna must be built according to basic rules. One of the most important conditions is the implementation of appropriate exhaust ventilation... The supply duct should be located close to the floor (preferably above the stove) in the sauna. Its task is to bring fresh air to the interior of the cabin. When building your sauna, remember also that you cannot use plastic or metal. These are intensely heating materials that can burn sauna users. Therefore, all seats and floors are best made from sustainable wood species. In some cases, it is also recommended to use persistent floor tileswhich will be additionally protected from high levels of humidity and accidental slipping in the steam room.




The design of the sauna and bathhouse can be created for every taste, but the main thing is to do everything according to the rules so that the procedure brings healing, relieves stress and promotes an amazing rest with increased comfort.

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The arrangement of the bath is the final stage of its construction. It means the interior decoration of the premises. Most often used for this wooden lining or boards from various types of wood. Before proceeding with the finishing, it is necessary to decide on the material, evaluate its positive characteristics, and identify the disadvantages. In addition, you should think over the design of the room, purchase the necessary devices, accessories and original decor to decorate it.

Features and requirements for finishing

What is the decoration in the bath for? This question often arises, especially when carrying out work in a room that is a log house. The log surface of its walls is quite decorative in itself. We will give a number of arguments - why finishing is still necessary in conditions of high humidity and temperature. It performs the following functions:

• protects walls from moisture;
• behind it, you can hide thermal insulation and waterproofing, providing an even greater degree of protection;
• compensates for the heating of surfaces and prevents burns, thereby increasing the level of comfort for visitors;
• has a variety of therapeutic and prophylactic effects depending on the type of wood;
• decorative finishing makes being in the bath not only useful, but also pleasant.

Step-by-step plan of internal works:

1. We sheathe the walls, ceiling and floor with sawn timber.
2. We cover the stoves.
3. We design benches in the steam room.

When choosing the optimal wood for finishing a bath, you need to be guided by certain parameters. Products must have the following qualities:

• resistance to high temperature and humidity;
• safety in contact with people;
• durability;
• ease of processing;
• acceptable cost.

Finishing boards should be dried to a moisture content of 10% and heat. These procedures help to improve their performance.

Bathrooms and their functionality

Even the smallest bathhouse should be divided into several rooms. This allows you to select separate zones with different functionality, maintain the required level of temperature and humidity in each of them, make the use of all options comfortable and safe.

Traditionally, the bathhouse consists of:

• dressing room - does not allow cold air to enter the room, and warm air to leave it. This is a required building element. If it is not possible to equip a full-fledged vestibule, you can get by with a miniature nook with two doors that open in different directions. In the dressing room, you can arrange a dressing room - place small benches and a hanger so that you can leave clothes and change shoes. If the vestibule is combined with a recreation room, then there may be a table, equipment for broadcasting video and audio, a grill and much more;
• washroom - a room separated by a door from the steam room. A comfortable temperature is maintained here. It is difficult and unsafe to wash in a hot steam room with a hot stove. In addition, it is much more difficult to thoroughly warm up a large room than an isolated space of 3-4 square meters. m. The size of the washroom depends on its purpose and the number of family members. If you plan to use it also as a laundry room, or you are going to bathe several children at the same time, you will need a spacious room. If the bathhouse is being built in a country house and is intended for meetings with friends, there will be enough shower in one of its corners, and half a square meter is enough for this;
• steam room - the main room - the "heart" of the Russian bath. It has no windows and is located as far as possible from the entrance. It contains a stove that heats up the room. There are also shelves for accommodating people. They can be shortened - intended only for sitting and long. On horizontal beds, you can bathe, stretching out to its full height. If you need to use a small space to the maximum, you can install a cascading shelf structure in several "floors".

The choice of material for thermal insulation

In order to provide high-quality thermal insulation of a log or brick bath and to avoid the formation of condensation, it is recommended to use the following materials:

• foil mineral wool - one of the most effective heat insulators in the middle price category. Of all types of wool, basalt is best suited for warming baths. It has minimal thermal conductivity and high durability. The material is presented in the form of plates or rolls with a thickness of 5 to 10 cm, equipped with one layer of foil. For its installation, it is required to build a frame from wooden planks;
• penotherm - the basis is expanded polypropylene, on which one layer of foil is applied.

Significantly accelerates the process of heating the steam room to the required temperature, retains heat for a long time. The material is safe for humans, since it does not contain toxic substances. It was specially designed for thermal insulation of baths, so the heat of the steam room is not terrible for him. Attached directly to the wall with a stapler and then secured with a lathing for finishing.

Materials used for finishing

The choice of materials for interior decoration depends on various factors. This is influenced by the type of bath, features various materials, the size of the budget. In any case, it should contribute to a comfortable stay, be cozy, aesthetic and functional. Optionally, you can execute finishing work do it yourself and invest the allocated money in more expensive materials.

Give preference to quality products. This will ensure maximum safety and health for you and your family.

Wall and ceiling decoration

For wall cladding in wet rooms - washing and steam rooms, chipboards, linoleum and other products of the chemical industry must not be used. Here must reign natural wood... For walls, a lining or tongue-and-groove board made of cedar, linden, aspen, larch, abachi is suitable. It is unacceptable to cover surfaces in the steam room with varnish or paint - when heated, their vapor can lead to toxic poisoning.

In the washing section, walls can be sheathed with inexpensive pine clapboard or tiled. IN brick bath installation of tiles will not cause difficulties, and in a wooden one you will need to create a base from sheets of moisture-resistant plywood, gypsum board or OSB.

For finishing the ceiling, cedar, linden, aspen lamellas are suitable.

Floor finishing

The process of arranging the floor is as follows. The first step is to mount the logs. They are made from a bar of 200x200 mm. A board is laid on top - edged or grooved, with a thorn-groove system. When heated strongly, coniferous wood gives off resin. Therefore, it is better to choose lumber made from hardwood other than oak. The best choice is larch. Small gaps are left between the joints, which are useful for ventilation and removal of excess water. This is especially important for the washroom.

The floor in the steam room must be raised 15-20 cm from the main level. This is done to prevent unnecessary heat loss.

To protect the boards from fungus, they are treated with antibacterial compounds. In order to prevent swelling, cover with a primer. You can install a drain and make the floor slightly sloped towards the drain.

For the floor in a brick bath, matte or corrugated tiles are perfect.

Characteristics of wood used for finishing steam rooms

From the right choice the finishing material of the bath depends on the comfort and safety of its visitors. Natural wood is traditionally used - an environmentally friendly and affordable raw material. The bathhouse culture originated a very long time ago, and since then a lot of knowledge has accumulated about the properties of a particular wood. Each of them has special characteristics and healing qualities that allow you to create a unique microclimate in the steam room. There are many options for wood that can be used to decorate a bath. These are linden, alder, larch, birch and exotic abachi oak, familiar to us. Let's figure out how they differ and which breeds are better suited for a particular bath.

The African abachi oak is a member of the Malvaceae family. In another way it is called abashi, ayous, samba. This tree is capable of reaching gigantic dimensions - the height of its trunk can reach up to 40 m, and its diameter - up to 3 m. Abachi has a solid wood with a dense and even texture. It retains its shape well and is easy to process due to the absence of knots - the crown is located at the very top of the tree. This is an expensive material that is comparable in cost to mahogany, but its remarkable qualities allow it to remain highly sought after and popular.

Properties of abachi wood. The main advantage of this material is its low ability to conduct heat. Thanks to this, rooms with a similar finish will remain cool in summer and warm in winter. In the bath, this feature manifests itself as follows - the boards practically do not heat up, so it is impossible to get burned, sitting down on the abachi shelf. In contact with a person's body, wood takes on the temperature of his body. In addition, it does not emit resinous substances, even with strong heating.

The positive characteristics of African oak do not end there. In the list of its advantages, resistance to:

• deformation during drying;
• mechanical damage;
• shrinkage;
• color change with prolonged use;
• high humidity - boards remain dry even at 12% humidity. They practically do not absorb water, even from the end sides

Abachi oak is easy to process, which can be done by hand. Due to its dense structure, cracks do not form in it when driving in nails, and the screws are well screwed in and hold securely. Lumber can be easily glued, toned. In the interior, they are perfectly combined with other types of wood.

Abachi wood is an expensive pleasure. If you decide to decorate the bath with this particular material, be careful - choose a really high-quality product.

The noble cedar is the choice of aesthetes. Finishing from this material looks expensive and impressive. Light ocher-yellowish cedar wood has a smooth and beautiful texture. Annual rings and resin passages are clearly visible on it. Cedar is a natural antiseptic. The finish, made of its wood, makes the air sterile, cleans it of harmful bacteria. Essential oils have a beneficial healing effect on human health and fill the room with a wonderful pine aroma.

Wood has high density and at the same time, softness, which makes it easy to process, is not afraid of moisture, temperature changes, the effects of fungus and insects.

The disadvantages of the material include its high cost and insufficient fragrance durability. It is noted that the smell disappears six months after the start of the bath.

Alder wood is very popular. It has one of the most important qualities for a steam room - it does not get too hot. This ensures that you and your loved ones do not get burned when touching wooden surfaces. Immediately after the saw cut, the wood has a light shade, which magically changes upon contact with air. She acquires a reddish undertone, which makes her similar to the more valuable breeds - cherry, walnuts... The unique aroma of alder resembles the smell of cognac, and like the latter, its richness and nobility only intensify over time.

Finishing from this wood is excellent for a bath, since humidity and temperature changes are not terrible for it. No resin is released from it, which is very important for a hot room. The only difficulty is to choose high-quality material - it is not at all easy to have a smooth, defect-free alder lining at reasonable prices.

The reddish wood of larch contains many substances beneficial to the human body. This material has high mechanical properties and can honestly serve for more than one decade. Elevated temperature and humidity are not terrible for her. Among the disadvantages of larch, one can single out the difficulty in processing - due to the large number of knots and low ability to heat insulation.

The cost of wood is quite adequate to its characteristics. Long service life will more than pay off the investment.

In Russia, this tree has long been revered for its beneficial properties. Its fragrant pale pink wood is very popular and is often used in bathhouse decoration. It compares favorably with other breeds with an even structure and characteristic shine. Linden is easy to handle as it is softwood and does not crack in the process. The relatively low density of the material increases with decreasing humidity.

Steam room with linden trim has healing properties and is recommended for the prevention of diseases of the respiratory organs, in particular the lungs.

A damp environment can lead to a gradual discoloration of wood, but this will not affect its strength and durability. With careful handling, the linden finish will delight you for years to come. The cost of the material cannot be called too low, but it is not too high either. Therefore, it is suitable for most lovers of sauna relaxation who want to equip their own steam room.

Aspen - occupies a leading position among the hardwood species in Russia and is second only to birch. Its white wood with an implicit bluish-greenish tint has a homogeneous structure, softness, and straightness. Lining and other aspen lumber are lightweight and lend themselves well to processing - cutting, turning, and are resistant to abrasion. Due to their strength, durability, and excellent ability to retain heat, they are widely used in the improvement of baths and saunas. Aspen shelves do not overheat or burn.

The main advantage of this material is that a long stay in water does not damage its integrity and after drying it does not "lead". That is why aspen was often used in the manufacture of well log cabins.

Birch wood is pinkish or yellowish with a white tint. Older trees boast a light brown saw cut that gives off a soft glowing sheen. The sinuous fibers combine with dark blotches to form an interesting pattern. Birch has a homogeneous, dense and elastic structure. Due to this, it can be easily processed not only with machines, but also with the help of ordinary hand tools.

The bath, finished with a birch board, helps to relieve fatigue and feel a surge of energy. Regular visits to such a steam room increase the body's resistance to colds.

Unfortunately, this material will not be able to serve for a long time in "wet" rooms, since high humidity and heat are extremely harmful for it. For a rest room, it is much better suited. You can extend the life of the birch finish with a special treatment that will prevent decay.

Ash is the owner of hard, heavy and sturdy wood. The light brown core of the tree with an olive-brownish tint gradually turns into the yellowish-pinkish wood of the sapwood. Large vessels make the wood texture very effective and beautiful. When dyed, the fiber pattern becomes even more expressive and contrasting. The material is highly resistant to moisture, characterized by moderate drying. It lends itself well to processing and polishing.

Picturesque texture, high strength, hardness, low water permeability, resistance to deformation, high impact strength, resistance to fungus and insects. All these qualities allow ash to stand on one step with oak and even surpass it in some respects. It is these properties that make it possible to widely use its wood in the production of building materials, which will be very useful when arranging a bath. This is a lining, imitation of a bar, logs, in other words - a block house.

Design, decoration and equipment of premises

The choice of design depends on the preferences of the future owner, the size, nature and purpose of the functional areas inside the bath room.

Steam room decoration

The interior of the steam room should ensure the comfort and safety of visitors. The availability of elements, straight and rounded lines of its filling, of course, will make the room as comfortable and ergonomic as possible.

The main space is given over to shelves. For their manufacture, narrow wooden strips are used, which are stuffed with a certain step. The gaps are essential for proper air circulation and quick drying of wet boards. In addition, the clearances make the design more graceful, lightweight and airy.

Lighting is best organized using small recessed or pendant lights with soft, diffused light. Lampshades made of wooden planks are ideal for the decoration of the room.

The heater stove is an indispensable element of the steam room. There are many variations in its design and location. The choice and placement of the heater depends on the size of the room, its configuration, and the location of the functional zones. If the heater is to heat two adjacent rooms, then it must be placed between them. In a polygonal grill bath, the stove is installed in the middle, and the chimney is led out through the center of the roof.

The decoration of the steam room will become more effective if you alternate lamellas from different types of wood. Aspen inserts become even darker over time, thus the wooden mosaic will become more contrasting and expressive. The interior is perfectly complemented by inserts made of brick, glass or marble, placed in hard-to-reach places.

Furnace - types and selection criteria

Sauna stoves can be classified according to various characteristics. First, according to the material of manufacture:

• brick - a traditional solution, quite expensive to design and maintain. Such stoves retain heat for a long time, they can warm up large rooms and are relatively safe. Their disadvantages are that they take a long time to warm up and take up a lot of space in the steam room;
• metal from steel - their advantages in small size, simple installation, high heating rate. The flip side of the coin is that they are not powerful enough for large steam rooms, they cool down as quickly as they heat up, so you need to constantly maintain combustion, do not have a sufficient level of fire safety, and you can get very burned when in contact with them.
• cast iron metal - strong, durable, thick-walled furnaces with roughly the same characteristics as steel.

Another sign of sauna stoves, by which they can be classified, is the fuel on which they operate. The heaters can run on wood, gas and electricity.

When choosing a stove, you need to focus not only on the material and type of fuel. The most important criterion is the power of the device. It should correspond to the volume of the room. Otherwise, it may happen that a too powerful stove will heat the air and not the stones. And too weak to warm up the steam room you will have to work at the highest speed. In such conditions, it will quickly fail.

Stones - what and how to choose

The quality of the stones directly affects the uniformity of heating the steam room and the quality of the steam. This indicator depends on the type of stones, their heat resistance, size, shape, location in the heater. For sauna stove stones that have formed as a result of the solidification of magma are best suited. They have passed the test of extreme temperatures and therefore have an unsurpassed temperature resistance. When struck with a hammer on such a stone, a ringing sound should be heard. If the sound is dull, this indicates that there is sedimentary rocks in front of you, which are absolutely not suitable for a bath stove. For use, you can take the following types of stones - gabbro, porphyrite, basalt, raspberry and white quartz, talcochlorite, talcomagnesite, jadeite.

Shower / washroom decoration

Another finishing option is tile, marble or porcelain stoneware. Floors can be tiled with rough tiles, rubber mats or wooden grating can be placed on top. You can combine materials and use the tiles only in the shower area.

The washroom can be organized as separate room, or be right in the steam room. In this case, it is necessary to ensure the location of different zones in two levels - place shelves at the top, and make a shower at the bottom, fenced off with a deaf or transparent partition.

It is necessary to equip ventilation in the washing compartment, which will help moisture evaporate in a timely manner and prevent decay of the wood finish.

If the room is small, a shower can successfully replace a bucket with cold water... It is useful for a contrast drench to freshen up after leaving the steam room. In addition to such a bucket, benches for clothes, hygiene products and accessories should be installed.

The modest size of such a room does not allow installing a large chandelier. Therefore, it would be more correct to prefer wall spots or point light.

If there is enough space, the functionality of the sink can be seriously expanded. Here you can install a miniature pool, massage table, stylist's chair.

Rest room arrangement

If you managed to allocate a room in the bathhouse where you can gather with friends or indulge in relaxation, do not forget to carefully consider its improvement. The rest room is a corner that can be filled with home warmth and comfort. Its interior should support the overall design idea and be combined in style with the rest of the bath areas. Therefore, you need to make sure that each detail harmoniously fits into the overall style and decorates the room.

It is better to refuse large windows in this room. The abundance of sunlight and drafts is useless here. As curtains, you can choose rolled or narrow Japanese models. The atmosphere of "natural" will be supported by bamboo blinds.

If the rest room is not also a ceremonial dining room, you can do without a central chandelier. The dim light of spotlights will be quite enough. Furniture must be selected depending on its purpose and the size of the room. This could be a huge reception table or a fireplace area with plush sofas and cushions. If space permits, arrange small shelves for storing oils, brushes, washcloths, hats, bathrobes, and other bath accessories.

Everyone chooses the filling of the rest room in accordance with their interests. Some need huge plasma, others prefer to surround themselves with their favorite books, and still others - to create a modern playing area with a billiard table or air hockey.

Decoration of baths with a billiard room

Fans of battles on a table covered with green cloth should provide for a separate room in the bathhouse, with an exit to the courtyard or to the balcony. The room should be:

• completely isolated from the "wet" rooms - steam room and washroom;
• have at least two windows;
• have an area of \u200b\u200bat least 35 sq. m.

In the billiard room, soft leather furniture is often placed, a separate fireplace is installed, and a bar with drinks is organized. The play space is designed, like all similar projects, when the billiard room is located in one of the rooms of a country cottage or private house.

In spacious rooms, you can install a small bathing tank. It can be made from wood, concrete, metal, or composite materials. In appearance, it often resembles a trough or barrel. The font can be the most different shapes - round, angular, rectangular. Capacities vary:

• by the option of embedding - portable, in-depth or open;
• for placement in bath zones - in a steam room, in a washing room or in a summer cottage;
• by configuration - with seats, with metal ladder, heated and hydromassage.

Conclusion

The arrangement of a bath is a laborious but very pleasant process. Just imagine how wonderful you will be spending time in your own steam room, gaining strength and forgetting about all the troubles and worries.

Soft sofas for a restroom in this style, to put it mildly, are not very appropriate. And here is the semi-antique furniture for a bath in the form , with backs on which you can put colored, painted pillows, rollers - very good.

Of textiles for a bath, chintz, linen, other natural fabrics made of cotton or linen, plain or with a floral pattern are suitable. Use them for curtains, tablecloths, napkins, kettle warmers, towels. Don't forget about bright rugs or woven rugs.

Ethnic design steam room in a Russian bath means exclusively wooden walls, or clapboard, with shelves not in the form of ladders sewn along the bottom, but in the form of wide, usually two-level, so that it would be convenient for the bather to soar lying, standing on the lower level. Very simple steam room, nothing more. taken away with wooden lampshades, nothing reminds of modernity 🙂

Something like a hybrid of a Russian bath with alpine house... This makes it possible to modernize the interior, into which skins on the floor, soft sofas in the rest room, and beams not sewn into the ceiling will already fit well. It will be easier to imagine if instead of the "Alpine" one imagine a "hunting lodge".

In this case, the interior of the Russian steam bath can also be modernized, using either or interesting ones from Himalayan salt. The stove may not be brick, but in a stone lining. (Others, unfortunately, will not give the condition of a Russian bath.)

Materials

The main material in the Russian bath is, whatever one may say, but still wood. But at your disposal there are many ways of its "presentation" - which can either completely hide or reveal beautiful patterns of wood, and the color scheme can make the interior either more mysterious due to darker shades, or add light and optimism due to light tones.

Metal in a Russian bath, if he participates in the design, then only in the form of some elements that imitate the old days - the same door awnings, rims on dishes, copper ladles, by the way, etc.

Glass… Of course, some glass objects can complement the interior of the Russian bath, but these are only accents, nothing more. And, of course, they should not get out of the general style.

A rock - will fit perfectly into the interior of the bath. It can be used as a decoration for a fireplace, for example, or as a cutting wall behind the stove. The walls of embedded rounded stones look nice.

Sauna

Sauna - another type of bath widespread in Russia, and its popularity is promoted by the fact that creating the conditions for a Finnish bath is much easier and cheaper than for a Russian bath. Any metal stove is suitable for this. And if yours is properly arranged, then you can enjoy the heat of the sauna much faster than the warmth of the Russian bath, which, as you know, is heated for several hours.

So, finnish sauna - high temperature, low humidity. People come not to take a steam bath, but to sweat. Finns prefer to do this while sitting, but their shelves are arranged in such a way that you can lie down if you wish. However, a lot of space is not wasted, the shelves are usually made three-tiered, so they are relatively narrow - 60 centimeters wide.

INTERESTING! Finns do not soar each other with brooms, so the space between the tiers is usually sewn up with clapboard - there is no need to leave space for the legs of the soaring one.

Materials

So, the design of a steam room-sauna is usually quite simple and ascetic - the Finns prefer natural materials, modern processing and the same modern design.

Wood the sauna is just as familiar as in the Russian bath. However, it is not stylized, on the contrary, it will rather be a bar, a lining, an accaurated block house than a log house. And the likelihood of painting with opaque (hiding the texture) paint is just as great as for varnish.

Metal - metal stoves have a modern design, sparkle with mirrored stainless steel surfaces and have long been preferred in. In addition to stoves, metal in a sauna is not used systematically; in a steam room it has nothing to do. But parts made of stainless steel may well be used as fasteners, for example.

Glass. But they love him in saunas. Transparent and matte are made of heat-resistant, which can be decorated with a variety of patterns. Nobody will forbid to do the same with windows. In addition, the very focus on modernity suggests the possibility of using glass in the form of shelves, for example.

A rock - its use in a sauna can be limited to a pile of stones in an open stove, or it can become a stylish element of wall decoration.

Styles

We would say that the current sauna is in itself a fusion of tradition with new technologies, so there is no break here, there is no retreat into the archaic and there is no desire (among the Finns) to abandon the traditional wood. Therefore, a rather nice unified style arises in which finns set the tone. And those who buy Finnish items for their sauna equipment will automatically borrow and reproduce it.

To understand the basic parameters, so to speak, style, you just need to look through furnace catalogs - there, by the way, you can find ready-made saunas for sale.

And if we talk about trends, then they, as usual in Europe, are aimed at maximum environmental friendliness, maximum comfort for a modern person who has no time for anything, well, maximum minimalism, if we talk about detailing - everything is simple, aesthetically pleasing, devoid of decor and does not even need bright color accents.

Hammam

Although the reproduction of Turkish hammam much more expensive for the average Russian than the same saunas, this type of national baths is still gaining popularity.

BTW! To call this type of baths "Turkish" is not entirely legitimate, because it is widespread throughout the East - from Arabia to Central Asia, and the source for them was ... Roman terms. But we are already used to it.

The problem is that a Turkish bath requires a very specific room with a ceiling that is either domed or vaulted.

And if you do everything according to the rules, then you will not be limited to one room. The classic hammam in the scheme is similar to a palm, where there is a central room with an exit to a somewhat smaller one. The smaller ones accept the procedures, the central one - they communicate. In other words, the classic hammam is a public bath, not a private one.

But today this moment is easily solved - an individual hammam requires all the same room with domed or vaulted ceilingso that the condensate flows down it onto the walls, and does not drip onto people - such a room can be one with sun lounger and traditional washbasin.

And the second required condition - this is room for generating steamwhere the bath equipment is located.

Materials

Due to the fact that the humidity in the Turkish bath reaches a record 100%, the main requirement for the materials used in it will be waterproofness.

And this requirement is met a rock and glass. Metals - only stainless, but they have no special use there. Wood it is absolutely not necessary to use this type of baths as the main or finishing material.

But most often it is used to decorate a Turkish bath tile. Of course, there are very expensive baths, where massive pieces of stone are used as sun beds, where the walls are literally decorated with stone panels. But the more common budget option for finishing with ordinary ceramic tiles. It can be small mosaic tiles, and larger ones at the request of the owner.

Styles

The choice of tiles is not accidental. After all, it not only meets the requirements of water resistance, but also is the basis of ornaments, which is famous east style... In fact, both baths and mosques of the Muslim world were decorated with tiles.

So the owner of the hammam will only have to decide on the choice of that eastern country, ornamentation style which he likes the most. It was not in vain that we mentioned above that this bath is widespread throughout the Muslim East - this significantly expands the possibilities of decorating it. Each country has its own unique style, its own peculiarity that can be emphasized.

Hammam, tiled. A photo

On the other hand, if there is no desire at all to somehow accentuate the eastern origin, you can take as a basis abstractions and chaotic patterns, fortunately, the tiles are produced in a variety of colors and patterns.

So, if you really exaggerate, you can either choose ethno, or abstraction.

It is probably worthwhile to abandon the specifics of styles a little and give a few tips that are applicable to any styles in the bath, because they affect general color solutions.

Light and dark. Most already know that light creates the illusion of a larger room than it actually is, and dark - less. But increasing the visual volume, we must fill itso it doesn't look empty. For this, a variety of color accentsdistributed in space.

If you choose dark, then even the reduction in volume can be played up correctly - as creating seclusion, comfortin your bath . For this, the number of objects in the room should be small, and they themselves should be proportional to the size of the room.

TIP! If we are talking about a small steam room in a bath, suspended sun loungers will visually take up less space than a stepped "pyramid" sewn on all sides.

In a dark room bright colors acquire even greater brightness, saturation.

Monotony of space, painted in some one, neutral color, you can not be afraid if you interest the eye with furniture details and color spots. Look on the Internet for examples scandinavian style - plain walls, simple furniturebut bright objects make it fun and very attractive.

It is also worth remembering that the human eye is constantly looking for correspondence, patterns, and we catch harmony where there is visual "rhyme" - the color of the shade and the color of textiles, for example. Or playing some form - round or linear - in the decoration of the walls and the shapes of the furniture of the bath.

However, there are no unshakable composition rules - everything is always decided by the sense of proportion and the taste of a particular person.

Photo inside: gallery

In order for your inspiration to have food, we decided to compile a small gallery of examples with a photo of the design of the steam room inside (when you click, the photos will open in full size):

The bathhouse is a mandatory attribute of any country house or summer cottage. In it, people rest after a working day, spend holidays. The comfort and harmony of the interior largely determines how comfortable the pastime will be. The design of a bath with a relaxation room inside can be made beautiful and cozy.

We analyze the best materials for finishing a bath

The finishing of this building is subject to increased requirements due to special conditions. Therefore, further we will consider the optimal options for decorating different departments of the healing complex.

Features of finishing the steam room

The steam room is a room with special requirements for the materials used. This is due to high levels of humidity and temperature. Therefore, this area must be finished with materials that can withstand such harsh conditions.

Remember the main thing: you cannot use pine boards. The fact is that when heated, they begin to release the resin contained in their structure. As a result, hot drops will begin to fall on your head during the bath procedures, which can lead to serious burns. Unpleasant streaks will also appear on the walls and ceiling. Hence the conclusion: you cannot use resinous wood. There are a number of other requirements for finishing the steam room:

• The material must be moisture resistant and dry quickly. Only in this case it will not rot.
• Have a smooth and even structure, that is, there should be no roughness and notches on the wood. This is especially true for the finishing of the shelves.
• Low thermal conductivity. If the wood gets too hot, it can cause burns.

The best option is linden. It is with such wood that Russian baths are traditionally made out. The lining from it has zero resin content, low thermal conductivity, and its surface is easy to process. In addition, when heated, linden releases essential oils and a pleasant smell. Thanks to this, the rest will become not only pleasant, but also beneficial for health.

The better to finish the dressing room

We note right away that if the bathhouse is built of round logs, then it is better not to decorate it with anything, this will only spoil its natural appearance. If the structure is made of other materials (glued laminated timber, brick, log house, cinder block type of construction), then it is advisable to produce inner lining walls.

Walls made of "round timber" in combination with wooden furniture will give the room a touch of antiquity and comfort

Almost any materials can be used to decorate the dressing room. The best option is PVC panels. They are inexpensive and moisture resistant. Thanks to the variety of models, the room can be decorated in any style (for example, Provence or chalet). A moisture-resistant lining is also suitable.

It is better to use ceramic tiles for flooring. It perfectly tolerates high humidity and temperature changes. It is unacceptable to use coatings on a synthetic basis (laminate, linoleum, etc.). Under the influence of moisture, such materials quickly deform and begin to emit harmful fumes. The floor can be covered with wood, having previously treated it with an antiseptic.

The nuances of shower room design

The best option for finishing the washroom (i.e. shower room) is ceramic tiles. However, not everyone likes this design, because the main credo of the bath is lost - environmental friendliness. Perhaps, many people want to see wood trim in the room. But not every tree can be used in these conditions. The following breeds are allowed:

• cedar;
• abashi;
• larch;
• linden.

To make the sink creative, you can position the lining in different directions (vertically, horizontally and diagonally). However, this will require skill in working with wood (you will need to saw boards at perfectly accurate angles).

If there is a desire, and most importantly - opportunities, it is best to make a full-fledged recreation area from the bath. Especially popular is the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a terrace (in other words, a veranda) and a pool.

Features of creating a terrace in the bath

The veranda does not have to have a regular rectangular shape. The extension can be made in the form of an oval, semicircular or triangular structure. It will look nice and non-trivial. Such a building will be the highlight of the whole cottage. Conventionally, there are 2 types of bath terraces:

• open - a small building with a roof, used only in the warm season;
• closed - a full-fledged extension with windows, doors, thermal insulation, in which you can spend time even in winter.

If you give preference to the second option, it is advisable to make an attic or loggia on top (that is, on the second floor). This is acceptable when allowed design features structures (solid foundation, sufficient area, etc.).

It is not at all necessary to make a veranda from the same material as the bath itself. A combination of brick and timber will look organic. Naturally, the best option is to build a terrace with a sauna. However, if you thought about the construction of an additional building later, then you will have to perform the procedure for fastening the two foundations. Then the extension is made frame.

If you are planning a simple open veranda, it can be designed as a gazebo - a railing trimmed with balusters. If necessary, the upper part (i.e. above the railing) can be sheathed with a structure of crosswise battens.

Example unusual design bath veranda. Making handrails from bars is not only beautiful, but also cheap. You can make them from the remnants of lumber left after the main
construction.

As for the arrangement, there is no need to place a lot of furniture on the veranda. It is enough to have a large table and benches (or chairs) on which guests can be placed. Pay attention to the insulation of the sockets: if the terrace is open, then during the rain, drops of water will enter the room. To prevent them from causing a short circuit, it is necessary to purchase closable sockets.

Features of the arrangement of the pool

Perhaps the most desirable addition for a bath is the pool. A sharp change in temperature has a positive effect on well-being (increases the immune system, causes the release of endorphins, etc.). Let's select 3 types of swimming pool for a bath:

• Finished external structure. We are talking about plastic products installed outdoors. This is the most economical solution. Depending on the size and manufacturer, the tank will cost 10-100 thousand rubles. In addition, it does not take much time to erect - it is enough to assemble the structure, it will take only a few hours.

Tip: if you have the proper skills, you can make the pool yourself from scrap materials, for example, from a barrel.

• Outdoor monolithic pool. These are full-fledged structures, buried 1-2 m in the ground. But they are only suitable for warm climates. Therefore, in Russia they are not very popular (in most regions they can be used only 3-4 months a year).
• Closed type. The most optimal and at the same time the most expensive option. If the size of the bath allows and financial resources, it is advisable to make a separate room with a swimming pool (usually it is combined with a steam room). So it can be used all year round (if heating and water heating is connected).

An example of an indoor pool design with mosaic tiles and a slope under water. This style is bright, but it does not allow you to relax.

Regardless of the type of construction chosen, the pool must be located as close as possible to the steam room. So, people after hot bath procedures can immediately cool off by jumping into cool water. Better to cut through an additional door from the steam room directly to the pool.

Bath interior design: the most interesting styles

Next, consider the most interesting ideas for a bath with your own hands. Depending on your preferences and needs, this room can be arranged in different styles: Russian, Finnish, Turkish and others. Below we will tell you in detail about each of them.

Features of the bath in Russian style

The modern interior of the bathhouse in the Russian direction implies wood trim (lining, boards, etc.). The room is decorated with wood, additional accessories are bought (shelves, furniture, etc.). This style is natural and environmentally friendly.

The main component of the bath is a Russian stove with a stone pipe, which can be decorated with special plaster or tiles (the most expensive option). Tables and chairs made of wood with carved elements, brooms on the walls, etc. will fit well into the interior.

Rustic (i.e. country) style is also distinguished separately. A feature of the premises is simplicity and practicality. Country can be different, but common features can be distinguished:

• light furniture with polish;
• the presence of decorative elements made from natural materials;
• cotton textiles;
• wall decoration with ceramic tiles or lining.

It all depends on your preferences and needs. Having shown a little imagination, they make out a unique interior. Some people install a fireplace instead of a stove to create a more cozy atmosphere.

Everyone's favorite Finnish sauna

A Finnish sauna is a dry type bath (humidity - no more than 25%), in which the air is heated by an electric boiler to 100-110 degrees. Due to the low humidity, heat is transferred much easier than in a traditional Russian bath, which has a positive effect on the state of the body.

An obligatory attribute of a Finnish sauna is wooden shelves. It is also advisable to take care of low lighting and the presence of thermometers.

because of technological features Finnish sauna, there are a number of requirements for the design of such a room:

• It is not recommended to use wood for finishing the floor, as it will quickly rot. The best option is ceramic tiles laid on concrete screed... This floor covering will last for many years, even with constant use of the sauna.

Advice: it is better to use clinker tiles for the floor, as they do not slip.

• A water collection pit is required. The liquid must be drained into a tank or sewer system through drain pipes. It is advisable to install the base with a slope of several degrees towards the pit.
• For wall and ceiling cladding, it is permissible to use euro lining, but only of high quality (1 grade). The requirements for wood are the same as in the case of a Russian bath.

A stove is required in a Finnish sauna. You can use a regular heater - in most cases it is sufficient. but the best option is an electric furnace. It is distinguished by its safety, compactness and functionality.

Electric ovens are made of stainless steel and galvanized steel. Thanks to this, a high level of environmental friendliness of the room is achieved. Such devices give uniform, and most importantly - quick warm-up air. The temperature is adjusted using the control panel. There are also models with an installed steam generator. Among the manufacturers are HELO and Sawo. Such ovens will cost a little more than domestic or Chinese counterparts, but they are of high quality and increased functionality.

Turkish type of bath

Hamam is widespread not only in Turkey, but also in Iraq, Syria, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and other Muslim countries. The layout of this type of bath resembles a human palm: a large central hall (serves as a relaxation room), from which several small rooms with different temperature regimes depart.

Interesting: the locker room in the hamam is called jamekyan.

Luxurious hammam with marble and black ceramics.

The central hall usually has high ceilings, and its vault is in the form of a dome. It also has small windows. In the relaxation room, people relax, undergo massage procedures. The architectural features of the hamam include:

• Pools with different water temperatures. Initially, hammams were built next to hot springs. Thanks to modern technologies That is unnecessary.
• Designer fountains. Such designs give the room an oriental charm and create a favorable atmosphere inside.
• Wall cladding made of tile mosaic bright shades. This is the main visual feature of this type of bath.

The construction of a hamam in a private cottage will cost a large sum (at least 10 million rubles). Therefore, such buildings are erected primarily for public use. However, you can stylize an ordinary bathhouse in an oriental style by adding appropriate wall decoration and installing a small fountain.

If the bath is of sufficient size, a recreation room is allocated in it. In it, people relax after visiting the steam room or shower. The comfort of the room depends on the interior of the room. Therefore, special attention should be paid to design.

Bath room decor

There are no special requirements for the design of the rest room. However, in such a room, the following elements must be provided:

• hooks for bathrobes and towels;
• rugs outside so that guests can change their shoes comfortably;
• lockers or shelves for storing things (phones, wallets, etc.);
• a mirror, preferably full-length, so that people can put themselves in order.

This photo shows an example of the design of a rest room in scandinavian style... His distinctive feature - calm colors and minimalism in the interior.

It is advisable to design the room in soothing colors so that guests can relax after bath procedures. It is not necessary to use the same finishing materials as when decorating the entire bath. The main thing is that they have sufficient moisture resistance (for example, ordinary drywall will not work).

If the size of the room allows, the recreation room can be divided into several zones: kitchen, living room (area where tables and chairs are located), playroom (for children). In the case when a large number of guests are expected, it is advisable to make an area with sun loungers or a compact sofa, in which you can lie down if a person is very tired after bath procedures.

Choosing the right furniture

List necessary furniture depends on the size of the room. The standard includes:

• armchairs and sofas for relaxation;
• tables for feasts;
• closet or shelves for storing personal items.

If a kitchen is expected, then a headset (on which food preparation will take place) will be required. To add extra comfort, you can equip the room with a fireplace (it's easier to use an electric one).

To create modern interior baths with a relaxation room, a competent approach to design is required. It is important to use high-quality materials, remember the functional features of each room. Considering all the subtleties, you can create a room for good rest and recovery.