Design of a toilet in Khrushchev (80 photos)

Inconvenient layouts of small-sized apartments with a tiny kitchen and a bathroom are a legacy of the Khrushchev era, when the fast pace of construction implied the provision of living space to the largest number of families, and comfort played the last role. If you became the heir to just such an apartment, the issue of arranging a toilet and a bathroom probably creates a lot of problems. But do not despair - there are many tricks on how to convert a miniature toilet into a comfortable, stylish room. We will talk about this in today's article!

The first thing that comes to mind when looking at the modest parameters of sanitary rooms is to combine them. Indeed, having dismantled the wall between the bathroom and the toilet, you can get one spacious room. But not every family will be able to afford such a pleasure due to financial difficulties or unwillingness to face the queue in the bathroom if more than three people live in the apartment. Therefore, we proceed to the planning of repairs in a small toilet.

First you need to make a complete dismantle of the old finishes and plumbing. Since the overhaul is not done for one year, you need to be very sensitive to the surface cladding: smooth them with plaster, primed with special compounds that will subsequently exclude the appearance of the fungus. In more spacious rooms, they often use moisture-resistant drywall, which sheathe the walls and ceiling, making them absolutely even. In our case, this is impractical, since the room will immediately lose a few more centimeters on each side. The material can be safely used to equip a niche over the toilet or to build a duct for masking drainpipes.

Speaking of pipes! In the room of the Khrushchev toilet there are pipes for supplying cold water and sewage, which for many years have probably exhausted their operational resources, so it is better to replace them at the stage of global repair. Mounting new communications into the wall is not recommended, since in the event of a leak they will be difficult to reach. After replacing the pipe, as we have already said, it will be possible to hide it in a cardboard box, after wrapping it with special insulation so that condensation does not accumulate.

When the room of our small toilet is ready, we proceed to the design development - we choose the color, style, decoration materials and plumbing. A preliminary sketch can be done independently on a piece of paper or use specially designed design programs that allow you to online create a project for the future bathroom.

The choice of colors for the toilet depends entirely on the personal preferences of the owners (do not forget to ask what all households think about it). A bright palette will make the room on a visual level more spacious and clean. It does not have to be monophonic, it is quite possible to combine shades, choosing successful allies. For example, chocolate or caramel looks great with beige; blue, green, yellow and red palettes will be diluted with snow-white, cream tones.

By introducing dark lines into the decoration of the walls, you can adjust the space in one direction or another: the verticals will make the room higher and the horizontal wider. Against the background of light finishes, you can draw one dark wall (usually behind the toilet) - this technique will help give depth to the space.

If you are inclined to dark colors, wanting to turn the sanitary room into a cozy “cabinet of thoughtfulness”, boldly implement your idea, but take care of good lighting and the presence of glossy finish surfaces. Blotches of light patterns, snow-white plumbing will help to defuse the situation.

To date, the choice of materials for the inner lining is quite large, but you need to consider that for a small toilet it is better to give preference to the more moisture-resistant ones.

Particular attention should be paid to the floor surface - its level should be several centimeters below the corridor area. If a pipe leak or a plumbing breakdown occurs, this technique will help to prevent water from leaking into other rooms. Also take care of laying an additional waterproofing layer. The arrangement of the “warm floor” system here does not make sense, since the room is very tiny, and the material costs will be quite noticeable - it is better to purchase a soft rug, which also acts as a decorative element of the room.

Porcelain stoneware, floor tiles or self-leveling floors are suitable as finishing. These options differ in full compliance with the wet conditions of the toilet room and are the most durable. You can choose more economical types of finishes, such as linoleum or laminate.

As we already said, it is advisable to smooth the walls qualitatively at the preparatory stage, especially if you plan to paint them. The slightest defects, dents, cracks can completely ruin the whole design. When painting, you need to choose a water-based or acrylic composition.

If you prefer tile, pay attention to models with a smooth surface, as the porous will absorb unpleasant odors, holding them in the room for a long time. This also applies to paper wallpapers, so it is better to choose non-woven, which have an additional protective coating. Photowall-paper, especially the cloths creating a perspective look unusually.

You can create original patterns, geometric patterns or luxurious panels with the help of mosaics, which is also convenient to handle problem areas: corners, niches, bulges. PVC panels that are fashionable now are a possible, but not the best option for a small toilet in Khrushchev. Their arrangement will require the creation of a frame, which, as you know, will "steal" a certain area.

A perfectly even ceiling can also be simply painted, but the stretch fabric will look much more beautiful, especially if you give preference to gloss. Since the ceiling surface is small, it can be leveled with plasterboard - a few lost centimeters in the upper part of the room will not significantly affect its geometry, but it will make it possible to integrate spot lighting.

As for plumbing fixtures, there will not be many, or rather one - his Majesty the toilet. The modern market provides a huge selection of models, including suspended structures and designed in different styles. But keep in mind that the price of such products will greatly “bite”. Suspended structures look quite original, giving the room a special aesthetic and simplifying cleaning. During installation, you will need to erect a false wall, behind which a drain tank will be hidden, so this option is good if you are not going to use the space behind the toilet to organize a cabinet or install a boiler. In extreme cases, you can construct a wall only up to half the height of the room.

Installing a built-in washbasin or mini-shower with a flexible hose will help make the bathroom more functional, which will give the toilet an additional bidet function.

To create a unique design, you can opt for colored plumbing - blue, green, red or black toilet can be the main "highlight" of the interior.The main thing is that he should approach the general style and color scheme.

It is rather difficult to place any furniture in a tiny toilet. Still, you can consider options for suspended structures. For example, arrange an open shelf above the front door or a cabinet on the wall behind the toilet, in which toiletries will be stored. The floor-to-ceiling construction will allow you to hide pipes, a riser, place many shelves and even hide a water heater.

In a small "Khrushchev" toilet, one ceiling lamp is enough. You can install a mini spotlight system of two or three devices, if the room is decorated in dark colors.

The decor is also not distinguished by splendor - its role is most often given to finishing materials. You can make a bright rug, install an original toilet paper holder or use vinyl stickers for decoration.

To issue a small bathroom in any style direction will not be particularly difficult. It is important to pay attention to the toilet model and finishing materials, which may differ in color, structure and shape.

A small toilet in a modern minimalist direction is an example of laconic design. There are white, gray, beige tones of decoration, modern built-in plumbing, and the decor is almost completely rejected.

Loft-style toilet wall decoration will not do without brickwork and concrete, which can successfully imitate such facing materials as tiles, wallpaper, PVC panels.

To design a toilet in retro style, it is better to use two "ancient" types of finishing materials: tile and paint. The first part is the lower part of the walls, and the second is the upper one. It is better to leave the toilet bowl in full view, and the scenery will be paintings, posters, black and white photos.

Light elegant style Provence involves light colors with prints, patterns in a "cage" or "polka dots". Preference is given to matte surfaces, so it is better to choose the appropriate tile or paint the walls. The wicker elements of furniture and decor will create a special atmosphere.

An eco-friendly toilet implies the presence of natural materials that mimic stone or wood. An interesting solution can be the organization of a "green" wall, decorating the back wall above the toilet.

Further familiarization with how to equip the toilet in Khrushchev, we propose to continue in our photo gallery, which contains many examples of successful design decisions. Enjoy watching!