Furniture for baths and saunas: we equip the relaxation room with taste

A bathhouse is a building, in the premises of which an atmosphere should reign, conducive to peace, relaxation, and a pleasant pastime. An important role in creating such conditions is played by the interior, the dominant component of which is furniture. Bath furniture is a special type of interior items with specific characteristics. A large selection of models, a variety of designs and shades, beauty of shapes and lines - all this is characteristic of wood furniture.

Furniture for baths and saunas should be not only comfortable, but also functional

Requirements for furniture in a wooden bath

To equip a room for a bath is not as easy as it seems at first glance. The combination of “stylish and comfortable” is quite capricious. We must not allow the simplicity of design to be brought to rudeness, and in the pursuit of originality, you must try not to lose comfort. What special qualities should wooden furniture for a bath?

When choosing furniture for a bath, you need to remember that it should combine such qualities as convenience, simplicity and style

You can determine the basic requirements for interior items from their purpose. They take a steam bath and have a rest. High humidity requires strength and moisture resistance from the material. Relaxation requires ergonomics and pleasant visual perception. Furniture cannot occupy most of the room space, otherwise the conditions of comfort and convenience will not be met. Therefore, sauna furniture must have the following characteristics:

• thermal and moisture resistance of the material of manufacture;
• proportionality of the size of the furniture to the parameters of the room;
• conformity of forms to purpose and application;
• aesthetics;
• design decoration.

First of all, furniture in a bath or sauna must be moisture and heat resistant

When choosing furniture for a bath, it is very important not to overload the room, so as not to create obstacles to air circulation. It is only required to purchase or manufacture really necessary interior items.

Wooden furniture for baths and saunas at the heart of any interior style

Wooden bath furniture is a tradition that goes back to the distant past.Not a single construction material created using modern technology has come close to wood in quality to become the main raw material for furniture in a bath.

The most suitable material for the manufacture of furniture in the bath is wood

There is not a single style of interior decoration where wood is not appropriate. Carved products are characteristic of the ethno style; stylized models - for country; chiseled functional elements showcase the classics; correct, even, geometric shapes are suitable for high-tech; color contrast and large details are characteristic of the avant-garde. All the variety of creative ideas and design ideas can be realized with the help of wood. The following qualities make it an excellent raw material for the manufacture of furniture:

• low volumetric weight;
• the possibility of processing with cutting tools;
• ease of bonding;
• low thermal conductivity.

This material also has one more indisputable advantage - environmental friendliness, safety for health.

Furniture and wood decor make the room incredibly cozy

The sauna starts with a hanger: changing room furniture

The first room of the bath is the dressing room. It can be used in many different ways. But one thing is invariable: it is located in front of the main rooms. Therefore, most often a dressing room is placed in it. In the dressing room, you need to equip a hanger or install a wardrobe (a combination of two options is possible), place a shelf for shoes.

A hanger is better for outerwear, a wardrobe for the rest. It is undesirable to make it deaf, closed, since sufficient ventilation will not be provided. An interesting option will be the cabinet version, the doors of which are made in the form of a lattice or other light construction, that is, they are decorative. In addition, air will pass through them freely.

For convenience and space saving, the changing room can be combined with the bathroom

If space permits, it will be useful to have a small table on which you can put a mobile phone, keys, so as not to interfere while undressing. If you give free rein to your imagination, the shoe rack will become a real design highlight of the locker room.

Useful advice! When determining the size of the shoe rack, it must be borne in mind that winter boots and boots are much higher than shoes, sneakers and slippers. If this fact is not taken into account, then in winter the shoes will stand next to the shelf, which is not entirely aesthetically pleasing and requires additional space.

The main shelves are for shoes. The top one can be used as a bench. A good option is to make the whole structure in the form of a bench with a back that allows you to sit comfortably (important for those who are used to sitting on shoes) and protects the wall from dirt and rubbing.

The changing room can be equipped with an original hanger for clothes and towels

To make the overall impression of the bath pleasant, it is necessary to create an interesting interior already in the dressing room. It is desirable to make furniture from one type of wood. In the locker room, inexpensive pine will be quite acceptable. The main furnishings must be in the same color. You can use other shades, but only for decorating individual pieces of furniture.

If, for example, a vintage style is chosen, then all furniture or all front parts must correspond to this design. A creatively made hanger with hooks, forks and spoons will look defiantly lonely if, for example, cabinet handles or shoe rack legs are not created in the same style. However, a sense of proportion is important here, so as not to irritate visitors.

What furniture to put in the steam room: tips and tricks

The main wooden structure of the steam room is canopy. They are made of wood, and if you apply your creative imagination, it is the curtains that will create a unique, special interior in this room. Most often, such designs are made in the form of closed steps. But you can arrange them as horizontally hung shelves, i.e.with open steps. Such an arrangement not only looks interesting, but also visually expands the space, increases the air zone, which is important for the physical condition (given the temperature in this room).

The steps in the steam room can be either open or closed

Some bath visitors feel uncomfortable even on the lower step of the canopy. It doesn't hurt for them to make a small bench and put it along the wall at the entrance. Its simplest version consists of the following elements:

• a sanded board, the width of which is 50 mm, the length is 1100-1200 mm;
• 4 beams 50x50 mm 700 mm long;
• cross members 50x50, length 900-1000 mm;
• 2 bars 50x50 mm 400 mm long.

We make cruciform legs from bars 700 mm long. At the bonding point, you must first make a sample for the thickness of the bars and the depth of 25 mm, connect the legs with self-tapping screws. A bar is attached at the top, with the help of which the legs will be fixed to the seat board. Having retreated 100 mm from the inner edge (along the length) of the board, you need to attach the legs to it. Then it is necessary to strengthen the structure with a 900 mm bar, laying it in the x-shaped joints of the legs. All fasteners should be made with self-tapping screws.

The canopies for the steam room come in not only a classic shape, but also stylish unusual designs

Such a bench, made of blanks of the same thickness, will become an aesthetic and reliable structure, in perfect harmony with the curtains in the form of closed steps. Can be completed with a decorative stool. An open cabinet with multi-level shelves, where you can put a basin and fold brooms, will also be useful.

Useful advice! When choosing a canopy model, safety must be taken into account. The design must be comfortable so that you can freely climb up and down the shelves.

The choice of furniture for the steam room should be approached with the utmost responsibility

How to achieve ergonomic furniture for relaxing in a bath

To rest is to relax. And above all with the body. It is necessary to take a comfortable posture that will relieve muscle tension. Considering that the furniture is made of wood, which is a tough material, special attention should be paid to its shape.

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Most often, benches are used for relaxation in the bath. The presence of a backrest allows you to lean back and relax the spine. It is important to take into account the width of the bench itself and the distance from the back. If the bench is wide, you need to move away to use the backrest, as a result of which the legs will become uncomfortable. When buying finished furniture, be sure to evaluate this aspect. It is necessary that the outer edge of the bench has a rounded bevel, and the height of the back is such that it is possible to relax the cervical spine.

Furniture should be comfortable so that the person sitting on it can completely relax

If a log structure is used instead of legs for the table, it should be assessed in what position the legs will be at the table, whether it turns out that there is "practically nowhere to put them". It is convenient when the crossbar, which is a stiffening bar for the table, is at such a level and has such a shape that you can put your feet on it if you wish (in a bath this does not contradict etiquette).

Stools are unacceptable for a relaxation room in a bath. If the space allows you to use chairs instead of benches (they provide more seating), armrests will be a great detail. Chairs should be used when, when placed around the table, a distance of at least 20 cm remains between them.

What to refuse and what to prefer in the design of the rest room

The physical condition after the steam room and comfortable furniture give a person the opportunity to relax.The fulfillment of this desire largely depends on the interior of the room. Bath - an additional building on the site, respectively, small in size. And even the largest room in the bathhouse (relaxation room) usually has an area of ​​only 16-20 m².

If the design of the furniture is simple and modest, it makes sense to decorate the interior of the rest room in the bath with wall panels made of natural material, towels, shelves with dishes and other details.

A real or decorative fireplace can be placed in the room to create a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.

Useful advice! You should not hang paintings with traditional techniques (oil, watercolors, etc.) in the rest room. Inevitable changes in temperature and humidity have a detrimental effect on their condition. A special varnish coating keeps the canvases for a short time.

In baths of a modest size, a relaxation room is often combined with a changing room. In such cases, an artistically decorated wooden screen, in harmony with the main furniture, perfectly serves as a partition and decorates the room.

If the rest room can only accommodate a table and benches, you should not despair. Several bags of flax, decorated with elements of natural material (glued peas, pine nuts or flax, sunflower seeds), filled with fragrant herbs for tea drinking, skillfully hung on the walls, will give the room a unique character.

It is worth decorating the ceiling in the rest room only if it is high. Beams, lattices, lamps, built into specially designed zones, make the upper part of the room expressive, but at a low location, they "crush", "land" the room. The cosiness is created by soft spreading light.

It is worth complementing the interior with indoor plants only if it is possible to create the necessary conditions for them:

• enough light;
• air humidity - at least 60%;
• the ability to provide ongoing care.

It is recommended to arrange a table, sofa, armchairs or chairs in the rest room

On the proposed photos - a relaxation room in the bath. Bright and original design ideas will help you make a choice, determine the style of room decoration. If it is impossible to embody the idea as a whole, you can use the design elements you like.

Choosing the optimal furniture for a bath in the rest room

Rest in a bathhouse has significant differences from rest in any other room: a special physical condition, a desire for communication, a lack of desire to retire. Consequently, the break room needs a table and chairs (or other seating furniture) that will bring everyone together over a cup of tea. Mandatory requirement: the surface of such furniture must be perfectly sanded so that the body does not feel discomfort when touched. It is necessary that the dimensions of the countertop allow the installation of sockets with jam and honey, as well as a samovar - an essential attribute of a real Russian bath.

The main attributes of a rest room are a table and seating furniture.

If the parameters of the room allow and, in addition, there are funds, it is worth buying a cupboard. This is advisable from the point of view of sanitation: the dishes will be kept in a specially designated place, and not stored in a random box or other suitable place. But it must definitely complement the design of the relaxation room in the bath, be in harmony with the rest of the furniture, and not be perceived as a free-standing object.

If there is free space, you can put a sofa of compact size or a couch with a small decorative table - create a place for those who want to have a private conversation, talk on the phone or just change their body position. A few small bedside tables, where you can temporarily put cosmetics and other personal hygiene items, do not hurt. Basic requirements for restroom furniture:

• functionality;
• practicality;
• aesthetics;
• compliance with style.

Useful advice! When purchasing upholstered furniture for a relaxation room in a bath, you must choose upholstery that does not absorb moisture. Even the best ventilation will not dry properly.

Affordable, inexpensive, comfortable: do-it-yourself sauna furniture

If there is a desire, it is quite possible to make furniture for the bath yourself, even with minimal skills in working with wood. This requires a certain set of tools, which depends on the condition of the purchased wood (processed or not) and on the selected model. The basic set of tools is as follows:

To make furniture with your own hands, you need to stock up on the necessary tools

• hand or electric saw;
• sandpaper or grinder;
• mechanical or electric plane;
• drill;
• screwdriver;
• measuring instruments: tape measure, ruler, level, miter box.

Making furniture for baths and saunas from wood will take a little time. During the process, there will be no difficulties if you make accurate calculations and the tool used is in working order.

Drawings and diagrams for assembling furniture for a bath with your own hands

Outwardly simple, but requiring compliance with certain rules for the location of individual parts is the shelves. For this multi-tiered structure, the optimal dimensions of the shelves, the gaps between them and the walls of the steam room are important. A beam for making a frame should not be chosen massive. Sufficient dimensions are 50x70 mm or 60x70 mm. A heavy load will be maintained and there will be no drying problems.

Diy drawing of a wooden bench for a bath or sauna

The recommended distance from the floor to the bottom shelf is at least 400 mm, between the shelves - 500 mm. The top shelf must be at least 600 mm wide. It is necessary to leave a gap of about 100 mm between the boards and the wall and up to 10 mm between the boards. Clearances are needed to provide ventilation. The height between the top shelf and the ceiling must not be less than 1100 mm.

Useful advice! If the furniture for the bath is made of pine, it is necessary to heat the steam room 3-4 times during the absence of visitors, bringing the temperature to the maximum. This will help remove the resin from the wood.

It is quite possible to make your own table. After looking through the photo of the furniture for the bath, having in front of you a drawing with verified dimensions and an understandable assembly sequence, you can safely take on the manufacture. The proposed option is a classic table, base. If desired, it can be supplemented with decorative elements.

To make beautiful furniture for a bath, you need to make accurate measurements

For the table, you will need the following set of materials:

• boards for the table top 10x50x1200 mm (8 pcs.);
• bars for legs 50x50x650 mm (4 pcs.);
• slats for longitudinal beams 25x100x1050 mm (2 pcs.);
• slats for crossbeams 25x100x750 mm (4 pcs.).

Sequence of execution:

1. We lay out the processed boards, using self-tapping screws and wood glue, we fasten them (laying them with the wide side to the tabletop) with two transverse beams, at the ends of which there are cutouts for the legs.
2. Then, using glue and self-tapping screws, we attach the legs by inserting them into the cutouts.
3. We lay out the longitudinal beams, sheathe the legs, and also attach them with glue and self-tapping screws.
4. We apply protective and decorative coatings.

The construction turns out to be non-coarse, stable and versatile. You can put benches near it, chairs, small sofas and armchairs. Chairs can also be made by yourself. The following blanks must be in stock:

Diy drawing of a wood table for a rest room

• seat boards 50x100x500 mm (5 pcs.);
• bars for fastening 50x100x490 mm (2 pcs.);
• slats for longitudinal beams 25x100x475 mm (2 pcs.);
• slats for crossbars 25x100x540 mm (2 pcs.);
• backrest racks 50x50x580 mm (2 pcs.);
• boards for the back 50x100x540 mm (2 pcs.);
• bars for rear legs 50x50x610 mm (2 pcs.);
• bars for front legs 50x50x600 mm (2 pcs.);
• armrests 25x70x467 mm (2 pcs.).

Assembly steps:

If you carry out all the assembly steps correctly, you will get a high-quality design.

1. Planks, fixing blocks, armrests, uprights and front legs must be trimmed at 90 °. The beams are laid at an angle of 45 °. Hind legs - at an angle of 11 °. On one side of the backrests, a 200 mm cut at a 5 ° angle is required.
2. Lay the boards at intervals of 10 mm, fasten them with bars. Then fix the longitudinal and transverse crossbars.
3. Attach and attach to the backrest crossbar. Attach the boards for the back to the racks.
4. Attach the legs to the longitudinal beams, put the armrests on the legs and fix them.

All connections should be made with self-tapping screws and wood glue. Do-it-yourself sauna furniture made of wood is strength, reliability and economy.

Ready-made sets of furniture for baths and saunas: selection conditions

If there is no opportunity or inspiration for self-assembly, furniture for baths and saunas can be bought ready-made. Retail chains are full of a variety of models, ranging from crudely knitted stylized tables and benches to carved oak cabinets and designer rocking chairs. The choice primarily depends on the taste and availability of funds.

A set of pallet furniture will look good in a bath or sauna

A few general tips to help you avoid mistakes when buying:

• when purchasing ready-made furniture, be sure to ask for an official document where the date of purchase is fixed and the characteristics of the goods are contained, otherwise, if necessary, there will be no one to make claims;
• carefully inspect the goods for material defects: chips, cracks, glued places;
• choose durable furniture (high-quality wood and reliable fasteners) - this is the key to its durability.

Bath furniture prices depend on the type of wood used, manufacturing technology and coating quality. A simple design of a bench with an aspen back will cost 3,500 rubles. The cost of a chair made of the same material, without decor, is 1650 rubles, a table of medium size (150x70 cm) is 3000 rubles. The price of exclusive furniture models reaches 150 thousand rubles.

Bath furniture: a few "hot" tips for choosing

The basis of the interior design of the relaxation room in the bath is precisely the furniture. Wall decor, lighting fixtures, window blinds complement and highlight the chosen style.

Furniture must be of high quality, durable and free from defects

It is not necessary that the furniture of all rooms be of the same type, but the contrast in this case is inappropriate, since the rooms are small in size and are located next to each other. The proposed photos of the design of a bath with a relaxation room inside clearly demonstrate this.

It is necessary to keep the furniture perfectly clean. The presence of streaks, streaks and abrasions causes discomfort. Attachments and connections should be reviewed periodically to ensure that furniture does not suddenly crack or break.

It is recommended to use natural material for the manufacture of furniture. When choosing lamps, dishes, slippers, napkins and other items used in the bath, you must strive for naturalness and environmental friendliness. This brings harmony and has a beneficial effect on the psychological perception of the environment, on the mood.

The bath, rationally equipped and tastefully furnished, is a real pride of the owner and a wonderful place for relaxation and communication.