Bathroom Without a Window – How to Create a Bright and Functional Space?
The bathroom is usually the smallest room in the house, which further complicates its arrangement. Unfortunately, this is the reality in most Polish apartments, especially in blocks of flats. However, you don't have to be doomed to a bland and dark space – even a small bathroom without a window can look modern and be functional. Don't you know how to arrange a small bathroom in a block of flats without a window? In this article, you will find the answer to your arrangement dilemmas.
Bathroom without a window – how to arrange it functionally?
A small attic bathroom with a slanted ceiling and no window, or a room on the ground floor in a block of flats, are governed by the same rules – all the necessary things must fit in it, and also be functional. It can be said that a bathroom without a window is not at all as difficult to arrange as it may seem at first. A window with its frame takes up a large part of the wall on which it is located and is quite often a determinant of where to plan individual fittings and equipment.
In a bathroom without a window, a large wall gives you room to maneuver. It is on this wall that you can arrange a complex pattern of tiles, place a standard-depth washing machine along with a three-compartment laundry basket.
Proper planning is the first step in arranging a small bathroom without a window. If your room is narrow and awkward, a built-in shower will be the best choice. A small bathtub will fit in a slightly larger bathroom. You can combine these two solutions by opting for a bathtub with a bathtub screen. A fairly frequently chosen option is a shower with a linear drain hidden in the floor covered with easy-to-clean tiles.
In small rooms, even 1 cm is often important, so it is worth choosing a compact toilet. This type of model will not be less comfortable to use or keep clean at all. It will simply take up less space. It is best to opt for sanitary ware in a universal color with a typical, streamlined or geometric shape.
In the case of small bathrooms, the above features are all advantages, thanks to which you will optically enlarge the interior. If your budget is not a limitation for you, it is worth considering buying a wall-hung toilet. By choosing a wall-hung toilet, you do not have to cut floor tiles during their installation, and a uniform surface on the floor is easier to keep clean. You also have the option of using the space above the housing as shelves.
What tiles for a small bathroom without a window?
Not everyone can enjoy a spacious home bathroom where you can implement the most outlandish design ideas. What tiles to choose for a small bathroom without a window depends primarily on the concept for its design. However, there are universal models that are sure to suit your space. Here are a few of them.
Arabesque tiles suitable for a small bathroom
Ceramic tiles come in many different shapes. Mosaic is particularly popular, which is a finishing and decorative element and is increasingly used in small, awkward bathrooms without windows.
If you dream of a bathroom without a window kept in a bright style, and at the same time referring in its appearance to interiors from the Far East, then Arabesque Large White Matte in white will be the best solution for you. First of all, it is easy to lay and clean later. At Raw Decor you will find mosaics in both gloss and matt finishes. No matter what finish you choose - arabesque-shaped tiles always look impressive and do not require additional accessories to make the best impression.
Brick tiles for a small bathroom
An original decoration of the shower cabin or an interesting accent placed directly above the washbasin – Mini Brick White Gloss is a real interior design hit recommended for small bathrooms. Matt ceramic mosaic – especially in a timeless white color – works great as a wall decoration. You can cut bricks laid on a flexible mesh as you wish. Thanks to this, the decoration will end exactly where you planned it – regardless of whether it is a small attic bathroom with a slant without a window on a straight or semicircular wall.
Wall brick mosaic is a type of wall decoration with the highest aesthetics of workmanship and versatility in terms of installation. Attaching it to the surface itself will be possible with the help of dedicated glue. Brick is a great way to protect walls against moisture and dirt. Thanks to the high resistance of this finishing material to mechanical damage, it will please the eye with its impeccable appearance for many years.
Herringbone tile – a way to a fashionable bathroom
Freshness, design and versatility – this is what distinguishes Herringbone XL White Gloss. It is an alternative to classic tiles and fits into any style. Herringbone bathroom tiles laid in horizontal or vertical stripes can deceive the eyes of the beholder – the interior seems larger or taller. The herringbone pattern also allows you to hide imperfections in walls that are not square. Reach for herringbone especially when your small bathroom without a window has uneven walls.
A fashionable trick is to accentuate a herringbone wall in the shower, in the place where the wall-hung toilet is installed, or the wall behind the mirror. Increasingly, herringbone tiles are laid only up to half the height of the wall – leaving the rest covered only with bathroom paint in a light color.
If you think that herringbone does not suit your bathroom, pay attention to Stick White Gloss. Sinks, open shower cabins and freestanding bathtubs look good against their background. This choice allows you to expose unique elements of equipment.
Bathroom without a window – discover tricks that will enlarge the interior
"Light-reflecting tiles can enlarge a small bathroom. When arranging a small room, opt for glossy tiles that scatter light."
If you own a small bathroom without a window, opt for tiles in bright colors. Cool colors such as white, beige, shades of blue and grey create the impression of space. Avoid contrasting, thick grouts, as a checkerboard pattern on a small surface visually reduces the bathroom.
Another example of arranging a small bathroom is large-format tiles on the floor and wall-hung ceramics, which do not introduce chaos into the interior. Depending on whether the bathroom is longer and narrower, or low, it is worth using decors that appropriately widen the room (horizontal with wide patterns) or lengthen it (vertical with vertical decors).
You will find a wide selection of tiles and mosaics for the bathroom in the Raw Decor store. We offer top-class ceramic wall and floor tiles. They are resistant to abrasion, mechanical damage and moisture. Matt or glossy, light and dark, large and small – tiles are available in many colors and patterns. You will certainly find a model tailored to your individual needs and tastes. We are constantly expanding our offer with new models. With us, you will arrange an interesting, fashionable and functional interior!
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