Place everything on 2-3 squares? It’s real! We tell and show by examples of ordinary apartments what to do with a small bathroom in Khrushchev.

To think over the design of a bathroom in Khrushchev is a whole quest in which you need to solve several tasks at once. What kind of finish to choose, what can and cannot be saved on, in the end  how to fit at least the necessary minimum on 2-3 squares. In this article, we have collected recommendations for the design of a bathroom in a Soviet standard apartment and examples from real apartments.

All about the arrangement of the bathroom in Khrushchev

The main difficulties

Thinking over the design of a small bathroom in Khrushchev, you need to take into account several key features:

Rules of registration

If you want to make a high-quality and at the same time budget bathroom renovation in Khrushchev, follow a few rules.

Finishing

For the decoration of the bathroom in Khrushchev tile is best suited. You can combine it with paint to save money. But, since the area is small, a full ceramic finish will also not hit the budget. What is important to consider:

Plumbing

Plumbing is the main problem in a tiny bathroom, since at least three main zones need to be placed on 2-3 squares.

What exactly should be:

If you need to put a standard-sized washing machine in the bathroom, the easiest way to do this is to save space due to large plumbing. In addition, the shower is convenient for those who, for some reason, find it difficult to climb over the sides. And, of course, it saves resources and time: there is no need to wait for water to be collected, and its consumption during standard washing (10-20 minutes) will be significantly less.

The standard size of the bath in Khrushchev is 1.5-1.7 m by 0.4-0.8 m wide (usually models with a width of 0.7 are best). It usually occupies the entire wall. An alternative option is a corner sitting bath. This is a kind of compromise with the shower cabin in terms of area and functionality.

In Khrushchev, the best place for a washing machine in the bathroom is under the sink. Most often it is also the only one. If you have done redevelopment and expanded the area of the bathroom, it can be put separately, but it is important to use this space with maximum benefit. For example, use the surface of a storage machine or hang a locker over it. Another interesting option is miniature models that are attached to the wall. We will show such a case below, in examples of real apartments.

Storage systems

There is practically no room for furniture in the tiny bathroom. Even if you have a combined bath and toilet in Khrushchev, as in the photo below, only 1-2 compact storage systems will fit.

They need to be very well thought out, because even the most beautiful design spoils the mess. And on 2-3 squares with storage space is always a problem. Use:

Examples of interiors

Let’s consider real examples of the design of a bathroom with a toilet in Khrushchev, where the owners made repairs themselves.

In the eco-style

The owner of this combined bathroom decorated it in the best traditions of eco-style: a light palette, cozy details and nothing superfluous.

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Stylish monochrome

This bathroom proves that you can not be afraid of dark walls even in small rooms.

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Bright bathroom with laundry room

This project is an example of how to work competently with the layout. The owners of this apartment attached the corridor area to the bathroom (it is allowed to do this, the main thing is to agree) and due to this they organized a small laundry. In the niche, a place was allocated for washing and drying machines, a heated towel rail was hung, and storage of household supplies and dirty laundry was organized. There is also a compact folding dryer.

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With bright accents

A combined bathroom with a toilet in Khrushchev can be bright. This small bathroom is a good example.

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Bathroom in Khrushchev with washing machine

Finally, the very example of a non-trivial approach to the placement of a washing machine. The owners of this apartment settled on a compact Korean model with a 3 kg drum, which is enough for a set of bed linen. The device was placed on the wall above the toilet bowl, it turned out to be perfect in size.

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