Construction of a beautiful and ergonomic bathhouse. Projects that excite the imagination!

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May the apartment owners forgive me, but today’s article is dedicated to the happy owners of the private sector. Of course, having your own apartment is wonderful. But a country house in the company of a cozy bathhouse, a cute gazebo, fragrant flower beds, and a charming pond - it’s divine!

Don't you have a lovely bathhouse yet? Would you like it to be? In this case, you need to decide on a design and then contact a construction company. For what? Our specialists will draw up a competent project taking into account all your wishes and make your dream come true in a short time.

Do you think that it is impossible to build a bathhouse on a small plot? You are wrong. Functional and beautiful baths, photos of which you will find in this article, are clear confirmation of this. They do not require a large territory and colossal investments (of course, everything is relative).

Bath structures

It's time to consider the different types of baths.

Made of brick

Brick baths began to be built relatively recently, but this building material quickly became popular for constructing a place for swimming and relaxing in a steam room in the country.

Firstly, brick is a durable material, and such a building will last a long time. Secondly, a brick building copes well with humidity, and most importantly, maintains temperature conditions.

From a log

Our photo gallery continues with beautiful log baths. Projects are different. Wood is a material that allows you to imagine. You can build a bathhouse with a veranda, a beautiful terrace, or make an unusual carved porch.

Log baths and steam rooms made of round timber are built turnkey according to established Russian traditions.

Timber

In Ancient Rus', bathhouses were built from wood. Therefore, timber baths have become a kind of synthesis of modern technologies and ancient Russian traditions.

This is a relatively new technology, but timber structures have become popular in construction.

From blocks

Another material that is often used to build a bathhouse. You can build a small 4x4 frame and cover the structure with various materials.

The advantage is that expanded clay blocks are a relatively inexpensive material. They do not rot from moisture, and fungus does not grow on them.

Frame

You can build such a bathhouse with your own hands using the simplest projects found on the Internet. Such buildings do not require a solid foundation, and such a small bathhouse can be built in one month.

Like most country baths, these are one-story structures that are light in weight and therefore do not shrink much.

Finishing materials

A microclimate with high temperature and high humidity dictates the use of natural materials. A bathhouse built from solid linden, aspen, and cedar logs does not require additional wall cladding. When heated, these materials lighten the air by releasing healing oils. This material has plasticity when changing temperature and humidity conditions, and is durable. Beautiful weaves of wood fibers create a pleasant video sequence.

The steam room, lined with brick or artificial stone blocks, is lined with clapboard from the same types of wood on the inside. It is undesirable to use pine; due to the high temperature in the room, it can release resin, which creates unaesthetic streaks on the surface. Pine is not resistant to moisture and is greatly deformed by dampness. Although this is an accessible and inexpensive material with good decorative qualities, it can be used to decorate a recreation room and entrance area.

The lining has various cutting profiles, rectangular or cylindrical, which imitates a log house. For cladding, you can use a sanded edged board. It is better to take a thickness of 2-4 centimeters. This will allow the wood to resist deformation longer and retain heat well. The cladding made from unedged boards looks original. This gives a rustic touch to the interior.

In a brick or block building, the wall is sheathed with lath and insulated with a vapor barrier material. Then another slatted frame is made, onto which the front trim is applied. The ceiling is finished in the same way. The floor in the steam room is also covered with wooden edged boards. A layer of waterproofing is laid between the cement screed and the finished floor.

For the stove body, the best choice would be refractory brick; it gives a beautiful, slender pattern and has good performance qualities. Gives the interior warmth and comfort. Heated brick retains heat for a long time and helps maintain optimal temperature in the room for a long time. Cast iron or steel models are convenient to use and easy to install. Boxes are specially designed for natural stone: basalt, jadeite, quartzite. These stones heat up quickly, do not crack due to high temperatures, and do not contain harmful emissions.

Doors in bathhouses are made of solid construction, with good thermal insulation properties. Natural wood has these qualities. The door leaf is decorated with carved panels or glass inserts to visually expand the space. Modern door designs can be made entirely of special glass. These models are equipped with insulating gaskets.

Baths of the most unusual shapes

They say that many modern famous architects were speechless when they saw which bathhouses were actively gaining popularity in Russia! These are barrel saunas, autobahns and saunas of the most unimaginable shapes. And, interestingly, in terms of functionality and durability, they are in no way inferior to ordinary stationary steam rooms. But they provide much more opportunities: go with a group to the river for a barbecue, and take a sauna with you, take your steam room to the forest, roll it to a new place, and even go on a trip with a sauna in the back!

And who said that such baths are ugly? Yes, for the strong half of humanity, which knows by sight every brand of car and even what insides each four-wheeled friend consists of, the autobahn is the crown of grace! The main thing is good strong walls and high-quality, fragrant lining inside, and that’s all! And the inscriptions and pictures of our own production only complete the image. Do you dream of having such a bathhouse and gathering all your friends? Read on the pages of our portal how to build such a miracle with your own hands!

How to properly decorate the inside of a bathhouse?

Construction of a bathhouse requires a thoughtful approach. Initially, care should be taken to select special finishing materials. Particularly popular are:

• Lining made from natural wood.
• Tile designed for bathing areas.

Finishing the bath with tiles

• Material imitating timber.
• Special weave made from beech or wicker.
• Block house made from slab.

You can create the interior of the bathhouse that matches your wishes. By giving preference to natural materials, you can enjoy the wonderful aroma of wood. It is very easy to breathe in such a room.

Finishing the bath with natural wood

High-quality materials allow you to create a wonderful bathhouse interior. It makes sense to simultaneously order furniture that fits perfectly with the chosen style. This solution looks stylish and puts you in a positive mood.

Interesting bathhouse projects

Interesting bathhouse projects, photos and videos of original designs. The influence of the location of the building on the appearance of the building. Dependence of appearance on the color scheme of the facade.

Thermal water has been one of the most important parts of human life from time immemorial. A modern approach to age-old traditions has received a completely new path of development and is embodied in a range of services to ensure a healthy lifestyle.

New trends were happily picked up by various companies of design developers. They are reflected in many unique projects of small baths and large bath complexes that fully satisfy the demand of the modern customer.

Avant-garde - the modern stage in architecture

One of the most unpredictable and interesting creations of bathhouse architecture is embodied in the direction of avant-garde construction. Avant-garde is the direct implementation of the designer’s creative vision and attitude, as well as the complete absence of frameworks that restrain the flight of his imagination.

For the customer, being the sole owner of a unique structure means making dreams come true and satisfying his own vanity. But this is a risky step, since the projects use a large space of open verandas and huge areas of glazing, and the bathhouses themselves are large, measuring 8 by 8 or 9 by 9 meters. In our climate, such buildings do not take root particularly well due to weather conditions and low winter temperatures. Therefore, today, bathhouse projects in the avant-garde style make up a small percentage of the total construction of bathhouses, and, as a rule, are more common in Europe than in the Russian Federation.

Exclusive project of a wooden spacious bathhouse with a swimming pool

Pools can vary greatly in size and shape. As a rule, customers prefer corner pools with high walls if the pool is located indoors, and standard rectangular pools without heating if it is located near the bathhouse under a canopy.

The universal design of a bathhouse with a built-in pool is very popular, since the costs of its construction are affordable, and secondly, the presence of an additional spacious room with wide windows originating from the edge of the pool has a stunning impression of boundless space and freedom of movement, even during the construction of medium-sized baths.

It's important to know that

Maintaining a pool costs the owner a pretty penny. This is due to the need to clean it with special antibacterial and antimicrobial agents to disinfect water. Such events are carried out only with the help of professionals.

Terrace attached to the bathhouse. Advantages and disadvantages

The most favorite place for gatherings among Russian people was Zavalinka. The terrace at the bathhouse performs exactly this function and additionally carries the load of a relaxation zone, where everyone can find something to their liking, if, of course, the area of ​​the terrace allows it. At a minimum, owners of even the most modest terrace can afford to drink tea after taking bath procedures.

In recent developments, a large number of video materials have appeared with video projects of bathhouses of various configurations. Often there you can find an original solution for glazing a terrace based on the principle of a veranda. Here you can find a limitless flight of imagination from the designers - from a miniature terrace for drinking tea to a massive area in front of a steam room with a kebab grill and a barbecue oven, a dance floor for complete relaxation.

The construction of a terrace in itself does not require major capital investments. The most important aspect is its correct selection to suit the customer’s needs. Another fact that can be noted is that the separate construction of a paired compartment and a gazebo is an order of magnitude more expensive than an economical and rational attached terrace. Very often it is used as a transition from a paired room to the main house, located between two buildings. By installing electric floor heating and glazing, the transition into the house, especially in winter, becomes very comfortable. And if at the same time the bathhouse room is quite voluminous and its dimensions are within 6 by 8 meters, the proportional extension of the terrace looks amazing.

Construction of a bathhouse: what do you need to know before starting construction?

Build or observe?

To understand this issue, I talked with the owners of steam rooms and specialists involved in the construction of baths. The conclusion is this: building a bathhouse with your own hands is cheaper, but more reliable and pleasant - entrusting this task to a construction organization. Why? Well, look, experts:

• They develop a competent project taking into account factors that many people don’t care enough to talk about. But, nevertheless, without them the construction of this or that object is impossible for many reasons;
• they use their own modern materials and innovative technology, and you do not need to buy or rent expensive equipment, which will save money;
• carry out the work within the specified time frame, that is, construction will proceed non-stop, and do-it-yourself construction is quite often postponed due to one reason or another;
• provide a long-term guarantee for all types of work, and home construction of an object, due to lack of knowledge of the technology, can provoke a number of problems, including destruction of the structure;
• they use innovative technologies that will allow the structure to survive without repair work for a long time, and building a facility with your own hands is usually based on old methods that are incompatible with modern materials;
• bear full financial responsibility for the work performed, if suddenly something goes wrong (unlikely, but it happens), the company will compensate for all losses, which cannot be said about home construction of a structure, since errors occur often, and you will have to be responsible for them;
• provide their services at reasonable prices. Yes, they are, of course, not low, but justified.

So, having made calculations and weighed all the pros and cons, many come to the following conclusion - building a bathhouse with your own hands is much more expensive than ordering construction from specialists. And you, of course, see for yourself. But I can say one thing: a bathhouse built by professionals is durable, aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic.

Unusual bathhouse designs. The most unusual baths in the world

The most unusual baths in the world

The most unusual baths in the world are, of course, in the northern countries. After all, despite cultural and national differences, all of us, residents of the northern hemisphere, are united by a passion for steaming our frozen limbs in a hot bath. Today, a classic bathhouse no longer surprises anyone, and modern architects are trying to come up with unusual bathhouses in which people would be interested in steaming.

The most unusual baths in the world

This unusual bathhouse is called Sauna for all (“Sauna for everyone”) and it is located in the Czech city of Liberec. its builders did not need to build the foundation for the bathhouse with their own hands, because they came up with a more interesting design solution. This bathhouse stands on stilts in the middle of the river, not far from the city beach. In order to visit it, you do not need to pay, it is absolutely free. You just need to place an order with the architectural studio Mjolk Architects, which built it from a dozen wooden frames, spruce boards, plywood and aluminum.

This unusual bathhouse was designed and built by the architect Fritz Beblo. Today it is considered a historical monument of France.

An unusual bathhouse in a tram car is located in Milan. It can accommodate a company of ten people. This bathhouse has a plasma screen on which the history of Milanese trams is broadcast.

Unusual for everyone except Russian people, the black bathhouse is located on the shore of one of the Russian lakes. Its foundation is rock. It is heated by a stove.

Below are unusual mobile bathhouses on wheels.

This 17-meter monster is perhaps the largest mobile sauna based on a Volvo truck tractor. There is a real Finnish sauna here. It is practically no different from a stationary sauna; it is also made of logs, with one difference that it is installed on the wheels of a trailer. You can rent such a sauna for a whole year. Do you want to invite 20 people to the sauna at the same time? A sauna truck will solve this problem. Or you can get together as a group and go out into nature, taking with you beer, fish and a sauna...

This steam bath, similar to a small fairy-tale palace, is based in an equally fabulously beautiful place - in the area of ​​​​Lake Larsmo (Turku archipelago). In addition to the crew, it can accommodate 15 people. In winter, the bathhouse also works, but is laid up. The rest of the time you can not only take a steam bath, but also admire the beauty of this unique natural region from the sauna floating on the lake.

At the Ylläs ski resort, Finland, an unusual sauna has appeared, where guests can not only take a steam bath, but literally soar - the sauna is located in the cabin of a real ski lift.

The steam room can accommodate four people. An unusual bath procedure takes 40 minutes: during this time, the mobile capsule rises twice to a height of 500 m and descends. The flying sauna is equipped with everything necessary for a wonderful pastime. And as an additional option, you will be offered to cool off in the purest snow at the top of the mountain.

Well, who would have thought that a bathhouse could be located on the territory of an ice arena... Sitting in an unusual bathhouse, you can not only take a steam bath, but also watch hockey matches on the ice. The only danger is the combination of the heat of the sauna and the intensity of hockey passions. So this pleasure is only for seasoned and strong-hearted fans!

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Bathhouse on the water, in the apartment

The bathhouse has long and firmly entered into our lives, not only as a place where you can relieve stress and improve your health. For modern people, a bathhouse with a steam room near the water has already become the same attribute as a car or a country house or apartment. And in most cases, authors and customers try not to limit themselves to a boring box or extension in the apartment in order to put their whole soul into it and please their friends and family with the originality of the design.

How to design a bathhouse

The most original and unusual baths are always built from wood. Firstly, this is the tradition and vast centuries-old experience of building a bathhouse on the ground, next to nature and water. Secondly, wood is rightly considered the most convenient material for any building, especially since it is impossible to make a real steam room from materials other than wood.

What types of wooden baths are there? There are good and bad, there are much fewer ugly buildings in nature, because even during construction

Designs for recreation on the water

A water bath is more unusual for our perception. Most often, the purpose of installing a building in close proximity to the shore is the so-called contrast swimming in cold water. According to the old Russian method, you need to run from the hot steam room and plunge into soft lake or river water. After such stress in cold water, the body seems to acquire new reserves of strength and energy. Not everyone can run to free water and not get killed on a slippery clay or muddy bank. Therefore, a water bath is taken as far into the water as possible or special wooden paths are built for access to clean water.

For example, in Finland there is a dugout bathhouse with an exit directly into the water of the lake. In terms of popularity, such a bathhouse is not inferior to modern saunas, and, interestingly, it has been smoking near the water since 1906, for more than a hundred years.

Such buildings near the water can be modular, in the form of mobile houses, containers or even barrels. They are easy to bring and install near the water, at the beginning of the season, in your favorite place in the river or bay.

The desire to go as far from the shore as possible has grown into a new form of water bath. In fact, this is no longer a self-propelled craft, on which a wooden house with a stove and a pipe is installed. This approach makes it possible to be closer to clean water, away from mosquitoes and coastal vegetation. It is clear that there are a great many options for building for water recreation, with cauldron-shaped baths and antique Japanese water barrels.

Relaxing on the water in such an unusual bathhouse requires extremely stringent fire safety measures, because a fire, especially at a distance from the shore, can lead to fatal consequences within a few minutes.

The most famous baths in the world

First, let's look at the famous baths, where you can relax not only with your body, but also with your soul. Experts note that the bath is one of the best ways to rejuvenate the body and restore vitality.

"Gellert." Budapest

A beautiful and comfortable bath complex in the capital of Hungary opened to visitors in 1918. Over time, lovers of steam baths from different parts of the world began to come here.

The exquisite interior, marble columns, gilded staircases, as well as bright stained glass windows and decorative mosaics make Gellert look like a cathedral.

The complex includes traditional Roman baths and Turkish hammams. You can enjoy the beauty and convenience of equipped steam rooms and baths, common among other nations.

Gedik Pasha. Istanbul

Gedik Pashi was built in 1475 and is considered the oldest hammam in Turkey. During all this time, it has retained its traditional national interior.

Above the entrance to the men's half rises a majestic vault, reminiscent of a stalactite cave. Inside, the traditional ornament and marble interior traditional for Turkish baths have been preserved.

According to Eastern tradition, public baths in Turkey are divided into men's and women's sections. Unlike a Russian bath, they do not use a broom here, but they will offer you an unusual soap peeling, rubbing your body with a special washcloth.

Xiao Nan Guo Tang He Yuan. Shanghai

The five-story building in Shanghai, China, amazes with its grandeur, and this turns out to be the famous and best bathhouse in China

At the entrance you will be dressed in colorful Hawaiian robes instead of boring white sheets. Visitors are accompanied throughout the visit by a soothing melody. There are saunas and steam rooms, and you can also take a dip in a bath filled with milk.

A whole range of health treatments is offered. Visitors can enjoy massage rooms and wrapping procedures. After washing, you can drink a cup of traditional Chinese tea and sing karaoke. This is where you can find harmony, have a good rest and gain new strength.

Dragon Health Spa. Seoul

Korean baths are a rather unique ritual that takes at least 12 hours for a self-respecting Korean.

The bath complex of the South Korean capital has everything from equipped steam rooms, showers to a cinema and a golf club. It definitely won't be boring here. At the entrance you will be given an electronic key, which serves as a pass to all departments.

There are 12 swimming pools with water of different temperatures, spa rooms, salt caves and a cafe. After visiting the steam rooms and swimming in the pools, anyone can relax in the cinema by watching an interesting film.

Abanotubani. Tbilisi

The capital of Georgia boasts an entire city block in which there are baths built on natural sulfur springs.

The premises were built in the traditional Persian architectural style of the East. The squat buildings receive sunlight through a glass dome.

There is a commemorative plaque at the entrance to one of the complexes. The inscription conveys the words of Alexander Pushkin, who wrote that he had never seen anything more luxurious in the world than the Tiflis baths.

There is educational material about this and other sights of Tbilisi on our website most-beauty.ru.

Tokyo Baths Daikoku-Yu. Tokyo

In traditional Japanese sentos, instead of steam rooms, there are large wooden barrels with hot water. This is where people sit and sweat.

“Daikoku-Yu” is considered the best bathhouse in Japan, and it began operating in 1927. At the end of the twentieth century, the interior decoration was significantly changed, but from the outside it resembles a Buddhist temple.

The sacred Mount Fuji is painted on one of the walls. The Tokyo sento has a courtyard where an open-air bath is displayed. Nearby there are comfortable gazebos, a lot of greenery, and traditional Japanese stone lamps.

Sanduny. Moscow

Built in the Bonar style by the architect Boris Freidenberg, the Sandunovsky public baths in Moscow opened in 1808 and are still in operation today. They received their name from the name of their first owner, Sila Nikolaevich Sandunov.

The three-story building was rebuilt several times, and elements of Baroque, Gothic and Classicism appeared in its architecture. The floors are covered with elite tiles brought from European countries. The ceiling and walls are painted with frescoes.

In 1991, the building was given the status of an architectural monument of the Russian capital, and its interior has more than once become the setting for feature films and TV series.

From the history

Initially, the wooden building was primitive and it was heated “black”. The stove did not have a chimney, so the inside of the wall was covered with a dense layer of soot. The interior of the bathhouse of those times left much to be desired, there was no talk of any aesthetics, only functionality mattered. It was not very convenient to steam in such a room, but at that time there was no alternative. Over time, the buildings became more and more monumental. Stoves began to be equipped with chimneys, and the ritual of ablution became more and more complex and overgrown with traditions. For example, in each bathhouse, according to legend, there lived a special “brownie”: an always dirty lover of doing dirty tricks on those who did not butter him with a gift in time.

Despite the main purpose of the building - cleansing the body, people associated it with dirt. Icons were never hung here and fortune telling was carried out, which were considered unclean. The bathhouse was placed on the outskirts, as far as possible from the house: in vegetable gardens and “hollow places.” Fire safety requirements? Not at all, as a dirty building, the bathhouse should not have been in contact with the house. Utensils made from it were never brought into living quarters.

Steam rooms also became popular in Ancient Rome, whose citizens carefully monitored their appearance. On the ruins of a once great empire, the remains of these complexes have been preserved, which speak of the high culture of their creators. In Rome, baths were used not only for washing, but also for holding debates and lively conversations on political and philosophical topics. Now the baths have a modern look, and they work on their design no less than on the interior of the house. The building will become a real decoration of the summer cottage. A country house cannot do without this addition, pleasant in every sense. A bathhouse is usually built behind a yard near a recreation area: a gazebo, a summer kitchen, a barbecue and a garden. Unfortunately, combining this building with other structures into a single complex is prohibited by regulations that regulate the minimum distance between buildings on private property. A typical bathhouse is supposed to have three rooms:

• Steam rooms;
• Rest rooms or dressing rooms;
• Wash room.

In various designs, the number of rooms can be reduced or supplemented. For example, if there is direct access to a pond or swimming pool, then there is no need for a shower (washing) room. In summer you can take a dip in the cool water, and in winter you can organize a plunge pool in the ice. Some luxury options may have entire pool complexes inside. In this way, owners provide an alternative to hot “bathing.” On a site, a bathhouse can not only be a separate building, in some cases (small site), the owners, in order to save space, arrange a sauna in their basement, attic or on the ground floor. Before starting construction, the building design is prepared in advance. Since it is classified as a fire hazard, it would be useful to consult with professionals. Sometimes complex two-story structures are erected with a miniature fence, veranda, porch, toilet, billiard room and courtyard. To build such complexes, it is better to contact a professional designer-architect. He will prepare an individual project. They start building simpler structures with their own hands. So, let's try to sort out the types of baths, the features of their construction and common mistakes that novice decorators make.

Sauna in a gondola (Ylläs, Finland)

The Finnish ski resort boasts not only beautiful views and proximity to the Arctic Circle, but also a very unusual sauna on the ski lift. While you are making your way up, you can use the gondola sauna. Imagine that you are at a height, there are skiers, mountains and snow below, and you are enjoying the park in a comfortable sauna for four.

The ascent lasts about 20 minutes. This will be enough to get you into a good sweat. This sauna-gondola is part of a whole range of services, including massages and spa treatments at the foot of the ski hill. There is also a sauna on the ground at the other end of the climb. All this pleasure costs 1350 euros for 2 hours. During this time, 12 people can “ride” in the hanging sauna. Compared to prices in Finland for regular private saunas, this is not a bad option at all.

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Finland

The Finnish sauna is no less environmentally friendly than the Russian bath. Inside the room, everything is upholstered in wood, which is treated with natural compounds. This is done to ensure that the steam room retains its appearance for as long as possible.

The steam here is drier than we are used to. Therefore, the vaping process is slightly different. In the Finnish sauna they do not hit each other with brooms, but only lightly pat each other, which is more gentle on the skin.

After finishing all your work in the steam room, you can relax in the waiting area. It is not customary for Finnish residents to fuss after visiting the sauna. They spend a long time relaxing and communicating with other people in a special cool room.

Foundation

A long-lasting bathhouse, created from timber, can be erected on a strip or columnar foundation.

To construct a strip foundation, formwork is built and filled with concrete mixture. Inside the foundation there will be a strip of sand or crushed stone.

A couple of weeks after the concrete has completely hardened, you can begin laying the frame.

However, no matter what type of foundation you choose, it is important to strengthen it with reinforcement for durability.

You also cannot do without practical waterproofing created between the original crown and the base. For these purposes, bitumen is applied to the foundation surface in molten form, which is laid with an even layer of roofing material. As soon as it hardens, the procedure must be repeated.

If you have decided to build a reliable and beautiful bathhouse, then be sure to get a project and, based on our recommendations, make your dreams come true.

Design Features

Construction and arrangement of a bathhouse is a rather lengthy and responsible process. The most beautiful baths are obtained only when the projects are prepared thoroughly, where all the smallest details are thought out. Preparation for construction can be divided into several stages.

First you need to think about the location of the future building. On a large plot, the ideal option would be to place it in the back of the garden so that there is a picturesque view nearby. If there is a small body of water in the local area - an artificial stream or lake - a bathhouse can be built near it. If you have a swimming pool, such a building nearby will also come in handy.

Manor mansions or bathhouse in Russian

The Russian soul is broad – and its views on the construction of houses and baths are just as broad. If you have the budget and the desire, why not build real mansions instead of a small steam room? Made from expensive thick logs, with a luxurious weather vane on the roof, skillful wood carvings and spacious, bright rooms.

Why are such beautiful bathhouses being built today from thick massive timber, and where does so much usable space go? Well: a relaxation room, a billiard room, a home-style SPA salon for women, a summer bedroom on the second floor, a guest room, an indoor pool... Such baths are already called bath complexes, and similar ones only in the Moscow region require payment in the amount of average monthly income in the country. And there is a reason for it.

To say that such a bathhouse looks gorgeous is to say nothing. But recently the tendency to use the roof of bathhouses in an unconventional way has become more interesting. Like in New York skyscrapers, in such mansions it often has a certain flat area and sun loungers are already placed on it, a barbecue gazebo is organized, and even real greenhouses are installed. Surely not a single ferret will climb there! And not a single thief will steal expensive equipment for heating and automatic watering.

But the pools in such steam rooms are not always inside - often they are simply attached to the building, protected from plant debris and the hot sun with a polycarbonate cap. It’s warm, beautiful, and accessible to any Russian, even within their means.

The only thing that designers responsible for the exterior of such baths always insist on is absolute stylization of the Russian folk style. So that such a bathhouse really looks like a mansion, and not like a powerful complex of a secret organization. And this is stylized external decor, wooden furniture at the porch, processed round logs, strict color schemes with a desire for naturalness and masterful wood carvings. After all, in such a bathhouse, even if it has already been called Russian, not only the body should rest, but also the soul!

How to design a dressing room

The dressing room in a bathhouse is the same as the hallway in a house. From the moment you enter, the room should invite you to have a pleasant time and fill you with a positive mood. It is often combined with a rest room. As in other rooms of the bathhouse, there is high humidity here, so the room should be warm and comfortable. This depends on the correctly selected finishing material.

Transition between the locker room and guest roomSource mfc04.ru

Wood should heat up quickly and release heat slowly. When covering the walls with clapboard (and you can also use coniferous wood in the dressing room), you can inhale an amazing and incomparable woody aroma. It not only disinfects indoor air, but also has a beneficial effect on human health.

Male type of design of a guest room in a bathhouseSource kv-design.ru

Wooden cladding will be appropriate not only on the walls, but also on the ceiling. Using lining you can create a suspended or suspended ceiling. The advantage of the material is the ability to install built-in lighting.

If you want to finish it in the Russian style, you can use decorative panels that imitate rounded logs. The block house creates an original relief on the surface of the wall and the feeling of a real wooden log house.

Decorating a relaxation roomSource strojka-remont.6soto4ek.ru

To decorate the walls in the dressing room, you can use other types of wooden paneling - imitation timber or plank. With their help you can create a more modern look for the room. And in order for the finish to last as long as possible, it is coated with special protective compounds - oil, wax.

Female type of bath designSource m.yukle.mobi

The floor in the dressing room, as in other rooms of the bathhouse, should not slip. A rug would be appropriate in the wardrobe (hanger) area. A place for changing clothes should be equipped with a spacious hanger, a bench and a mirror.

Beautiful private houses in different architectural styles

When choosing a style, it is customary to focus on personal preferences, budget for materials and finishing, features of the site, as well as the concept of interior design, because the design of the premises and the exterior must be in harmony.

Classic

A house in a classical style is aristocratic, elegant, based on the canons of ancient architecture. It is characterized by strict proportionality, symmetrical axial composition, monumental forms and rectilinear outlines. The materials are also traditional: brick, stone, wood, limestone. The decor is devoid of pretentiousness; façade stucco accents the windows, interfloor cornices, and entrance portals. A popular solution in the classics is bay windows. They increase the internal area of ​​a magnificent country house and improve lighting.

Modern style

This direction is characterized by large internal spaces, panoramic glazing, and openness to nature. The premises are often combined, so a living room appears, combined with a dining room, kitchen and hall. The layout is organized rationally; the design lacks historical elements of decoration.

Emphasis on the use of current design, construction and finishing solutions. Plaster, porcelain stoneware, wood, facing brick, fiber cement panels from fashionable collections of manufacturers are suitable for facades.

Minimalism

Beautiful modern houses are distinguished by their external laconicism, strict geometry, and calm colors with a predominance of light shades. Natural materials are given priority: wood, stone, brick. The layout is practical and also prefers combined spaces, large panoramic windows, transparent sliding partitions with access to wide terraces.

Russian log house

The main building material is rounded logs. The air in such a house is saturated with the beneficial aromas of wood resins, the microclimate is as favorable as possible for humans. The tree retains heat well, protects from cold in winter, and from heat in summer. A distinctive feature in the external appearance is the log elements from which the porch, sloping roof, and beautiful columns are carved. If in other styles interior decoration of rooms is required, here it is absent; this preserves the unity of design outside and inside the residential building.

European style

European-style cottages are associated with simple geometric shapes, and their design is usually based on the shape of a square or close to it. Showing healthy architectural conservatism, such cottages fit very well into the natural environment; the exterior is suitable for any landscape. There is usually a ground floor finished with stone or tiles.

The traditional two- or four-slope roof is covered with natural tiles or, in a more modern version, metal. Small rectangular or arched windows are adjacent to the point inclusion of panoramic glazing. The internal space is organized in such a way as to accommodate everything you need in a small area.

Chalet

Stunning private chalet style homes - secure and practical accommodation with spectacular design. The slopes of the sloping roof protrude greatly beyond the walls, covering the facades and the adjacent area from the weather. An integral part of the layout are spacious open terraces, which increase the usable area. The lower part of the building is usually built of stone, the upper floors and attic are wooden. A characteristic feature is the large-scale glazing of the facade.

Scandinavian style

A very beautiful style of the house with an emphasis on Nordic restraint, simplicity and naturalness in details. One- and two-story buildings are erected from wood, brick, and concrete. Cottages have large windows, often panoramic, framed with massive wooden frames. A terrace is required. The roof is most often pitched, but it can also be flat. The color scheme tends to basic neutral tones: beige, white, gray, wood, black.

They create an expressive monochrome or an advantageous basis for several contrasts. The façade design is minimalistic; the walls can be covered with light plaster, lined with wooden clapboard, or lined with boards or panels.

Projects of beautiful baths: original architectural solutions and beautiful decoration with photos

What style should you choose for arranging a bathhouse - classic or non-trivial, modern or ancient, eco or techno? If you don’t know the answer to this question, ask the team at our architectural bureau. We will offer a win-win option - a practical and elegant “chalet”, in which visual appeal is organically combined with absolute functionality, and a hospitable positive appearance attracts attention in tandem with an amazing atmosphere of unity with nature.

To verify this, just study the photos of the most beautiful baths on our company’s website. And for those who are used to making any decisions, armed with the necessary knowledge, we will tell you a little about the chalet style. So, domestic analogues of the famous alpine houses have a number of features, in particular:

As for the façade materials, natural textures or their imitations are usually chosen for decorating a chalet. Thanks to them, a beautiful bathhouse built on the site will be able to look both as an independent object and as an organic continuation of the surrounding landscape. In such projects, we mainly use exquisite decorative plaster, light and durable artificial stone - wild, with “ragged” outlines, or geometrically consistent, for example, like a brick, ordinary high-quality dried wood and durable thermowood processed at high temperatures.

Original finds and creative ideas: projects of the most beautiful baths from our bureau

We are ready to create unique designs of beautiful large and small chalet-style bathhouses, taking into account any feasible client requirements. Our template is flexible enough that it can be easily changed and modified to suit the specific needs of the customer.

How does this happen?

Traditionally, our bathhouse chalets have a sauna and a relaxation room, a swimming pool and a sink with a shower, a bathroom and an entrance group consisting of a vestibule and a corridor, as well as a small technical room. You can see how they look after finishing the interior work in the photos below of beautiful and original baths created according to our designs. In addition, the client always has the opportunity to make changes to the layout - we work in tandem with our customers, and this in 100% of cases allows us to obtain the expected result.

Rest room interior

We recommend decorating the relaxation room in the same style as the bathhouse itself, so that they complement each other. Windows should be small and as airtight as possible to prevent drafts and cold. Neat roller shutters made from natural fabrics will help you hide from prying eyes.

In the relaxation room you need soft, comfortable lighting so that it does not hurt your eyes after the bath. Small local sconces and floor lamps or spotlights with a brightness control are suitable. The main thing is to have fewer exposed wires and sockets, because even a room with a sauna is still high in humidity.

A comfortable sofa or bench with cushions wouldn't hurt, but choose upholstery that's not sensitive to moisture. For example, natural leather, for all its beauty, will quickly deteriorate in such conditions. Take care of shelves, racks and closed cabinets for oils, brushes and bath accessories.

If the rest room is spacious enough and well insulated from moisture, think about entertainment. This could be a TV, a pool table, a table football table or a bookcase. The fireplace looks very impressive - even a compact decorative biofuel model will do.

Basic tips for creating a bathhouse design

A bathhouse is a small building that can only be used for relaxation: alone or in the company of friends. Guided by the purpose of this room, it is necessary to develop the interior. Experts advise decorating all rooms in a more classic style, adding only a few details that correspond to the individual wishes of the owner of the site. Otherwise, guests may be shocked by the embodiment of various ideas and taste preferences they see in the interior.

Changes to tradition in this case should be moderateSource de.decorexpro.com

In order for the result to be not only beautiful, but also practical, you must follow these tips:

1. The classic design of such a structure is a traditional bathhouse built from a log house. Inside, all walls can be covered with clapboard. However, they are often left in their original form in order to convey all the beauty of the tree.
2. Care should be taken to ensure that the interior walls and ceiling have a soft wood tone, and not a bright and variegated color that will hurt the eyes.
3. It is necessary that all corners in the room be smoothed out, because all bathhouse rooms are, as a rule, small in size, especially the steam room.
4. In the process of developing the design of a structure, experts recommend choosing wood of the same tone so that the interior elements are combined with each other and do not have a cluttered appearance.
5. When choosing decorations for a bath, you should avoid using a variety of products that are made of plastic or varnished. This requirement is due to the fact that increased air temperature and high humidity indoors contribute to the release of dangerous toxic substances from such objects, which negatively affect the smell in the bathhouse, as well as the well-being and health of people.
6. Various classic details of the bathhouse interior will look very relevant: for example, brooms, samovars, hats, small bouquets of aromatic herbs. Such items perform not only a decorative, but also a practical function, so you should not neglect them when decorating the premises.
7. The design project of a bathhouse inside involves the creation of special lighting, because this aspect also plays a very important role in the interior. Experienced designers most often choose lamps that produce a soft yellow light. Since when using too bright lamps, the situation turns out to be too tense and unsuitable for proper rest.

Lighting in the bath should promote relaxation. Source irkutsk.domoscope.com

Foundation for a bathhouse in the country

The foundation of a country bathhouse can be piled, striped or columnar. At the same time, the construction technology differs.

Columnar

Columnar-type foundations are characterized by simple installation and low financial investments.

Used for timber buildings. A feature of this foundation is the construction of supports only in places of greatest load. These are the corners of the building and the intersection of load-bearing structures and partitions.

The construction of such a foundation has the following features:

• The pillars are made of brick or stone.
• The distance between the supports is filled with crushed stone.
• The trenches are then filled with mortar.
• The main load from the building falls on the pillars.

Tape

Most often, a do-it-yourself bathhouse in a dacha and other country buildings are built on strip foundations. A similar foundation can be laid even under massive walls.

A strip foundation stretches along the perimeter of the entire building. Its construction does not require any special equipment.

Construction consists of the following stages:

1. Creating a trench.
2. Installation of reinforcement ties.
3. Pouring with concrete mixture.

If the foundation needs to be raised slightly above the ground, then formwork is performed.

Pile

Pile supports are used for country bathhouses made of timber and for buildings that are located on moving soils.

Piles can be reinforced concrete, metal or concrete. They are driven or screwed into the ground until a solid layer of soil is reached. A slab or strip foundation is laid on top of the piles.

Slab

On difficult soils, a slab foundation is used, which is a solid slab under the entire surface of the building.

This is a reliable type of foundation, the construction of which is labor-intensive.

Mistakes made when building a bathhouse

Despite the existence of a developed project and the seriousness of the attitude towards this matter, mistakes still occur that are characteristic of a person when building with his own hands.

It is necessary to pay attention to the following points during construction. Proper planning of the size of interior spaces is necessary

A bathhouse designed for 2-3 people should not be less than 10 m2;

Proper planning of the size of the interior spaces is necessary. A bathhouse designed for 2-3 people should not be less than 10 m2;

An acceptable ceiling height for such a structure is considered to be 2-2.5 m. If the figure deviates downward from this figure, visitors will feel discomfort, and if it deviates upward, there will be an overconsumption of coolants;

It is recommended to choose materials used to build a bathhouse in a country house or garden that are lightweight and energy-saving.

Particular attention must be paid to the main bath equipment. It should not only look beautiful, but also meet all safety standards for such structures

Unusual baths photo

Unusual baths - exoticism at its finest

Russian bathhouse - in our modern times, it is not only a traditional washing room, steam room and a terribly cramped dressing room.

Increasingly, the eyes of homeowners are drawn to the designs of unusual bathhouses: with a veranda, fireplace, swimming pool, barbecue oven, relaxation rooms, extensive terrace... and this is not the limit of the architects’ imagination!

Bath complex in a vest

Original bathhouses or triple pleasure

In this article, we invite you to get acquainted with non-standard baths that go beyond the boring boundaries of everyday life, in which relaxing is not just pleasant and interesting, but unforgettable! After all, here you have a unique opportunity to receive three types of pleasure at once: physical, mental and aesthetic.

Interesting projects

So, let's see what solutions have recently become popular among our compatriots when building baths:

1. Bath complex with a swimming pool. We would like to immediately dispel the myth that the implementation of such a project is mega expensive - professional builders and home craftsmen have long confirmed the opposite. The price of building a bathhouse from timber with a small pool is affordable to almost everyone, especially if the artificial reservoir is not heated and not covered. But projects of two-story buildings with an indoor pool are more expensive. Yes, and there is room here to expand architecturally.

Compact pool inside the bathhouse

1. Billiards and sauna are another excellent combination that will surely interest many representatives of the stronger sex! By and large, such projects provide for the presence of at least one recreation room - billiard equipment is located in it. The area of ​​this room can vary from a minimum of 20 m² to 40 m² or more.

Bath complex with a billiard room on the attic floor

Quite often beating

Saunas made of timber and logs

Most often, these types of baths are either simplified to a log house, reminiscent of an old hut from a Russian fairy tale, or built on a grand scale in the most bizarre forms. The simplest would be a bathhouse made of timber, specially treated and profiled material with a cross-section of at least 150x150 mm. From such material you can build as complex and beautiful structures as you like, even for an apartment; they will all be strong and durable.

Buildings in the form of barrels, various figures or unusual piles look interesting.

Unusual design solutions of the structure force the paired rooms to be designed accordingly in the same unusual shapes and bends.

A bathhouse made from debarked and rounded logs, especially near the water, looks somehow more exotic and brighter. But in construction it is much more difficult, since it is formed using old techniques for connecting log houses. If you wish, you can always build something unusual with pronounced antique features. Against their background, a bathhouse made of timber looks somehow too ordinary and boring.

Unlike timber, a log vault requires a lot of additional protective and thermal insulation measures. But in design and expressiveness, the log version looks more picturesque, especially if it stands somewhere near the water, on the edge of a pine forest.

How beautiful house facades are designed

Modern exterior design uses a whole arsenal of finishing coatings and decoration techniques to make the facade of a country mansion look neat and attractive.

Cladding options

Natural and artificial materials enhance the expressive effect.

• Wooden slabs, planken, shingles. In addition to its decorative qualities, natural wood is an excellent heat insulator. Combines well with any other facing coating. To increase service life, it requires special care: impregnation against fungus, treatment against insects.
• A natural stone. The most durable facade cladding. It is expensive, as is its installation. For this reason, stone coverings are often combined with brick, wood, and plaster - such facades look rich, solid and modern.
• Clinker brick. Popular due to the variety of shapes and colors produced. Beautifully decorated brick houses can have contrasting grout joints and masonry in different colors.
• Decorative plaster. One of the most affordable exterior finishing options. The coating is easy to apply and has a rich range of colors. But it is not able to resist the effects of severe frosts, dampness, and aggressive ultraviolet radiation for a long time. Needs frequent updating.
• Facing panels. Composite materials (for example, fiber cement) imitate the texture of wood, stone, and metal. They make the facade unique and original at lower costs.
• Combination. Combining several types of cladding at once is a good way to diversify the exterior. Wild stone looks great with smooth wood, embossed plank with smooth plaster, transom brick with vertical cladding boards.

Techniques for decorating a beautiful private home

The following will give the facades a complete look:

• bright, eye-catching cornices, window frames, balcony railings;
• the original shape of the window openings, emphasized by the layout of the profiles;
• decorative framing of columns, towers, corners;
• for classics - colonnades, pilasters, bas-reliefs, sandriks, pediments;
• portal in the design of the entrance group.

An original way to decorate a cottage is to create a living wall of climbing plants on a special vertical grid. Of course, you will have to control the distribution of greenery and trim it in time, otherwise the vines will darken the windows. This way you can decorate balconies, cornices, terraces, then even small beautiful houses will acquire a luxurious look.

An important factor is evening façade lighting. Street lamps are mounted on the wall, suspended or built into cornices, and placed pointwise around the perimeter of the building. The overall mood of the exterior depends on their design, direction and color of the light flux. For the purposes of not only decoration, but also security, lanterns are installed above each entrance to the cottage and the entrance to the garage.

Panoramic glazing

Huge panoramic windows let a lot of light into the home, open up a wonderful view of the surrounding nature, and also look extraordinary. That is why they are so often found in the most beautiful private houses, designed in a modern style.

You need to choose façade glass according to its energy saving characteristics, thermal insulation and shockproof properties. Plus think about the internal heating system. Then in bright, sunny rooms with large windows it will be warm even in winter.

Variety of building materials

On the construction market today there are a large number of materials that, according to their characteristics, are suitable for building a bathhouse. Here everything depends on the funds planned to be allocated for construction, the general concept, since this determines how the building should look from the outside. To build a beautiful, durable building, you need to know what characteristics a particular material has.

Many traditionally believe that the best baths are those built from solid wood. Such rooms look cozy and at the same time stylish. They do not require additional finishing, but any type of wood must be treated with special compounds that can protect the surface both outside and inside. For building materials made from wood, larch, oak, cedar, and pine are chosen. The structures themselves can be constructed from logs (chopped or rounded) or timber (edged or glued). Wood is convenient because, in addition to its aesthetic component, it is easy to use. The environmentally friendly material is very convenient for a bathhouse; in many cases, the bathhouse does not need either finishing or insulation. But we must remember that wood also has its drawbacks: shrinkage of the material and exposure to moisture and steam.

Brick is not inferior to wood in terms of performance and popularity. Any complex shapes can be realized thanks to this material. An environmentally friendly and fire-safe environment is provided. The material is resistant to moisture, but interior finishing will be required, as will insulation of the room.

You can often find a bathhouse made of foam or gas blocks. Construction in this case will cost much less. And it is easy to build from this material, as well as to transport it. But you will need both insulation and finishing - internal and external. But as for the service life, such a building will last no less than one made of brick or wood.

Types of baths

A structure like a bathhouse can look anything these days. It all depends on the desires and capabilities of its owner. Saunas can be installed in a container, garage, barn, or even underground. Everyone finds their own options for implementing an idea. But this is all subject to cramped space and a small amount of funds.

If the budget for the construction of a future bathhouse is thought out in advance and a project is prepared, then you can make truly beautiful structures that will not only delight with their functionality, but also provide aesthetic pleasure. After all, a bathhouse can be built with panoramic windows, which will allow you to admire the surrounding beauty. There is an option to make a room with a second set, which will allow you to create an original open layout inside. Bathhouses with an attic deserve special attention, where there is access to a balcony, with a gazebo or veranda, which allows you to continue relaxing in the fresh air after bathing procedures. Many people build a bath house on the site, which makes it possible to set aside rooms for bedrooms, guest rooms and other useful spaces.

Bottom line

Now no one can say for sure when and how people first began to use baths. But there is one legend that tells that raindrops fell through the roof onto the hot stones of the hearth, filling the home with steam. While in such a room, the person noticed that his strength was restored much faster. So, if you believe this legend, baths appeared on earth.

Author of the article: Valery Skiba

Cold Surf Sauna (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

Surfers in the northeastern United States have taken the mobile sauna idea to the next level. Their constant problem was sub-zero air temperatures and snow-covered ground. How to fly through the waves in such conditions? Wearing multi-layer wetsuits that make you look like the man from a Michelin tire ad? Very uncomfortable.

Together with sailors and masters, local surfers created a Surf Sauna, in which they warmed up in between riding the waves. It is made of red cedar, also has a barrel shape and can be rolled directly to the shore or any other place. Cool idea for ice surfing!

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Finnish

The Finnish sauna is characterized by exceptionally dry air. It is useful for people for whom moisture is contraindicated.

Small Finnish sauna

Wall decoration with wooden saw cuts looks very stylish

The sun loungers on which visitors are seated play an important role. The structures are located on two levels:

Finnish steam room on the attic floor

Exterior of a sauna in loft style

Taking a sauna does not include water procedures. But the dressing room can still be equipped with a shower to wash off the sweat after visiting the steam room. During construction, different materials can be used, but wood is best suited for this.

What are the criteria for selecting timber for a steam room?

One of the significant stages in the construction of a bathhouse is, of course, the choice of massif. After all, the characteristics of the bath directly depend on this.

First of all, pay special attention to the absence of any cracks in the logs, which, when expanded in the future, will become the cause of defects and rotting of the massif during shrinkage.

In addition, the wood should not have blue highlights, indicating internal rotting, which is associated with the presence of fungi.

It is not recommended to build a building from such material. In addition, the timber is defective if there is a wormhole on it.

At the same time, a good timber is absolutely smooth. If there are defects, as well as various distortions, this will not have the best effect on the arrangement of the crowns; accordingly, the construction of the steam room may take a long period of time.

There are several types of timber: solid and profiled. The second option is equipped with tenons and grooves that can be ground. Such parts are easier to connect to each other.

Solid timber is also used in construction. However, it does not look attractive in appearance, so it is covered with siding.