Let's start with the most interesting thing - what is a beautiful bathhouse made of timber, by what criteria and who evaluates it, on the basis of which a bathhouse can be assigned this “status”. By what criteria will we determine the beauty of a bath?
The beauty of a bath does not depend on its size, as some owners think. There may be a small bathhouse that is perfect in all respects. Or maybe a huge building, reminiscent of an ordinary barracks and pointing to complete absence sense of reality of its owner. It also happens the other way around, of course.
Price. In this case, it is not worth saving, from low-quality cheap materials beautiful buildings are not created. But in everything you need to observe moderation - a “golden toilet” in a bathhouse is also not a sign of beauty. Each item or element of the bath should be made taking into account generally accepted standards.
Beauty concept. This is a very conditional definition, some like tall and thin women, while others prefer short and plump ones. Who can give an objective assessment of beauty? Objectively, no one, and rightly so. Hence, a beautiful bathhouse made of timber should, first of all, please its owner, and not those around him. It’s very nice when your ideas about beauty coincide with the opinions of others; if they don’t coincide, listen to your voice. In the end, you are building a beautiful bathhouse to please yourself, and not to provide food for empty speculation to various “experts and critics.”
VIP – sauna made of laminated timber 
One-story project Finnish sauna
Interior of a one-story Finnish bathhouse with a veranda 
Interior of a Finnish steam bath 
Layout of a one-story Finnish bath
Taking into account the above, we will present to you, in our opinion, several beautiful bathhouses made of timber. We don’t hope that absolutely everyone will like them; everyone will have their own opinion. And this is very good, otherwise architects would be left without work, and all baths would be “twin brothers”.
Bathhouse 6x4 with veranda 
Bathhouse appearance 
Bathhouse, rear view 
Bathhouse layout 6x4 plus veranda
Dimensions of the building are 7.65×7.65 m. The roof is a gable sloped insulated roof, the slopes are of various lengths. The roof covering is made of high-quality flexible tiles. The bath fits perfectly into the existing design suburban area. Availability autonomous heating allows you to use the sauna all year round, and not just during the warm period.
A spacious beautiful terrace makes it possible to relax on it not only after taking water procedures. Inside there is a steam room and a washing room, a toilet and a rest room, and there is a separate technical room for maintenance.
| Architectural features of the bathhouse | Description | Illustration |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation. | Shallow reinforced belt on a sand bed. The base and chimney are lined with natural stone. All ventilation holes closed with decorative grilles. | |
| Log house | Material of manufacture – laminated veneer lumber, outer side polished. Finish coating façade walls The bathhouse is made with three layers of durable transparent varnish. | |
| Internal lining. | The premises are lined with natural lining, the surfaces are varnished. Vapor and waterproofing are used. For insulation, rolled mineral wool 100 mm thick was chosen. The ceiling and walls of the washing and steam room are insulated with aluminum foil. | |
| Ceilings. | There are ceilings only in the steam room and washing room; in other rooms the ceiling is the cladding of the rafter system. The roof is insulated with mineral wool. All visible wooden elements varnished. This roof arrangement allows you to significantly increase the volume of the premises and give them an original, exclusive look. Lighting fixtures are mounted on the structural elements of the rafter system. | |
| Floors. | In all rooms, except the washing room, the floors are made of natural boards. The washing room has heated floors concrete base, foam concrete was used to reduce unproductive heat losses. The floor heating system in the washing room is connected to the heating system of the bathhouse. | |
| Roof. | The coating material is high-quality flexible tiles, the top coating of the tiles is mineral chips. Base bitumen shingles– non-woven fiber with increased physical strength indicators, the service life of tiles exceeds fifty years. | |
| Windows and doors. | Made from natural wood, they have an original geometric shape. The interior doors are paneled using stained glass. The entrance doors are carved oak with additional decorative elements. | |
| Engineering networks. | The sewage system is autonomous, there is a complete cleaning and accumulation system. A single-phase electrical network is connected to the bathhouse, there is a grounding loop, and internal wiring is carried out with a three-core cable. The stove for the steam room is solid fuel on wood, the firebox opens into the technical room. To heat the interior and floor of the washing room, an electric boiler with fully automated control is installed. It is possible to connect all electrical devices to the system " smart home». |
The bathhouse is used all year round; if desired, the interior premises can be used as an additional reception area. The presence of a kitchen in the recreation room significantly expands the functionality of the room.
The next project has more impressive dimensions, which makes it possible to improve the status of the bathhouse and create excellent conditions in it not only for taking water procedures, but also for proper rest on ordinary days.
Overall dimensions are 9x9 meters, which allows you to increase the area of the internal premises to the optimal level. There is a steam room (8.41 m2), a shower room (6.87 m2), a relaxation room (2.89 m2), a separate storage room (7.91 m2), sanitary unit(1.56 m2) and vestibule (3.25 m2). The impressive size terrace (16.86 m2) can accommodate large number guests at any time of the year. The floors on the terrace are made of special boards made using plastics - they do not rot, are not afraid of freezing/freezing, and have high wear resistance.
Architectural features of the bathhouse
The bathhouse is built from profiled timber, in the corners there is a connection with the rest, roofing material roofs - high-quality ondulin.
The veranda looks very original; the use of timber as fencing not only increases the reliability of the structure, but also significantly improves appearance structure, gives it solidity and increases reliability.
The foundation is shallow reinforced strip foundation, there are ventilation ducts and technical openings for drainage.
Prices for ondulin
Video - Do-it-yourself shallow strip foundation
The holes are “masked” with decorative grilles. The base is finished with natural stone, around the building there is a blind area made of concrete and natural stone.
The frame is made of profiled timber 150×150 mm, the external walls are covered with durable paints in several layers. All architectural wooden elements are impregnated with antiseptics.
The doors and windows have a darker color - the bathhouse is artificially aged. The last three crowns of the log house gradually increase in length in the corners, the bathhouse takes on the appearance of an ancient “merchant’s house”. All visible connections of wooden structures are made without the use of nails and screws; complex wood notches are widely used. The steps are concrete, finished with natural stone.
The interior spaces are insulated with 100 mm thick pressed mineral wool. Modern materials are used for steam and water protection; the steam room and washing room are insulated with aluminum coatings - the penetration of moisture into the wooden structures. Upholstery interior walls– natural lining, the interior has a lot of carvings wooden decor. Ceiling and floor skirting boards are distinguished by a unique profile and increased cleanliness of processing.
Inside the premises there are many hand-carved wooden objects; the use of furniture and finishing materials of artificial origin is kept to a minimum. The bathhouse should be attractive not only from the outside; the interiors of the premises are very important for a comprehensive assessment of the beauty of the building.
Prices for wooden plinths
wooden baseboard
Video – Carved decor for a wooden bath
Now let's move on to an even more original and beautiful project for a bathhouse with a swimming pool.
The perimeter dimensions are 14.1x9.9 meters, the bathhouse has an indoor pool with an area of 47.35 m2. The premises have a relaxation room with a fireplace, a shower, a steam room, a storage room, two warm vestibules and a porch. The windows and doors are made of natural wood, the walls are insulated from the inside. It should be noted that all beautiful and expensive baths do not have additional finishing of the facade walls, they only have a natural look.
The premises are heated - the bathhouse is used all year round. There is a water supply system, sewerage and autonomous heating. Electric heating boiler with electronic system control, it is possible to automatically turn on the heating system to preheat the interior. If the sauna premises are not used for a long time, the boiler can only maintain the “standby” temperature. The appearance of unpleasant odors and mold.
The material of the external walls is rounded timber, the internal partitions are insulated frame, clapboard cladding with imitation logs. Carved wood was used to decorate the rest room. decorative elements, the room is divided into several separate zones. The floors in all rooms (except the shower) are wooden. The shower floor is made of ceramic tiles and is heated; the coolant is taken from a common boiler. The shower room has separate temperature control. Water for the shower is taken from the second circuit of the heating boiler.
The roof is a complex broken one, the slope angle is 30°, which gives the bathhouse a resemblance to ancient buildings. The attic spaces are not used, but the roof is insulated. This was done specifically with the expectation that, if necessary, they can be easily used. The main entrance to the attic is from the storage room, the spare one is from the rest room. If desired, the owner of the bathhouse can install a wooden spiral staircase to the attic.
The roof covering is made of high-quality ondulin with increased thickness. The top layers of the material have increased resistance to hard ultraviolet radiation. The color of the coating is selected taking into account the design of existing buildings on the site.
The swimming pool is the pride of the bathhouse owners. A complex of sophisticated equipment for cleaning, disinfecting and heating water has been installed. The walls of the pool are made of special durable concrete, the surfaces are treated with high-quality materials with waterproof properties - leaks are completely eliminated. The room with the pool is heated, a forced-air system is installed supply and exhaust ventilation, the units have a heat recovery function. To create a comfortable temperature regime, additional electric heaters are installed, warm air arrives through channels installed around the perimeter of the room.
A swimming pool in a bathhouse is one of the options 
Swimming pool in a bathhouse - example
Video – Pool construction technology
The windows and doors have expensive, durable Baroque style fittings, all carpentry is made of natural wood hard and valuable species. Glazing with double-glazed windows with innovative heat-saving means.
Such baths can be found not only on private plots, but also in elite hunting grounds. Two-story baths are used both for water procedures and for short or long-term stays. These baths are both beautiful and multifunctional.
Architectural features of a two-story bathhouse
The material of manufacture is rounded timber, the roof is covered with flexible tiles.
Second floor mansard type. On the ground floor there is a shower room (6.34 m2), a steam room (6.34 m2) and a large relaxation room (18.87 m2).
Recreation room interior - example
At the entrance there is a covered terrace (21.85 m2). The terrace is well insulated, which allows it to be used all year round. An electric fireplace is installed to heat the terrace.
A wooden rotary staircase leads to the second floor.
The layout of the second floor is more like a small country house. It has a kitchen (9.12 m2), a bedroom (9.93 m2) and a sanitary unit (2.94 m2). From the kitchen there is access to a spacious balcony (21.85 m2). In a word, a two-story bathhouse has everything you need not only for temporary comfortable rest, but also for long-term stays.
Prices for timber
Foundation
Blind area - example
Tape reinforced, depth below the maximum level of soil freezing in winter period. The base part is finished with natural stone and is made to protect the foundation from rain and melt water concrete blind area, the top decorative covering is stone paving stones. The foundation has ventilation openings and technological outlets for utility networks.
Log house
For construction, rounded timber Ø 150 mm was used, with jute inter-crown insulation.
The corners are collected into half a tree with the remainder.
Chamber-dried timber is impregnated against rotting and fungal diseases. This impregnation allows the material to retain its original appearance for a long time.
Interior decoration
The internal walls are covered with several layers of transparent and safe varnish for residents. The steam room and shower are insulated with mineral wool and lined with natural lining. Aluminum foil is used to provide vapor protection for these rooms.
Floors and ceilings
Made from natural boards 35 mm thick, the floors are insulated with mineral wool, waterproofing is made from modern materials. To increase the durability of floor coverings, the most modern construction technologies. The ceilings are insulated with a layer of rolled mineral wool, clapboard cladding. On the second (attic) floor, the ceilings can be hemmed with sheets of high-quality plywood, followed by varnishing the front surface.
Windows and doors
Manufactured according to individual projects, production material – natural wood. They have an original shape that emphasizes the overall design and design features of the bathhouse. Fittings from well-known manufacturers are selected taking into account the type of interior. In terms of decoration, the interior of the bathhouse resembles country style, but respecting folk characteristics.
Engineering networks
For ease of use, the bathhouse has running water and a sewerage system. Sewage system has a complete set special equipment for cleaning and temporary storage of wastewater.
Video - Example of installing a septic tank for a bathhouse
Video - Installation of water supply in a bathhouse
For heating, a separate electric heating boiler is installed; control and monitoring of operating modes is carried out by an electronic unit. Water is supplied deep well pump from a well or an ordinary float from a well. There is no storage tank; the pump has its own rubber accumulator.
It is immediately clear that experienced architects worked on the project; they managed to successfully combine the beauty and functionality of the bathhouse. Moreover, this type of structure takes up quite a bit of space, which makes it possible to erect a structure in small free areas.
Project No. 5
Gradually we came to consider the most original, complex and beautiful project. This bathhouse has everything the “soul, body and eye” desire; the presence of such a bathhouse is evidence of the high social status of its owner.
Let's list what the owner of this bathhouse can boast of. Steam room, Turkish bath, shower room, dressing room, relaxation room, sanitary unit, swimming pool, wardrobe, covered area for barbecue, porch and terrace. What else is needed for complete comfort and good rest?
The bathhouse is made of profiled timber, the roof covering is high-quality tiles made of modified bitumen and artificial rubber, the top layer of tiles is covered with natural stone chips. Ceilings, except for the steam room and shower, there are no facilities. The roof is insulated, the rafter system is covered with natural lining. Swimming pool with heated water. The basement part, the supporting structures of the barbecue compartment and the visible part of the chimneys are made of stone.
Photo of the pool - one of possible options for a bath 
The water in the pool is heated, cleaned and disinfected automatically. All bathhouses have water heating, double-circuit electric boiler with an electronic control unit, connection to the “smart home” system is possible. Windows and doors from natural boards, paneled, in interior doors Decorative glass is inserted.
The grill is used for preparing original snacks, the oven is wood-burning, the floor is paved with paving stones. All external extensions have lighting, sensors are installed to respond to movement and changes in natural light. The roof has opening skylights– it is possible to quickly ventilate large interior spaces. In addition, skylights serve as an additional source of natural light.
The bathhouse has completely autonomous engineering communications, power heating system allows you to maintain favorable microclimate indicators in winter. If the owner wishes, additional electric heating devices can be installed.
The interiors have a lot of decor, natural plank floors hard rocks wood The walls, floor and roof are insulated with 150 mm thick mineral wool; during cladding, steam and water protection will be installed.
Prices for roof windows
skylights
Results
In the article, we specifically selected several completely different projects beautiful baths, went from simple to complex. Thus, they tried to give general directions modern designers and architects. A beautiful bathhouse is the fruit of the labor of many professional specialists; not only architects, but also engineers, technologists and, of course, designers work on the project. The highest quality materials and advanced technologies are selected, and solutions are selected for each individual case. Most of the projects are exclusive, designed for individual orders. Of course, each developer can make his own changes, but this must be done carefully and competently. Unprofessional changes in complex projects can adversely affect strength indicators load-bearing elements baths If you want to make your own changes, then it is better to change only design solutions, and not touch engineering and architectural developments.
And one last thing. Everyone dreams of a beautiful bathhouse, but as surprising as it may seem, most “dreamers” can make it a reality. This will require persistence and the ability to choose the best solution for yourself. In this case, as many different factors as possible should be taken into account.
Video - Construction of a bathhouse from timber
In terms of quality, practicality, and aesthetic characteristics, a bathhouse made from wood beams is practically no different from one built from rounded logs, but the construction process is much simpler and does not require special skill.
A wooden bathhouse is considered truly Russian, since once upon a time in Rus' every building was erected without the use of nails, but as efficiently as possible.
So, let's talk about building a bathhouse from natural timber.
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, please note special attention to ensure that there are no 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 good timber absolutely smooth. If there are defects, as well as various distortions, then this is not in the best possible way will affect the arrangement of the crowns, so the construction of the steam room can 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.
The most important advantage is that such walls are not susceptible to the adverse effects of moisture. As for the disadvantages, the material has a low degree of fire resistance, which means it must be subjected to additional processing with propylene.
Solid timber is also used in construction. However, it does not look attractive in appearance, so it is covered with siding.
Types of modern baths
Today there are a variety of types of modern baths, namely:
With attic
This is one of the common options for a steam room with an attic roof and a veranda. At the top of the structure there is a bedroom where you can relax comfortably after taking a bath.
And the veranda is a great place where you can drink a cup of aromatic tea.
With terrace
Are you planning to build a barbecue in your country house? Then build a steam room with a terrace where you can install a stove directly. After time, you can create a pond in front of the steam room.
With veranda
A bathhouse with a spacious veranda is considered one of the simplest structures.
In this case, it is preferable to glaze the veranda and use it as a summer recreation area or kitchen space.
With porch
Are you a fan of the true Russian bathhouse? Then build it with a spacious porch, which is not just beautiful, but also as practical as possible.
A small table, a traditional samovar and the splendor of the surrounding nature.
With a veranda and a spacious roof
Such a steam room has great advantages - a covered veranda, as well as a wide attic area. This option will create a small foundation.
Foundation
A long-lasting bathhouse, created from timber, can be erected on a strip or columnar foundation.
To arrange a strip-type foundation, formwork is built and poured 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.
To create a columnar foundation, it is necessary to place brick pillars, under each of which a concrete cushion is placed to prevent subsidence.
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.
Photo of a bathhouse made of timber
Friends, in today’s selection I would like to introduce you to photo ideas for beautiful bathhouses for your site. Standard solutions, original designer versions of bathhouses that attract attention. If you are still looking for an idea for a project, then be sure to look at the images I offered, maybe some picture will become your future bathhouse!
A nice bathhouse made of logs, with a porch for relaxing in the summer. Intended, of course, exclusively for seasonal use, since sitting on open veranda in winter it will hardly be comfortable after a steam room.
Nice timber sauna with large windows, steam room and relaxation room. Everything in one box, with steel door, with a woodcutter with reverse side buildings.
The idea of a bathhouse with a glass veranda, of course, is design solution, but in this case, at least, you can relax even in the off-season, admiring the space of the garden and not freezing.
A classic country bathhouse with a cold dressing room. I remember our rural bathhouse at my grandmother’s, it was very similar to this one.
A convenient option for a compact bathhouse for a summer residence. At least you can warm up, sweat and wash. The shape of the structure can be square.
A sauna made of rounded logs with a relaxation room and a steam room. This is a full-fledged winter option in which you can wash all year round.
An interesting bathhouse made of thin rounded logs, even more like sticks! I offer this idea simply as an illustration, for inspiration, since I think such thin walls are not the best option.
The idea of a large log bathhouse with a veranda, an attic and an enclosed recreation room. If you have a plot in the village, a large family, or you often gather a group of friends, then such a bathhouse will be just right.
The idea of a bathhouse with a residential attic. In such a building you can live and wash, or accommodate your guests who came to you for the weekend.
An original idea for a log sauna, I would say, on chicken legs! The only thing that bothers me is the steps without railings. Still, it is somewhat dangerous in terms of ascent and descent, especially in winter.
The idea of a barrel sauna - many manufacturers now offer such saunas. But it seems to me that the thin walls of the structure will quickly give off heat and you can only steam with a “working” stove.
A traditional bathhouse made of timber with a warm dressing room and a steam room - a washing room. Maybe without sophistication, but functional. Small windows will prevent heat from escaping quickly.
The idea of a log bathhouse is a good, beautiful variation for a dacha or a village. The log, I think, is the most the best material for a bath, since it has been used for centuries, living material is quite cheap, easy to transport and assemble.
This is how you can decorate a bathhouse made from a solid log. As a designer, I prefer this particular range, and I recommend it to you!
A large bathhouse under siding is for those who like uniformity on the site. Nice option for a large family.
The idea of a log bathhouse covered with false beam siding. It looks beautiful, but for me, the log could have been treated this way, right down to painting. Although, with false timber there will be no further need for maintenance.
A beautiful idea for a bathhouse made of rounded logs. A good structure, somewhat more expensive than just one made of logs. I like the naturalness, some heterogeneity and texture of wood, and here all the logs look like they were chosen.
A small comfortable bathhouse made of logs with a warm dressing room and small windows that practically do not allow steam to escape. This design allows for better heat retention.
Decorative bathhouse with a residential attic, a real work of carpentry art! You can relax in the attic, and in the summer on the open veranda. Nice expensive idea.
Well, to complete the selection, there is another unusual bathhouse made of thick logs. A building at the intersection of technologies of the past and present. A good log house and metal doors, double-glazed windows on the windows that prevent heat loss.
Friends, if you liked today’s selection, then share it with your friends, maybe some of them just need an idea for a bathhouse. All the best to you and have a nice day!
The bathhouse is the main component of Russian culture. Bath procedures served hygienic purposes. Various diseases were treated in the steam room. To this day, hot steam helps to cope with various ailments and brings balance nervous system, restores strength. Long frosty winters taught our ancestors to keep warm indoors: high thresholds, small windows, low doors.
Bathhouses were built outside the yard, preferably on the shore of a reservoir, so that a steamed person could plunge into the water, because there was no running water in those days. They washed on certain days, sometimes the whole street used one bathhouse. Today, knowing the benefits of this procedure, many build personal baths on personal plot or setting up a sauna in a city apartment. Having your own bathhouse has become a symbol of a healthy lifestyle; this type of construction has become almost mandatory on the site.
Peculiarities
A traditional village bathhouse consists of three rooms:
- dressing room;
- washing room;
- steam room
They are usually arranged in the same order. First, the visitor enters the dressing room - dry warm room for changing clothes and relaxing between bath procedures. Then it goes into the washing compartment, from where, after rinsing and getting used to elevated temperature, goes into the steam room.
The steam room is the main compartment of the bathhouse, for which it is being built. The temperature here reaches 60-70 degrees, with high humidity up to 90 percent of this heat penetrates into the deep layers of muscles, relaxes and warms all organs. Using a broom made of birch, oak, or juniper acts as a massage. After the steam room, you need a procedure of rinsing or dousing with cold water, then rest. The design features of the bathhouse provide for the comfortable implementation of all the listed procedures.
Modern baths are not located outside the boundaries of a private plot, small comfortable log cabins or two-story ones brick structures erected in the yard for frequent and convenient use. The set of premises includes an open terrace or second floor balcony. Here you can lie on fresh air or drink a cup of tea after the steam room. The washing room is equipped with conventional or massage shower. For those who like to soak in the bathroom, the necessary equipment is installed.
The dressing room receives additional space and is furnished with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with a samovar. This room is often used for temporary accommodation of guests, so the design of the rest room is given great value: it is equipped with devices for a comfortable pastime - a TV, a refrigerator. Many decorative and household items for own bathhouse the owners create it with their own hands. Inside or outside, the walls are lovingly decorated with hunting trophies or carved decorations.
In addition to the traditional Russian steam room with wet steam, a sauna with dry hot air is popular among many northern peoples. Manufacturers produce a whole line of equipment for country or apartment saunas. Saunas can have a large area, or can fit into the size of a shower stall. Heating units of various modifications effectively create the required temperature and air humidity in rooms of any size.
The bathhouse complex can be arranged in the attic. For this purpose, measures are taken to insulate the roof, install comfortable staircase with railings. This detail is necessary, since the effect of hot temperatures on a person causes a loss of attention and concentration; the steps should be as comfortable and non-slip as possible. If the bathhouse has sloped ceilings, then shelves for storing bath accessories and woodpiles are installed in the low parts so that unused blind areas do not form in the low parts of the room. To avoid bruises, the active zone for steaming and washing is located in the highest part; its height should not be less than 2.3 meters.
Sauna stoves come in various modifications. Solid fuel units have proven themselves well: firewood, pellets, coal. The latest ergonomic long-burning models with a water circuit allow you to heat adjacent rooms and another floor. The temperature regime is maintained during the entire combustion time. If the bathhouse is connected to the main gas pipeline, use cheap gas for the stove to work. Electric analogues are less convenient due to the high cost of electricity. When choosing the volume of the firebox, you need to calculate the volume of the steam room and adjacent rooms and select a stove of the required power.
Important has compliance with fire safety regulations. Continuous use of the firebox for many hours can cause ignition of surrounding structures. All heated parts of the stove and chimney must be reliably insulated from wooden parts. The chimney at the junction with the ceiling and roof is made of “sandwich” pipes and is additionally protected with a layer of expanded clay. According to the requirements for safe operation, the height of the chimney is taken to be no lower than 50 centimeters above the level of the roof ridge.
The walls around the stove are finished with plasterboard, porcelain tiles, mineralite, stainless steel with a layer of mineral wool or brick and natural stone. Superizol can withstand heating up to 1000 degrees, is lightweight and non-flammable - new insulating material for high temperature furnace units. The height of the insulating layer should be 15-20 centimeters higher than the level of the stove and the same amount wider. When finishing the internal walls and structures of the steam room, non-flammable and environmentally friendly materials are used that do not emit harmful substances when heated. They try to keep the design in the same style.
Finishing materials
Microclimate with high temperature and high humidity dictates the use of natural 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.
Steam room, made of brick or blocks artificial stone, sheathed on the inside with clapboard from the same wood species. It is undesirable to use pine because high temperature indoors, 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, they can be used to decorate the rest 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.
The interior looks beautiful, completely decorated both on the walls and on the ceiling with the same material of the same type of wood. It's better to choose light colors wood A small steam room will look more spacious. Processed wood paneling oil or wax in natural tones. Varnish or paint is not used in the steam room.
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 wood edged board. Between cement screed and a layer of waterproofing is laid on the finished floor.
For the stove body the best choice would be fire 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.
The washing compartment is traditionally tiled. For the floor, use porcelain stoneware or tongue and groove boards. The main requirement is a non-slip surface. The ceiling is covered with the same clapboard as in the steam room. In some cases, plastic ceiling panels are installed to match the color of the tiles or lining.
Doors in bathhouses are made of solid construction, with good thermal insulation properties. Has such qualities natural wood. The door leaf is decorated with carved panels or glass inserts to visually expand the space. Modern designs doors can be made entirely of special glass. These models are equipped with insulating gaskets.
Decoration inside
A huge selection of finishing material options and modern bath equipment allows you to create stylish modern interiors. Sauna in the apartment multi-storey building becomes a valuable component of comfort. Manufacturers offer a complete turnkey package different sizes and steam room modifications. Externally, these steam rooms look like ordinary room, But interior decoration block house or clapboard immerses you in the atmosphere of a real steam room.
The size of the home sauna varies from traditional sizes to miniature ones, the size of a shower stall. But all the details of the traditional steam room are executed at a high level. The shelves have standard sizes, convenient configuration to accommodate two or more people. The shelf of the upper tier is made wider and installed at a height of no higher than 1.5 meters from the ceiling. The door design involves a glass component. Glass does not enclose a small space, but serves as a unifying element for loft-style interiors.
The sauna is installed in the bathroom, or a special room is allocated for it. In studio apartments, saunas included in the interior of the room have become fashionable. Full glass partitions create the illusion of a single space. Colored LED backlight Gives a feeling of peace and relaxation. A functional shower completes the full cycle of the bath procedure. Smooth surfaces, lack of details, monochrome composition of minimalism provide an opportunity to relax in the fast pace of modern life.
Older generations remember the times when baths were built on the banks of a reservoir. Today it is not always appropriate to dive into a pond after a steam room, or not everyone is lucky enough to have one on their property. Owners of their own baths can equip them with swimming pools. The pool can be located outdoors next to the entrance to the bathhouse. Another option involves building a swimming pool in the wash room.
The pool occupies the central part of the shower room. Beautifully designed sides and floors around the pool will create an additional decorative effect. Unusual shape will also become a design element. It is better to lay the bottom and walls with blue or colored tiles so that the color of the water has a pleasant color. The small steam room is separated by a glass partition for aesthetic purposes.
The interior of a bathhouse with an outdoor pool can be decorated in a fashionable single space. A swimming pool is a way of dividing into a steam room area and a relaxation area, while simultaneously separating an enclosed steam room and a gazebo under open air. Combined terrace designs create a barrier from prying eyes. The original glazing of the roof will allow you to admire the starry sky during bath procedures.
A two-story bathhouse expands the possibilities for arranging additional rooms. Such a structure can combine both the functions of a bathhouse and the functions of a living space. The first floor is reserved for the steam room, wash room, locker room and kitchen. The second one is used for rest rooms, a living room or bedroom, rooms for massage or a gym complex.
Decorating a steam room in Turkish style can be an elegant interior solution. A traditional oriental bathhouse - hammam - is heated by a stone bed located in the center of the room. The hammam is often complemented by a stylized waterfall on one of the walls, in which you can rinse off after hot treatments. The air in a Turkish bath is not scalding, but has a comfortable temperature. This design heating device is perfect for spa treatments and massages. The room is decorated with mosaics or tiles with oriental patterns. Neon lighting and hamam benches combine Eastern and European cultures.
Adherents of Japanese philosophy will certainly enjoy decorating a bathhouse in a Japanese style. To do this, it is enough to equip the washing compartment with a round wooden font. This furaco font is divided into two parts: in one there is a bench for sitting, in the other - heating element. An excellent relaxation procedure takes place outdoors in the fresh air. Another option is ofuro - rectangular containers human height with heated cedar or linden sawdust. Immersion in them for 20-30 minutes cleanses the body of toxins. This beautiful equipment can be placed in a city apartment.
The traditional dressing room has turned from an ordinary locker room into a full-fledged living room or relaxation room. This room is finished in the appropriate style, furnished with sets of wooden furniture that match the style of the entire complex. The fireplace stove is often brought into this front room, where people communicate with friends or family members gather for tea on the veranda. Unexpected guests can spend the night in the recreation room; for this purpose, there are one or two beds. It is better to choose furniture stylized according to the Russian style.
Interior of a Russian bathhouse
The classic Russian bathhouse is an unsurpassed and favorite option for decorating a bathhouse in the village. Living fire, the crackling of burning logs, heat and wet steam are the best cleansing procedure for residents of the cold regions of our country. The steam room is often combined with the washing room into one room. In summer, swimming in an ice hole is replaced by a wooden bucket of cold water, which is suspended from the ceiling. The interior is decorated with fairy-tale characters from Russian epics.
Finishing unedged board – best choice for such a bath. Comic statements on the topic of bath procedures are carved into panels that decorate the walls. carved wooden furniture, small windows with platbands in a log house are decorated with flowered curtains. Rural charm does not prevent you from equipping such a bathhouse with modern stove equipment.
A stone stove is an indispensable attribute of a Russian bath. It can be faced with tiles, which will add noble antiquity. You can make such a bathhouse yourself. The main condition: good insulation to retain heat. The height of the room is visually reduced by lowering window openings. The logs and decoration are made deliberately rough to preserve the Russian style.
Beautiful bathhouse designs: a non-standard approach to traditional construction, unusual solutions typical projects, a new look at the design of baths, a video selection about the construction of beautiful baths.
About the log house and frame
The most popular building material used for the construction of baths is wood. The greatest demand is for two types of structures, constructed from a frame or. The history of log construction goes back many thousands of years. There were log buildings in areas densely covered with forest. The log houses were built mainly by residents of poorer classes. The wealthier ones built stone chambers for themselves.
Today, not everyone can afford to build a log structure. The market dictates demand, which has recently increased significantly, and wood has acquired a very high price. Log houses are considered the most expensive buildings. In addition, the technology for manufacturing a log structure is quite uneconomical. When constructing a log house, a large amount of waste is generated, which cannot be used anywhere else and must be disposed of as construction waste.
The technology of constructing wooden houses from a frame, followed by filling the internal cavities with special materials and subsequent cladding finished building, was developed in the West. She came to us under the name “ Canadian technology"and contains the concept of constructing wooden houses using a virtually waste-free method.
Interesting solutions in wooden construction
Very often the following picture is observed in a person’s behavior when he acquires a plot of land in a suburban area. As a rule, the very first step for many is laying the foundation for a future bathhouse. Note, not buildings in which you can live, but rooms where there is an opportunity to rest, relax and get pleasure for the soul and body.
A Russian person and a steam room are practically inseparable concepts. The existing tribute to the traditions of bathing events has firmly settled in the Russian consciousness, and a comfortable rest at the end of the working week for many becomes a kind of fetish, goal and aspiration. But this is not surprising. As a result, plans, schemes and projects of country houses are born. wooden baths. They may be included in the calculation of the construction of the main houses, representing a failure small house with a small wood-burning sauna, or, or a completely separate separate building.
A classic of the genre is a traditional country wooden building, erected on a coastal strip near a river or on the edge of a picturesque lake. The material for such buildings are various variations of natural wood. Depending on the financial status of the owner of the steam room, the erected object of “cult” can be made of logs. A small percentage of log buildings are laid by hand. A little more often you will see buildings made of rounded logs. The most common buildings are made of laminated or profiled timber in the form of small ones. This is obvious, since timber buildings are considered the most affordable in terms of pricing.
We all know that wood belongs to the category of the most environmentally friendly building material With unique system air exchange, low thermal conductivity, thanks to which the rooms retain heat perfectly, do not release steam to the outside and emit a unique aroma of wood, full of charm and attributed to medicinal properties.
All about the variety of projects
Designing wooden baths today represents an entire branch of production. Among the huge number of ready-made standard projects, you can find both small buildings, 3x3 or 3x4 in size, containing a standard set of premises - a steam room, a washing room and a dressing room, as well as luxurious two or three-story apartments of a bathhouse complex. The project may include premises with the most diverse and fantastic purposes and functionality.
Video project of one of the most beautiful modern log baths “Elena the Beautiful”, now put into operation. The video mentions how the project was born and some design features when constructing an object:
The construction of baths has long gone beyond the framework of standard projects containing traditional elements, such as a steam room, a washing room and a dressing room. More and more, customers are giving preference to buildings equipped with spacious terraces with the possibility of a barbecue or a large fireplace, wide gyms with treadmills, swimming pools and a plunge pool. Original, mostly non-standard projects are submitted for development by modern customers.
Original sauna with barbecue oven
An original combination of a bath complex equipped with a barbecue oven, located on a wide terrace. The result of the design is the creation of conditions for a comfortable stay surrounded by close relatives and friends. The stove is built-in, one side opens into the rest room. This solution eliminates the question of having a heating system for the relaxation area.
Original sauna with swimming pool
The most popular megaproject in modern stage. The existing mythical idea of the excessively expensive construction of a swimming pool has sunk into oblivion, thanks to the mass of information that developers and builders have disseminated. A small free-standing swimming pool without a heating system, equipped with a canopy and a log structure, is an affordable pleasure for almost everyone.
Wooden two-story bath complexes with a swimming pool are the crowning achievement of the architectural solution. Here are the most unexpected finds of the brave design ideas. Each is a unique ensemble of wood and stone.
Original bathhouse with billiards room
Very interesting projects with a billiards room. In all the plans presented, the rooms equipped for billiards have different areas - from 20 to 40 sq.m and above. As a rule, the billiard room is located on attic floor, leaving the lower floor for the bath complex, which includes the main relaxation area.
Original bathhouse with veranda
Many projects with different locations of extensions in the form of verandas, terraces and patios emphasize the uniqueness of each individual scheme. can be located frontally, or along the entire facade or wall. Each solution has its own style and is the hallmark of the bathhouse.
Original bathhouse with terrace
Standard projects are often equipped with terraces. The terrace will look beautiful and carry the full functional load when corner bath, erected in one of the corners of the building site. A building with a terrace gives a special coziness to the owner’s area.
Original bathhouse with attic
An unsurpassed opportunity to increase the usable area of a building without changing the boundaries of the foundation. At the same time, you can truly change the appearance of an old steam room, giving it an unsurpassed original appearance. The attic is the most popular decision made when building a guest house-bath.
Original solution! Mobile barrel sauna on wheels