The traditional idea of a bathhouse is a compact structure with tiny windows. A large size doesn't seem to be necessary. After all, the main purpose of windows in such a building is ventilation and daylight with minimal heat loss. But today it's time for new ones creative solutions. Why not combine a steam ritual with admiring a stunning sunset? And it will be easier to dry and ventilate. Such windows also serve for safety purposes as an additional emergency exit.
A bathhouse with large windows attracts special attention. And although it is still more common to find buildings with classically small windows, connoisseurs beautiful view They try to make their dreams come true even in the steam room. A little the easier it is who has attached a bathhouse to the house, then panoramic glazing is appropriate not only for external walls, but also as an original partition separating living quarters from the bathhouse.
Before deciding on large windows in the bathhouse, think through all the nuances. If the steam room complex is attached to the house, and is not located on the first floor, the choice is definitely made in the direction of panoramic glazing. It will dry the room and prevent condensation from accumulating.
If you plan to take couple procedures in a separate house, rate two the most important factors:
Already at the project development stage, the size of the bathhouse is calculated taking into account many standards. The first will be the number of people who can simultaneously enjoy the heat of the steam room. Each visitor is entitled to 1.5 m2 in the steam room, the same amount in the washing room, 1.4 m2 in the locker room and in the hallway, and 0.75 m2 in the dressing room. These are minimum values; for comfort you should increase them. And then the windows can also be increased in size, in proportion to the geometry of the building. It is very important to maintain a balance of sizes and accurately fit them into architectural solution. After all glass wall in a tiny house rustic style looks no less ridiculous than a small “porthole” in the steam room of the whole complex modern type. Even for your own pleasure, you cannot spoil the overall impression of the bathhouse.
Location matters a lot. It’s rare that anyone can boast of a spacious plot, a high fence or a thick hedge. That is, most of the space is within the visibility range of prying eyes. It is difficult to feel comfortable in a steam room knowing that you can be watched through a large window. Blinds are not a solution, because such windows are not created to be closed while using the bathhouse. That's why big size appropriate if the bathhouse is being built in a secluded corner. This will provide the necessary privacy. External lighting will reduce visibility at night.
So, we looked at all the available designs for bathhouses with large windows, selected the best one, poured the foundation, and grew the walls. The moment of final choice comes: what kind of windows will be in your bathhouse, wooden or plastic, what kind of glass will be in the frame, how many sashes will be in it. There are many questions, let's try to touch on some.
The main characteristics of glass for a bath are somewhat different from those that are usually installed in a residential area. The main difference is heat resistance. The temperature in the steam room (especially in the sauna) can be quite high, so the coefficient of thermal expansion of the glass must be higher. The glass selected is tempered, especially durable.
The material of the frame itself is chosen at will. Classic wooden ones look great in any interior and can withstand high temperatures well. Thanks to modern impregnations, wood has become less flammable, does not rot, and the structure “breathes.” Repairing them is much easier - scratches or cracks in a wooden frame can simply be filled with putty, but plastic frames will have to be completely replaced. Perfect option, if the choice is made in favor of wood, it is a window with two sashes, double-glazed windows, made of laminated veneer lumber, treated with special compounds, with additional insulation. Minus - over the years, the tree will inevitably crack due to changes in temperature and moisture, become deformed, and begin to lose heat.
Plastic frames will ensure tightness and sound insulation. A three-chamber double-glazed window will be ideal for a large window in a rest room or in a dressing room; it will allow you to dry out the washing room and does not require insulation. Plastic structures easier to maintain, frames can be chosen in any color or with an imitation of natural wood. But experts do not recommend placing plastic in the steam room. The point is harmful substances, which plastic releases when exposed to high temperatures. And in the event of a fire, you will have to remove a section of the wall around the window - when melting, such a frame releases dioxin, and the room becomes toxic. Therefore, only wood is chosen for the steam room.
The design of a large window must allow both sashes to be opened (requirement fire safety), there must be “micro-ventilation”.
The shape can be any - from a standard rectangle to complex arched architecture.
The process of installing a large window in plastic version in the bathhouse is traditional. They fasten it using profile aluminum corners, filling the cracks with moisture-resistant polyurethane foam. Since wooden frames tend to shrink within the first 3 years, they are mounted in a special frame, filled with compressible insulation (tow, jute, sometimes moss). The platband is installed at the very end of the work.
Wooden frames often inserted on their own. But if you want to have a panoramic plastic window in your bathhouse, it is better to call professionals, especially if the window geometry is complex. Then you will receive a guarantee of its successful installation and many years of operation.
Big window in the bathhouse - it’s not just decor, it’s precisely calculated technical solution in your interior. If everything is done correctly, the steam room will remain warm, the washing room will be light, and in the relaxation room you will be able to enjoy the nature that opens before you outside the windows of the room.
Often, a bathhouse presupposes the presence of windows - this provides both natural light and the opportunity to simply admire the surrounding nature. When glazing various bath rooms, there are features that should be taken into account so that the operation of the structure does not cause additional problems.
The most popular glazing is based on PVC and wood profiles. The tree is considered traditional material, and plastic is modern and practical. You can also install metal-plastic structures in the dressing room or relaxation room, and wooden structures in the steam room or sauna.
Any option will do. If you like PVC windows for a bathhouse, you can choose reliable products from German manufacturers KBE and Rehau, or prefer budget domestic products Novotex. They are suitable for structures made of foam blocks or bricks, and for buildings made of logs and timber (shrinkage of wood species should be taken into account and casing should be made). Constructions based on polyvinyl chloride are presented in a wide variety of colors, are unpretentious in maintenance, sealed, characterized by good heat and sound insulation properties, easy to operate and resistant to external atmospheric influences.
Traditionally, many continue to choose wooden windows for a bathhouse. The most popular option is pine, larch or oak wood. They are characterized by naturalness, excellent heat and sound insulation properties, excellent appearance, resistance to temperature fluctuations and humidity. They require special treatment to reduce flammability and susceptibility to rot and pests. They require special care and are more expensive compared to plastic ones.
Significant fluctuations in humidity and temperature are detrimental to polyvinyl chloride. Therefore, you should only choose wooden windows for the steam room (steam room). The glass unit should only be used with tempered glass that can withstand high temperature loads.
Not every tree species will seem resistant to high humidity– wood tends to swell and shrink, forming cracks. The level of thermal insulation and tightness decreases and it takes longer to melt. The recommended type of wood is larch, because it has long been known that excess moisture not only does not affect it negatively, but only makes this wood stronger.
Metal-plastic systems cannot be installed in this room. This applies not only to cheap and low-quality metal-plastic, which releases toxic substances at high temperatures, but also to high-quality products from trusted brands.
The plastic is designed for a temperature range from +90 o C to -80 o C, and the temperature difference from external environment can reach 100 o C or more. Temperature changes lead to deformation, reducing their performance characteristics and service life.
IN Lately Panoramic glazing of baths and saunas is gaining popularity. Most often, this option is found in private houses, where there are high fences and a beautiful view.
They are installed both in the relaxation area and in the steam room. Large translucent structures can be installed as partitions, separating, for example, a steam room from the waiting room.
A bathhouse with floor-to-ceiling windows has both advantages and disadvantages.
But these shortcomings can be eliminated - and then a bathhouse with large windows will only delight you.
A Russian bathhouse is traditionally built from a log house or timber, but this does not mean that the windows for a Russian bathhouse should be made exclusively of wood. Window products based PVC profiles can be installed in the waiting room or rest room, if you follow some rules. Namely, take care of the construction of the casing.
Walls made of wood certainly shrink, which can lead to compression and cracks in the glass unit. Therefore, before installation, it is necessary to equip a box of beams with insulation (tow or any other roll). Only then is installation done in this box. As it shrinks, the insulation is gradually removed.
You can learn more about installing windows in log houses and extensions by clicking on the link on the right.
To buy wooden or plastic windows for a bath or sauna: in a steam room (steam room) and a dressing room, and to remain satisfied with their quality, you need to contact a reliable company. plasokna has been on the glazing market for many years and, in addition to experience, has a number of other advantages:
| Bath window 60x60 cm | Bath window 60x80 cm | |
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| PVC windows* | RUB 3,030 | 6,700 rub. |
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| Pine windows** | RUB 17,550 | RUB 19,350 |
| Larch windows** | 19,500 rub. | RUB 21,500 |
| Oak windows** | RUB 22,430 | RUB 24,730 |
* When calculating the cost of windows for the dressing room, we took into account the Rehau Blitz profile with energy-saving double-glazed window.
** When calculating the cost of windows for the steam room, a wooden profile with a double-glazed window with tempered glass was taken into account.
Russian people know a lot about bathhouses. Often it stands on a site when the place for a residential building has just been marked with pegs. The architects of our company are developing interesting projects baths different types- it can be an independent structure, an extension to summer kitchen or special room on the ground floor.
The basic principles of bathhouse construction have been preserved since time immemorial. Especially when wood is used for construction. New technologies appear, and in the catalog you can find stylish projects baths made of concrete, brick, as well as combined ones.
Our proposals can be divided into three groups:
The design is determined both by the wishes of the future owner and by the selected building material. For the construction of a bathhouse, classic, European, Scandinavian styles, and even high-tech are offered.
I want the bathhouse to be beautiful, but what’s even more important is how long it will last. Our projects are designed taking into account technological requirements. This means that they comply with fire safety measures, and the building will be reliably protected from the influence of external factors.
According to the architect's plan, the design of a bathhouse with panoramic windows is a symbiosis of a comfortable bath complex and a guest house with a full-fledged recreation area, which is designed to accommodate a small family. The building area is 182 sq. m. m.
Modern bathhouse from yellow brick was built using a number of unusual architectural and design solutions and provides for several types of bathing relaxation.
Such a bath complex is primarily interesting because of its original idea, as well as the thorough thoughtfulness of its implementation, as you will now see.
Features of the project:
It is based pile foundation with a little basement, which houses the pool equipment. From the rear façade there is a separate entrance for an engineer who periodically monitors the serviceability of all pool and water filtration systems. There is no need to go through living areas.
A peculiar highlight of the bath complex is the large panoramic windows and the original facade finishing yellow brick - a fashion trend that migrated to us from Finnish projects. It is noteworthy that there is nothing superfluous here, everything is natural and harmonious.Stained glass p Anoramic glazing allows you to admire nature and at the same time have a great time with family or friends.
The customer chose a unique architectural solution - the installation of modern frameless window systems. Windows of this type have a number of significant advantages: the rooms visually seem more spacious and brighter, the space visually expands. Sliding glazing of the terrace involves the “riding” of the sashes on rollers between the guides. This allows you to make the veranda open if desired. Modern panoramic windows will highlight the beauty of the building and give a feeling of unity with nature.
The bathhouse with stained glass glazing has a finishing style that is close to Scandinavian. The architect used yellow brick as the decorative exterior cladding of the bathhouse, since the facades of the existing house were made of it. 
At the same time the finishing yellow brick facade partially produced, only on selected architectural elements. Agree, if you make the entire façade from such bricks, the building will look boring. That's why it was accepted good decision– make inserts of wood, plaster and other finishing materials.
The design of a bathhouse with large windows is original. The layout of the bathhouse complex was agreed upon with the customer. The bathhouse has an interesting T-shape. Logistics are thought out with particular care. In one part of the building there is a bath complex with a swimming pool, and a woodshed, a guest room and a terrace are in the other. That is, in fact, this is a full-fledged house, which has everything necessary for year-round residence. Here you can receive guests, enjoy water treatments, organize celebrations, etc.
The building has an entrance from an open terrace and porch. total area the terrace is 26.77 sq.m., which is quite enough for organizing comfort zone recreation. From the terrace you can access all rooms: the woodshed; hammam with steam room; a relaxation room flowing into a small swimming pool. This is the presentation part of the building, cozy and comfortable, also thanks to good lighting from large panoramic window structures. 
We list the main premises according to the bathhouse design:
Basement plan:
The thorough layout of the bathhouse allowed us to minimize unnecessary costs during the further operation of the building.
The project of a bathhouse with a woodshed under one roof, the photo of which is presented below, provides for the presence of a certain space used for storing firewood.
The woodshed is made in uniform style with a bath complex and is a structure that meets all fire safety requirements. This construction allows you to carefully place the firewood in one place, keeping it dry, that is, suitable for further heating of the barbecue and sauna stove with glass.
This bathhouse project with the letter T was developed in close cooperation with the customer, taking into account both his personal wishes and the conditions available on site. personal plot. A huge advantage of a bath house is the variability of relaxation. After a good steam in the steam room, you can swim in the pool, sit with a cup of tea on the cozy terrace or soak up the cozy sofa in the relaxation room, achieving maximum relaxation and relaxation.
A separate sketch was developed for a barbecue oven
Ordering individual project yellow brick baths in our architectural bureau, you can shift priorities in favor of increasing the steam room or guest room, as well as make any other changes that concern internal layout. View photos of bathhouses with a woodshed, get acquainted with ready-made projects and you can choose the most optimal option for you in the company’s office or on our website. Contact us, we will listen carefully to your wishes!
Photos from different angles:
The relaxation room in the bathhouse has become as important a part as the steam room. At bath procedures ah, exposure to high sauna temperatures alternates with intervals to restore the body between visits to the steam room. The rest room is designed to make these breaks comfortable. When planning to build a bathhouse, you should definitely allocate a room for restoration.
Advice from professionals will tell you how to choose the right project wisely.
Bathhouse designs with a relaxation room can be divided into three groups. The first group is traditional one-story baths. They are built from capital building materials with low thermal conductivity, they have a standard set of premises: there is a steam room, a shower room, a relaxation room, a dressing room, and sometimes a terrace.
The relaxation room is located on the ground floor next to the steam room and washroom and combines the functions of a locker room. This is the most convenient option, which allows you to support optimal temperature in all rooms, since the stove evenly heats all adjacent rooms with steam supplied to the sauna compartment.
This layout allows you to place the furnace firebox both in the steam room, which is not always convenient, and in the relaxation room.
The stoker is in comfortable temperature, besides, it is easier to remove debris after kindling. Modern technological furnaces long burning may have a glass screen, which allows you to admire the play of the flame while relaxing, creating a pleasant fireplace atmosphere and giving living warmth to the inhabitants of the room. Simple layout, however, includes everything necessary for bath procedures and has great variability in area.
The minimum building area is from 16 square meters. meters, which is convenient for small areas, the maximum is at the request of the owner. This option does not require large investments due to the energy intensity of heating.
The second group is projects with a recreation room located in the attic or on the second floor. This will require the construction of a second floor or roof insulation., which will entail additional consumption of materials, the foundation will need to be strengthened to increase the load-bearing load. This option is convenient when small area buildings.
On the ground floor there is a dressing room, a locker room, a steam room, and a wash room. On the second floor there is a rest room with or without a balcony. It will be necessary to allocate space for flight of stairs. Beautiful spiral staircase can decorate the interior of the bathhouse.
The third group of projects involves moving the relaxation room onto the terrace. This layout is convenient for summer use. In the cold season, the terrace will need to be glazed and a heating system needs to be thought through. However, this arrangement of the rest room provides a lot of scope for implementing design solutions.
A panoramic view of the landscape adds aesthetic pleasure to moments of relaxation.
The choice of layout depends on the seasonal use of the bathhouse. The first and second group of projects are suitable for year-round use. In summer, it is enough to have a rest room under a canopy with flexible glazing made of film or polycarbonate for a budget option.
The availability of free space on the site is of great importance, and if it is not enough, then raising a recreation room to the attic would be a good solution. Heating the second floor in the cold season requires the installation of an air or water circuit. Installing a long-burning stove with a convector on the ground floor can solve this problem.
The location of the bathhouse on the site must meet fire safety standards and ease of use. It is advisable to orient the windows of the rest room towards an attractive view. Glad to see beautiful landscapes before your eyes, and not a fence or a neighbor’s shed.
It is advisable to choose an elevated area for good ventilation and water drainage. The proximity of an artificial or natural body of water can be an effective addition.
Special attention are given to materials for the construction of a bathhouse. Traditionally, preference is given to natural wood in the form of timber or rounded logs of linden, aspen, and cedar.
Pine is more affordable and has beautiful drawing fibers of knotty wood and is a popular material for a bathhouse in the country. Its disadvantage is the porous structure of the wood, which greatly changes its performance due to heat and high humidity, so in the steam room and shower, pine needs to be sheathed with a hardwood slats, and For a relaxation room, pine with its pleasant smell and aesthetic appearance will be the optimal solution.
Brick is a more expensive material, but it has the best durability and resistance to temperature changes.
A budget building can also be built from foam blocks. The construction of a bathhouse from blocks can be done with your own hands, even without special knowledge.
Interior sheathed with a block house, finished with tiles or natural stone.
Decorating a relaxation room involves following a certain style; finishing materials are selected depending on the design.
Design a bathhouse yourself - exciting activity. To do this, you need to stock up on paper, pencil and ruler.
For a family of 4-5 people and several guests optimal size a bathhouse of 6x6 meters with an attic is considered. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, steam room, shower room with toilet, relaxation room or living room. The recreation room can be supplemented with a kitchen, and the second floor is reserved for leisure and additional space to accommodate guests or family members. Entrance area The second floor, with an area of 18 meters, can be occupied as a studio or billiard room. Behind it there are two symmetrical bedrooms or rooms for children of 9 square meters. meters.
The functionality of the bathhouse is significantly expanded, and for this there is no need to build big house. The compact layout with a bathroom satisfies the needs of the average family for a country holiday.
A sauna with a terrace is an excellent option for summer meals on fresh air after bath procedures. A barbecue grill can be placed on the area in front of the bathhouse or a grill area can be added to the veranda space. To do this, the size of the terrace must be increased so as to provide free access to the brazier and avoid smoke. dining table and windows.
The minimum distance between the stove and the table must be at least 2 meters. A ready-made metal brazier is installed or a stone brazier made of bricks with a chimney is built. For such a barbecue they are building separate foundation, which is taken into account at the design stage.
It is better to make the floor of the terrace from paving slabs or sandstone if the terrace is open. For glass terrace Wooden floors are also used. Glazing is made of sliding aluminum or plastic frames. Plastic frames are used for warm glazing. Lungs aluminum structures protect from bad weather, but the temperature inside the enclosed space will only be a couple of degrees higher than outside.
Bathhouse with barbecue and panoramic glazing on the veranda will become a place of attraction for household members after a working week.
The benefits of bath procedures will increase many times over when arranging a swimming pool or plunge pool in the relaxation room. The pool is located near the shower room.
The pool bowl is made of concrete and finished with tiles.
The tiles are matched to match general finishing rest rooms. Floral patterns and mosaics will add an oriental flavor. For a Russian-style bathhouse, stone, brick and wooden sides are suitable.
IN one-story baths often they design a complex of a terrace with a plunge pool under a canopy. The font is made of wood and placed on a wooden platform in the fresh air.
In the Japanese version, the hot tub is heated with electric heating elements that are built into the body. Combining a recreation area with a bathhouse, a ready-made frame pool is installed for summer swimming or a stationary pool is erected, with sun loungers or beach chairs placed nearby.
The reservoir can have strict geometric outlines or be close to its natural shape. In this case, the shore is decorated with pebbles and plants: hosta, astilbe, and cereals. The bathhouse with a swimming pool on the terrace is protected from prying eyes by a hedge from flowering bushes or vines on supports.
A comprehensive recreation area requires good lighting, as it is used in the evening.
Lighting the area with electricity is done if there are communications, more economical option– lighting with LEDs or solar-powered lights.
Small baths cannot boast of a large set of rooms, so they often have a shower in the rest room. When decorating rooms with such a planning solution, one must take into account high humidity and select appropriate materials: tiles, plastic panels, natural or artificial stone.
The shower must be separated from the relaxation area with a glass or plastic partition so that splashes do not disturb vacationers.
It is preferable to purchase furniture from moisture-resistant materials. Correct selection finishing will make using the shower convenient, and staying in the rest room will be comfortable.
The design of the rest room is determined by the chosen design style. For finishing a bath it is better to choose natural materials, resistant to moisture. It is convenient to keep all rooms clean if the space is not cluttered with unnecessary objects and the surfaces are easy to clean. The design of the rest room is determined by the chosen design style.
Direction involves application natural wood for covering walls and floors. The wood is treated with special anti-fungal compounds and coated with oil or wax. The natural color of wood gives the interior light tone, which visually increases the space.
It looks interesting to use in wall cladding unedged boards, which is cleared of bark and polished. The room takes on brutal features.
This inexpensive finish provides thermal insulation and an aesthetic accent.
The walls can be lined with clapboard coniferous species, decorate with carvings.
The furniture for such a relaxation room is made with your own hands from solid pine or purchased ready-made and complemented with decor from relief images on wood with a bathhouse theme. Look beautiful log walls as a symbol of traditional Russian culture. For budget options use a block house made of plastic, imitating various types of wood.
The optimal combination of functionality and simplicity. The decoration prevails White color with brown or black structural elements.
The main materials are wood and glass. The entire color scheme is calm, and the geometric theme can be seen everywhere. It is appropriate to use natural or artificial stone, the panel made from wood cuts looks original. The entire furnishings are practical and durable.
