A mandatory building on the site of your country house is a bathhouse, the size of which depends on the area of the site itself. In most cases, it is possible to build a small room for water procedures. But if you are lucky enough to purchase a spacious plot, we recommend that you consider the projects of baths 6 by 9 meters - these are the optimal sizes for a comfortable pastime.
Pros and cons of a 6 by 9 bath
These projects have their pros and cons. Let's look at the positives first.
- Undoubtedly, the advantage is a spacious area where you can safely bring your planning fantasies to life. For example, in this building it is possible to design not only a washing room, a steam room, but also a recreation room, a swimming pool, a bathroom, as well as a place for tea drinking.
- Such a large area will be a plus for people who value peace and quiet. The main functional areas can be added to the salt room, relaxation and massage room.
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If the plans are to build a two-story house for procedures, then the second floor can be given over to a summer veranda or a guest house with good functionality.
Now let's move on to the cons
- Among the disadvantages of the project, we note the high cost. Arrangement of a 6x9 m log house will cost more than a 4x4 m project.
- With all calculations in a small area, the amount of useful space on the site is reduced. Indeed, in addition to the structure itself, it is necessary to provide for a place on communications, roof overhangs, basement ebbs.
- It is problematic to heat such a large area simply with a bath boiler: it will be necessary to install a full-fledged heat supply system.
Overview of typical layouts
Any construction begins with the development of a project. It is necessary to draw up a detailed plan and drawing indicating the number of rooms, doors and windows. It is also recommended to immediately indicate the size of rooms, doorways, window openings and bathroom furniture.
A schematic diagram for sketching wiring and other communications is mandatory.
Next, we decide on the material from which it is planned to build a 6x9 m bath. The construction leaders are log projects. In the presence of many other materials (frame, wood concrete), a bath complex made of wood is a classic of the genre: there is an ideal atmosphere, aesthetics. A good option is a log house made of 6 by 9. The tree shrinks slightly and retains heat well.
Even a one-story bathhouse of this size will look quite spacious. In addition to the main treatment rooms, anything can be planned. We advise you to focus on the project with a vestibule: it will be convenient to store shoes and outerwear here. In addition, the vestibule will protect the main room from the cold.
There are projects where there is a place for a bathroom. This is quite reasonable: it will not take up much space, but some difficulties are solved with the toilet, and the rest becomes comfortable, especially in winter.
It is worth paying attention to the baths with a terrace.
It can be made small by planning a place for a table and chairs.
If a decision is made to build a two-story building, then the second floor can be given over to a full-fledged guest house with bedrooms and a balcony.
We offer several recommendations for the development of a 6x9 m bathhouse project:
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plan the construction zone in an area with low water occurrence;
- place the bath complex away from a well, a well with drinking water, a compost pit, a toilet;
- it is convenient to plan a building next to a reservoir - it is easy to organize a water supply.
Individual plans
One of the most popular projects in Russia is a bath with a terrace. After all, in the summer after a bath it is not interesting to sit indoors, but in the fresh air it is pleasant. Everyone plans the interior to their liking. It is convenient to sit here with a large company. You can plan a spacious washing, shower room, build a small hot tub.
The project with an attic assumes the location of several living rooms, a terrace, a balcony.
The arrangement of the spa area will be useful.
For a summer cottage, the best option would be a one-story house with a bath. The bath half is designed for several people or your family. Here they arrange a washing room, a bathroom, a steam room. It is convenient to design a vestibule, a tea room, a small pool.
Good compactness, the owners receive capacity from a two-story bath. It is here that there is everything for rest and relaxation. For example, the first floor is occupied by a bathroom, a relaxation room, a terrace, a vestibule, a washing room, and a steam room. The second floor is best used for living quarters. If the stove is installed against the joint wall between the steam room and the relaxation room, then the heat will be everywhere.
It is convenient to place a hall and two bedrooms on the second floor. The most acceptable version of the lifting structure is a flight staircase. It is convenient to plan the entrance to the bedrooms on the second floor from the recreation room. From the bedrooms, there is an exit to the hall, and then to the balcony. It is better to place rooms in parallel than in series.
So the premises will be isolated, the case of walk-through rooms is excluded. It is more convenient to exit the hall to the balcony for the guests of both rooms.
At the planning stage, there are always a lot of thoughts and doubts. In order for everything to fall into place, we recommend using the advice of professional builders.
The tambour, hallway or dressing room is planned with such a calculationthat for one person you need 1.5-2 m2 of area. It is better to insulate the room, equip it with a window. Be sure to leave space for a hanger or wardrobe, as well as for a firewood.
It happens that a bath is needed only in the warm season. This usually happens if she is in a summer cottage, which cannot be reached in winter. In this case, feel free to change the dressing room to the terrace
If there is a shower room, then it must be separated from the rest of the premises. This division is due to the difference in temperature in all rooms. Besides, taking a shower is an intimate procedure
The large area of the bath complex requires a powerful ventilation system, correct calculations for the area, competent heating system, a combination of natural with artificial lighting
Often the washing room is combined with a steam room. But you need to know that the area norm per person is 1-2 m2. The best shape for taking water treatments is a square. Usually, multi-tiered shelves are mounted to a wall without windows. And the steam room itself should be located in the depths of the bath
The bathhouse project 6 by 9 is a serious solid building. The internal area can be designed to your liking, including the main functional areas, adding rooms for relaxation and comfort at your discretion. However, the cost of construction increases significantly in comparison with projects of a smaller area. The bathhouse with an area of 6x9 m is ideal for a large family. Without a doubt, a bath complex of this size will help you decide on your wildest dreams and ideas.