6 small but very stylish bathrooms in Khrushchyovka

A tiny bathroom in a Khrushchyovka flat is not a death sentence. It can be legally expanded and turned into a cozy and functional space. See how designers handled this task.

Bathroom with natural lighting

In this small Khrushchyovka flat, a redesign was unavoidable. To fit a cabinet with a washing machine into the bathroom, the bathroom was enlarged at the expense of the hallway. For wall and floor finishing, they chose light ceramic granite Kerama Marazzi, while the pipe box was accentuated with mosaic.

Design: Daria Nazarenko

The main feature of this combined bathroom is the shared wall with the kitchen made from glass blocks. Through semi-transparent "bricks," maximum natural light penetrates, so there's no need to turn on the lights during daylight hours.

Design: Daria NazarenkoView the full project

Vibrant bathroom with convenient functionality

The bathroom in this two-room Khrushchyovka was expanded at the expense of a narrow corridor. As a result, the bathroom area became 2.9 m². This was enough to place everything necessary: a bathtub, a vanity unit with a sink and mirror, a toilet with an installation, a washing machine, and a dryer.

Design: Ekaterina Parsintsyeva

Storage in the bathroom was also thought out. Cosmetics and accessories can be placed in a cabinet under the sink, and there is also a small cabinet above the washing and drying machines. In addition, designers created a hidden cabinet behind the mirrors.

Design: Ekaterina ParsintsyevaView the full project

Thoughtfully designed interior of a combined bathroom

The bathroom was joined together: this is convenient because only one person lives in the flat. To make it even more comfortable and functional, its area was enlarged at the expense of the corridor. Part of the walls, including wet zones, were tiled, and the rest was painted with Little Greene paint for damp rooms.

Design: Lana Aleksandrova

A suspended vanity unit was chosen — this makes the interior look lighter, and cleaning is easier with such furniture. A mirror was placed above the sink, and local lighting — a pair of classic-style wall sconces — was installed on both sides.

Design: Lana AleksandrovaView the full project

Mini-bathroom with a convenient shower

The area of this Khrushchyovka flat is 31 m², and the bathroom is so small that it’s almost impossible to fit everything needed without compromising comfort. The designers from Mirburo studio went a different path and placed the washing machine in a cabinet near the entrance. By the way, this is a fairly common solution for such apartments.

A wall was rebuilt between the kitchen and bathroom, part of which was made from blue glass blocks. The bathtub was replaced with a shower with glass doors. When the pipes for the shower and sink were installed and sewn up, a protrusion was formed that is used as a shelf in the sink area. A plywood cabinet was made above the toilet for household items, and this allowed creating a niche for shampoos in the shower area.

Design: Mirburo studioView the full project

Stylish bathroom with an unusual shower

In this Khrushchyovka flat, the bathroom was also expanded at the expense of the corridor — it ended up being 3.5 m² in area. For finishing, Spanish tile Equipe and moisture-resistant paint Dulux were used.

Design: Alexandra Kryuchkova

They opted out of the bathtub in favor of a shower, separating it with a partition made from glass blocks resembling an ice sculpture. On the large oak countertop, a semi-recessed sink was placed: it only rises 50 mm above the countertop, making it comfortable to use. Two sliding drawers were provided under the countertop for storage, and a washing machine with drying function stood in the corner.

Design: Alexandra KryuchkovaView the full project

Airily decorated tiny bathroom

The owners of this typical two-room flat did not plan major renovations, so designer Lyubov Pivovarova worked with what was originally there. Thus, the bathroom and the toilet remained separate rooms. However, they chose identical finishing for both — light and minimalist tile called "piglet." As a result, a perfect backdrop was created for more vivid accents that the clients can add if they wish.

To accommodate a washing machine in the bathroom, it had to be hidden under the sink. A mirror cabinet was placed above the washbasin where cosmetics and other items can be stored, thus avoiding visual clutter in such a small space.

Design: Lyubov PivovarovaView the full project

Cover photo: design project by Lana Aleksandrova.