Why in Europe the toilet is in the bedroom, and we have near the kitchen

Have you ever wondered why in foreign films, series, even in the legendary game The Sims, the toilet or the combined bathroom is located near the bedroom?After all, the traditional Russian layout taught us that this important room is located next to the kitchen. Now, for many, this situation seems uncomfortable, but it is still quite difficult to find an apartment or house with a layout that differs from the usual one.

Layout Difference

European apartments often with a smaller area look more spacious and bright.This is due to the fact that in Russia many still prefer to have several rooms, albeit of a smaller footage, than one large open space - the very studio layout, which is very popular in Europe. But this is the case with budget housing. In the houses and apartments of people with incomes above the average, several bathrooms are often equipped, one of which is certainly located next to the bedroom. This trend is gradually reflected in our modern floor plans.

Why is it customary to make a toilet near the kitchen?

The toilet everywhere near the kitchen everywhere began during the construction of the first Khrushchev.

There are several reasons for choosing just such a layout:

  • budget savings;
  • rational use of space;
  • construction in a short time.

To date, such layouts are still found in small-sized high-rise residential complexes and small private houses.The close proximity of such two rooms as the kitchen and the toilet allows you to place one ventilation duct in two rooms in a common space - in the wall between the toilet and the kitchen. Powerful and constant air draft for ventilation should be provided in these rooms. Such a layout is convenient not only in terms of economy, but also, probably, in terms of the strength of the structure, as well as the construction process itself. This significantly reduces the cost of the project as a whole. In addition to the ventilation shaft, all the piping and sewer elements are also laid in this “nook”, spreading them in the necessary directions.

Of course, in new buildings of a more expensive segment and in the construction of your own house, you can afford not to save money and make two mines, or even more in different places of the house or apartment.

Where is better and why

If the dwelling is of a small format and is intended for the life of one person, then the location of the toilet is not so important and important, because no one can confuse with unpleasant odors or sounds at any time of the day or night.But if we are talking about a spacious house or apartment for a large family, then the location of the bathroom is an important point, especially if the household goes to bed at different times or there are children in the family.

Even subdued light and the splashing of water from a tap or when draining a tank prevents some from sleeping. In this case, placing a bathroom near the bedroom is not a good idea. If there is no such problem, but the living area allows, it is possible and even necessary to equip several bathrooms in different zones.

For example:

  • guest toilet, place in the reception area;
  • children’s place next to the child’s bedroom;
  • toilet opposite or next to the parent master bedroomintended for spouses only. Entrance to it can be done directly through the bedroom.

From the point of view of Feng Shui, to maintain harmony in the living space, it is undesirable to place the toilet near the sleeping area.Particularly unfavorable is the layout in which the bed is located along the wall adjacent to the toilet or the headboard to it. This situation can lead to various kinds of complexes, illnesses and failures in love relationships.

To follow the principles of Feng Shui or not is everyone’s business, because when creating a layout or choosing finished housing, you should first of all rely on your habits and preferences.

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