Open and closed veranda attached to the bathhouse with your own hands

Bathhouse with an open terrace. Photo StroyDom

Is it time to expand your cozy bathhouse with additional space outside? Good idea, let's look at what it could be like in implementation.

But first, let’s clarify the terms: don’t believe it when they tell you that an open veranda is a terrace. In fact, “terrace” is a generic concept for all verandas, balconies and gazebos, and they, accordingly, are simply subtypes of terraces. Below we will only talk about verandas attached to the bathhouse. Of course, we are talking about existing buildings, with their own foundation and roof, to which a new building needs to be properly added.

Ready-made examples

After heavy gardening work, it’s nice to wash yourself in a small bathhouse, built with your own hands.
It performs the functions of a steam room and shower perfectly, although it is not attractive in appearance. But sometimes the bathhouse is subject to more than just hygienic requirements. Around it is formed a whole complex of facilities for complete relaxation with a swimming pool, sun loungers and a barbecue area with a dining group on the veranda. To relax your body and soul, the bathhouse and its surroundings should look great. We invite you to appreciate the beauty of the baths, created for relaxation by real professionals:

a veranda separate from the bathhouse;

To learn how to mount a veranda, see the following video.

Foundation

Regardless of the type of foundation chosen, you should consider in advance the presence of a centralized water drainage system. It will not be superfluous to carry out a soil analysis before construction to understand what type of foundation is most suitable. The foundation must be strong and frost-resistant.

Timber is a lightweight material that does not require a solid foundation. But for two-story baths, it is worth choosing a strip foundation with a depth of up to 0.5 meters; the base of the bath should be above ground level.

Quite often, a columnar foundation is used - these are concrete beams made of blocks and bricks, erected to a certain height. They are installed at a distance of 2 meters from each other along the entire perimeter of the future bathhouse, at the intersections of load-bearing partitions, in the place where the sauna stove is installed. However, it is not recommended to install it on clay soils.

Steel tubular supports with a propeller blade are screwed into the ground below its freezing level with the same pitch as in the previous version. It can be installed even on a steep slope.

Bath accessories

It is difficult to imagine a steam room without traditional accessories - brooms, ladles, water buckets. It is also important to follow safety precautions. Buckets and buckets should only be made of wood to avoid getting burned when using them. But the brooms can be anything - juniper, oak, birch, linden, maple, alder, herbal (mint, nettle, wormwood).

Bathhouse with terrace and billiard room 6×9

A magnificent brick bathhouse with a terrace and a stove imitation of a fireplace will serve as a real decoration for your yard.

The layout of the room is very thoughtful and comfortable and includes not only a steam room, a bathroom and a relaxation room, but even a bedroom.

The main decoration of this room is the billiard room, where you can spend a wonderful time, regardless of the season and time of day.

On the ground floor of the bathhouse there are its main components - a spacious steam room and a washing room, as well as many additional rooms for a comfortable stay.

You can enter the attic using the stairs, which are located in the corridor. The project developers suggest that this will be the ideal place to place a billiard table and comfortable armchairs.

Drainage equipment

Even at the planning stage, it is important to think about how communications will be established. The location of the extension near the house allows for a direct water supply connection.

The drains can be connected directly to the central sewer system, or alternative options can be chosen:

1. The cheapest option is a drainage pit, which is cleaned using a sewer truck.
2. A drainage well equipped with a filtration system. This is the most expensive option.
3. Septic tank instead of a drainage well.

Types of extensions to the bathhouse

Construction of an extension to a bathhouse will cost less than construction of a separate building, due to the presence of a common foundation and roof. There are several types of buildings that can be erected to an existing bathhouse.

Gazebos

The gazebo is a structure of various geometric shapes - circle, square, rectangle and polyhedron - which can be equipped with a stove, barbecue and barbecue.

Depending on the design features of the gazebo for the bathhouse, they can be represented by the following types:

• Open. The bathhouse roof forms a special canopy for protection from precipitation. The structure has no walls and is equipped with support posts, a canopy, and openwork or wicker railings.
• Half open. Structures with one- or two-sided walls and a curtain roof.
• Closed. They are represented by pavilions equipped with panoramic windows with an open or semi-open frame design. Can be used as a living room or relaxation room.
• Transformers. Functional structures, the walls of which are erected from sliding aluminum profiles.

Verandas

Structurally, the veranda resembles a gazebo, since it is a semicircular, triangular, square and oval shaped room. The veranda attached to the bathhouse will become not just an original architectural addition, but also a functional area for comfortable relaxation for visitors.

Verandas are of the following types:

• Open. Structures with support pillars instead of walls and a roof overhang. An excellent option for a lean-to bathhouse.
• Half open. The structures require the construction of walls and a foundation and can be built under or without a canopy.
• Closed. Pavilions with walls and roof. Panoramic windows turn the extension into an open or semi-open area.

Terraces

The terrace is an open, unglazed area, decorated with a low fence around the entire perimeter. Such an extension can be built under the same roof as the bathhouse, which will provide additional protection from precipitation.

Depending on the location, bath terraces have several design options:

1. Construction in front of the entrance group. This is a traditional option for arranging a terrace, which involves dividing the building into functional zones: a terrace for relaxation, a dressing room for storing things, a steam room and a washing room for wellness treatments. The extension can be small (up to 7 sq. m) and spacious (up to 13 sq. m).
2. Construction of a free-standing structure. A similar type of terrace is installed next to the bathhouse near an artificial or natural reservoir.
3. Construction around the perimeter of the building. The structure has a common roof with the bathhouse, and the railings serve as a protective fence.
4. Construction on the second floor. A more complex version of the site, which can serve as a balcony or veranda. Requires additional waterproofing and floor insulation. It is better to build baths above the technical premises.

Restroom

The relaxation room is designed for restorative treatments, healing massages and complete relaxation.

Ready-made bathhouse projects provide for the arrangement of a relaxation room next to the steam room; in most cases, a similar function is performed by a dressing room.

When constructing a small-sized bathhouse and in order to save usable space, the room can be attached to the outside of the building. In this case, the addition of a recreation room will require the construction of a solid foundation and a reliable roof structure.

An alternative solution is to arrange a relaxation room in a closed gazebo or veranda.

Rain canopy

The most affordable and practical option for adding a bathhouse. It can be represented by the following types:

• Porch canopy. Provides reliable protection of the entrance group from the negative effects of precipitation. The hanging structure is made of polycarbonate and metal sheets mounted on a frame. It is designed in the same style as the main building.
• Garden shed. A stationary or removable structure that is erected near the bathhouse and serves as an open gazebo. Does not require the construction of a foundation or side walls.
• Carport. The design is suitable for sauna houses that are used in the summer or on weekends. An attached open box near the bathhouse will provide additional protection for the car from precipitation.

Peculiarities

Combining a bathhouse with a barbecue gazebo under one roof will help protect you from weather surprises. When choosing a bathhouse design, you need to take into account the presence of several design options.

Example Project 1

The bathhouse and the gazebo in the form of a large terrace are located on the same foundation under a common roof; this design solution assumes an even distribution of the load-bearing load over the entire structure. The foundation is made of strip or pile to the same depth along the entire perimeter of the structure.

Sample Project 2

The second design scheme is a bathhouse on a strip foundation with an attached gazebo under a canopy. The canopy beams are supported on one of the walls of the bathhouse. The roof of the canopy rests on racks with a pile foundation. The two parts of the structure have different load-bearing loads and operate separately.

Sample Project 3

A complex of structures consisting of two separate buildings: a bathhouse and a barbecue gazebo. In this option, two separate foundations and two separate roofs are erected, connected by a covered walkway. For example, there is already a bathhouse on the site, but you need to make a covered gazebo for barbecue. Then we choose the second option and complete the canopy. The easiest way is to make it lean-to; you can build such an extension yourself if you have basic construction skills. The third option will require additional space for construction and will have a higher estimated cost than adding a shed.

By combining these two objects - a recreation area with a barbecue and a bathhouse, several problems are solved at once.

• Practical benefit - communications are laid to one piece of land - paths, water supply, electricity will serve two objects. This reduces material and earthwork costs.
• Comfort of maintenance and use - the presence of a permanent structure of the bathhouse will allow it to be used in the cold season, when the time spent in the fresh air is reduced.
• Decorative effect - a set of facilities for relaxation and bathing procedures, decorated in the same style, will become a beautiful accent of the site.

When combining a barbecue area with a bathhouse, you must follow the instructions for observing fire safety rules.

• An outdoor stove or brazier is equipped with a chimney, and a protective wall is built from the wind, which will ensure even burning.
• It is not advisable to make the size of the gazebo or canopy less than 4.5 meters wide; this is necessary to ensure free access to the brazier and the absence of smoke in the area of ​​the table and seating areas.
• An important requirement is to install a barbecue in the part of the terrace farthest from the door to the bathhouse, so that the entrance to the dressing room is not obstructed.

The landscape view from the open gazebo is of great importance. To select the most advantageous view point, they walk around the entire territory and examine the surrounding landscape. Sitting on a chair after a bath, it’s nice to see not the wall of your neighbor’s barn or a fence, but a beautiful flower bed, pond or orchard. Therefore, landscape designers advise placing a bathhouse and a barbecue gazebo on elevated or flat places, from where pleasant views open up. A lowland or depression on a site is not the best choice for a recreation complex.

Selection of materials

Most builders claim that the bathhouse should be made of wood, and the best material is coniferous wood. This is a very common misconception. The fact is that coniferous wood is characterized by increased resin content, and this resin begins to emit a pungent odor under conditions of elevated temperature. That is why it is recommended to take coniferous varieties only for the construction of frame boxes, but for finishing interior decoration you should give preference to linden, alder or oak wood.

It is equally important to decide on the standard shape of the wood material. Many people use logs when constructing baths, since such buildings can work effectively in any season in a wide variety of climatic conditions.

Other consumers prefer timber. Such material is more expensive than logs. However, its operational parameters are also higher: the timber is laid faster, but cracks much less often.

In any case, both types of wood blanks are suitable for building a bathhouse with a terrace, and the final choice is only a matter of personal preference of the owner of the site.

Gas silicate blocks and foam concrete are well suited for the construction of bathhouses. These are relatively inexpensive materials that effectively solve all problems associated with the thermal insulation of a room.

The only thing that needs to be paid special attention to is the equipment for highly effective waterproofing of the walls and their high-quality putty. The air in the steam room is humid, so the walls must be reliably protected from the adverse effects of moisture

Nowadays, practically no brick baths are built, although this material is considered the most optimal for the finishing cladding of the facade of a country house; decorative brick veranda fencing also looks very stylish.

For those who are looking for original solutions for their site, we can recommend a round bathhouse with a terrace, built using environmentally friendly clay technology. All it takes is a couple of dump trucks of wood, a cart of hay and a large machine of clay.

Potential Difficulties

Adding a bathhouse to a house is a completely solvable task. However, it requires special attention and responsibility. Otherwise, there is a possibility of structural damage and a decrease in its strength characteristics.

The first thing a builder may encounter is the particular difficulty of organizing a tight connection between two walls. In this regard, most projects involve the installation of a small connecting insert between two structures, which should hide the contrast of the junction.

The second thing you should pay close attention to is the quality of the bathhouse foundation. Its depth must necessarily correspond to the depth of the foundation of the house

This is necessary in order to reduce the likelihood of the extension being torn off during shrinkage and operation.

Third, is the need to organize a separate pipe and sewerage system. Draining water into the general system is very unwise, as this will significantly increase the load.

When creating a bathhouse, you need to take care of its fire safety. It must be said that it is the likelihood of fire that stops many developers from adding a steam room to a residential building.

Lighting

This issue requires a special approach. Regardless of the design and size of the luminaires, the general rule is to use safe products for interior fittings at the correct height in relation to hazardous areas. You cannot decorate the inside of a bathhouse with chandeliers with open shades. You can decorate it beautifully with built-in lighting. Here, too, you can use the zoning technique.

For example, you can designate a washroom with central lighting, supplementing it with safe-type auxiliary lighting, which includes LEDs. If you use fiber optic threads and LED strip, you can create unique composite lighting inside the bathhouse.

At the same time, it will not release mercury vapor into the air, like conventional energy-saving lamps. In addition, you can choose any shade of glow from such lamps if you decorate the interior of the bathhouse or one of its rooms with the RGB variety.

We need options with lattice fencing or closed shades made of durable glass, which can be located at a distance of 2.3 m from the ceiling and at least 60 cm from the source of water and steam. A good solution would be spotlights built into wall or ceiling panels.

In the next video you will see the stages of building a bathhouse with a gazebo under one roof.

Selection of materials

When choosing a building material for an extension, it is not necessary to consider its identity with the house. In this matter, you can be guided by budgetary possibilities, practicality, and aesthetic components. Stone, brick, wood - all these materials combine well with each other. For example, a wooden veranda with a pitched slate roof can be attached to a block bathhouse. Some spectacular projects are equipped with a glass roof, allowing maximum light into the room.

For those who have a limited budget, there is a good option for a frame veranda. This method involves the quick assembly of ready-made panels with windows and doorways. The blocks are made from beams and boards to order, since they must coincide with the poured foundation and the adjacent wall of the bathhouse. Finishing can be done on finished surfaces.

To build a veranda, they turn to popular building products.

Brick. Durable, durable and beautiful material that does not require finishing. It goes well with a bathhouse made of blocks, brick or stone. It is used for winter extensions, but sometimes columns and low walls are used for summer options.

Stone. To support the complex of other stone buildings on the site, it is also used to build a winter veranda. In most cases, they resort to artificial stone. It has a respectable appearance, good strength and durability. Compared to natural materials, it benefits in cost.

Tree. A wooden extension will suit a bathhouse made of any material. Wood fits perfectly into the landscape design of a suburban area, since it itself is part of nature. The walls are endowed with low thermal conductivity, they are aesthetically pleasing and can serve as both a summer veranda and a winter version. Wood is easy to work with, but the finished structure should be treated with antifungal compounds, as well as a protective layer of varnish or paint.

Other. In addition to natural materials, modern lightweight, fire-resistant products can be used to build a veranda. These include foam blocks, twin blocks, aerated concrete, ceramic blocks, expanded clay concrete and other building materials. There are many of them on sale, they have a reasonable price and can be used for self-installation.

Briefly about the main thing

You should carefully consider the layout of the bathhouse and its general condition, since it may not be possible to make an extension with your own hands due to the location of the steam room or sagging base.

The extension to the bathhouse can be closed or open. Each has its own features, such as weather protection or appearance.

Most often, wood is used as a material for an extension to a sauna due to its technical qualities and appearance, but any suitable material, for example, brick or stone, can be used to build a veranda.

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Varieties and options

Let's consider projects from the smallest to the most spacious and their possible layout options:

• 3x3 m. Even in such a tiny bathhouse, a washing and steam room of 1.5 by 1.5 m, as well as a spacious relaxation room of 3 by 1.5 m, will fit well.
• 3x4 m. A project that accommodates a fairly spacious steam room and dressing room. The latter in this case serves as both a locker room and a resting place at the same time. You can often find bathhouses in the country in this exact area.
• 3x5 m. Already more spacious layout: a large relaxation room, a spacious steam room and even space for a shower.
• 3x8 m. An elongated version of the layout, reminiscent of a suite. It all starts with the terrace, then in succession there is a dressing room, a relaxation room, a shower room, and a steam room.
• 4x4 m. Another small project, but it can already accommodate a separate washing room, in addition to a relaxation room and a steam room.

• 4x5 m. In the layout of this bathhouse, preference is given to a spacious steam room, but there is also a lot of space left for a relaxation room.
• 5x5 m. A large recreation room allows you to receive a significant number of guests. It is characterized by the optimal size of the steam room and a small space for a shower.
• 6x3 m. In this project, the space is divided into a relaxation room and a steam room. There is also a small vestibule to prevent heat from escaping from the room.
• 6x4 m. The layout allows you to attach an attic, which provides additional opportunities for relaxation. The drawing also shows that the washing room and steam room are quite spacious, and the relaxation room opens up the possibility of accommodating more visitors.
• 6x6 m. Two-story bathhouse with a large relaxation room in the attic of the 2nd floor, shower and toilet, steam room on the first floor. This plan quite claims to be a summer guest house.

In case of limited finances, it is worth focusing on one-story projects of small footage: 3x4, 3x6 or 4x6. These optimal plans are easy to implement with your own hands.

What a bathhouse could be like

Construction of a bathhouse is a responsible and costly undertaking.

Such a building is installed on a reliable foundation; in addition, it is important to think through the arrangement of the necessary communications, take into account sanitary and environmental standards, and pay attention to the fire safety of the building. When starting to build a building, you must:

• choose a suitable location;
• select the appropriate material;
• make drawings;
• decide on the performers;
• buy everything you need.

Bathhouse project with attic and terrace

Table. Requirements for the location of the bathhouse.

An object or structure in relation to which the placement of a bathhouse is regulated	Minimum distance, m
Residential building	8
Wooden outbuildings	8…12
Neighboring plot	1

In addition, you cannot build a structure for collecting wastewater from a bathhouse complex closer than 4 meters from the border with neighbors.

Bathhouse with terrace

Prices for various types of timber

timber

In addition to the listed requirements, it is recommended to follow a few more rules, which will help make the operation of the new building as comfortable as possible:

• lowlands and areas of flooding during spring floods are not the best solution for choosing a site for a building;
• The best place to build a bathhouse is in an area where groundwater lies as deep as possible;
• the building should not be visible to strangers, it should also be protected from drafts;
• the construction of the foundation should not be interfered with by utilities.

Bathhouse planning is a process that precedes its construction

Before starting construction, it is recommended to conduct geological exploration in order to select the correct foundation design. It depends both on the type of soil and on the type of building itself. In some situations, you can limit yourself to a columnar foundation; more often you have to pour a strip foundation. If you want to start construction immediately, without waiting for the concrete to gain strength, it is best to choose a pile structure.

Spacious relaxation complex, including relaxation rooms, a bathhouse, a terrace with a barbecue

Having decided on the location of the building, you can begin to think about its structure.

It is important to pay attention to all the nuances:

• dimensions of the building;
• appearance;
• planning;
• types of equipment, furniture, etc.

The operating conditions of the bathhouse differ from those that most buildings have to face.

Several points are of great importance when building a bathhouse.

The height of the ceilings, comfortable for staying in the bathhouse, is at least 200 cm, the size of the doorways: 180 x 80 cm. It is best to orient the entrance to the south side, there will be less snowdrifts there in winter (if the bathhouse is not used in winter, this does not matter ), and the windows face west. Wood that is highly resinous cannot be used for interior cladding. Aspen, poplar or alder are suitable

They conduct heat poorly and have decent moisture resistance.

Bathhouse with a terrace made of round timber

It is good if there is a sewerage system on the site. Otherwise, you will have to prepare a structure for collecting wastewater and filtering it. The ventilation of the room and the chimney damper system must be thought out.

Frame bathhouse 4 by 6 with veranda

What is usually placed in the bathhouse

The functionality of the bath complex may be different. The standard layout of a bathhouse includes a steam room, shower, toilet and relaxation room.

Bathhouse project 6x4

The size of the steam room for comfortable accommodation of several people is 6 square meters. m. Shelves must be of such a size and placement that you can sit or lie on them without experiencing inconvenience.

The stove can be brick, which is the best option for producing light steam, or metal, which does not require much time to heat up, but the steam from it is characterized by increased hardness. Install electric or traditional, wood-burning models.

Types of metal sauna stoves

If the size of the building allows, installing a compact pool would be a good solution. Taking a dip in cool water after a steam room is very good for your health.

Bathhouse project with a swimming pool

To expand the possibilities for organizing leisure time, a good option is to place a billiard room. This opportunity usually arises when a second floor, or at least an attic, is installed above the bathhouse complex. In this case, you can more intelligently use the territory of a suburban area without taking up useful free space.

Internal equipment

Properly selected equipment will help make bathing procedures as comfortable as possible. The selection of furniture and accessories depends on the taste preferences of the bathhouse owner. The main thing is that the equipment and interior decoration comply with fire safety standards and are made from environmentally friendly materials.

What types of extensions are there and tips for choosing a location?

The main types of extensions can be considered closed and open. The first version is a glazed veranda, in which you can comfortably sit in both winter and summer. Its main advantage is the presence of closed walls, which are often made using double-glazed windows to make them transparent.

This design, in the presence of heating means, makes it possible to arrange a living corner, dining room or recreation area for spending time in the cold season, for example, in winter or late autumn. Also, if you equip a swimming pool in such a design, you will not have to make an ice hole in the pond (if there is one) in order to cool off in the water after the steam room.

The open version of the extension, which is most often called a gazebo or terrace, is usually used for feasts or simply relaxing in the warm season. Due to the fact that the walls are not covered with glass, the room can be covered with snow in a strong wind or flooded with water during rain, but all this can be solved with the help of the right selection of location or thoughtful design.

Open extensionSource stroykauglich.ru

When planning a sauna, you should carefully select the entrance location, since it will be easier to attach a gazebo to the bathhouse with your own hands if there is a lot of free space near the door. It is recommended to make a veranda in the shade of trees, as this will help reduce the heating of the room in the summer.

If you plan to use the steam room in winter, then the exit from the veranda should be located on the south side to reduce the likelihood of the passage being covered with snow during heavy precipitation. Also, if there are bodies of water near the sauna, it is recommended to build an extension not far from it, since you can save on the pool and plunge into cold water after the steam room (for those who like hardening).

In winter, in order to conveniently get from home to the bathhouse, you can make a veranda as a connecting structure between the sauna and living quarters. This construction option is only suitable if the distance from one door to another is no more than 10 m. If it is larger, then the structure may not have a very pleasant appearance and will also be too expensive.

An example of connecting a steam room and a house using a verandaSource archmasters.ru

When thinking through a design plan, you should immediately choose what type of building will be used: open or closed, since many design solutions depend on this. For example, if you plan to use a bathhouse and a veranda in winter, then the roof should be made one. You can also make an extension next to the bathhouse so that they are not connected. This way you can choose a more convenient place for the gazebo, which will not depend on the entrance to the steam room.

Enclosed veranda with partial glazingSource dekormyhome.ru

Veranda installation

Installation of the extension should be done after the foundation is completely ready, as well as the height of the walls and the type of roof have been determined, since it will be easier to attach a gazebo to a bathhouse with a pitched roof from the side. The easiest option for creating a veranda is to make it out of wood. Therefore, for walls, a structure in the form of a frame made of logs or timber measuring 100x150 mm or 100x100 mm is most often used.

To make a veranda you need to make a grillage (a wooden frame for the top of the foundation). It should be mounted on top of the waterproofing of the base. Most often, the grillage has a thickness of 55 mm and a width of up to 160 mm. For a strong connection, anchor bolts are used, which are inserted into the concrete.

After this, vertical beams are installed. With their help, the foundation for the roof and walls will be made. To do this, the beams are attached to the grillage using metal corners or a notch. In order for the structure to be as stable as possible, it is necessary to fix the racks on each side.

An example of attaching vertical posts to the base of a veranda Source remontnik.ru

Individual projects

When developing individual projects, architects will be able to take into account all the customer’s preferences, the features of the layout of the dacha area and the size of the buildings. Using modern finishing materials, specialists create original solutions for the entertainment area in the country. So, you can install French glass, and thereby partially turn it into a veranda.

Multi-level structures are used when the site is created from several floors. This option is good for a small area. For a classic Russian-style steam room, they offer a standard design that includes guest apartments, a place to relax, prepare barbecue, and a locker room where clothes are left before washing. Such a space can be used for household needs when the bathhouse is not heated. You can make the object two-story. In this case, the guest rooms are located on the top floor.

Video description

By contacting a construction organization, you can choose your favorite bathhouse designs with a relaxation room and a terrace from the catalog

But what to look for when choosing a material for a bath, see the following video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sskz64a8AJg

There are quite a lot of options, but among them we can conditionally distinguish three, taking as a basis the number of storeys of the building and its size: one-story baths; two-story or bathhouses with an attic; bath cottages.

One-story baths

In fact, they are both small houses with a minimum set of rooms (steam room and washing room), providing a comfortable pastime, and large one-story houses with an expanded set of rooms, including bathrooms and rest rooms. In addition, the recreation area can be moved outside the bathhouse to a terrace or veranda. When choosing a project for a large one-story bathhouse with a barbecue area, you don’t have to worry about where to accommodate vacationing guests, since the recreation area is divided into two parts - a room inside the bathhouse and a terrace.

One-story bathhouse with a minimum number of roomsSource ro.decorexpro.com

Two-story baths

Bathhouses with a full second floor are extremely rare - more often they are called bathhouses with an attic. In any case, thanks to the presence of an additional floor, the usable building area increases and two rest rooms can be made: one on the first floor, the second on the second. Thanks to the additional space, the bathhouse can accommodate a larger number of vacationers, which is an excellent option for relaxing with a large group. An inexpensive project for a two-story bathhouse with a terrace involves the presence of two lounges and a terrace.

Bathhouse with attic and terrace. Plan of the 1st and 2nd floorsSource dachmir.ru

Bath cottages

These are large bath complexes with outdoor recreation areas, several indoor recreation rooms, bedrooms, a swimming pool and a kitchen. This is a place to relax not only with your body, but also with your soul. Most often, such a complex is built for subsequent rental. Maintenance of such a building requires large expenses, which is unprofitable for private use.

Bath complex with an area of ​​250 m²Source makemone.ru

Documents for construction permission

In order for a bathhouse in an extension to a house to be considered legal, the owner must contact the local BTI with an application for reconstruction of the home.

You must have with you:

• passport;
• document confirming ownership of the site;
• extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate;
• a reconstruction project with a detailed indication of the characteristics of the future building and a list of all materials;
• communication connection diagram.

The application is reviewed within 7-10 days, after which a reconstruction permit is issued, which is valid for 10 years.

Bathhouse projects with a terrace and barbecue: photos of different options

A finished bathhouse with a veranda or terrace can look completely different:

One-story bathhouse made of foam blocks with a large terrace and barbecueSource pinterest.com

Sauna made of rounded wood with an attached gazebo for barbecueSource proektanti.ru

A closed veranda to the bathhouse, photo below, will allow you to relax in comfort even in winter:

Bathhouse made of timber with a veranda and barbecueSource lesstroy.net

Small sauna with terrace and barbecue under one roofSource www.pinterest.at

Bathhouse with terrace and gazebo with barbecueSource 9ban.ru

Small sauna with barbecue areaSource divosrub.ru

An example of finishing a terrace with a barbecueSource krov-torg.ru

One-story bathhouse with barbecueSource viq.lebucos.ru.net

Project of a bathhouse complex with an additional outdoor recreation area, barbecue and swimming poolSource realtor.com

A cozy bathhouse with an unusual roof, a large relaxation area and a barbecueSource tehno-mashina.ru

Interior Design Ideas

The interior decoration of the bathhouse should be as hygienic and safe as possible. The same applies to the space of the closed terrace. The open area is made resistant to external weather conditions - its parts are varnished and painted in different colors. The cramped the interior spaces, the lighter the finishing is required; to expand the space even more, mirrors are suitable - in wet rooms they are coated with special compounds that prevent fogging.

Wooden buildings are most often decorated with house carvings - they are present on the railings, roof edges, and in the design of windows. To diversify the interior design, wood of different shades is used. The bathhouse, decorated in the style of an old Russian hut, looks interesting - it has the appearance of a log house, with rough “clumsy” interior decor, good-quality benches along the walls, and “antique” wooden tubs. The steam room space itself is prohibited from painting or varnishing - most of these compositions release all kinds of poisons when heated.

The brick bathhouse is decorated with wrought iron railings, stands for firewood, and a fireplace with metal shutter doors. The roof of a building in ethnic style is covered with reeds and straw. A bathhouse in a modern style has practically no decorations - everything that is in it is as simple as possible in form and strictly functional. The round building with a terrace looks very original, but its full design can only be done by true masters of their craft - the interior design, the shape of each room here must be appropriate.

Furniture that suits different styles is made of wood, with forged legs, or wicker rattan. For spacious rooms, as well as for families with children, swing benches will be useful

A flat screen TV or a computer with a game console is sometimes placed in the relaxation room - it is important that such a room does not have high humidity, which can damage expensive electrical appliances

Which material to choose?

Of course, the best material for a bathhouse is natural wood. Including one that combines a barbecue area and a gazebo under one roof. Of course, one project can use several types of both natural wood materials and their derivatives, but care should be taken to ensure that the visual design does not look eclectic. In addition, working with wood is very easy: you can build a frame bathhouse with your own hands in about 3-4 weeks, depending on how you work with the foundation. Let's look at the most popular wood derivatives.

Rounded log

• versatility;
• low cost;
• excellent for organizing baths with integrated relaxation areas;
• has suitable characteristics to cope with the required temperature loads.

Wooden beam

• very easy to use material;
• allows you to create the desired comfort in the room;
• easy to process;
• emits a pleasant smell, which is usually called “country”;
• inexpensive and practical.

In addition to natural wood and its derivatives discussed above, you should also pay attention to the following 3 materials:

1. foam blocks are a very cheap and lightweight material that is convenient for non-professionals to work with, but requires very good steam and waterproofing; you can make a bathhouse from foam blocks with your own hands very quickly and save a lot of money;
2. brick is a very good option, which has, perhaps, ideal heat resistance, but also puzzles the owner with the issues of developing a vapor barrier layer;
3. stone is the most durable and strong material, but very expensive, so it is best to use stone to decorate the facade of a bathhouse or gazebo, but select rocks that are organically combined in color and pattern.

General recommendations

Professional builders recommend not to neglect the following tips:

• Properly done waterproofing will help to significantly extend the life of the bathhouse and the house.
• The best option is to install a stove that is designed not only for a bathhouse, but also for a home. Thus, in the summer you can dry the premises by heating, and in the winter the bathhouse will heat the house with its heat.
• It is better to attach a bathhouse made of profiled timber to a wooden house.

In general, it is recommended to build an extension in the form of a bathhouse from the same material from which the residential building is built.

Design options

To have a pleasant time in a bathhouse with a terrace, you should carefully approach the design of the interior and outdoor area. Often the inside of the room is lined with clapboard of a certain tone. It is better to choose soft shades that will set you up for relaxation.

It is necessary to ensure that there are no large protrusions or sharp corners in the rooms. Even if there is enough space in the washroom, steam room or relaxation room, a person in a relaxed state can accidentally touch the ledge and get injured. For the same reason, care must be taken to ensure that the floors are not slippery.

It is better to use natural materials for interior decoration. Modern ones, such as plastic, are not friendly with a bathhouse, as they can melt or begin to emit unpleasant odors. Even if they do not poison, the holiday experience will be ruined.

In the bathhouse you need to provide all the necessary accessories: brooms, hats, aromatic oils, shampoos, soap, washcloths. It is good to allocate a convenient shelf under them, which is always easy to reach.

For lighting, it is better not to use bright lamps, which do not allow you to tune in to relaxation. It is better to let the light be yellow and soft.

The design of the outdoor area is also of great importance. It may have thick curtains that isolate the terrace space from the hot sun or cold. Sliding elements made of glass or polycarbonate can be used here. Thanks to this, the terrace can be used almost all year round.

The important part is the oven on the terrace. The overall impression of a bathhouse with a terrace largely depends on its structure and design. A separate foundation is laid for the barbecue. The oven is made of refractory bricks on a high base. When building it, it is better to provide a niche for storing a small supply of firewood.

As for the occurrence of smoke, a separate chimney with a high pipe is created to remove it, so that the unpleasant smell and fumes do not spread throughout the terrace and bathhouse.

It is better to lay the floor around with tiles, since if a spark hits its surface, it will definitely not catch fire. Although the floor along the entire terrace can be laid out with it. If it echoes the blind area near the house, this will give unity to the architectural design on the site.

To make the terrace look elegant, it is a good idea to arrange a flower garden around it. Beautiful flowers will look even better against the background, for example, of the carved sheathing of the decorative wall of the extension, pleasing the eyes of those gathered to relax.

Finishing

The finishing of the extension outside and inside can be done with various materials. Since the surfaces are not exposed to aggressive factors, restrictions in the choice of consumables are removed.

Internal

Features of interior decoration:

It is important to prepare the surfaces in advance so that the decorative material does not collapse. It is cheaper to decorate the steam room with pine clapboard. The lining can be combined with ceramic tiles and natural stone.

External

Exterior finishing features:

External decorative finishing is not needed for brick and wood

It is important to coat wooden surfaces with an antiseptic. For foam and gas blocks you can use different finishing materials. Popular options are decorative brick, metal or plastic siding.

Building an extension to a bathhouse is a common way to add useful space. During construction, you can use different materials. The dimensions of the additional premises are selected depending on the amount of free space on the site and financial capabilities.