azienka

Azienka is not a standard Polish spelling. The correct form is łazienka, a noun meaning a bathroom or washroom. The spelling without diacritics may appear in informal writing, digital contexts, or signage, but the pronunciation and accepted spelling in Polish require the letter ł.

The łazienka is a room designed for personal hygiene and sanitation. In a dwelling, it typically contains fixtures such as a bathtub (wanna), a shower (prysznic), a washbasin (umywalka), and a toilet (toaleta). Some configurations combine the bath or shower with a toilet in one room (łazienka z WC), while others separate the toilet into an adjacent room. Modern bathrooms may include additional elements such as a bidet, a mirror cabinet, and heating or towel rails, as well as ventilation to manage humidity.

Design and construction of łazienki vary by dwelling type, climate, and cultural preferences. In Poland, as in many countries, indoor bathrooms became common with the expansion of indoor plumbing and modern housing in the 20th century. Older residential buildings may feature smaller or more basic layouts or even shared facilities, especially in urban areas or historic districts. Contemporary apartments and houses emphasize waterproofing, proper drainage, and compliant ventilation and electrical safety, with adaptations for accessibility and energy efficiency.

Etymology and usage notes: łazienka derives from terms related to bathing and hygiene in Polish. The non-diacritic form azienka is mainly a typographical variant or error; when writing correctly in Polish, łazienka is preferred.