Cabinet selection criteria
The bathroom is a room with constantly high humidity, accumulation of saturated water vapor, dirt and the risk of fungus development. For this reason, there are a number of criteria for choosing furniture:
- Resistance to not only moisture, but also detergents.
- Compactness, because the bathroom does not always have sufficient space. The ideal option would be a built-in wardrobe (for example, in a wall niche) or wall furniture.
- Sufficient volume and depth of shelves.
Cabinets today are presented in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, construction types, and designs. However, within the framework of modern interior styles, so-called “smart” furniture and appliances are welcomed.
Wardrobes are no exception. Wall-mounted models with a large number of compartments, drawers, and a bathroom cabinet with built-in lighting and mirror surfaces are very popular.
Do you need a closet in the bathroom?
Of course, the rooms must have furniture. You can choose a cabinet of a suitable size for your bathroom. It is he who will play an important role in the arrangement of the space.
A closet can be beautiful, multifunctional and bring joy to all apartment residents. Such furniture today is available in a wide variety of colors and sizes.
It allows you to make the room more comfortable and spacious. You can look at a photo of a bathroom cabinet and see how the room changes dramatically.
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Before you start choosing furniture, you need to assess how much free space is available. If it becomes clear that there is not enough space on the floor, you can choose other options.
For example, a wall cabinet in a bathroom is an ideal solution for such solutions. This allows you to save a sufficient amount of space. Designers do not try to limit themselves to this.
They are constantly looking for new ideas. In any case, there is always room for a cabinet in the bathroom. It can be placed on the floor, hung on the wall or placed under the sink.
For example, a floor-mounted bathroom cabinet can be quite narrow, which allows it to be allocated space. The photo shows what they are like. Cabinets may have drawers.
The ideal option would be designs complemented with mirrors or hooks. This is important for both women and men. Having a mirror allows you to quickly put yourself in order in the morning. Every bathroom should have a mirror. It can be located on a cabinet or on a wall.
When choosing bathroom furniture, you need to not only look at the design, shape, and the presence of additional elements. Particular attention is paid to the material from which the cabinet is made. It should be taken into account that there is a high level of moisture in the room. To prevent furniture from deteriorating, it must ideally withstand the ingress of liquid.
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Furniture models by location
Choosing suitable furniture for the bathroom is not the most difficult task. It is much more difficult to optimally place the cabinet in the room. There are several installation options:
- Mounted models.
- Floor-mounted shelving cabinets.
- Shelves built into wall niches.
- Cabinets built into the vanity cabinet.
What else should you pay attention to when choosing a bathroom cabinet?
Resistance to humidity and temperature changes is the most important characteristic, taking into account which furniture for bathrooms is selected. However, there are other parameters that a wall cabinet in a bathroom must meet:
When purchasing a cabinet, you must give preference to quality products.
- Resistant to sunlight. This function is necessary when there is a window in the bathroom. In this case, it is recommended to choose cabinets with a coating that is not susceptible to fading under the influence of sunlight.
- Functionality. In addition to the fact that in a small bathroom it is important to use the entire space wisely, it would be a good idea to equip the cabinet with additional functions: a mirror, lighting, convenient fittings or pull-out baskets. All these details will make the process of using furniture more convenient.
- Quality. If you purchase a low-quality product, then quite quickly under such difficult operating conditions it will cease to have an attractive appearance: it will swell due to humidity or, conversely, will separate at the joints. Therefore, you should not save on your purchase so that you don’t have to purchase a new cabinet after a short time.
- Price. You shouldn’t choose the first model you come across that suits the price and appearance. It is better to study the market before purchasing to determine the most profitable options that are not only affordable, but also meet other necessary requirements.
If the bathroom has a window, then you need to choose cabinets that are resistant to sunlight.
In addition to the main points that affect the duration of use of furniture, experts recommend paying attention to other characteristics:
- Dimensions. Due to the fact that the bathroom is a small room, the size of the cabinet should be selected so that there is room for free movement and there is no need to constantly bump into the product. If the area of the room is completely limited, then even the size of the wall cabinet in the bathroom should be minimal.
- Design. A cabinet that matches the style of the room in color, shape and design will become an organic addition to the room.
- Manufacturer. There are companies whose products are purchased most often, so you can find reviews of the products and draw your own conclusions about the quality of the products.
The cabinet should match the color and style of the bathroom interior.
On a note! Basically, designers identify the following types of bathroom cabinets: mirrored, wall-mounted, floor-mounted, corner, and a variant of a vanity cabinet. The choice of product type depends on the characteristics of the room and the personal preferences of the owners. It is quite acceptable to use several options in one room, especially if the space allows.
Advantages of wall furniture
One of the most practical options, according to not only designers, but also users themselves, is installing a wall cabinet in the bathroom. Such models can significantly save the available space in the room. There are also several types of installation of wall cabinets:
- Above the washbasin. In this case, paper towels, toothpaste, soap and other personal hygiene items are stored on the shelves.
- Directly above the bath. Shampoos, shower gels, and washcloths can be stored here.
Also, the cabinet can be placed in any other place: near the window, near the mirror, near the shower stall.
When choosing a model and installation, special attention is paid to the reliability of the fastenings to the underlying wall. An excellent location option is considered to be a corner cabinet that fits perfectly into the rooms.
Strength is an important quality
When you spend money on a new piece of furniture, you want to make sure that the investment will last, so it's important to invest in durable pieces of furniture that you'll enjoy for many years to come. Make sure that your bathroom base cabinet is protected from direct water or, if it has a mirror, that it is protected from scratches.
Wall cabinet
A wardrobe built into the alcove is a very practical option for organizing space in the bathroom. After preliminary preparation of the floor, walls and ceiling of the niches, retaining skids are mounted on the side surfaces. The shelves are placed on the limiters. The door can be mounted in several variations:
- Sliding doors, coupe type.
- Folding or rising bars.
If desired, you can leave the classic swing door.
Cabinet under the bathroom
It is very convenient in practice to organize a small closet under the bathroom - this is an example of the rational use of free space in the room.
It is better to make shelves from a material that is resistant to moisture: stainless steel, tempered glass, plastic. On such shelves you can store detergents and disinfectants, cleaning rags, and gloves.
Materials for a floor or wall cabinet in a bathroom: advantages and disadvantages
Retail outlets offer a large selection of rectangular, corner bathroom cabinets or other options made from various materials, the quality of which determines the price of the finished product.
Furniture made from natural solid wood looks most attractive and expensive in the bathroom. Wooden cabinets will be a beautiful addition to any interior. A significant disadvantage of natural cabinets is their high price, because for installation in such a damp room it is better to use the most durable and dense types of wood. Most often, expensive species such as oak, maple and aspen are used to make furniture. The most expensive cabinets are made from exotic options: wenge and teak. Budget models include cabinets made of bamboo.
On a note! In order for wooden furniture to last longer, despite the constant high humidity of the environment, it is imperative to treat the body and facade with special protective substances: varnishes, paints and oils. Furniture that is regularly treated will look attractive longer.
Cabinets made of natural wood look the most attractive.
Cabinets made from MDF panels, which are produced using crushed wood shavings with the addition of a natural-based adhesive, usually lignin or paraffin, have a good price-quality ratio. Under the influence of the press, the chips stick together and form sheets. Thanks to the use of only natural components, furniture is considered environmentally friendly.
The cheapest cabinets are made from chipboard sheets, which are made from finer (compared to MDF) wood chips. The main difference between chipboard is the fact that not natural, but synthetic material is used to hold the particles together, more often formaldehyde resin, which can release toxic substances when heated. If you choose low-quality material, the cabinet will quickly swell or fall apart. If the chipboard sheets are coated on top with a polymer compound, then such products will not be afraid of moisture, temperature changes and will last a long time.
If you need to save money, then MDF cabinets will be a good alternative.
Other materials in demand include:
- Plastic. The furniture looks very attractive and retains its appearance perfectly even after being in a damp sanitary room for a long time. Other advantages are the low price of finished products and a large selection of models. Special processing of the material allows you to give the structure any shape.
- Metal. In this case, you should give preference to high-quality stainless steel. Chrome-plated cabinets, made in combination with natural wood, look especially beautiful.
- Glass. It performs well in any environment and does not visually take up space in a small bathroom. It is important to use durable tempered glass with treated corners. A glass wall cabinet with a mirror in the bathroom will become an object of attention, especially if used in combination with matte panels.
Shelves under the sink
Another very common option for arranging storage areas is placing the cabinet in a cabinet under the sink. Hollow cabinets allow you to optimally distribute the free space in the apartment, in the bathroom in particular.
Choice of material and facades
When arranging rooms in the house, including the bathroom, you should remember the features of this room.
In this case we are talking about high humidity. The choice of material should be detailed, which will extend the life of the new furniture. We recommend reading:
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The following are considered optimal for rooms with a high level of saturated vapor:
- Metal models.
- Cabinets made of plastic.
- Glass models (we are, of course, talking about tempered glass).
Wooden cabinets and furniture made from MDF panels do not lose their relevance. However, the facades of such furniture are covered with an additional layer of acrylic varnish. An even more practical idea is to purchase a mirrored cabinet for the bathroom.
Decorative facades perfectly preserve the underlying base, made of solid wood or pressed wood chips. In addition, such cabinet models are an excellent addition to the original bathroom interior.
Bathroom cabinet: furniture that fills the room with comfort and beauty
Bathroom space is often limited to a small area, so it is important to organize the space as functionally as possible. The process of taking a bath or shower is accompanied by the use of a large number of bath accessories, cosmetics and hygiene products, so the bathroom cabinet must be spacious. You need to choose the right dimensions so that the furniture does not take up all the free space, and choose moisture-resistant materials.
First of all, when choosing a cabinet for the bathroom, you need to take into account its dimensions.
Cabinet interior equipment
The second on the list, but no less important criterion, is the internal equipment, the condition of the fittings, the number and location of shelves in the closet. Before purchasing or making furniture to order, you should definitely determine the purpose of the future model: for storing linen, personal hygiene items, cleaning equipment, towels.
The modern wardrobe of 2021 is a combination of compact size and maximum practicality. This model has a large number of shelves of sufficient depth and several closed compartments. Additional hooks and nets for bottles of gels and shampoos can be located on the inner surface.
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There is definitely built-in lighting, both inside and along the contour of the facade. As a rule, all modern cabinet models are equipped with mirror panels, which allows the owner to easily carry out morning toilet and hygiene activities.
It is equally important to assess in advance the condition of the fittings, especially the moving parts (for cabinets with sliding doors, folding or lifting doors).
How to arrange a bathroom!
When arranging a bathroom, you need to take care not only of the plumbing, but also of the furniture. To ensure that the furniture fits perfectly in size and fits into the interior, we recommend making it according to an individual project. Our Stylish Furniture studio will produce a stylish, comfortable wardrobe that will be a worthy replacement for open shelves and will make the room more cozy and comfortable.
Bathroom cabinet - luxury or necessity?
Why a closet? Every modern person has many things that he wants to have at hand. These are jars with your favorite cosmetics, all kinds of body and hair care products, household chemicals, and personal hygiene products.
In addition, a good owner should always have a supply of toilet paper, paper towels and other items that also need to find their place. A spacious, small or narrow cabinet in the bathroom will solve problems associated with storing everything you need and will help hide the unsightly appearance of communications.
Taking into account the characteristics of the premises, as well as your requirements and wishes, we will produce:
- wall or built-in wardrobes;
- racks;
- pencil cases (with or without doors).
Particularly noteworthy are the practical corner bathroom cabinets, located from floor to ceiling. There is enough space here to store household equipment, and it will be possible to disguise communications.
Materials and manufacturing features
Modern high-quality materials are used in the production of bathroom furniture:
- array;
- plastic;
- glass;
- metal;
- Chipboard and MDF.
Each room has its own dimensions, so the first thing you need to do is take measurements of the room and decide on the type and size of the future rack, cabinet or pencil case.
To make the product beautiful and durable, we use high-quality chrome-plated fittings.
For rooms where heated floors are installed, furniture with legs is suitable - it looks good and makes the cleaning process easier. In rooms with a modest area, functional corner cabinets and pencil cases would be appropriate.
In the “Stylish Furniture” workshop you will find the best solution for your bathroom!
