Choosing bathroom accessories

No interior is complete without harmoniously selected accessories. They complete the design, give the room the right atmosphere and personality. Stylish and functional additions are needed in every room of the home, including the bathroom. The material in this article will introduce the reader to the nuances of choosing bathroom accessories.

Useful bathroom accessories can be very varied. They differ in purpose, location, size and shape. Most of them are mandatory components of the interior composition. Some are needed for storing personal hygiene products and rational organization of space, others are for drying things and storing towels, and others are for dirty laundry. Others are decorative elements that give the bathroom an atmosphere of home comfort.

In the manufacture of bathroom accessories, brands use different raw materials. The most sought after materials include ceramics, metal, glass, wood and plastic. Each of them has its own indicators of practicality and aesthetics.

Ceramic accessories are quite expensive, but status. Decorated with stucco, decal or voluminous decor, they bring a special touch to the interior of the bathroom. The disadvantages of ceramics are weight and fragility. Such products are taken for spacious bathrooms.

Stylish organizers and interior additions made by from glass, give the design lightness and airiness.

Functional additions made of wood are distinguished by a noble texture. They significantly increase the status of the interior, have optimal weight and different shades. Despite the complexity and exacting care, wooden accessories are in demand among buyers. However, they are suitable for completing not every interior style.

Functional metal accessories can be seen in the bathrooms, decorated in different styles. Today they are made of stainless steel, bronze and brass, they are strong, aesthetic and durable. They are mainly bought with sets with a uniform design and texture. The material is undemanding to care, it goes well with plumbing and furniture.

Plastic analogues demanded by customers due to cost, variety of textures and color schemes. If before plastic looked cheap, today manufacturers give it the texture of stone, wood, metal and other materials.

It is difficult to imagine a bath without personal hygiene products. However, it is not customary to leave them on the sink countertop or shelf. Modern people are used to arranging each item in their own organizer. These include:

• stands for toothpastes and brushes;
• glasses for rinsing the oral cavity;
• bottles for liquid soap;
• cotton swab organizers;
• boxes for napkins, soap dishes;
• containers for bombs and flavorings.

This group includes containers for storing combs. Sometimes in bathrooms, adapted for living quarters, on tables or shelves, you can see vases and figurines. They are selected in order to enhance the recognition of a particular style. So that they look expressive and do not overload the interior, their quantity is dosed. Table-type accessories are presented in stores both as single products and as sets.

Rarely what interior of a bathroom does without wall accessories. For example, it can be compact organizers for toothpaste and brushes that are mounted on vacuum suction cups or other fasteners. Organizer sizes for hygiene items may depend on the number of items to fit. Soap dispensers are also attached to the wall when the countertop of the washbasin does not have an additional surface for table accessories.

These accessories include paper holders, because storage of toilet paper should also be aesthetic. Buy them for sanitary units of the combined type. Spectacular holders ennoble the space, bring unobtrusive organization into it. They are stylish, practical and compact.

Towel holders are the key to any bathroom. By type of accommodation floor and wall. Floor modifications are suitable for spacious rooms. Analogs of the wall type are on sale by different models.

The simplest of them are hooks. Models cannot be called comfortable - you cannot dry a towel on them. However, they are very popular because optimize the space of small bathrooms, characteristic of most old-style apartments.

Models on rings and bars are practical and stylish. They are laconic and extraordinary, due to which they are great for decorating bathrooms in different styles. The number of crossbars can be different, which allows you to dry several towels on them at once.

Towel racks in the form of shelves stand out from other analogues in terms of convenience and practicality. They are released not only in the classic, but also in a combined form. On sale there are 2-in-1 modifications (a shelf with a bar for drying towels).

It is impossible to imagine a bathroom without functional hanging shelves. Shelves are equipped with not only a wash zone. Today they are in showers. For example, it can be models with several tiers, designed for detergents, or shelf-seats. Small shelves can also be hung on the bath, with detergents and washcloths on them.

Shelves in the bathroom can be very diverse. Depending on the design, they are console, built-in, open, closed, combined. Some of them are more like compact shelving. Others are hidden behind the mirror and, if necessary, extend to the sides.

The shape of the shelves, as well as their functionality, is different. Some of them are equipped with a rack and consist of several tiers. Products may be concise, telescopic, without sides or with fences.

These accessories can be seen in small bathrooms. They are made of metal, wood and plastic. The best varieties are considered stainless steel options. They stand out against other analogues in attractive design and high quality. In the manufacturing process, the metal is coated with chrome, due to which the hooks do not rust and serve as a functional element of the arrangement for a long time.

The type of hook installation is different. They are mounted on self-tapping screws, Velcro, mounted in a hidden way. Depending on the variety and purpose, they are mounted on a wall in the wash zone, on a cabinet near the wash zone. Of all the options Velcro is considered unreliable (raw steamed air deforms Velcro very quickly).

Bath Curtains polyethylene, vinyl, silicone, glass, plastic, polyester, teflon. Depending on the type of construction (soft or hard), their fastening can be hooks, rings, eyelets, drawstrings, clips with magnets. A separate line is represented by options with extraordinary fastening in the form of chains.

By type of execution, curtains for the bathroom are classic rectilinear, sliding, swing, swivel, folding, extendable. Soft constructions consist of one panel, rigid analogs can have from 1 to 7 sections.

The design of curtains for a bath or shower is diverse. Soft models not only zone the space, but also bring a special flavor to it. The subjects of prints are flowers, ethnic and floral motifs, letters, formulas. Looks beautiful in the bathroom and the design of curtains with photo printing. Glass curtains are transparent, matte, stained glass, plain, patterned, color, combined.

Today soap dispensers are found in almost every modern bathroom. They are hygienic, contribute to maintaining an atmosphere of cleanliness in the bathroom. Accessories are different in design and material, size and shape, different construction.

In the manufacturers' lines, you can purchase touch-type options for rooms with different traffic.Such products are equipped with soap dispensers with a response zone of 5 to 14 cm. Dispensers work from batteries or a network adapter. Some varieties have the option of sound indication of dispensing liquid soap.

It’s difficult to do without a hair dryer holder in the bathroom. Such an accessory is considered one of the convenient and useful devices. Use it for proper storage of the hair dryer. The holder is corrosion resistant, it does not allow the hair dryer connected to the network to come into contact with a damp surface.

Thanks to the holder it is possible to save space in the mirror area. The design and functionality of the accessory vary. It can be simple or supplemented with compartments for curling, ironing, comb. Despite the cost, a hairdryer holder is in almost every bathroom.

A valuable and functional element of the interior for people with disabilities are handrails. They are made of metal not subject to rust (brass, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, reinforced plastic). Modifications are divided into 2 categories: some have a complete set of fasteners, others need independent selection of the necessary fasteners.

Products differ in shape, design, purpose. They are bought for a toilet, washbasin, bath. Accessories are hinged and swivel, have a rigid fixation in each working position. The best and most durable of the modifications are steel alloy products.

Compact rugs with anti-slip are considered not so much decorative as functional accessories for interior bathrooms. Rubberized threads are woven into their base, and, depending on the material of manufacture, they can be bumpy. Products are pile and lint-free, different in color and design.

In modern interiors are often found products of round, rectangular, semicircular shape. In addition, modifications are asymmetric. Optionally, you can decorate the bathroom floor with a functional rug of the most unusual shape. The choice of such accessories is in favor of models with soft hygroscopic material made of acrylic or microfiber.

No bathroom is complete without a mirror. Its size is selected, taking into account the area of ​​the room and the footage of the wash zone in which it is located. It may be with frame, without frame, with shelves, without them, small, standard or large. In form it happens round, oval, square, non-standard (with curly edges and unusual design).

Depending on the style of the interior, you can decorate it not only with an ordinary, but also with a telescopic, and even a magnifying mirror. Mirror cloth can be located on the entire wall above the countertop with sinks and built-in appliances. It can be illuminated with LED strip, wall sconces horizontal or vertical type.

Dirty laundry containers are a must for every bathroom. According to the material of manufacture, they are wicker, wooden, metal, plastic, textile. The product range is wide: on sale you can find both simple closed and perforated models, baskets with different opening and closing mechanisms.

Laundry baskets are straight and angular, cylindrical and rectangular, mesh, with and without handles. The best varieties of rulers are models with holes. So ventilation is provided inside the container, and therefore, the laundry inside the container does not damp.

Enhance the functionality of the bathroom with trash containers.They are made of colored plastic, due to which the products are characterized by mobility, low weight, ease of care. The design of the trash cans may vary. Usually these are compact models with an opening lid of a movable type and a varied texture.

The texture and color of the product are key purchase criteria. Garbage containers can be semi-gloss, satin, matte, marble.

The design decisions of the acquired accessories are subject to the resources of a particular style. For instance:

• for classic style buy products with gold carvings, stucco decoration;

• necessary items contemporary style stand out for their strict forms and lack of decor;

• on style country or provence indicate accessories with a vintage design and ornate fittings;

• to convey style loft creative products and non-standard forms are needed;

• in the style bathroom modern Accessories made of plastic with a glossy texture will look great;

• bath in eco style It will look more expressive if its accents become accessories made of wood.

As for the color, then any of the accessories fits better into the interior, if selected in one of the shades of a particular design. Choose a color so that it does not get out on the main background. The most popular accessories are products of white, gold, silver, beige and sand. In addition, customers like marble and wood colors, as well as black and milky colors.

The range of designer bathroom accessories is huge. Wide product lines are offered by Czech and Italian companies. The buyer has the opportunity to choose between budget and luxury accessories, taking into account the budget.

Among the many brands involved in the production of useful and functional items for bathrooms, several brands can be noted:

• Langberger - German manufacturer of high-quality bathroom accessories;

• Hayta– a company famous for its luxurious and elegant products of modern design;

• Grohe - A world-famous brand that offers customers products with precise design and ergonomics;

• IKEA - a popular brand among a domestic buyer, whose products are suitable for interiors of different styles;

• Keuco - A manufacturer of high-quality plumbing fixtures and accessories with a sleek design;

• Fbs - Czech manufacturer of accessories with manual polishing, smooth surface, resistant to any impact;

• Colombo design - a brand that stands out from competitors by the sophistication of the design of its products.

When choosing bathroom accessories, a number of criteria should be considered. The key one is product relevance in a particular interior. It is necessary to pay attention to the style of the room - design, shape, color are selected to match the general concept of style.

If the style involves the use of synthetic materials and glossy texture, such should be the accessories. When antique design is needed, laconic geometric shapes are inappropriate. And even the laundry basket is selected so as to indicate a specific era in history. These rules apply to all interior styles.

The placement of accessories in the bathroom depends on their quantity and type. If the room is spacious, there may be more, in a small space you have to be limited to a minimum. To save useful space, small household items can be placed on shelves and wall holders. When the room is very crowded, individual items are mounted on the front door.

Laundry baskets are sometimes mounted in niches or existing furniture. Trash bins are placed under the sink. If a small bathtub is equipped with a screen, detergents and other things are hidden there. Floor heated towel rails are placed in the bath area, wall-mounted analogs are mounted in small rooms, placing them in a wet or dry area (near the bath or mirror).

Corner shelves with a stand are placed not only in the shower, but also in the wash basin. So you can free up space on the countertop by buying a large sink for it or adding a table mirror. Small items cleaned by the organizer will visually unload the space. So the room will seem cleaner and more spacious.

When arranging accessories, you need to remember safety. Arrange objects in such a way that they do not interfere with free movement. A mirror is usually placed above the sink. Its backlight should be placed at a sufficient distance from wet areas. If there is space under the washbasin, you can fit a waste basket there.

Filling the bathroom with accessories should not be excessive - everything is metered in the stylish interior, and therefore looks to the place. For example, in a small bathroom there is enough set on the countertop for hygiene products and hooks for towels. In a large room, a greater number of functional additions are allowed, it is not striking.

We offer you to pay attention to 10 successful and stylish examples of a harmonious choice of bathroom accessories.

Effective accessories-holders for towels and small items (rings, watches, bracelets) as emphasis on the wash zone.

Floor-mounted towel dryer with step ladder design.

A harmonious set of accessories for organizing the space of the wash zone.

Console shelf and towel holder in a single design to create a minimalist style.

Functional use of a niche in a small bathroom.

Selection of accessories for creating retro design in the wash area.

A set of accessories for hygiene procedures made by in floral design.

Decorations in the interior of the bathroom, used to create a special atmosphere.

Functional shelves with strict design contribute to a clear organization of space.

A stylish set of accessories for storing liquid and solid soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

See how to choose bathroom accessories in the next video.