When installing a bathroom, many acquire only plumbing equipment and a mirror with a small cabinet to store in it everything that is needed for making water procedures. But in practice, the bath stand is a very necessary addition. Let's analyze the purpose, varieties, features of the selection and operation of such coasters.
Features
The table, which is purchased for this room, performs several functions:
- storage of necessary things: liquid soap, bath foam, towels;
- masking pipes and wiring.
The main requirements for this product are:
- miniature
- maneuverability;
- ability to withstand surges in temperature and humidity;
- spaciousness.
The table is often combined with the sink. This affects the specifics of the product, the countertop should be made of stone (better than natural), glass or plastic. That is, from those materials that calmly survive the humidity.
Compared to a vanity table, varieties of bathroom products have more storage space. And the requirements of the latter are more stringent.
The choice of products for the bathroom
When choosing a table in the room for water procedures, it is necessary to take into account not only the appearance, but also the compatibility with the general style. An important factor is size. If the area allows, then you can buy products of impressive size. Small items are suitable for a small room.
The optimal value, according to the designers, is considered 0.5x0.6 m. Such dimensions will be optimal even for small bathrooms. With the proper decoration of the room, the table can accommodate a supply of towels for the whole family and hygiene products.
Not only the height and width of the table are significant, but also its height. The best height is between 80-88 cm. This size is optimal for adults and children.
Posting Rules
When placing a table in the bathroom, the following principles must be observed.
- Availability. The product should not be in movement areas and should not interfere with opening and closing doors.
- Water supply location. Furniture installation should not entail the transfer of a water supply system.
Any bathtub stand should comply with these principles, with the exception of those that are attached to the bathtub itself.
Types
By type of installation, the tables are divided into the following options.
- Floor. This type of table is quite roomy. They can be placed in a corner or combined with a sink or bath. The main negative characteristic is that moisture can accumulate between the table and the floor. In the event that the table is wooden, then this can lead to damage.
To prevent this, the best choice is the model on the legs.
- Wall mounted. These types are mounted on the wall using fixing elements. They create a feeling of lightness and airiness in the room, undemanding in care.
One of the disadvantages is their small capacity.
- Maneuverable. They are products on wheels, conveniently moving around the room. In most cases, they are used in large bathrooms for storing the necessary things.
- Bath stands, which are a small shelf, with side mounts. This model is placed on the side walls. There are products that have holes for glasses or a folding stand for book lovers and those who like lying in the foam watching a movie on a tablet.
Materials used
A bathroom is a room with a high level of humidity, which makes it possible to reasonably approach the selection of furniture. Those materials that were used to create the table for the bathroom must meet certain parameters.
- Strength. This is an important parameter that shows the ability to withstand loads.
- Durability. On the table during operation, stains from toothpaste or soap may occur. Removing these stains may require aggressive cleaning agents that can harm the surface.
- Resistance to humidity. The product must withstand high humidity and frequent temperature changes.
The best option would be to use fake stoneswhich differ in resistance to environmental influences, pollution. Countertops can be given any shape. If the dimensions of the room allow, then you can make openings for two sinks.
One type of material may be wood, in the event that it undergoes special treatment.
Conventional plywood for the bathroom is not suitable, because it can not withstand strong humidity and temperature extremes.
Another option for the material for the countertop is glass. Its main negative characteristics are difficulty in care and fragility. You can buy a table made of reinforced glass, but this is very expensive.
A variant of the material for mobile tables may be impregnated metal that will not allow the appearance of traces of destruction. It happens that metal products are coated with colored enamel, which is moisture resistant.
They look good plastic products. They can be painted in such a way as to give them a matte finish or gloss, depending on the stylistic orientation.
High-quality plastic products have a rather high cost, but this is offset by the fact that the consumer eventually gets a durable surface that is easy to care for.
Stylistic orientation
When choosing a table for the bathroom, you must take into account the existing style. This element of decoration should fit perfectly into the overall interior. Usually use the following stylistic directions.
- Classic. For this style, models that are distinguished by a sophisticated forged leg are suitable.
- Modern. This style stands out among others for its lightness and comfort. Any colors are appropriate here. For this style, you can choose an aged wooden tabletop or an option from raw stone.
- Scandinavian. The hue prevailing in the interior is preferably white, which allows you to visually increase the space.
If there is a desire to set a table made of wood, then it is necessary that it is not too large-scale and not be lost against the general background. The same rules apply to stone.
- Provence. It is dominated by floral patterns. This style looks advantageous in large-scale rooms. The main colors of this style are blue, white, yellow, green.
- Country. A monolithic table covered with stone will help to add provincial chic to the room. If the room is small, it is better to use a wooden table.
- Minimalism. This style is strict. Wooden furniture is appropriate here. A hanging table that repeats the color of the floor with its color will look unusual. Used black, white, gray colors.
For this style, simple furniture is suitable. It is better to fit into the decor of a wooden table that will resemble a wide shelf.
- High tech. There are contrasts in the surface design: red-black, orange-black, white-black. Any material is suitable as a material, the main thing is that the shade coincides with the general coloring of the room.
Product Reviews
The well-known brand IKEA in the department "Bathrooms" presents a variety of models of tables for this room, there is everything for the most demanding taste:
- Tolken countertop, size 1.0x0.5 m;
- Viskan - 0.8x0.4 m;
- "Viskan" - 0.6x0.4 m;
- Tolken - 0.8x0.5m.
An equally well-known trademark for bathroom products is Aquanet. Tables of this company are distinguished by modern design, multifunctionality. Made of high quality materials that are very resistant to moisture. They have a long service life.
Dreja is a Czech brand that presents its product with the following positive characteristics:
- resistant to moisture;
- withstands temperature differences;
- multifunctional;
- not harmful to health.
The products of this company have excellent aesthetic and practical properties:
- it is moisture resistant;
- not afraid of temperature differences;
- multifunctional;
- environmentally friendly.
ASB-Mebel produces this piece of furniture, using the latest developments, using materials that are safe for humans. Products are resistant to high humidity, they do not form mold and fungus.
Opadiris is one of the leaders in the domestic market of furniture of this type. Used in production natural raw materials (material from precious woods), it is endowed with all the properties necessary for long-term use.
See how to make a table under the sink in the bathroom in the next video.
