Floor pencil cases in a bathroom: types, sizes and choice

The narrow elongated shape of the pencil case allows you to place it in compact bathrooms. In width, it does not take up much space, but has good capacity due to its considerable height.

Floor cases are called “columns” for their similarity to a similar design. The main feature of such a product is a high, slender appearance. They can be of different heights, but for bathrooms they do not let out more than two meters. This is due to the lack of stools or other stands in the bathrooms, making it possible to get things from the upper shelves.

In depth, the pencil case is inferior to a full-fledged closet, but this makes it possible to conveniently use the shelves, all contents are easily accessible. When assembling an acquired design, you should consider what and where it will be in it.

A clear understanding of the functional filling of the pencil case will allow you to correctly position the shelves. For example, at the bottom it is planned to place high containers with household chemicals, which means that the height of the shelf should correspond. At eye level, you can set miniature bubbles and creams with cosmetic content. They will need a small space between the shelves.

In the pencil case, a shelf for spare towels is allocated, the closed facade makes it possible to keep them from the dampness that is present in the air of the bathroom due to hot fumes.

Another feature relates to the materials from which the products are made. Since the pencil case will be in a room with high humidity, the material should have minimal porosity and have the ability to repel water.

Structurally, pencil cases are quite diverse - in addition to form, they differ in open, closed and combined facades. Products with doors protect against hot fumes. On open shelves you can install baskets with bath accessories, they are especially relevant if the bathroom is decorated in a Scandinavian style or any other types of country are used.

Models are often endowed with trellised shelves, which helps maintain good ventilation. Some types of pencil cases are equipped with large linen boxes or baskets. They can be pulled out separately on casters, or drive out together with the lower door.

Another of the features of pencil cases is stable legs. The design can also be on the basement, but the ventilation capabilities of the furniture are important for the bathroom, in addition, the legs can protect the product during leakage.

Floor models must be in contact with the floor. They can be on legs, on casters, on a basement, but as already noted, the space between the bottom of the pencil case and the floor is welcome. Any closed types of products are divided into left-handed and right-handed, depending on which side the doors open, which must be considered when choosing models. Structures standing on the floor are divided into the following types.

A narrow tall model, taking up little space in width, refers to the classic look of pencil cases.

The design is installed on the floor in a free corner. It can be triangular, trapezoidal or radial. Height is selected according to the taste of the owner. The pencil case should not be placed tightly in a corner, the presence of a small space between the products and the wall will improve ventilation capabilities. Corner models make good use of space, they are suitable even for small rooms.

It is a shortened view of the pencil case. The design is convenient for rooms in which it is not possible to install a full-fledged model, in view of the presence of pipes or existing hanging furniture.

An original and convenient design with an axis in the center around which all sections of this product rotate. Moreover, each side can have its own functionality - shelves, drawers, hooks for towels, pockets for little things.

It is convenient to install such products by the bathtub or shower, it becomes possible to use the necessary things without interrupting water procedures. Rotating pencil cases can be solid, which rotate around their axis in unchanged form, and modular, divided into sections vertically — if necessary, you can rotate any of the modules.

Comfortable roomy furniture designed for large bathrooms. It combines the height of the pencil case and the width of the cabinet or may resemble a narrow cabinet and a wide pencil case, it all depends on the dimensions of the selected model. Products are installed against the wall, leaving a small gap for ventilation.

Pencil cases can be deaf or open, but most often produce combined models - the lower part is hidden behind the door, drawers are in the center, and open shelves are located at the top. In this design, you can collect all the necessary things, creating a minimalist style in the room.

The laundry basket is not the most aesthetic sight in the bathroom. Cases with built-in capacity mask its presence well. The basket is located at the bottom of the product behind a closed door that opens with it. Or the laundry container is mounted on casters and easily drives out if necessary.

Open types of pencil cases resemble shelves, the difference is the mandatory presence of deaf sidewalls. In a pencil case, you can lay out things that are not afraid of evaporation, in addition, all the necessary items are at hand. For large bathrooms, open models often turn into exhibition furniture for decorating the premises, on which sea shells, corals, beautiful bottles are installed.

Completely enclosed structures do not look very impressive, so they are often endowed with mirrors in the form of inserts or the entire size of the door. Thanks to the mirrors playing with space, the room seems larger and brighter.

The specificity of bathrooms requires special characteristics from materials. In no room is furniture exposed to such destructive effects of water and steam as in a bathroom. Glass and plastic are ideal for wet conditions. They have almost no porosity and repel water. The rest of the materials need special treatment and a protective layer.

For rooms with high humidity, dense varieties of trees are suitable - oak, larch, walnut, maple, cedar, wenge. Finished products are treated with antifungal impregnations and coated with a water-repellent layer - they are painted, varnished, and laminated. Natural wood pencil cases look great, but are expensive.

Who can not afford a product made of natural wood, gets its budget imitation - particleboard. A pencil case is made of wood-based material and coated with veneer of any tree species, even exotic ones.

Environmentally friendly, safe to use material made from fine chips soaked in natural resins. MDF is embossed, which improves the appearance of the product. The cost is higher than that of products made of chipboard, but inferior to natural wood. Glass and metal are often used as complementary elements.

A beautiful interior is planned before the renovation. Finishing and furniture should complement each other, withstand the color scheme and not deviate from the intended style. In addition, the parameters of the room are taken into account. The pencil case is not suitable for small rooms with high ceilings. His striving upwards will only complement the sensations of the “pipe”. For such bathrooms, do not fill the upper tier with furniture or products should be as transparent as possible.

Corner, radius pencil cases round and soften corners. Their presence in rectangular elongated rooms helps the room to become balanced.

For small bathrooms, you should not just select shallow miniature models, they must contain upper open shelves or be endowed with glass and mirror facades that visually expand the space. For such rooms, white gloss in decoration or furniture works well.

The industry produces floor structures of various sizes, as they must suit bathrooms of any size. But even compact options can accommodate a considerable number of things.

Not every bathroom can provide a place for a pencil case, but if it is located, you should pay attention to products with a minimum width of 35-40 cm and a depth of 20-25 cm. For a model with such dimensions to stay stable, its height should not exceed 100-120 cm. The deeper the pencil case, the greater the height he can afford.

With a catastrophic lack of storage space in miniature bathrooms, the structures are fixed to the wall and extended to the desired height. Such cases are made independently or on order.

Products with a width of 40-55 cm and a depth of 32-40 cm can be considered standard.They are stable at a height of 1.5-2 m. This is already a full-fledged roomy furniture that can absorb all bath accessories, giving the bathroom a well-groomed look without any frills.

Standard floor structures may not be suitable for Khrushchev bathrooms. Even if you can install them, using the product with open doors will be problematic. Such pencil cases are suitable for rooms with moderate to large sizes.

For most products a prerequisite is a maximum height of 2 m, but spacious rooms can afford sliding wardrobes with a width of 55-60 cm, a depth of 40-50 cm and a height exceeding a two-meter mark. Roomy models are equipped not only with shelves and drawers, but also with a bar for hanging towels and bathrobes.

Angular structures should be separately mentioned, they can also have miniature and volumetric dimensions with a width of 30-40-50 cm and a height of 1.2-1.5-1.8 m. The depth of such products exceeds the dimensions of the wall options and depends on the parameters of designs.

To make a good purchase, you must consider the following rules.

• The bathroom often does not have excess space, and the free space is immediately guessed. It should be measured before going for a pencil case.
• You should think in advance how to fill the purchased piece of furniture - household chemicals, bathrobes and towels, cosmetics or all at once. The design choice of the product and its dimensions depend on the functional purpose.
• The model should match the style and color with the environment. It should not load, burden the space with its dimensions.
• You should pay attention to which side the doors open, otherwise it will be difficult to “miss” with other pieces of furniture.
• Before purchase, the protective layer of the product is checked. Even a small chip can disrupt the laminated coating, and then moisture will do its job - it deforms and destroys chipboard.
• It is also worth checking the quality of fittings.

Even small bathrooms can be subject to a single style. The pencil case, despite its compactness, is a noticeable piece of furniture; it can support the general situation or introduce disharmony. Consider examples of beautiful models in the interior.

• Multifunctional pencil case with shelves and lots of drawers in style shabby chic. It belongs to the closed type, but thanks to the glass door it does not create the impression of bulkyness.

• Closed-legged product in style minimalism, is part of the bathroom furniture set.

• An elaborately decorated pencil-case closet adorns the interior in the style of baroque.

• A pencil case and semi-pencil case with glass facades are included in the furniture set that supports the direction country.

• Mixed twin pencil cases with open and closed shelves meet the interior in style provence.

• Solid teak pattern with closed facade environmental areas. A grid solution helps circulate air freely.

• Deep style open pencil case loft. It has an interesting solution with a through shelf passing into the countertops and connecting the two wash columns.

Cases in the bathroom can incorporate all the necessary accessories for the adoption of hygiene procedures and provide a spacious interior in a minimalist style. Or they can become the basis of the decor and make the atmosphere more saturated. In any case, this type of furniture will always find its application even in a room with high humidity.

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