Wall cabinets in the bathroom: types and choices

Making a bathroom involves not only the choice of a beautiful design, the installation of high-quality sanitary ware, but also the placement of furniture, which will make the room cozy and functional. Since the area of ​​most bathrooms is small, wall mounted cabinets are usually chosen for their arrangement. They are represented by various models, each of which differs in price, color, as well as texture, shapes.

A wall cabinet in the bathroom is a universal type of furniture, designed for convenient and compact storage of various bath accessories, hygiene products. The wall-mounted version of the furniture has a lot of advantages.

• Multifunctionality. Such furniture is installed directly on the wall, so there is free space on the floor that can be used to store textiles and other improvised means.
• Easy care. Such cabinets require only periodic wiping. They can be washed with special detergents that allow you to keep the furniture facade clean for a long time.
• Space saving. Such furniture takes up little space, which is especially important for the arrangement of small rooms.

As for the shortcomings, the hanging cabinet also has them. Due to the fact that the room is constantly elevated humidity, products can quickly become unusable.

Now the furniture market offers several types of wall-mounted lockers, each of which has its own characteristics and can differ not only in accessories, design, workmanship, capacity, but also in the type of placement. The most common varieties of mounted structures include:

• standard (classic);
• open and closed;
• large horizontal;
• angular;
• embedded in a niche;
• installed above the washing machine;
• SLR with LED backlight.

Standard models are ideal for bathrooms of absolutely any size and style, as they are often available in snow-white colors. They are usually used to place cosmetics and towels.

The corner hinged cabinet is considered a compact option and is used to store cosmetics. Thanks to this model, the room area is saved, since it often takes an unused corner.

Deserves special attention horizontal hanging cabinet, which has a small height (up to 80 cm) and a width that spans the entire wall. The advantages of horizontal models include ease of use. Due to the fact that they are hung low, without much effort, from their upper shelves you can get everything you need.

For lovers of unusual design, a great choice will be mirror cabinet which can be easily placed both above the washing machine and installed in a niche. The main feature of this model is the presence of mirrored doors, which are complemented by lighting.

Enclosed or open constructions are also very popular. In this case, the first option has more advantages over the second, since it hides from the general view of what is stored in it. As for open models, they usually perform an aesthetic function. Various elements of decor look beautiful on the shelves of open cabinets.

For bathrooms where the area is small and every square centimeter counts, they are well suited hinged built-in cabinets installed in a finished niche. Thanks to this arrangement, space is saved, and huge opportunities for creating an original design are revealed. Such designs look good over the washing machine.

There are also widespread cabinets that hang on the walls under the sink or on top of the washing machine. Compared with the above types, they are equipped with many shelves and have a linen container, drawers. Mounted models are available with a door-wave. They often do not have rear walls in the structure, thanks to this it is possible to hide the plumbing supply to the sink.

Above the washing machine, as a rule, modules with a white laundry basket are installed. They can be narrow, tall, and also differ in design (have a mirror or backlight). Narrow hinged furniture, located above the washing machine, usually takes up little space and gives the interior a special atmosphere of chic.

Hanging cabinet for the bathroom should be made of durable material that is not afraid of steam and humidity. At the moment, furniture factories offer customers products from the following materials.

• MDF and particleboard. The popularity of cabinets made of such material is explained by the variety of colors. In addition, the cost of such structures is low, which makes them affordable.

• Wood. Models from this natural material are well suited for the bathroom, regardless of its style. A wooden cabinet looks chic in the modern interior of the room, giving it a special atmosphere of comfort.

• Plastic. These designs are in great demand because of the affordable price. In addition, a plastic cabinet is considered a functional option for the bathroom. Furniture made of plastic is available in various shapes, colors and, most importantly, is not afraid of exposure to steam and moisture.

• Strained glass. Products from this material are a real decoration of the interior, as they give the room an original look and have the ability to visually expand the space. Glass cabinets are resistant to mechanical damage, they are less fragile compared to plastic.

In addition to all of the above materials, there are also metal products, but they are usually chosen for rooms decorated in hi-tech style.

Wall cabinets in the bathroom can be equipped with various fittings and facades, on which their cost directly depends. By default, manufacturers complete wall structures with the following fittings:

• pens;
• guides;
• hooks;
• fixing system;
• lifting mechanisms.

Particular attention should be paid to the choice of fittings when purchasing a white wall cabinet. Sliding or hinged panels should be equipped with metal handles. It is not advisable to buy products with painted or gold-plated plastic handles, as they will quickly lose their attractive appearance.

When buying mounted models, you should also check their doors for opening and closing. They must move freely and not make extraneous sounds, otherwise they will not last long due to poor fittings. When it is planned to store heavy and large items in cabinets, it is best to choose models with a tandembox system. Their design provides for the presence of side walls and shelves that are able to withstand a large power load.

As for the facades, then they must be resistant to moisture, so manufacturers often coat them with primers and treat with resins. The most common option for protecting facades is the application of PVC film (it is represented in various colors and textures), enamel or varnish (may have a glossy and matte effect), acrylic or melamine plastic (looks like translucent glass, looks beautiful, but quickly scratches and costs expensive).

Mounted modules for bathrooms are available in different sizes, which makes them easy to select for the arrangement of rooms of any size. For miniature rooms, it is desirable to purchase compact designs, since large ones will look bulky. So, for bathrooms with limited space, a narrow hanging cabinet is ideal, the length of which does not exceed 40 cm and a depth of up to 50 cm. It can be hung close to the sink, freeing up space on the floor. As a result, the effect of a hovering cabinet will be created, and the room will visually expand.

A small cabinet with a size of 500 * 300 mm is very popular, This model was specially developed by designers for bathrooms decorated in a modern style. This narrow design is ideally located on one of the walls or under the sink.

If you plan to hang the structure over the washing machine, then it is desirable to choose products of large sizes, the width of which exceeds 60 cm. Such models are convenient for storing textiles, hygiene products, household chemicals, and small items. In large bathrooms, you can place volumetric structures with a size of 1000 * 600 * 300 mm, since they not only allow you to store all the necessary items, but also hide the basket for dirty laundry.

When buying any furniture, it is important to pay special attention to its brand and customer reviews, and hinged structures in the bathroom are no exception. To date, the market is represented by various brands, each of which offers a wide range of products that differ in design and price. The following companies are among the most popular manufacturers.

• Aquaton (Russia). This company works together with the Spanish holding Roca and has managed to positively recommend itself in the market with classic cabinet models. The furniture of this brand is mainly produced from MDF and particleboard.

• Timo. The Finnish manufacturer under this brand produces exclusive cabinets, for the manufacture of which it uses exclusively solid wood. Especially interesting is the collection of products with artistic carvings and inserts from various materials.

• Labor Legno. Cabinets from this manufacturer are distinguished by an unusual appearance and originality. They are great for small bathrooms, but are expensive.

• Valente. This is a German brand that produces hinged structures made of modern polymer materials that are resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. Such cabinets are classified as premium furniture.

• IKEA. This manufacturer specializes in producing furniture of various modifications, but wall-mounted modules for the bathroom are in great demand. They come with or without a mirror. The furniture design is presented in the style of constructivism and classic, it is decorated in noble colors imitating natural wood.

To hinged structures reliably served in the bathroom for a long time, they must meet all the requirements of operation and have practicality. Therefore, when buying cabinets, it is necessary to take into account such nuances.

• Type of construction. The hinged furniture can be installed both under the sink, above the washing machine, and on a free wall. The type is usually determined depending on the particular layout of the room.

• Sizes. Experts recommend purchasing roomy modules, but at the same time they should not be very bulky and take up a lot of space.

• Material of construction and facade. Steam is constantly collecting in the bathroom, so furniture that is highly resistant to the adverse effects of moisture should be placed in it.

• Quality fittings. Since handles, brackets, and other parts will constantly come in contact with a humid environment, they must be protected from rust.

• Design. Furniture of this type is selected in accordance with the general style of the room. For lovers of the classics, you need to choose more rounded shapes and white (milky) color. Country provides for the placement of solid wood furniture, a high-tech combination of metal with glass is always used, and for connoisseurs of the English style, models with glass inserts and color backlighting will be the right choice. They can be fixed in any convenient place at a height convenient for users.

• The presence of additional equipment. A good choice is the model, complemented by drawers, shelves and linen baskets. At the same time, cabinets should not only be practical, but also perform a decorative function. Therefore, completing the design with backlight will not hurt. This will give the interior a special chic.

An overview of the hanging cabinet in the bathroom, see the next video.