Wall-mounted corner cabinets in the bathroom: varieties, brands, choice, placement

The bathroom is one of the most common places for installing corner-type wall cabinets. It is for this part of the house that they are the most ergonomic and relevant in capacity. In the modern furniture market, many different models of such furniture are presented. However, not everyone knows how to choose such a unit for the bathroom, what are the features of these designs, and what design will look really harmonious and original.

Like any accessories, the hinged corner cabinet installed in the bathroom has characteristics that are characteristic only for it. Among them there are both positive and negative traits. The advantages include the following characteristics.

• The compactness of the product, combined with spaciousness, allows the wall cabinet to look neat in the interior and at the same time store a lot of household items.
• Sometimes the functions of such a product can be extended. For example, a mirrored facade allows you to place an additional reflective surface in the bathroom.
• A similar unit is able to act as an accent in the interior of the bathroom.

The following nuances can be attributed to the negative characteristics of the product.

• Self-installation of a hinged corner cabinet requires skill. In the process, you have to keep the product on weight.
• In corner designs for the bathroom, the filling is pretty similar. Due to the peculiarities of the forms and functions of the cabinet, the presence of retractable or other more complex systems is simply impossible.
• You should also carefully consider the design of the facade.Due to the fact that the hinged element will be located in the corner of the bathroom, there is a risk that it will be able to distort its shape if it is incorrectly designed.

Hanging corner cabinets for the bathroom are classified into several varieties. The basis of this classification is such a feature as the shape in cross section. The following types are distinguished.

• Section triangular type is a classic option. It blends harmoniously into small spaces.
• Unlike a triangular section, trapezoidal is embodied in a more overall design. However, this option is quite elegant and aesthetic. This form provides for both closed and semi-open models. The latter are distinguished by the fact that on the lateral sides of the trapezoid there are open shelves for small items.
• L-shaped models are not so common, but attachments of this type are spacious. They can also contain compartments of both deaf and open types on the sides. If such a cabinet is located above the bath, then it is often equipped with a mirror. Its design, being diagonal, cuts off the corner part.
• Special is a variety such as mounted wardrobe. It is elongated in shape and rather narrow. Occupying a significant part of the wall, it does not have legs in the form of legs, but is mounted on the vertical plane of the wall. The capacity of such products is undeniable, so they can easily replace several cabinets and cabinets in the bathroom.
• Radius shape a door is also used for hanging cabinets. They are used in the bathroom only if the area and the configuration of the room allow it.

In the manufacture of wall mounted corner cabinets for the bathroom, a fairly large number of different materials are usually used. The most popular among them are the following.

• Plastic - raw materials with lightness, presentable appearance, a variety of colors. Especially relevant for the bathroom quality is its resistance to moisture. However, the disadvantages of such products include their low resistance to mechanical damage, as well as the inability to withstand heavy weight.

• Chipboard moisture resistant type is a very popular material for creating cabinets. Such raw materials differ from ordinary chipboard in a special coating - melamine, as well as edging tapes. Models are presented in a variety of colors and shapes, however, they are not very durable. Most buyers are attracted to the price component.

• More environmentally friendly and durable material is MDF. Despite the fact that it is more expensive than chipboard, such cabinets are optimal in terms of price and quality. In addition, among the models there are interesting options for forms - concave and convex.

• Aesthetics and Beauty - undeniable qualities of cabinets made of natural wood. They are quite expensive and need special impregnation coating to resist moisture. Otherwise, the tree will swell and lose its presentable appearance. It is also worth considering that wooden models are not suitable for all interior concepts.

• As an independent material and an integral part of products from other raw materials acts strained glass. Being quite durable, it also has a special elegance. Cabinets made entirely of such material do not overload the interior of the space, adding more air to the room.

The size of a corner cabinet for a bathroom with hanging fixation largely depends on the shape of a particular model. In general, the width of the product varies from 15 to 80 cm. In this case, the depth should not exceed 35 cm. The height of the product may have parameters such as 70, 80, 100 cm, etc.

As for the color palette for the cabinet in the bathroom, its choice depends on the material of manufacture. Each raw material assumes the presence of a certain gamut of colors, in one or more of which it can be painted. The tree is characterized by natural light shades, such as white, beige, ivory, milky and dark colors - walnut, mahogany, chestnut.

Options made of plastic are usually painted in more rich colors - saturated red, yellow, pink. However, they can also be white, black, gray or have other shades of a calmer pastel palette. Metal corner cabinets for the bathroom are made in gray, black versions, can be finished with other metals, for example, bronze. Glass can also be presented in light or darkened versions.

Wall closet in the bathroom can be decorated in various ways. The design of the product sometimes implies the presence of such elements that make it truly unique and ideal for your bathroom. Wooden models can be trimmed with such interesting elements as patina and carving. If the first option gives the furniture an old-fashioned atmosphere, then the second creates additional grace.

Decorative elements may also be present on the glass itself, for example, the dullness is not everywhere on the glass, but in the form of patterns. You can apply photo printing to the front doors of some plastic cabinets, due to which they will look nontrivial and emphasize the general style of the bathroom. If the wall cabinet has a trapezoidal shape, then the side faces can be painted in a plain color, and the door facade may contain photo printing or patterns with the same color on a lighter background.

It is worth paying special attention to companies that produce such corner cabinets for the bathroom. Among the most popular companies, the following are distinguished.

• Polish company Kronosan specializes in the manufacture of bathroom cabinets from a material such as moisture-resistant chipboard.
• Russian company Aquella also specializes in the production of similar furniture. It is presented mainly in bright colors. However, the texture of the housing cover can be chosen independently, making it matte or glossy.
• The combination of reasonable price and good quality is typical for the company Aquaton. She specializes in creating cabinets from particleboard and MDF. Moreover, in many models there is a special coating with a laminated film.

Furniture such as a hanging cabinet for a bathroom needs to be carefully selected in order to decorate a room for water treatments. For this, it is important to consider a number of important nuances.

• It is worth giving preference to vertical products. Their length should significantly exceed the width. Under this condition, the model will not look bulky, but it will have the necessary capacity.
• In addition to the cabinet parameters, it is worth considering the dimensions of the bathroom. In particularly small rooms, you should buy only the smallest models, and it is better to choose mirror facades of the doors, since they do not create the effect of an overloaded space.
• When selecting a model, carefully inspect the surface of all options for chips.

The question of the proper placement of wall mounted products with an angular design is relevant, especially for those who purchase such a cabinet for the first time. The following options for its location in the bathroom.

• Due to its small size, triangular structures can be placed in the corner next to the sink.When you open the door of such products usually does not cause inconvenience. Especially this option will be harmonious if a mirror is also located above the sink. Thanks to this, the cabinet will look like a continuation of the overall composition.
• Sometimes the sink is located right in the corner along with the lower cabinet. In this case, the mirror is built into the door of the wall cabinet, which is located directly above the wash area.
• In the case of the dimensional bath, you can create a whole composition of wall cabinets, and the corner model will be part of it. Along adjacent walls, on the sides of the corner, cabinets with a rectangular body are installed, due to which you can store a much larger number of things in the bathroom.

In addition to knowing the selection criteria, it is also necessary to familiarize yourself with visual examples of wall cabinets with an angular design in the bathroom. Pay attention to the following ready-made examples of successful placement and selection of such products.

• If there is a golden hue in the bathroom accessories, then it can also be included in the hinged shelf in the corner. Only the open design compartment can be made in this color, while the rest of the parts are finished in more neutral colors.

• A good option would be to illuminate the inside of a frosted triangular cabinet with an insert of frosted glass.

• You can arrange the cabinet so that the back of the door is mirrored. At the same time, even being constantly in the open state, the product should look harmonious with the interior.

On how to make a corner cabinet in the bathroom with your own hands, see the video below.