Bathroom case: types, sizes and choices

Standard bathrooms do not differ in large dimensions, so they need appropriate furniture, which does not take up much space, but accommodates many bath accessories. The pencil case is ideal in this regard - it is narrow, does not “eat up” space and is capacious due to upward aspiration.

Floor cases look like columns. This word was assigned to them as a second name. They can be of different sizes: from tiny desktops to designs that extend to the very ceiling. For bathrooms, pencil cases do not produce a height of more than two meters, since in these rooms there are no stools and other opportunities to get things from the upper shelves.

The specificity of the bathroom requires special characteristics from the furniture. For moist hot air, dense non-porous materials suitable for repelling water are suitable: plastic, glass. But they use familiar wood, and even chipboard, it all depends on the method of processing products. They are impregnated with antifungal compounds and protected with layers of paint, varnish or laminated.

Cases for a bathroom can be open, closed and combined type. Often shelves are made in the form of gratings to improve ventilation. In open areas you can install wicker baskets and baskets, which is important for the Scandinavian style and for all country trends. Another feature of this furniture is the presence of legs which save the bottom surface of the cabinet from flooding during leaks.

When assembling the purchased model, it is possible to determine the distance between the shelves themselves. You should think carefully about what will be stored in this cabinet and arrange it by virtue of your desires. For example, it is planned to put household chemicals down, which means there should be more space there. For folded towels, the opening can be of medium size, and for creams and bottles with cosmetics, a rather narrow shelf located at eye level is enough.

Spare towels and bathrobes can be saturated with moisture, so it is best to store them behind a tightly closed door. Items of rare use are sent to the top shelf. Some types of pencil cases are equipped with laundry baskets that go on casters or open with a door.

A pencil case is a popular piece of furniture that has a lot of advantages:

• small depth and width allow it to take up little space;
• he is endowed with good capacity due to the upward aspiration;
• thanks to the pencil case, many things are systematized and find their place on the shelves, allowing you to keep the bathroom in order;
• the furniture is easy to use due to its shallow depth; all contents are within reach;
• a large selection of models allows you to place this piece of furniture in any free space - placed in a corner, above the washing machine, against the wall between the plumbing;
• beautiful, harmoniously selected products make the bathroom more spectacular.

A pencil case is not just a long drawer with shelves, it is structurally diverse. It can be put on the floor, hung on the wall, installed in the corner. Products are rotating, closed type or without doors, with a mirror, drawers and a laundry basket. The most common types of pencil cases can be classified as follows.

This type of furniture must be in contact with the floor. For this purpose, legs, rollers or a basement may be provided. Bathroom furniture must not be damaged during leaks. Therefore, it is better to have stable sturdy legs for a floor construction.

For a room with high humidity, a wall cabinet is an ideal option: it does not touch the floor and can be installed at any height. In small rooms, to save space, a narrow pencil case is placed above the plumbing equipment.

The case is installed on the floor or suspended on the wall in the corner of the room, it all depends on the type of product. The model is structurally different from a direct cabinet with a back wall bent at an angle of 90 degrees. Such products have a trapezoidal, radial or triangular shape, they rationally use the space and can be located even in small rooms.

A shortened product that can take its place under an existing hanging cabinet or under the pipes of a heated towel rail. Its surface perfectly serves as a table for the temporary stay of a comb, bathrobe or toothbrush.

Convenient design that allows you to organize quick access to things. If you place it near a bathtub or shower, you do not have to leave them to take the necessary thing from the shelf.

For bathrooms, the furniture material should have a reduced porosity so as not to absorb moisture and not swell. Stone and tile are ideal. But furniture is made of them under the order and is extremely rare.

It responds well to water glassTherefore, for pencil cases it is used as shelves.

Plastic also good for damp rooms, it is not afraid of hot fumes and is easy to clean. But because of the rustic look, it is purchased for country bathrooms. Pencil case from solid wood or MDF cover with a protective layer, allowing the product to serve for many years.

Bathrooms can have a variety of sizes. So that each of them can find its ideal pencil case, the furniture industry is developing models of different shapes and sizes. The optimal width of the structure can be 30-35 cm, and the depth is 25-26 cm. Smaller products are also made to order - with a width and depth of less than 20 cm.

Models for medium-sized rooms can have a width of 40-45 cm. At the same time, the depth parameters do not have to correspond to the width, many prefer shallow models, they are more convenient to use and they take up little space.

Cases-cases for spacious rooms have a width of 50-60 cm. In large bathrooms, their height can exceed two meters, as they have enough space for a chair or stand to use the upper shelves. Such products are not only supplied with shelves and drawers, they can have hooks and rods for bathrobes and towels.

One of the criteria for choosing a pencil case in the bathroom is to match the style of your existing environment. The model should not destroy the harmony of the room. A wide variety of colors and designs of products for rooms with high humidity allows you to choose the perfect pencil case that is needed for a particular interior.

As examples, we propose to consider models of various shapes and colors.

• It looks extravagant gloss black furniture in a white room.

• Pencil case with a mirror It’s doubly functional in the bathroom: you can look at yourself and fold things.

• Modern furniture set for rooms with high humidity.

• Narrow wardrobe You can not just squeeze between plumbing equipment, but also beat in one style solution.

• Beautiful bathroom set with lots of drawers and closed shelves.

• Case "Butterfly" beige patinated.

• White and black and white models with an unusual design.

• Paired Red Pencil Cases in combination with a pedestal.

Most often, a pencil case is purchased unassembled. When buying, you must check the presence of all fixtures and fittings. At home should study the instructions and assemble the model according to the scheme. You need to pay attention to the left or right way to close the door. It is necessary to adjust the legs of the assembled floor product.

The hanging model will have to be fixed to the wall, after having previously drilled holes in it and having mounted the choppers (wooden dowels). Mounting elements are installed on them, which come complete with a pencil case. The cabinet is hung on prepared fasteners.

Products for the bathroom have special characteristics, they must sustainably carry water and hot fumes. Not every furniture manufacturing company works in this direction. Despite the selectivity in production, the furniture market provides a large selection of pencil cases from foreign and Russian manufacturers.

The following companies are among the most popular.

• Antonio Lupi. Country of origin - Italy. The company became famous for its designer pencil cases. Their products can be described as expressive minimalism. Products are sophisticated and concise, 80% handmade.

• Timo. Country of origin - Finland. Timo pencil cases are a standard of quality and style, they are developed by leading world designers. In addition to elite models, the company produces products at quite affordable cost, which helps pencil cases become leaders in sales.

• IKEA - A Dutch company based in Sweden, known throughout the world.The company gives names to its pencil cases according to the names of Scandinavian lakes, rivers and bays. Products are simple and practical, affordable for every family.

• Aquaton - A domestic company known since 2000. The production of bathroom furniture has long outpaced its competitors. Its products can be found not only in the Russian market, but also in neighboring countries.

Choosing a model is not difficult if you adhere to certain rules.

1. First of all, you should decide on the place where the pencil case will be located, find out its parameters.
2. It is necessary to consider the purpose of the product, what will be stored in it. Its dimensions and design capabilities depend on this.
3. It is necessary to inspect the bathroom environment and choose a model in accordance with the style of the interior, to analyze the color scheme.
4. It should be understood in which direction the door should open. If space is limited, an ill-considered purchase can cause problems.
5. You can consider a purchase with additional features, for example, with a mirror or built-in lighting fixtures.
6. The choice of pencil case material does not always coincide with budgetary possibilities, this should be taken care of in advance.
7. The product you like should be considered for marriage, even a slight violation of the laminated layer in a damp environment will lead to the destruction of chipboard.
8. It is necessary to inspect the fittings and give preference to durable materials. Plastic handles decorated in bronze will not last long.

The presence of plumbing, pipes, other types of furniture, as well as the dimensions of the room itself, affect the location of the pencil case in the bathroom. If the bathroom is small, you won’t have to choose a place for a long time, most likely it will be uncontested.

In a small room it is more rational to use a hanging pencil case with a mirror door, placing it above the washbasin, in this case, the furniture will perform two functions at once.

Sometimes the territory is so limited that you have to order a pencil case with a width of not more than 20 cm and squeeze it into the free space. Large rooms, on the contrary, can afford even a few pencil cases of various shapes.

The following video will tell you how to install a pencil case in the bathroom.