Plastic bathroom shelves: varieties, selection recommendations

The design of the bathroom is demanding on a sense of style and the ability to rationally use the space. When the room is spacious, it can be equipped with wall cabinets and floor stands. However, when there is little space to do with the shelves. In the material of this article we will consider the varieties of plastic shelves for the bathroom, and also note the main nuances of their choice.

Plastic shelves have a number of characteristic features. They are made of durable material, which is used to make furniture and various accessories. Plastic is not afraid of temperature drops and fungus, it is resistant to moisture, does not damp, and is light in weight. Plastic shelves have a budget price and a pretty decent design.

The configuration of products due to the plasticity of the raw materials used can be varied. Depending on the final color scheme, the material is painted, and any color can be obtained, from white to the brightest and black. The painting technology provides for uniform distribution of paint over the entire thickness. Therefore, even with scratches, the color of the shelves remains exactly the same.

Plastic shelves can convey the texture of other materials. Thanks to a special coating method, they may appear gold, silver, chrome, wood, leather, granite, marble.

Plastic shelves have many advantages. They differ:

• simplicity and ease of installation;
• variability of design decisions;
• sizes, shapes and functionality;
• reasonable price and ease of care;
• compatibility with different cladding;
• in ABS variants shock resistance;
• practicality and durability;
• environmental safety;
• form stability and mobility;
• drying speed.

Plastic shelves do not burden the space, they look appropriate in different stylistic directions, combined with different furniture and plumbing. However, along with this, they also have drawbacks. For example, they are not always made of high-quality raw materials, because of which they can break down or release toxic substances during operation.

Cheap plastic loses color before high quality, which is why shelves become faded and yellowish. In addition, they can be deformed, withstand less weight, which makes them less functional. These shelves are not designed for heavy objects, they are unstable to accidental mechanical damage.

The fact that designer models are expensive. In addition, they are not in every store. This forces the demanding buyer to search for the desired option, spending time searching and paying a high price for the product. Models need careful handling, scratches are visible on them, with more serious damage they have to be dismantled.

Today, plastic shelves for bathrooms can be classified according to various criteria. For example, by type of construction, they are ordinary and angular. Products of the second type (shelves, corners) are relevant for space optimization, they are often supplemented with hooks.

By type of installation, modifications can be divided on stationary and mobile. The models of the first group are fixed without any change in position. These include wall mount options. Built-in models are inconvenient in that in case of breakdown they require dismantling.

By the method of fastening, plastic shelves for the bathroom can be wall, floor, telescopic and suction cups. Wall options are considered one of the most ergonomic. They take up less space, are convenient to use, less prone to mechanical damage. Someone uses them as desktop, putting, for example, on curbstones or bathroom floor cabinets.

Floor-type analogs are bought in spacious bathrooms where no one will touch them when moving around the room. These are models for large bathrooms, taking up more space. Telescopic the options are noteworthy in that, depending on the desire of the buyer, they provide for height adjustment of the shelves. Products on suction cups Designed for storing small things (toothbrushes, razors).

There are among the modifications bath mount options. They are needed for the convenience of washing, they store washcloths, soap or brushes on them. Unlike wall-mounted modifications, they do not need stationary clips. They are simply hung on the bath itself, and if necessary, removed from it.

By the number of tiers, shelves are single, double, triple and multi-tiered. They can have open or closed storage systems. Products of the second type differ in the way of opening. Depending on the design, the shelf may resemble an open or closed rack with a rear wall. Other varieties resemble drawers with a sliding opening mechanism.

The appearance of the shelf may be different. In one case, this is a laconic closed cabinet, in the other - an oval-shaped model with an open back wall. In addition to the usual standard options, the product can be a compact organizer with compartments for storing toothpaste and brushes. Other corner models may have trellised bottoms with a rounded outer side.

Some options are reminiscent of hangers, they can be equipped with slats with hooks, which is good for storing clothes or towels. Models for the bathroom can be narrow, wide, they often include compartments for shampoos, soaps, washcloths.

Models above the sink for convenience may have a rectangular shape with rounded edges, as well as metal sides. Other options are similar to trellised baskets. Others resemble needlework boxes. In addition, on sale you can find varieties of round shape with a single stand. If desired, you can find options for the combined type. In addition to open storage systems, such shelves have closed compartments.

As for the size of the shelves, they depend on various factors (for example, functionality, purpose, household needs). Someone lacking a product with parameters of 20-21 cm, for others it is important to choose a more overall product. For example, its dimensions can be 214x77, 230x80, 220x113, 350x120 mm.

The size is also affected by the type of product. For example, the option with a rack and several tiers is in height from 60-70 cm and more. The corners can be 30.5x30.5 cm, small shelves in two tiers have a total height of 40-42 cm. Modifications of the cantilever type can have a worktop with dimensions of 200x125x12 mm. The width of any product can vary, amounting to 30 cm or more, the height can exceed 1 m, reaches 3 m, the depth is more than half a meter.

The color of the plastic shelves is selected based on the stylistic decision of the interior and the preferences of the owners of the home. Some people like models to the color of plumbing, while others choose models with colors for wall cladding. Neutral tones (white, gray, steel), shades of wood and stone are considered relevant. In addition, light green, blue and grayish shades are considered popular. Small shelves made of transparent plastic are also in demand.

Choosing a plastic shelf for a bathroom, it is necessary to pay attention to several nuances:

• the product should fit into the interior, harmoniously combining with its color and style;
• fasteners should be of high quality and reliable, like the plastic itself;
• the best is a model that has a quality certificate, this confirms the safety of products, their manufacture in compliance with international standards;
• models with perforation exclude stagnation of moisture, they are practical and more hygienic;
• it is necessary to pay attention to the permissible weight load;
• the product is selected in a particular place, the model should not reduce the level of comfort of using the bathroom;
• if possible, it is worth choosing options with fences, so you will avoid the accidental fall of small objects;
• buying a shelf is better in a trusted store with a good reputation.

A high-quality product has a uniform color, it has no bald spots, stains and streaks of poorly mixed paint. The tone is selected for a specific background solution or plumbing. Ideal white, transparent options, models for granite. Bright tones somewhat simplify the interior composition, but they look appropriate if the bathroom has elements of arrangement of related tones.

When buying, pay attention on ease of care, streamlined edges, plastic strength. You need to pay attention to the appearance. The color should be clean and fresh, the yellowish-dirty plastic will not look beautiful and organically in the interior of the bathroom against the background of the lining.

If you decide to purchase a floor model, look at product stability. The number of supports depends on the design and can be from 3 to 4 pcs., The product should not stagger, standing on the floor. Its instability is fraught with the fall of small things stored on the tiers (bottles with shampoos, gels, rinses).

When taking the telescopic model, pay attention to the strength of the clamps. Their pipe should be made of steel or durable plastic. Thin will bend, which in the future will lead to sagging shelves and the fall of the entire structure. The shelves should have sufficient depth, if this is not so, touched objects will constantly fall from it. It is important to pay attention to the possibility of moving the shelves up and down so that you can adjust the comfortable height yourself.

We offer several examples of the successful use of plastic shelves in the interior of bathrooms.

• Corner shelf made of plastic for the bathroom.

• The mounted model is small in size.

• Functional product with several tiers.

• Floor model with open shelves.

• Single shelf for storing small items.

• Wall-mounted plastic shelf in the interior of the bathroom.

• Perforated model as a stylish and practical interior accent.

• White plastic shelf for arranging the bathroom.

See how to assemble and install a shelf in the bathroom in the next video.