One of the most comfortable rooms in the house is the bathroom. It is a convenient and comfortable place for relaxation and rest. In order to neatly place everything you need in this small room, use lockers, racks and all kinds of shelves. The most popular shelving. They come in various types, shapes, sizes.
Why use?
Shelving in the bathroom is an integral attribute of modern design. This piece of furniture is not only a place to store detergents and other bath accessories, often the original shelving is also a decoration of the room.
For storage of towels, the rack fits perfectly, but this is not limited to its functions. Depending on the design of the bathroom and the size of the furniture, it can be competently combined with other objects in the room. A practical rack will perfectly combine with a laundry basket, thereby creating an exclusive bathroom design. Many people prefer not to expose the laundry basket, so they put it on the bottom shelf of the rack, which makes it almost invisible.
Thus, the rack is an important and necessary part of the furniture in the sanitary room, there is a lot of space for your favorite bottles, shampoos and other soap accessories.
A bookcase, as a more compact rack is also called, can become a real decoration of the bathroom, for this you can make it in an unusual design or color, decorate it with other decorative elements and make a visual emphasis on it. This is best done if the room is made in a characteristic style: baroque, provence or any other bright, unusual style.
Despite the ability to carry an aesthetic function, shelves are often used for their direct purpose - storage of bathroom accessories. This is especially important for the beautiful half of humanity, since the variety of bottles with masks and creams should be stored in a convenient place, while maintaining cleanliness and accuracy in the sanitary room.
Material for such furniture, color and size can be the most diverse.
The choice should be made taking into account individual taste preferences, as well as the size of the wallet.
When choosing a particular type of whatnot, it is important to take into account the advantages of this furniture, find out the presence of disadvantages, and study the characteristics. This will be especially useful for those who are in the process of arranging their own bathroom.
Choosing furniture for a sanitary room, you should not save. The purchase of any low-quality items can lead to the fact that such furniture does not last long, which will lead to additional costs for the repair or purchase of a new copy. In addition, branded quality furniture is not only guaranteed to last a long time, but also has a much more attractive appearance compared to budget counterparts.
Since the main function of racks is the ability to store things in them, it is very important that the shelves are strong and not fall under the weight of objects. It is important that they do not stagger or spoil, otherwise the use of them in the bathroom will be minimal.
Kinds
There are a large number of shelving types. They can be hung on the wall or mounted on the floor. These designs are placed in a convenient place in the room, with the possibility of their fixation. Fixed structures are divided into corner, mounted and floor.
Wall mounted
There is a hanging rack in almost every bathroom. Wall racks are most convenient for small rooms where it is problematic to put a floor shelf. The undoubted advantage of such furniture is that it can be hung in the most convenient place without cluttering the bathroom.
Suspended structures usually consist of several shelves or panels that are attached to the wall around the perimeter of the room. To save space, shelves are often hung over the washing machine. Shelves are open, closed or combined.
Attention should be paid to the installation of fasteners, since the safety of shelves on the wall depends on their reliability. Nevertheless, even if the mount is installed as correctly as possible, it is better not to load the hinged structures with heavy objects. On hinged shelves, it is best to store towels, bathrobes or other textiles.
Floor
Floor structures are several tiers of shelves that are interconnected. Install floor racks on the panel or legs.
In such floor constructions, it is recommended to store household chemicals, liquid or loose powders. In case of accidental leakage or spillage of detergents, they will not get into the eyes or on the skin.
Since a large number of appliances and plumbing is usually present in a plumbing room, there are much fewer options for placing floor racks than hanging ones. Sometimes the walls in the room are quite fragile, which eliminates the possibility of hanging hinged racks. In this case, the best option will be the choice of floor structures.
Such designs do not require additional fasteners for installation, are technically safe, since there is no risk that shelves will fall due to unreliable fastening.
You can place a floor shelf in any suitable place in the bathroom, they are often placed under the sink, which greatly saves space. Floor structures in sanitary facilities are closed, open and mixed type. Furniture is selected taking into account how well the room is ventilated, otherwise increased humidity can lead to furniture deformation and mold.
The open floor rack does not have doors; it is convenient to store towels and other textiles on it. If it is not possible to ventilate the room, it is better not to store textile items in closed furniture, so it is better to leave them on open shelves so that they have the opportunity to “breathe”.
Corner
Corner racks save space perfectly. Given that, as a rule, furniture in the corners of the room is not worth it, such racks will fit perfectly into the design of this room and will bring undoubted functional benefits.
Most often, these models are compact and open, that is, without doors, which allows you not to waste time searching for the necessary item. Often on the shelves store products for the care of face, body and hair, detergents.
Also popular and moving design options. This option of furniture is more suitable for small premises. Roller racks can easily be moved around the bathroom without losing the contents on the shelves. Typically, these shelves have sides that resemble drawers and have special openings for ventilation. Shelves are made of non-slip material, so bath accessories do not slip on the surface, which is simply necessary given the increased humidity of the room.
The choice of whatnot on wheels allows you to move it to another place if necessary.
Materials
The materials from which the racks are made are diverse. Given the numerous requests of customers, manufacturers are trying to provide all new models made of different materials. If some customers choose metal, glass or wood products, while others prefer plastic or combination options.
For the bathroom, it’s worth choosing a product that will not only fit well into the interior, but will also be functional. Given that this room has high humidity, it is better to give preference to pieces of furniture that do not corrode and do not deform under the influence of moisture and steam.
Glass
Many people choose glass racks in the bathroom; such a product will not only fit well into the interior, but will also be functional. Glass racks are made of durable glass, it can be transparent or painted, as well as frosted. The basis of such whatnots is, as a rule, metal. Such glass furniture can be both floor and hinged. It is not difficult to care for the product; its surface is quite easy to clean. Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that glass is a more fragile material than any other, therefore it is recommended to avoid mechanical damage and impacts. When purchasing a glass model, you should carefully examine how strong the support is, on which the shelves or boxes of glass will be mounted.
Visually, the glass structure can make the room more spacious and airy. Such a high-quality product will last for many years, retaining its original appearance, subject to competent care. Although it’s easy to take care of such products, this process will take longer, since soap stains on the glass immediately become visible.
Plastic
Plastic shelving has a lot of advantages. These products are affordable, and these designs are not very heavy, which is convenient when carrying and transporting them. Such a bookcase can easily be brought and assembled by yourself, move it around the room if necessary. The material is durable and easy to clean.
To avoid the formation of mold or plaque, which may form due to increased humidity in this room, it is recommended to choose models in which perforation is present.
Metal
Metal products for the bathroom are also in high demand. Chrome metal is popular because it is corrosion resistant. In addition, it has a peculiar shine that can decorate and complement the design of the room. A stainless steel product is more suitable for a bathroom; these metal structures are more stable and reliable. Metal racks look very impressive, in addition, they are unusually strong and durable.
The metal structure has an impressive weight, so it is difficult to overturn. Forged elements give metal shelves a special chic, most often forged frames frame the bookcase, while thin, ornate metal patterns externally create a unique, sophisticated look of furniture. Metal structures are treated with a special anti-corrosion compound, which will allow such furniture to be used for a long time even in the bathroom with excessive humidity.
Models made of such material are easy to care for, because you just need to wipe the shelves from dust. In case of contamination, structural parts are washed with a damp sponge with a soapy solution.
Wooden
Wooden shelving is best suited to complement the design of some styles. In particular, the Provence or Art Nouveau style is the best suited for combining high-quality dark tiles and wooden furniture.
However, choosing a wooden shelf for the bathroom, you need to evaluate the coverage of wooden parts. It must be moisture resistant, otherwise the tree will deteriorate very quickly under the influence of moisture, and the furniture will become unusable.
Dimensions
The choice of rack size is very individual, it depends on the area of a particular bathroom. A narrow bookcase is usually taller and suitable for compact rooms. Wide and lower racks look good in large rooms. An average width of 40 cm is universal for shelves in the bathroomtherefore, if it is not possible to accurately calculate the area, you can choose the most universal average size model.
Choosing the size of furniture, take into account exactly where it will be located and whether it will interfere with the free movement of the room. It is necessary to consider how convenient it is to open and close the model doors, if any.
Design options
The design of such a functional furniture element as a bookcase can be very diverse. The size is matched to the total area of the bathroom, and everything else depends on the design of the bathroom. There are models with and without doors. Models with mirrored doors are very popular., which helps to complement the bathroom with mirrors, thereby decorating and making the space wider.
Rolling racks, although they have an obvious functional load, they are more often used as a decorative element to complement the design. The most successful are options with forged, metal parts.
Often used shelves with combined type of materials, which allows you to create a more exclusive and original furniture design.
The color of the shelves must be in harmony with the color of the finish in the bathroom. It can clearly contrast, if appropriate in a particular design, or merge, creating a common space and color harmony.
Catalogs of furniture stores are full of various models that can be easily purchased by choosing the most suitable for yourself. It’s quite possible today to come up with your own unique design, which the craftsmen will realize, in addition, the rack can also be built independently.
How to choose
When choosing a bathroom shelf, it is important to make sure the quality of the material. Thanks to good quality, the product will last for many years and will not need to be replaced.
- It is not recommended to buy metal products without a stainless or chrome coating.You should not choose wooden models without moisture resistant impregnation. Plastic should also be of good quality.
- A lot depends on the accuracy of the size calculation. When choosing a chest of drawers, consider the space of drawers. The hinged structures are positioned so as not to bump their heads and move comfortably around the bathroom.
- The style and design of furniture must fully comply with the overall design of the room, otherwise the furniture will stand out negatively and create disharmony.
- The assembly and installation of mounted models is best left to the professional, since a rack that is poorly folded or loosely mounted on the wall may not support the weight of things placed on the shelf or even fall.
Examples in the interior
Compact plastic shelving fits into any room and does not take up much space.
The most popular are corner models, which are placed directly next to the bathroom in the corner and store bath accessories on them.
Models with three or four perforated shelves are very convenient to use, while they look stylish.
Metal models are more suitable for creating a sophisticated design.
For the bathroom, models in bright colors are relevant. The room in pastel and warm colors will visually appear more spacious.
Minimalism style will be a great option for decorating the bathroom. Designers do not recommend littering the room.
On how to make a rack with your own hands, see further.
