Bathroom cabinets: types, sizes and choices

When equipping a bathroom, it is important to think about the comfort and functionality of this room. To be in it was as pleasant as possible, you should provide furniture for storing towels, personal hygiene products and other "little things." A cabinet is suitable for these purposes. Thanks to a large selection of its designs, sizes and colors, it is possible to choose a solution for both a spacious and a miniature bathroom with an area of ​​several squares.

The main argument in favor of acquiring cabinets in the bathroom is practicality and convenience. This piece of furniture allows you to use the available space wisely. This is especially true for small bathrooms, in which they try to use the area to the maximum.

Curbstones can have various internal filling. It can be:

• shelves;
• drawers.

They are intended for storage of linen, perfumes. They often add household chemicals intended for cleaning the premises.

Manufacturers offer several types of pedestals. They are divided into 2 large categories - products with or without a sink. Consider the main features of these two models.

Products characterized by practicality and functionality. Such furniture has 1 or 2 bowls for washing. Advantages of models with a sink:

• at the expense of a curbstone there is an opportunity to hide communications (water pipes, siphon);
• there is no need to fix the washbasin to the wall surface, since 4 walls of the nightstand serve as a support for the wash bowl;
• the ability to store various things.

The dimensions of the cabinet directly depend on the size of the sink. Furniture can either have a countertop located on the sides of the wash basin, or be without it.

Curbstones without a sink are capacious “storages” for various things and a stylish piece of decor. They can be elongated, visually resembling a pencil case, wide, similar to small lockers.

There are products designed for built-in household appliances. In such cabinets there is a department (for example, for installing a washing machine). The design also includes shelves, drawers and countertops. Such furniture may include castors for ease of movement or legs. Also on sale are products without rollers and supports.

Bathroom - a room with "difficult" conditions. This is where they wash themselves in the morning, take a shower or bath. Because of this, sharp temperature differences and high humidity indicators are observed in this room. If you select the wrong furniture, it will quickly lose its aesthetics when exposed to these factors. That is why the cabinets must comply with a number of requirements.

• Moisture resistance. Furniture items must withstand high humidity, splashing and dropping water from the surface. If the product is “afraid” of moisture, it may deform, become cracked or moldy. Moisture resistant models - the optimal solution for operation in the conditions of bathrooms.
• Quality fittings and finishes. Handles, hinges, hooks and other items must be of high quality. Special attention deserves a decorative coating. An unreliable composition will not save metal parts from rust.
• High security. To reduce the risk of personal injury, bathroom furniture should have finished corners and edges. The fact is that the floors in most bathrooms are slippery. A person can slip, fall and smash his head on properly crafted furniture.

An important parameter is the texture and color of the cabinet. They must be such that dried drops of water do not catch the eye. These requirements are matte furniture in bright colors. Maintenance of these products will not be required as often as solutions with dark surfaces.

Cabinets for bathtubs are presented in a wide range - there are solutions with various design features that can solve all kinds of everyday tasks.

• Classic floor cabinets. Depending on the model, they can be compact or overall with a different number of open or closed shelves, drawers.

• With a mirror. This is a functional furniture, which will be an excellent solution when arranging small bathrooms.

• With a laundry basket. Products can be small or large, which allows you to choose a solution for bathrooms of any size. Their special linen baskets are designed to store towels, bathrobes and other things.

• Outboard. These are models for wall mounting. They help to “unload” space. The main disadvantages of hanging furniture are its small capacity and the need for reliable fastening.

• Withdrawable. These models are equipped with a roller mechanism, due to which it is convenient and quick to move furniture from one place to another. The main disadvantage of mobile rolling tables is the inability to use them under the overhead wash bowl.

• Modular. Demanded solutions for bathrooms. Cabinets-modules can be placed on the floor or suspended from the wall.Thanks to them it is possible to quickly and easily change the boring interior of the room.

• «Moydodyr ». This is the most functional furniture, including open and closed shelves, numerous drawers, a large mirror and a built-in sink.

Elegant and solid appearance has a radiused furniture. Such curbstones are characterized by streamlined shapes and smooth lines. Radius solutions look luxurious, they are able to bring an original aesthetic note into the interior.

Non-standard cabinets and variations with asymmetric shapes look no less attractive. They are made in the form of a drop, hexagon, octahedron and have other unusual configurations. Custom furniture always looks original and interesting, but it will cost more than classic models.

For the production of cabinets for bathrooms, various raw materials are used. The durability of the furniture and its aesthetic qualities will depend on it. Cheap products are made from chipboard (chipboard). To increase durability, their surface is treated with various compositions, a mosaic or a laminating film is applied. However, such a coating is not able to provide long-term preservation of the appearance of the furniture when it is used in a room with high humidity. Even with frequent airing of the room, such a cabinet will soon require replacement.

More reliable material is MDF.. To improve aesthetic and operational qualities, such products are treated with a specialized coating that is resistant to high humidity and temperature extremes. Furniture made of MDF is inexpensive, it is available in various color variations and has an optimal ratio of price and quality.

One more budget material - plastic. The plastic pedestal is “not afraid” of moisture, spray of water, high temperature. However, this material is fragile. If low-quality plastic is used in the manufacturing process, the product may soon break due to careless handling. When using plastic furniture, special care must be taken.

Wooden tables made from a solid array, which leads to the high cost of such solutions. Various types of wood are used for production. It can be pine, birch, larch, beech, oak. The tree does not withstand moisture well, so it is impregnated with moisture-resistant compounds or stained.

Expensive, beautiful and reliable cabinets made of glass. They can be matte, transparent, sandblasted or laser-printed. Glass, especially tempered, is durable, resistant to high humidity, temperature extremes. But models made of glass are expensive, which is why they are often not preferred.

The most expensive and rare on the market pedestals made of natural or artificial stone, porcelain stoneware. Such designs look solid and elegant, but they are not suitable for every style of interior. In addition, stone objects are weighty, which may cause difficulties in their transportation and installation.

Taking into account the great demand for bathroom cabinets, domestic and foreign manufacturers are striving to offer consumers products with the most “unexpected” colors. On sale there are black, purple, burgundy, blue, pink and other models. Furniture with "calm" light shades is more popular among buyers.. White, gray, beige, cream, pale blue tones are at the peak of popularity.

Light cabinets are versatile. As a rule, such decisions are made in the classical style. Classics are characterized by white colors, natural materials, chrome fittings, carved inserts and other decor. Light cabinets are suitable for almost any style of interiorwill contribute to the visual increase in space, which is especially important for small areas.

Black cabinets and solutions with dark shades look decent in the bathroom. They will look stylish and original. Typically, such products act as a contrast to white or beige plumbing equipment. Often, black and white furniture is used to design a room in a minimalist style. The cabinets in minimalism have standard shapes, clear straight lines, the decor of such products is missing.

If a washbasin is provided in the cabinet, its dimensions will directly depend on the wash bowl. Furniture may have a countertop on the sides if the capacity is less than the bedside table. However, the cabinet itself can never be smaller than a sink. Standard widths start at 50 and 60 cm, but there are also more compact narrow models 40 cm wide on sale. In stores, there are dimensional curbstones with tabletops, large items with 2 sinks. Their width reaches 80, 90 and 100 cm.

Equally important is the depth of the cabinet. The standard values ​​of this parameter range from 45 to 65 cm. Products made to order, or non-standard models, have a depth of 70, 75, 110 or 120 cm.

The height of the cabinet is also important. It will largely depend on how convenient it will be to use the product. For people with medium and high growth (from 170 cm), a model with a sink from 95 to 105 cm high will be optimal. If a person is short, products of 80-90 cm are suitable for him. Models without a sink may be higher. For solutions in the form of a pencil case, a height of 130, 140, 150, 160, 170 cm is characteristic.

Quality bathroom cabinets are offered by domestic and foreign companies. Some Russian and Chinese firms use European fittings and materials in production, due to which they position their products as foreign. However, there is still a difference. Most of the curbstones of Russian production are adapted for use in small bathrooms. In turn, most foreign models are distinguished by high functionality, massive structures. Such products are more suitable for bathrooms in cottages, country houses or spacious apartments with new layouts.

Consider several companies whose products deserve attention due to their high quality and stylish design.

• Aquaton. In the production of cabinets, employees of a domestic company pay attention to both the appearance of the products and their functionality. Furniture of this brand is practical, reliable and has a well thought out design.

• Triton. This is a Russian manufacturer, one of the areas of activity of which is the production of hanging cabinets for bathtubs in various designs. In the manufacture of furniture, chipboard with a laminated coating is used.

• Villeroy & boch. German brand. It produces custom cabinets for bathtubs. For the manufacture of furniture, laminated MDF is used. Sinks for cabinets with bowls for washing are made of porcelain. All models are equipped with high-quality fittings - chrome or brass parts. Such a coating protects the metal from damage by corrosion.

• Roca. The company is engaged in the production of ergonomic cabinets from laminated chipboard. Products are sold in an extensive price segment - solutions for every taste and budget are on sale.

• Ikea. This is a Dutch company specializing in creating furniture, decor and various products for home comfort and coziness. Under this brand, wall mounted cabinets for the bathroom in light and dark colors, adapted to the Scandinavian style. Godmorgon models help organize bathroom space. They do not take up much space and facilitate cleaning due to fasteners to the wall, help to “hide” linen and personal hygiene items due to drawers.

Before going to the store for a cabinet for a bathroom, you should arm yourself with some knowledge. Following the recommendations will help you make the right purchase.

It is important to consider several criteria.

• Material. Experts advise giving preference to products made from moisture-proof and environmentally friendly raw materials. Natural wood solutions must be treated with special water-repellent compounds.

• Configuration. You should think in advance what kind of furniture will be - radial, rectangular, angular, asymmetric. It is also important to decide whether you need a cabinet with or without legs, and also what is preferable - a rolling model or a stationary one.

• Door opening method. Swing models are suitable for rooms with ample space, and sliding models are best chosen for bathrooms with a limited area.

• Dimensions. In order not to guess, you must first make measurements of the place in which it is planned to install a pedestal.

• Internal filling. Shelves, drawers and other compartments should be enough to accommodate the intended things.

• Hardware. It should be as strong and reliable as possible. Reeling elements will tell you about poor-quality assembly.

• Color and design. The stand should harmoniously fit into the space, emphasizing the style and personality of the room.

• Manufacturer. There are many unscrupulous companies on the market that use low-quality raw materials to reduce the cost of furniture. The result is an unreliable and short-lived product. There are great risks that cheap cabinets from an unknown manufacturer will soon require replacement.

Curbstones with a sink and a mirror look original and interesting in any bathroom. The photo below clearly illustrates how such furniture fits organically into the interior of the room. Here, the mirror illumination performs a direct function, and is also used as an interesting decor item.

A hanging cabinet with drawers and a laundry basket looks stylish and interesting. It does not take up much space, but at the same time it becomes a capacious "storage" for towels and personal hygiene items.

The photo below shows a spacious American-style bathroom. Here, a narrow pencil case with drawers for storing little things is very well chosen. An original “tulip” sink stands next to the furniture. In the interior, all furnishings are in harmony in style and color.

You will find out how to choose a bathroom curbstone in the video below.