Mirrored corner cabinets for the bathroom: how to choose and install?

The modern design of the bathrooms is represented by various design options, but functional furniture is considered its mandatory component. Among it, mirror corner cabinets are in special demand. This piece of furniture is universal, because at the same time it allows you to originally complement the interior and store various bath accessories. To date, there are many models of such cabinets, which are characterized by spaciousness, stylish appearance and a wide selection of colors.

Mirrored corner cabinet for the bathroom is a regular cabinet, equipped with spacious shelves and a mirror on the front surface. By purchasing this type of furniture, you can not only get a convenient place to store different things, but also a mirror, which you can’t do without in this room. Open designs are especially popular, in which shelves are mounted directly on the mirror. They fill the interior of the bathroom with a special atmosphere.

This type of furniture when installing in the bathroom has its own characteristics:

• the cabinet must be positioned in such a way that it is convenient to approach it, while it must be fixed above the sink at a distance of at least 40 cm;
• when choosing furniture with swing doors, it is important that the latter do not come into contact with adjacent modules and the wall when opening;
• if the cabinet is placed in a poorly lit corner, then you need to think about additional lighting.

In addition, in order to increase the life of such furniture, good ventilation should be installed in advance.

Recently, many designers have chosen corner cabinets with a mirror surface to decorate the bathroom, as they allow you to rationally organize the space in a small room and look stylish. In addition, this type of furniture has other advantages:

• thanks to a special modification in suspended or floor structures, you can not only store various things, hiding them from prying eyes, but also protect them from the negative effects of steam and water;
• the ability to increase the working surface at any time - manufacturers produce cabinets in such a way that they are easily equipped with additional shelves;
• there is no need to purchase a separate mirror, without which it is impossible to imagine a bathroom;
• a huge selection of design and forms - thanks to this, these designs are easily matched to any style of the room.

As for the shortcomings, they are also available. The main disadvantage of such furniture is complex care., since on the mirror surface are clearly visible stains and fingerprints. In addition, only special detergents can be used to clean such cabinets, but they are expensive. Since such structures are equipped with a mirror, then they require careful operation.

Corner mirror cabinets for the bathroom are presented on the market in a huge assortment, while each model can differ not only in design, size, price, but also in the type of design. The most common are wall mounted cabinets with a mirror. They are divided into several groups.

• Classic (standard). They are angular vertical structures that are usually mounted above a bathtub or washbasin. Their height does not exceed 80 cm. The internal organization and dimensions of furniture can be varied.

• Horizontal Unlike vertical modules, they are characterized by a greater width and height of up to 40 cm. A horizontal hanging cabinet is perfect for small bathrooms. Its main difference is that the doors open mostly up. This saves space in the room.

• No less popular as well floor models. They are usually installed in the corner of spacious rooms. Compared to pendant structures, they take up little space, but are versatile. In the floor mirrored cabinets you can conveniently store a lot of things, in addition, they serve as an original decoration for the interior of the bathroom.

Depending on the design features, corner cabinets are open, closed and combined type. In closed models, the entire contents of the shelves is hidden behind the doors, which gives the room a neat appearance. The open type is chosen for decorative purposes, they are decorated with large bathrooms.

When purchasing furniture in the bathroom, special attention should be paid to the material of its manufacture, since in this room there is constantly increased humidity and temperature differences. For the cabinets to last a long time, you should choose designs made from sustainable materials. Most often for the manufacture of such cabinets use:

• plastic. It is usually used in the manufacture of low-cost suspension structures. The main advantages of plastic include high resistance to moisture and the ability to create the most bizarre shapes out of it. In addition, plastic is represented by a wide variety of shades. Among the disadvantages, fragility can be noted, moreover, the surface of the plastic can be easily scratched.

• Particleboard (moisture resistant). This material is also considered budgetary, but it does not last long. The demand for corner cabinets made of chipboard is explained by their wide range of shapes and colors.To extend the life of such structures, a good ventilation system should be installed in the bathroom.

• MDF. Products from this material are environmentally friendly. They are additionally covered with moisture protection - a special film or enamel. Compared with chipboard, these designs are more expensive.

• Wood. This natural material is considered the most expensive and noble. For bathrooms, cabinets made of wood are rarely chosen, since they quickly deform under the influence of high humidity.

• Glass. Mirrored corner cabinets made of tempered glass always look stylish and modern. They are not afraid of moisture, take up little space and visually expand the space of a small room. The only thing is that in order to maintain a neat appearance in the room, such furniture needs to be constantly cleaned. Otherwise, dried drops will become noticeable on the surface of the cabinet and spoil the overall look of the interior.

• Metal. Furniture for rooms with high humidity is made of special stainless alloys, and mirror corner cabinets are no exception. They are perfect for styles like hi-tech and minimalism. Metal is perfectly combined with other materials.

Thanks to the huge selection of corner mirror cabinets in the bathroom, you can create many interesting designs. In order for this piece of furniture to become the main accessory in the room and originally complement its interior, it is important to choose the right shape and color scheme for the structure. The bathroom can be designed as follows.

• Decorate the room in the style of Japanese minimalismchoosing a tile with sakura and bamboo drawings. A beautiful addition to the interior will be a corner floor cabinet with a mirrored surface, which should have one hinged or sliding door. To diversify the palette in the design, it is not necessary to choose furniture with a snow-white shade. You can experiment and install the cabinet in a light green palette, it will look harmoniously against the background of Japanese patterns and hieroglyphs.

• For small bathrooms, a great solution would be purchase of a direct hanging cabinet with a mirror, it will help to visually enlarge the room and become a real decoration of the interior. For walls and ceilings, it is recommended to choose pastel colors, and it is best to install white furniture.

See how to install mirrored corner cabinets in the next video.