The bathroom is a place where people lead themselves in order before the start of a new day, take water treatments, are preparing to sleep. In this room there should be many little things needed for the rituals of hygiene and beauty. To rationally organize space and distribute things, people acquire various lockers. Dimensions, forms, internal filling and design of such furniture are different. On how to figure out the variety of options and choose a suitable wardrobe, our article will tell.
Features and destination
Cabinets allow you to maintain order in the bathroom. This is especially important for those who adhere to the philosophy of minimalism. Cosmetics, objects of hygiene, household chemicals, underwear and other things are hidden from prying eyes behind furniture facades. This allows you to fully enjoy the aesthetics of the interior.
There is in such a decision and the practical side. Each thing appears its place, which means that the search for the required subject becomes light and fast.
In addition, items in lockers are not dusting, as it happens on open shelves. And this in turn increases the level of hygiene.
Well, finally, The cabinet can be decorating the room . Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of furniture of different shades, forms, sizes. With the help of a competently selected setting, you can highlight the selected interior style, show your good taste, create the desired atmosphere.
Of course, not any wardrobe is suitable for the bathroom. Such products are presented with special requirements. The material should be resistant to high humidity and temperature drops , After all, the bathroom is a place with a special microclimate.
Many firms on their sites allocate a separate section of the bathroom furniture. Here are the objects created specifically for such premises. If you choose a wardrobe in a regular store, check with the seller the characteristics of the options you are interested in.
When operating furniture, it is also worth the responsibility. If you get on the furniture of water splashes immediately wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not forget about ventilating. In a constantly closed bathroom with poor ventilation, even high-quality furniture will quickly come into disrepair. Therefore, take care of solving this issue.
Types of structures
Cabinet under the sink
Use for storage space under the table top to which the sink is built - a great idea. The cabinet-tube not only hides communications, but also allows you to place some important little things (for example, detergent and cleaning products). The couches are outdoor and suspended.
Among the outdoor models The best are subject to products having legs . They protect the bottom of furniture from damp, which is often observed in the bathroom on the floor. Suspended options In this sense, also good. In addition, they simplify cleaning and make the interior more modern, stylish and easy.
Cabinet mirror
Included with a sink bed, a mounted cabinet with a mirror is often sold. Options are different. It can be a mirror with a shelf (or without it), to which a small closure is attached to the side. It can also be a small mounted cabinet having a mirror facade with shelves on the sides (or without them). The product can be opened differently. There are models with swing and sliding doors on sale.
Typically, the cabinet and the cabinet mirror are acquired by a single set. In this case, the items have one material, style, color. So you get a harmoniously decorated washbasin area. You can purchase such a locker and separately. The main thing is that its design combined with other furniture in the room.
Pencil case
So called narrow, but high lockers with swing doors. For the bathroom, such products are fit perfectly. They are pretty roomy, but at the same time do not occupy a lot of space. Like ordinary lockers, such products are outdoor and attached, single and two-dimensional.
Design and internal filling are diverse. This can be a product with a single door covering the shelf, or a design consisting of several compartments. For example, the shelves can be located at the top, at the bottom - the built-in laundry basket, and in the middle - an open compartment for the decor.
And mounted, and outdoor models can also be divided into two types by their location. In addition to ordinary products, manufacturers offer Corner options. This solution will be salvation for a small bathroom, because the compact penalty will take an unused angle and it will not interfere with freedom of movement. Such products have a triangle or trapezium shape.
Built in furniture
If there is a niche in the bathroom, it can be equipped with a closet. You do not have to install the side walls and the "roof". Their function will be performed by walls and ceiling of the room. This will save, as well as increase the capacity of the design.
Often the built-in locker makes over installation. In this case, niche above the toilet is formed after special work on the closure of communications with a plasterboard screen. You can leave the deepening and use it as a shelf, and you can turn it into a locker for household chemicals and other small items.
Can be done Angular built-in design. So you will use all useful space to the maximum. The design of the facade, internal filling and the type of storage system opening you can make your taste. If there are few places, you will have a small locker with a swollen door if the niche is large, it can be placed even a wardrobe with a sliding mechanism.
Thus, the advantages of the built-in furniture are obvious. However, there is a disadvantage. You can't move to another place such a wardrobe. Therefore, when planning it is important to carefully consider the location of the storage system.
Materials manufacturing
Wood
Wooden furniture is expensive. Of course, it looks solid. Especially spectacularly such cabinets look in classic interiors. However, the atmosphere to keep the initial appearance in high humidity conditions for a long time, Special processing of material is necessary. Otherwise, wood will swell and starts to deform.
Chipboard, MDF.
Such products are much cheaper. However, if you buy a low-quality thing, the upper layer will begin to flap, which will negatively affect the aesthetics of the subject. In addition, under the influence of steam and high temperatures, the chipboard can highlight harmful substances into the air.
As for furniture from MDF, it is quite safe. Products are covered with a matte or glossy film, which makes them moisture-resistant and attractive. A high-quality cabinet from such a material will be for a long time to serve its owners without losing aesthetic and operational properties.
Plastic
There are two options here. Inexpensive plastic chests are designed to store light things. In such products used fine plastic, so it can be deformed from heavy items. In principle, in the bathroom infrequently stored gravity, and for towels and bathrobes, for example, this option is quite suitable.
Hinged plastic cabinets are made of thicker and durable material. In such a product, you can store shampoos, shower gels, cleaning products, etc.
Both considered options are hygienic, moisture resistant, easy to care. As for the design, the variety of models is simply amazing. These are classic white products, and color options, and designs with a pattern. Hinged models often have translucent doors. The only nuance, which is worth remembering when buying plastic products, they require a careful relationship (material can be easily scratched).
Glass, mirror
These materials are more often used as complementary elements. Fully glass cabinet to put in the bathroom is unsafe and impractical, especially if the room is small.
Interior filling
Inside the cabinet can be located Shelves For large items (clean linen, towels, household chemicals). Glass shelves Designed to accommodate toothbrushes in glasses, cosmetics, razor accessories and other nonsense and small objects.
Some lockers are supplied Brackets for drying towels and washcloths. Cases often have Retractable drawers For little things Built-in basket For dirty linen.
Dimensions
The dimensions of the prepared cabinets for the bathroom are different. Outdoor stands most often have a height of 80-100 cm, suspended models - 50 or 60 cm. The width usually corresponds to the width of the cabinets for the sink (from 50 cm). Cases, of course, are narrower. The depth of lockers varies from 30 to 45 cm, although more compact options are found (20 cm).
Styles and design
Classic
Elegant classic furniture has vintage features (curly legs, carved facades, gold-plated accessories). Tints are calm, noble: creamy, beige, nut, chocolate. Clamps and classical styles are always outdoor. The surface of the furniture matte.
Provence
Rustic furniture of delicate tones (beige, blue, pistachio, pale gray, lavender) Imitates the decor of the French village. Such stylistics usually make out country houses. Here are also dominated by matte textures and vintage notes.
Minimalism, High Tech
Such cabinets are usually similar to monophonic cubes. Accessories or laconic and chrome-plated or absent at all. Opening occurs by pressing the door.
Such furniture can be matte, and glossy. Colors are clean, usually cold (white, gray, black), although there are and warm beige tones, and bright shades (red, turquoise, orange). The concept of these directions implies maximum functionality. Here, lockers are often equipped with backlight, heated mirrors, built-in thermometer, clock. Outdoor models are rare. Usually stands, and the pencils are made suspended.
Modern
This style combines modern achievements, elegance and originality. Such cabinets can be any - neutral and bright, matte and glossy, monophonic and patterned. Manufacturers offer models with straight and curved lines, two-color options, models with a combination of different textures. Furniture can be suspended or put on the floor, have glass and mirror inserts. In general, everyone has a chance to find something among the variety of models.
Color solutions
As already mentioned, the color scheme of cabinets for the bathroom is diverse. You can choose a product with wood texture or stay on a film coating. The market presents Pink, purple, green And other models of all sorts of halftone. The most popular are White and beige Products. Connoisseurs of minimalism often choose sorry furniture. Assortment and Black cabinets.
Famous manufacturers
Beautiful modern bathroom furniture offer Russian firms Alavann, Astra-Form, Style Line and other companies.
Luxury classic models produce Italian manufacturers, for example, Armadi Art.
A good range of inexpensive furniture has a well-known company. IKEA.
All types of cabinets that were discussed above can be found from these manufacturers and make their choice based on personal preferences.
Methods of installation
Built-in furniture is mounted at the repair stage. In this case, each shelf and a basket is separately attached to the walls of the room. If the finished cabinet is purchased, it is just hanging on the selected wall. It is important to remember that the surface should be durable. On plasterboard walls, the furniture is not fixed.
First on the wall make marking. If "Moidodyra" is made, the axis of the upper locker must match the axis of the shell. Using a drill or perforator drill holes. It is important to remember: when drilling a tile, the blow needs to be disconnected, otherwise the material can crack or even split. Dowels are inserted into the finished holes. Then the hooks are screwed to which the cabinet is hung.
How to choose?
Type, product size, internal content
If the places in the bathroom are a bit, you can confine ourselves to "Moidodyr" (Tumba and mounted cabinet with a mirror). If such a set you already have, and you need an additional wardrobe, think where it will be placed. Its dimensions depend on it. For example, you can hang the product with a small height, but with a decent width. On a free plot next to the washbasin, you can place a narrow penalty.
remember, that The cabinet should not interfere with freedom of movement around the room. Doors should be easily open, without hitting Other furnishings. In addition, decide in advance whether you will move the cabinet in the future. Depending on this, a hinged or outdoor model is selected.
Think that you will be stored in the closet. For example, towels can be stored in the dresser with drawers, but for cosmetics and hygiene items need fixed compartments.
You may need a built-in basket for dirty clothes, and maybe you want to leave a place under the worktop tool under the washing machine.
Design
The appearance of the product must be combined with decoration and other furniture. It is important to take into account the color gamut, and the style. The best option is to immediately purchase a set of several items. If the product is bought separately, go to the selection carefully.
Quality
Before buying, inspect the subject, check for all components. Make sure there are no defects (chipping, dents, scratches). This is not only aesthetics requirement. Under the conditions of high humidity, the fracture in the protective coating can lead to a quick spider product.
Subtleties of placement
Usually, cabinets with mirrors are hanging at an altitude of 160-170 cm from the floor level (if you navigate the bottom surface of the product - 120-130 cm). The distance between the sink and the bottom of the upper cabinet should be at least 20 cm.
If you bought mounted pencils, the fastening height is determined depending on the growth of family members.
Successful examples in the interior
The laconic set of the couch and the foam can be added open shelves.
In the spacious room will place lockers on different walls.
Gloss and mirrors make storage systems with spectacular decor objects.
Furniture with wood texture gives a special comfort bath.
In the classic interior, the cabinet may look like a chest of drawers, and the cabinet function can perform an elegant showcase.
