Toilet cabinets: what are they and which model to choose?

For most people, a closet is an integral part of the restroom. Currently, there are quite a few models of such products on the furniture market. Because of this diversity, not everyone knows which option will be most suitable for their bathroom, what materials are used to make such furniture, and also what the design of such a cabinet can be and how to arrange it. All these and other nuances will be discussed in detail in this article.

The functional role of such a cabinet in the washroom can be varied.

• Masking of communication elements, that is, various pipes that can pass in the toilet along the walls. At the same time, the cabinet does not restrict access to these pipes, but simply hides them from view.
• Such products extend the life of some equipment: ball valves, water meters, flexible hoses. Thanks to the design of the cabinet, these parts are protected from moisture, as well as condensation and dust, due to which they will perform their functions in the apartment longer.
• Also important is the storage function that such cabinets perform. They become an ideal place for storing household chemicals and various household utensils. Thanks to the ability to put such things in a compact closet, the surrounding space is not overloaded, and it becomes easier to maintain order.
• In some rooms, such a cabinet also plays a decorative role.

There are several types of cabinets that can be installed in the toilet room.

• Wall cabinet assumes its location on the wall. Such structures are fixed using fasteners such as anchors, bolts and screws. Hanging cabinets can be located at any convenient for the owner of the room and the height provided by the dimensions of the product.

• Floor model does not need to be attached to the plane of the wall, since it is a stationary structure, most often having a rectangular or square shape. Such products can have different heights: there are both mini-versions and models from floor to ceiling.

• In a bathroom, especially if it is of a combined type, a design such as corner cupboard. It, as a rule, is narrow, consists of closed and open compartments, the first of which are located in the lower part, and the second in the upper part. Corner cabinets are also available in wall-mounted versions.

• There is also such a variant as closet, the shelves of which are equipped with an internal partition and are divided into two parts.

• Narrow structures usually located along the side walls of the toilet. They are most often represented by floor varieties, however, there are wall models that are acceptable for more spacious rooms.

• Sometimes the closets in the toilet are completely hollow construction with doors and side panels... Such models are designed to hide pipes and do not function as a storage facility.

• Built-in wardrobe, located in the wall recesses, sometimes it is a secret compartment, which is formed from the outside as a wall panel.

• Sometimes in the restroom you can see a narrow pencil case, which ends just below the ceiling. There are several compartments inside, separated from each other by horizontal shelves.

Also, toilet cabinets are classified according to the shape of products into the following:

• rectangular type - the most common design in form;
• triangular shapes perfectly embodied in corner products;
• radius options not very compact, but they attract with their interesting design;
• trapezoidal products are distinguished by their large capacity.

Various types of raw materials are used to make wardrobes, each of which has special performance characteristics.

• Solid wood looks very solid and aesthetically pleasing, it is also strong and durable. However, in the conditions of a bathroom, its service life is reduced, since high humidity is undesirable for this material.
• Chipboard - a more economical option for cabinets containing wood particles. This durable material absorbs moisture quite well, therefore it is categorically not suitable for installation in a bathroom combined with a bathroom.
• Sometimes ceramics are used for cabinets that mask communications. With the help of it, the facades of the structure are trimmed, hiding the very fact of camouflage, and also giving this element a more specious appearance.
• Plasterboard is also used for such cabinets., which is installed in special metal guides, and then decorated with decorative elements.
• Pvc most often used for the manufacture of the facade of the product. Equipped with a protective layer against moisture, such a material can make the appearance of the structure truly unique.
• Sometimes the doors of such furniture are made of glass., which is matte or has a mirror surface.

The design of such cabinets may vary depending on the style of the toilet interior, as well as the needs of the buyer.

• The use of mirrors in the doors of products helps to visually expand the space of a small bathroom, as if extending it.
• Roll-structure of cabinet doors allows them to be raised to the required height.With the help of such products, you can best sort the items into more or less frequently used ones. The necessary ones are placed on the lower shelves, due to which there is no need to fully raise the door leaf.
• Some stylize the doors of such a cabinet as blinds, closing the opening with special horizontal slats.
• The traditional version with hinged doors implies the decor of their facade. In such constructions, the door surface can be matte, glossy, stylized like wood and other materials, even contain a photo print or an abstract drawing.
• The decor made with the help of lighting looks very creative. LED strips located at the edges or spotlights illuminating the structure from above will create a special pleasant atmosphere in the room.

The dimensions of the bathroom cabinets may vary.

• A small cabinet, the width of the shelves of which does not exceed 20 cm, is not roomy, but it looks organic in any bathroom.
• Structures with a depth of 40 cm will become more spacious. This size is typical for products that are located on the wall behind the toilet bowl. Several compartments of this depth are quite enough to put together the necessary household chemicals.
• Floor products reach 1 m in height, but side structures can be lower and more compact.
• As for the cabinets-pencil cases, they can reach 180 and even more cm.
• The average size of closets for the restroom is 50 by 70 cm, but sometimes models can be made according to individual requirements.

In order not to be mistaken when choosing a closet for a toilet, a number of important points should be taken into account.

• Layout and size of the bathroom - decisive signs on which the size and location of the future cabinet depend. To accurately calculate these characteristics, measure the parameters of the wall or area on which such furniture will be located. If this is a niche, then consider its dimensions. If you plan to hide communications in the closet, then their dimensions should also be taken into account, since the depth of the camouflage closet will depend on them.
• Color spectrum the product should match well with the finish. It can be either a contrasting combination or an ensemble of similar colors.
• When buying, pay attention to the availability quality certificate. It is he who is one of the signs of the durability and strength of the product.
• Study carefully all accessories, especially mounts... There should be enough of them.

As for the location of the purchased product, there are some standard and unusual options that help to competently organize the common space of the bathroom.

• In small toilets, it is best to place a wall cabinet on the wall behind the toilet. It can occupy both part of the wall space and its entire width, if a boiler is not located in this place.
• If the space of the bathroom allows, then U-shaped structures of both closed and open types can be placed in it. Moreover, the shelves of such units are usually located above the installation of the toilet, and at the bottom there is a niche into which the tank of the plumbing fixture fits.
• Elongated narrow cabinets can be found in the corners of the toilet, and low, open items for storing a brush and toilet paper are usually on one side of the toilet.
• If your bathroom is equipped with niches, then such a layout will allow you to install a built-in model, significantly saving space.

If there is a difficulty in choosing a finished product, check out the interesting options for the placement and design of bathroom cabinets.

• The product with three shelves, located above the toilet and having the width of the entire wall, looks concise and does not overload a small space.

• A dark cabinet with horizontal slats on the facade looks very noble, while its dimensions allow you to completely hide communications.

• A transparent glass door (provided that the order inside the cabinet is observed) will make it not only a functional, but also a decorative element. A light color in its design will add lightness and airiness to the structure.

• A wardrobe with slatted doors, made to match the finishes and plumbing, can be visually separated from them using horizontal panels in a contrasting shade.

• Symmetrical small shelves can be used to fit the sides of the niche into which the toilet is built, while the larger compartment will be located on top.

You will learn how to make a closet in the toilet with your own hands from the video presented.