Toilet cabinets: overview of varieties and selection criteria

The toilet room in the house has a special purpose, so its arrangement requires special attention when choosing furniture and equipment. To create comfortable conditions in the bathroom or bathroom, cabinets are usually installed.

The curbstone for the toilet is a modern design, which is an integral part of any interior and complements the furnishings in an original way. Without a toilet cabinet, the room looks official, and the design creates the effect of a "public toilet". Today, manufacturers produce this type of furniture with a mirror, shelves and spacious drawers, which allows you to properly organize the storage of various toiletries.

The vanity unit can be placed either next to the toilet bowl or installed under the sink. The main advantages of such products include several characteristics.

• Compactness... Bedside tables take up little space and fit easily into any free space.
• Spaciousness... The structures are equipped with special shelves and drawers that allow you to store everything you need for hygiene procedures.
• Variety of designs... Manufacturers produce products from various materials that differ in size, shape, texture and color.Thanks to this, the curbstones can be quickly matched to any style of the room.
• Affordable price. Depending on the design features and material of manufacture, everyone can purchase a suitable model in accordance with the family budget.

As for the shortcomings, there are practically none. The only exception is that this type of furniture must be carefully looked after, especially for products of light shades with a glossy surface.

The dressing tables are multifunctional. They can store hygiene items, they are used to decorate the interior in an original way, hiding unaesthetic sewer and water pipes from general viewing. Today on sale you can find many interesting and diverse models of pedestals, which, depending on the design features, are subdivided into:

• cabinets with a sink, which is built directly into the countertop;
• structures for an overhead sink, the washbasin in this case is installed on their surface;
• hanging models under the sink with protruding edges.

Toilet cabinets differ among themselves and in size - they are usually made of several types.

• Standard. The width of these products ranges from 50 to 60 cm. They are ideal for any bathroom. Usually equipped with a washbasin and a mirror.
• Wide. For such bedside tables, the width can exceed 60 cm. As a rule, such models are bought for spacious combined bathrooms.
• Narrow... These pieces of furniture are small in width, usually no more than 45 cm. They are considered an excellent choice for small bathrooms. They are distinguished by their elongated shape and are characterized by their spaciousness. A narrow cabinet is capable of fully replacing a chest of drawers with a system of drawers, which cannot be placed in a room with limited space.

In addition, depending on the location, toilet tables are divided into several types.

• Floor... They are among the most popular models and are perfect for various washbasins. They are often equipped with a large mirror that hangs on the wall. Easy to install, spacious. Some consider the disadvantage of the fact that models made from natural materials are expensive.
• Suspended. This look combines both convenience and style. The only drawback of suspended structures is that they require reliable fastening and are not very spacious.
• Corner. Designed for the rational use of limited space in bathrooms. They are easily installed in one of the free corners of the room and complement the interior in an original way.

Each of the above types of pedestals will allow you to properly equip a bathroom, the only thing is that when choosing a particular model, the shape and size of the room should be taken into account.

When decorating a bathroom, it is important to pay special attention to its arrangement, in particular, this concerns the choice of furniture. Since the area is small in such rooms, the main piece of furniture is often a dressing table, which allows you to fill the interior with an atmosphere of comfort and home warmth. In order for this design to fit well into the overall style and reliably serve for more than one year, during its purchase it is necessary to pay attention to a number of criteria.

• Functionality... This piece of furniture should perform a maximum of functions, and at the same time take up a minimum of space. This is especially true for the arrangement of small toilet rooms. Models that are equipped with spacious drawers and shelves, as well as those that are equipped with mirrors, are considered a good choice.
• Appearance. Furniture should be in harmony with the tone and texture of other decor items, decoration.
• Dimensions. Their choice directly depends on the availability of free space in the room.For large bathrooms, you can buy voluminous designs with various configurations, for small ones, compact models will be the right choice.
• Manufacturing material... It is advisable to give preference to products made of moisture resistant material. To do this, their manufacturers are treated with special protective equipment. Most often, bedside tables are made of chipboard or MDF, since this is the most budgetary option for the material, represented by a variety of designs. The only thing is that it is not recommended to install them under the sink.

If you choose wood models, then you can be sure of their strength and durability. To extend the life of the products, you should additionally install a good ventilation system in the toilet room and periodically cover their surface with special means that protect against the negative effects of moisture.

Glass can be an excellent alternative to wood, which will not only give a neat look to the room, but also withstand moisture.

For information on how to install a washbasin with a cabinet with your own hands, see the next video.