Chests of drawers for bathrooms: types and tips for choosing

When arranging their homes, many people try to create the most interesting and beautiful interior. An important place is occupied by the bathroom, for which there are a large number of interior options. Installing a chest of drawers in the bathroom can be an interesting solution. You should find out the main types of this furniture, its pros and cons, installation methods, advice on choosing.

There is a wide range of bathroom dressers. Several types can be distinguished.

• Straight. A very common option. A straight chest of drawers is often placed in a living room or bedroom. As a rule, such furniture can take up a lot of space, so it is better to place such a chest of drawers in large bathrooms. The structure consists of a table top, back and side walls and front doors.

• Narrow. These dressers take up less space. They were created specifically for small spaces, where the arrangement of oversized furniture greatly reduces the space. The design is similar to the design of straight chests of drawers, the only difference is in size.

• Angular. This type of chest of drawers will be the most suitable option for narrow small rooms.

• Universal. Combines dressing table and sink. An excellent option for those whose bathroom area does not allow using these things separately.

The dresser in the bathroom is a very functional item. Some models are equipped with a special cut-out for a sink or sink. Thus, you can save space and arrange 2 items in one.In addition to the sink, some designers install a vanity unit on the dresser.

Most of the models are designed to be used to store hygiene items. Therefore, chests of drawers are often equipped with plastic drawers. There can be quite a few of them, because they should fit towels, bathrobes, washcloths and other things for the bathroom. Chests of drawers can also be fitted with a laundry basket. Its advantage is that it is more capacious than drawers. Thanks to its wicker structure, the basket matches the wood stylistically well.

There is one peculiarity that concerns the chest of drawers with a washbasin. The fact is that a siphon and pipes must be connected to the sink. If you want your bathroom to look beautiful, then all installation elements and pipes must be hidden. There are chests of drawers that are characterized by the presence of several drawers in the upper part, while the lower one is empty, and it contains a siphon and pipes. The designers provided for the possibility of access to plumbing by making doors at the bottom of the chest of drawers.

Some designers create very original and very useful furniture mechanisms. This also affected the chests of drawers. Instead of conventional drawers, they contain side mechanisms with ample small shelves. Small things won't get lost in such a chest of drawers.

Bathroom dressers can be made from different materials, which differ in their properties.

• MDF. The structure of this material consists of compressed fibers or wood chips. Such raw materials can get wet, so MDF must be processed as carefully as possible. For this, various varnishes and coatings are used to protect the walls of the product from moisture penetration. In the manufacture of MDF, modern polymers are used, which gives strength.

• Plastic - a modern material that makes any furniture lightweight. If we talk about a chest of drawers for the bathroom, the main advantage is moisture resistance. Another plus is simple operation. Plastic tolerates high temperatures well, does not need to be treated with varnishes and dyes, and is easy to clean.

• Chipboard - one of the cheapest materials for a chest of drawers. The structure is approximately the same as that of MDF, but the chips are larger, as a result of which a less durable structure is obtained. Despite the fact that chipboard is also treated with paints and varnishes, its service life is much shorter than that of any other material. When moisture gets on the chipboard, the chips begin to swell.

• Wood - the most popular material from which furniture is created. Quality and reliability are the main advantages of wood, therefore it has been used for the manufacture of furniture for many hundreds of years. With high-quality processing, traces of scratches do not appear on the wood, it does not get wet, does not dry out and does not deform, which makes the service life of the products very long. From a design point of view, wood is good because it can be given a large number of shades with the help of modern paints and varnishes. And also the side and front walls of such furniture can be decorated with carvings. This will add elegance to the look.

Countertops also come in different materials.

• Polymers - strong chemical compounds that are resistant to scratches, impacts and any other types of deformation. These countertops can be of different colors, which gives the buyer a choice.
• Wood board - material that needs to be additionally treated with antimicrobial agents and antiseptics. This plate complements the design of the chest of drawers.
• Impact resistant glass can withstand heavy loads due to special processing. The look of the glass is always elegant and matches any interior.
• Stone - a very durable and beautiful material, but it needs high-quality treatment with antimicrobial and disinfecting agents. Some designers make stone countertops that are chipped and pitted to make the surface look like it has been hewn out of a single piece of rock.
• Steel - a strong and stable substance, the operation of which does not require special conditions. If we talk about the types of material, then stainless steel is best suited. She will be able to maintain her properties for a long time and at the same time continue to look good. The only drawback of steel countertops is scratches that remain even with small contacts with hard objects.

There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing.

• Many people often pay attention only to the appearance of the product, and this is wrong. First of all, find out the size of the furniture: will it fit your bathroom.
• If the product is painted, then check the quality of the painting... There should be no cracks or uneven layers on the applied paints and varnishes. If you notice traces of poor processing, then you can doubt the quality of the furniture assembly.
• Another criterion is the fastening system. Doors are held on these mechanisms, the malfunction of which causes a lot of inconvenience. The fasteners must be of high quality and not squeak. Do not forget to lubricate the mechanisms from time to time so that they work properly.
• Functionality - a criterion to pay attention to. It won't make much sense for you to purchase a chest of drawers with a lot of drawers if you are going to use only a few. Unnecessary compartments will take up additional space that can be used for other pieces of furniture or decor.
• Buy bathroom furniture or appliances from specialist stores. Thus, you will have a full guarantee that the build quality of the chest of drawers is at a high level. Try to choose a chest of drawers for your room. Correctly selected furniture will make the room more beautiful. And also focus on the price, because this is one of the main factors.

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