Bathroom sinks: types, sizes and secrets of choice
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The bathroom is one of the most important areas in the house. Therefore, its furnishings should be as functional, comfortable and beautiful as possible. Furniture manufacturers offer an excellent solution - a ready-made set of washbasins. The features and varieties of such bathroom furniture will be discussed in the article.
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What it is?
A set of furniture with a funny name appeared on the market for a reason. A sink and a mirror are mandatory attributes of every bathroom. If space permits, the owners of the premises also install a cabinet for hygiene products and other trifles. Furniture factories have decided to combine these 3 important elements into one system, improving their ergonomics.
In this case, the cabinet in which the washbasin is mounted plays the role of a storage place. This solution allows not only to hide the water drainage hose, but also to place detergents and other small things. And also a mirror can be combined with a cabinet. Here you can hide toothbrushes, shaving products and much more from prying eyes. As a result, the furniture takes up very little space, but allows you to organize a great storage system.
Another advantage of such kits is to simplify the selection of design elements. You do not need to think about the appearance of each individual item, because the set is made in the same style. The result is a beautiful and harmonious washbasin.
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Species overview
Depending on the type of installation, two types of moidodyrs can be distinguished:
- structures with a curbstone standing on the floor;
- hanging sets.
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Floor standing models usually have legs.This protects the bottom of the furniture from the dampness to which bathroom floors are often exposed. The legless options are less practical.
When buying such furniture, it is important to make sure that the material is moisture resistant.
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Suspended structures are becoming more and more popular every day.
- Such models look more modern, sleek and lightweight.
- They are more convenient to use. As the floor remains free, it makes cleaning easier and extends the life of the furniture.
However, there are some nuances. For example, you cannot attach furniture to drywall walls. However, this also applies to the upper cabinet combined with a mirror. The surface must be solid.
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There are also standard and corner models. The corner option allows you to use all the available space as efficiently as possible. Usually such products are chosen by the owners of small bathrooms.
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Materials and colors
For the manufacture of moydodyrs, they are most often used Particleboard and MDF, covered with a special moisture-resistant film. The first option is cheaper, but the second is safer, since no substances harmful to humans are used in its production. Plastic is rarely used, although there are such options. In these cases, special dense and ultra-strong types of material are used.
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Another option is natural wood. This is an expensive high-status furniture that undergoes a special treatment for use in wet rooms. In these cases, natural and artificial stone are often used as countertops and sinks.
Of course, it is wiser to buy wooden products if the bathroom is large. If the room is cramped, and drops of water are constantly falling on the furniture, it is better to choose something more practical.
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As for the color scheme, it is varied. Usually the shades are chosen by the manufacturers based on the style of the furniture. Let's consider the main options.
Classic
Exquisite classic sets are carried out in calm, usually warm shades (milky, beige, brown). Most of them have a curbstone with curly legs. Some just stand on the floor. Vintage-style hinged models do not. Sometimes the facades are decorated with patina. At the same time, the surfaces of the products are always matte.
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Provence
Country houses are usually decorated in this style, although sometimes it is also used in apartments. Delicate tones prevail here: blue, beige, pistachio, lavender, light gray... Of course, white headsets are also popular. Such sets, like the classic ones, often have a simple mirror in the frame and a free-standing cabinet.
The shapes of such furniture also have a vintage orientation. However, in this case, there is no desire for luxury. Maximum simplicity is encouraged here. The surfaces are made matt (imitation of painted wood). The fittings imitate bronze.
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Art deco
This is a rather defiant style direction, which combines vintage, modern trends and avant-garde. Furniture can be either matte or glossy. The forms are varied. Most often these are original products with a unique design. The color gamut is also wide. Furniture can be purple or even red. However, the most common sets of black and white colors. Sometimes a trendy shade of coffee with milk is used.
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Minimalism
Laconic square blocks - this is how a minimalist washbasin looks like. The fittings are discreet, often they are generally absent. The lockers can be opened with a simple push. Furniture is usually suspended. Shades are usually calm (gray, white, black), however, there are exceptions in the form of bright sets. Of the juicy shades, turquoise, red and yellow are more often used. Options with wood-like facades are also popular.
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In this case, maximum functionality and ergonomics come to the fore. Therefore, the mirror is often combined with a cabinet into one design. Wardrobes with fully mirrored doors are very popular.
Modern
This style is casual. Such furniture can be different. Often furniture models and options have roundness. The design can be simple or original. There are gloss, matte surfaces and woody textures.
The range of colors in Art Nouveau is the widest. Manufacturers offer furniture in both calm and bright colors. You can buy blue, green, burgundy, purple headsets. You can choose a model in a subtle pastel shade, or choose a calm dark tone. Of course, the most extensive selection of snow-white sets. This is not surprising, because this color is the most popular. There are also two-color sets on sale.
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Dimensions (edit)
The dimensions of the sinks are different. If we talk about pedestals that stand on the floor, the standard height is from 80 to 100 cm. The best option is 90 cm. If we consider suspended models, their height can be any. Usually these are cabinets 50-60 cm in size, although there are also narrower options.
The width also varies (from 50 cm or more). As for the depth, it has a limit, because a sink is built into the cabinet, to which there should be comfortable access. The average parameter is 40-45 cm.
The top cabinet, when combined with a mirror, usually matches the width of the cabinet located under it. Thanks to this, the kits look harmonious. Sometimes bathroom furniture sets include pencil cases. Narrow cabinets are located to the side of the washbasin, so their height is limited only by the ceiling and common sense. The depth is similar to other elements of the set (from 40 to 45 cm.)
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Selection Tips
To choose comfortable and beautiful bathroom furniture, it is worth taking into account several nuances.
Design
When choosing the appearance of the headset you should take into account the interior of the room and its dimensions. In a small bathroom, it is better to choose a light model with a laconic design. White furniture is ideal. A beige set is also a good option. An upper cabinet with a mirrored door will also be a good choice in this case. Such an object will seem weightless, as if dissolving in space, visually expanding the room. At the same time, you will get a spacious storage space for important trifles.
Any washbasin will look good in a spacious room.
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The main thing is to remember about harmony. Dark furniture looks expressive only against a light background. And models with catchy decor fit well only in neutral rooms. If the walls already have patterned tiles and the room is full of details, it is better to choose a more modest set to balance the composition.
The size
Before buying, it is important to measure the free area in order to decide what size sink will fit well in the bathroom.
Remember that furniture should not interfere with your freedom of movement.
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Functionality
Think in advance about what you will store in the cabinets, how many shelves you need, what they should be (closed or open). Modern manufacturers also offer a choice of heated mirrors, built-in clock, thermometer. These add-ons increase the cost of a headset, but not everyone needs it.
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Beautiful examples
This luxurious milky beige set will fit perfectly into a large classic bathroom. A mirror in an openwork frame, vintage fittings, a marbled countertop - everything is thought out to the smallest detail.
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An exquisite and shocking art deco washbasin will make the interior unique. Glossy shine, contrasting color combinations and mirror repetition on other elements speak of the impeccable taste of the designer who created this masterpiece.
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A cabinet under a glass top with a built-in sink - a bathroom furniture set might look like this. An excellent choice for lovers of non-standard solutions.
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Simplicity and brevity are the hallmarks of minimalism. The best option for a small room.
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If the bathroom is spacious, you can not only purchase a sink with a wide countertop, but also place the headset items on different walls. The interior will be harmonious and holistic.
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For information on how to choose bathroom furniture, see the next video.