Hanging cabinets in the bathroom: types and selection

Bathroom design involves not only the choice of a beautiful design, the installation of high-quality plumbing, but also the placement of furniture that will make the room cozy and functional. Since the area of ​​most bathrooms is small, wall-mounted cabinets are usually chosen for their arrangement. They are presented in various models, each of which differs in price, color, as well as texture, shape.

A wall cabinet in a bathroom is a versatile type of furniture designed for convenient and compact storage of various bath accessories and hygiene products. The wall-mounted version of the furniture has a lot of advantages.

• Multifunctionality... Such furniture is installed directly on the wall, so there is free space on the floor that can be used for storing textiles and other handy tools.
• Easy to clean... These cabinets only require periodic wiping. They can be washed with special detergents, which allow keeping the facade of the furniture clean for a long time.
• Saving space. Such furniture takes up little space, which is especially important for arranging small rooms.

As for the disadvantages, the hanging cabinet also has them. Due to the constantly high humidity in the room, products can quickly deteriorate.

Now the furniture market offers several types of wall cabinets, each of which has its own characteristics and may differ not only in fittings, design, material of manufacture, capacity, but also in the type of placement. The most common types of hinged structures include:

• standard (classic);
• open and closed;
• large horizontal;
• corner;
• built into a niche;
• installed above the washing machine;
• mirror with LED backlight.

Standard models are ideal for bathrooms of absolutely any size and style, as they are often produced in snow-white colors. They are usually used to accommodate cosmetics and towels.

A corner wall cabinet is considered a compact option and is used to store cosmetics. Thanks to this model, the area of ​​the room is saved, since the often unused corner is occupied.

Deserves special attention a horizontal wall cabinet, which is characterized by a small height (up to 80 cm) and a width that occupies the entire wall. The advantages of horizontal models include ease of use. Due to the fact that they are hung low, you can easily get everything you need from their upper shelves without much effort.

For connoisseurs of unusual design, an excellent choice would be mirror cabinet, which can be easily positioned both above the washing machine and installed in a niche. The main feature of this model is the presence of mirrored doors, which are complemented by lighting.

Closed or open designs are also very popular. At the same time, the first option has more advantages over the second, since it hides from the general view what is stored in it. As for open models, they usually fulfill an aesthetic function. Various decorative elements look beautiful on the shelves of open cabinets.

For bathrooms where the area is small and every square centimeter counts, they are well suited hinged built-in cabinets installed in a ready-made niche. Thanks to this arrangement, space is saved, huge opportunities for creating an original design are revealed. Such structures look good above the washing machine.

Found widespread and cabinets that are hung on the walls under the sink or above the washing machine. Compared to the above types, they are equipped with many shelves and have a linen container, drawers. Mounted models are available with a wave door. They often do not have back walls in the design, thanks to this it is possible to hide the supply of plumbing to the sink.

Above the washing machine, as a rule, modules with a white laundry basket are installed. They can be narrow, high, and also differ in design (have a mirror or illumination). Narrow hanging furniture, placed above the washing machine, usually takes up little space and gives the interior a special atmosphere of chic.

A hanging bathroom cabinet should be made of durable material that is not afraid of steam and moisture. At the moment, furniture factories offer customers products from the following materials.

• MDF and chipboard. The popularity of lockers made of this material is due to the variety of colors. In addition, the cost of such structures is low, which makes them affordable.

• Wood. Models made from this natural material are well suited for the bathroom, regardless of its style. The wooden wardrobe looks gorgeous in the modern interior of the room, giving it a special atmosphere of comfort.

• Plastic. These designs are in great demand due to their affordable prices. In addition, a plastic cabinet is considered a functional option for a bathroom. Plastic furniture is available in various shapes, colors and, most importantly, is not afraid of exposure to steam and moisture.

• Strained glass... Products made from this material are a real decoration of the interior, since they give the room an original look and have the ability to visually expand the space. Glass cabinets are resistant to mechanical damage, they are less fragile compared to plastic.

In addition to all of the above materials, there are also metal products, but they are usually chosen for high-tech rooms.

Hanging cabinets in the bathroom can be completed with various fittings and facades, which directly determines their cost. As a standard, manufacturers complete wall structures with the following fittings:

• pens;
• guides;
• hooks;
• fastening system;
• lifting mechanisms.

Particular attention should be paid to the choice of fittings when purchasing a white wall cabinet... Sliding or swing panels must be equipped with metal handles. It is undesirable to buy products with painted or gilded plastic handles, as they will quickly lose their attractive appearance.

When buying mounted models, you should also check their doors for opening and closing. They must move freely and not emit extraneous sounds, otherwise they will not last long due to poor fittings. When you plan to store heavy and large things in cabinets, it is best to choose models with a tandembox system. Their design provides for the presence of side walls and shelves that are capable of withstanding a large force load.

As for the facades, then they must be resistant to moisture, which is why manufacturers often coat them with primers and treat them with resins. The most common option for protecting facades is considered to be the application of PVC film (it is represented by various colors and textures), coating with enamel or varnish (it can have a glossy and matte effect), acrylic or melamine plastic (it looks like translucent glass, looks beautiful, but quickly scratches and costs expensive).

Wall-mounted modules for bathrooms are available in different sizes, which makes them easy to select for the arrangement of rooms of any size. For miniature rooms, it is advisable to purchase compact designs, since large ones will look cumbersome. So, for bathrooms with limited space, a narrow wall cabinet is ideal, the length of which does not exceed 40 cm and the depth is up to 50 cm.It can be hung near the sink, freeing up space on the floor. As a result, the effect of a floating cabinet will be created, and the room will visually expand.

A small cabinet with a size of 500 * 300 mm is very popular, this model was specially developed by the designers for modern bathrooms. This slim design fits perfectly against one wall or under a sink.

If you plan to hang the structure over the washing machine, then it is advisable to choose products of large sizes, the width of which exceeds 60 cm. Such models are convenient for storing textiles, hygiene products, household chemicals, and small items. In large bathrooms, you can place volumetric structures with a size of 1000 * 600 * 300 mm, since they allow not only storing all the necessary items, but also hiding a basket for dirty linen.

When buying any furniture, it is important to pay special attention to its brand and customer reviews, and hinged structures in the bathroom are no exception. Today the market is represented by various brands, each of which offers a wide range of products that differ in design and price. The most popular manufacturers include the following firms.

• Aquaton (Russia). This company works in conjunction with the Spanish holding Roca and has managed to positively recommend itself on the market with classic models of wardrobes. Furniture of this brand is mainly produced from MDF and chipboard.

• Timo. The Finnish manufacturer under this brand produces exclusive lockers, for the manufacture of which exclusively hard wood is used. The collection of products with artistic carvings and inserts from various materials looks especially interesting.

• Labor Legno. The lockers from this manufacturer are distinguished by their unusual appearance and originality. They are great for small bathrooms but are expensive.

• Valente. This is a German trade mark that produces curtain walls made of modern polymer materials that are resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. These cabinets are classified as premium furniture.

• IKEA. This manufacturer specializes in the production of furniture of various modifications, but wall modules for the bathroom are in special demand. They come with or without a mirror. The design of the furniture is presented in the style of constructivism and classics, it is decorated in noble colors that imitate natural wood.

In order for the hinged structures to reliably serve in the bathroom for a long time, they must meet all the requirements of operation and have practicality. Therefore, when buying cabinets, it is necessary to take into account such nuances.

• Construction type. Hanging furniture can be installed both under the sink, above the washing machine, and on a free wall. The type is usually determined depending on the features of the layout of the room.

• Dimensions. Experts recommend purchasing roomy modules, but at the same time they should not be very bulky and take up a lot of space.

• Construction and facade material. Steam is constantly collecting in the bathroom, so furniture that is highly resistant to the adverse effects of moisture should be placed in it.

• The quality of the fittings. Since handles, brackets and other parts will constantly come into contact with a humid environment, they must be protected from rust.

• Design. Furniture of this type is selected in accordance with the general style of the room. For lovers of the classics, you need to choose more rounded shapes and a white (milky) color. Country provides for the placement of solid wood furniture, high-tech always uses a combination of metal with glass, and for connoisseurs of the English style, models with glass inserts and colored lighting will be the right choice. They can be fixed in any convenient place at a height that is convenient for users.

• Availability of additional equipment. Models complete with drawers, shelves and laundry baskets are considered a good choice. In this case, cabinets should not only be practical, but also have a decorative function. Therefore, completing the design with backlighting does not hurt. This will give the interior of the room a special chic.

For an overview of the hanging cabinet in the bathroom, see the following video.