Pencil case for the bathroom: types, sizes and selection

Standard bathrooms do not differ in large dimensions, so they need appropriate furniture, which will not take up much space, but will accommodate a lot of bath accessories. The pencil case is ideal in this regard - it is narrow, does not "eat up" the space and is spacious due to its aspiration upward.

Floor cases look like columns. This word stuck to them as a second name. They can be of different sizes, from tiny tabletops to structures that extend right up to the ceiling. For bathrooms, pencil cases are not made with a height of more than two meters, since there are no stools in these rooms and other opportunities to get things from the upper shelves.

The specificity of the bathroom requires special characteristics from the furniture. For humid hot air, dense non-porous materials that can repel water are suitable: plastic, glass. But they also use the usual wood, and even chipboard, it all depends on the method of processing the products. They are impregnated with antifungal compounds and protected with layers of paint, varnish or laminated.

Bathroom cabinets can be open, closed and combined type. Often, the shelves are made in the form of grates to improve ventilation. In open spaces, you can install wicker baskets and boxes, which is important for the Scandinavian style and for all country styles. Another feature of this furniture is the presence of legs, which save the bottom surface of the cabinet from flooding during leaks.

When assembling the purchased model, it is possible to determine the distance between the shelves by yourself. You should think carefully about what will be stored in this cabinet and arrange it according to your desires. For example, household chemicals are planned to be put down, which means there should be more space. For folded towels, the opening can be medium in size, and for creams and bottles with cosmetics, a narrow shelf located at eye level is enough.

Spare towels and bathrobes can become damp and are best kept behind a tightly closed door. Items of rare use are sent to the top shelf. Some types of pencil cases are equipped with linen baskets that slide out on casters or open with the door.

A pencil case is a popular piece of furniture that has a lot of advantages:

• small depth and width allow it to take up little space in space;
• he is endowed with good capacity due to his striving upward;
• thanks to the pencil case, a lot of things are systematized and find their place on the shelves, allowing you to keep the bathroom in order;
• the furniture is easy to use due to its shallow depth, all contents are within reach;
• a large selection of models allows you to place this piece of furniture in any free space - place it in the corner, above the washing machine, against the wall between the plumbing fixtures;
• beautiful, harmoniously selected products make the bathroom more spectacular.

A pencil case is not just a long box with shelves, it is structurally diverse. It can be placed on the floor, hung on a wall, or installed in a corner. Products are rotating, closed or without doors, with a mirror, drawers and a laundry basket. The most common types of pencil cases can be classified as follows.

This type of furniture must be in contact with the floor. For this purpose, legs, rollers or a plinth can be provided. Bathroom furniture should not be damaged by leaks. Therefore, it is better for a floor structure to have stable strong legs.

For a room with high humidity, a wall cabinet is an ideal option: it does not come into contact with the floor, and can be installed at any height. In small rooms, to save space, a narrow pencil case is placed above the plumbing equipment.

The pencil case is installed on the floor or hung on the wall in the corner of the room, it all depends on the type of product. The model is structurally different from the straight cabinet by the back wall curved at an angle of 90 degrees. Such products have a trapezoidal, radius or triangular shape, they use space efficiently and can be located even in small rooms.

A shortened product that can take its place under an existing hanging cabinet or under the pipes of a heated towel rail. Its surface perfectly serves as a table for a temporary stay of a comb, bathrobe or toothbrush.

Convenient design that allows you to organize quick access to things. If you place it near a bathtub or shower stall, you will not have to leave them in order to take the necessary thing from the shelf.

For bathrooms, furniture material should have a reduced porosity so as not to absorb moisture and swell. Stone and tiles are ideal. But furniture from them is made to order and is extremely rare.

Reacts well to water glass, therefore, for pencil cases, it is used as shelves.

Plastic also good for damp rooms, it is not afraid of hot vapors and is easy to clean. But because of its rustic appearance, it is purchased for country bathrooms. Pencil case from solid wood or MDF cover with a protective layer, allowing the product to serve for many years.

Bathrooms come in a wide variety of sizes. So that each of them can find their perfect pencil case, the furniture industry develops models of different shapes and sizes. The optimal width of the structure can be 30-35 cm, and the depth is 25-26 cm. Smaller items are also produced on order - less than 20 cm wide and deep.

Models for medium-sized rooms can have a width of 40-45 cm. In this case, the depth parameters do not have to correspond to the width, many prefer shallow models, they are more convenient to use and they take up little space.

Wardrobes for spacious rooms are 50-60 cm wide. In large bathrooms, their height can exceed two meters, as they have enough space for a chair or stand to use the upper shelves. Such products are supplied not only with shelves and drawers, they can have hooks and rods for bathrobes and towels.

One of the criteria for choosing a pencil case in a bathroom is compliance with the style of the existing furnishings. The model should not destroy the harmony of the room. A wide variety of colors and designs of products for rooms with high humidity allows you to choose the perfect pencil case that is necessary for a particular interior.

As examples, we suggest considering models of various shapes and colors.

• Extravagant looks black gloss furniture in the white room.

• Pencil case with mirror the bathroom is doubly functional: you can look at yourself and put things down.

• Modern furniture set for rooms with high humidity.

• Narrow wardrobe you can not just squeeze between plumbing equipment, but also beat in one style solution.

• Beautiful bathroom set with lots of drawers and closed shelves.

• Pencil case "Butterfly" beige patinated.

• White and black and white models with an unusual design.

• Twin red pencil cases in combination with a curbstone.

Most often, a pencil case is purchased disassembled. When purchasing, you must check the presence of all fasteners and accessories. Home should study the instructions and assemble the model according to the scheme. You need to pay attention to the left-hand or right-hand way of closing the door. For the assembled floor unit, you need to adjust the legs.

The suspended model will have to be fixed to the wall, having previously drilled holes in it and mounted chopiki (wooden dowels). Fastening elements are installed on them, which are included with the pencil case. The cabinet is hung on the prepared fasteners.

Bathroom products have special characteristics, they must resist water and hot vapors. Not every furniture company is working in this direction. Despite the selectivity in production, the furniture market provides a large selection of pencil cases from foreign and Russian manufacturers.

The most popular are the following firms.

• Antonio Lupi. Country of origin - Italy. The company became famous for the author's design of pencil cases. Their products can be characterized as expressive minimalism. The products are refined and laconic, 80% handmade.

• Timo. Country of origin - Finland. Pencil cases from Timo are the standard of quality and style, they are developed by the world's leading designers. In addition to elite models, the company manufactures products at a very affordable price, which helps pencil cases to become sales leaders.

• IKEA Is a Dutch company based in Sweden, known all over the world.The company names its pencil cases after the names of Scandinavian lakes, rivers and bays. The products are simple and practical, affordable for every family.

• "Aquaton" Is a domestic company known since 2000. In the production of bathroom furniture, it has long surpassed its competitors. Its products can be found not only in the Russian market, but also in neighboring countries.

It will not be difficult to choose a model if you adhere to certain rules.

1. First of all, you should decide on the place where the pencil case will be located, find out its parameters.
2. It is necessary to think over the purpose of the product, what will be stored in it. Its dimensions and design capabilities depend on this.
3. It is necessary to inspect the bathroom furnishings and choose a model in accordance with the style of the interior, analyze the color scheme.
4. It should be understood in which direction the door should open. If space is limited, an ill-considered purchase can create problems.
5. You can consider purchasing with additional features such as a mirror or recessed lighting fixtures.
6. The choice of the pencil case material does not always coincide with the budgetary possibilities; this should be taken care of in advance.
7. The product you like should be considered for marriage, even a slight violation of the laminated layer in a damp room will lead to the destruction of the chipboard.
8. It is necessary to inspect the fittings and give preference to durable materials. Plastic handles, decorated in bronze, will not last long.

The location of the pencil case in the bathroom is affected by the presence of plumbing fixtures, pipes, other types of furniture, as well as the dimensions of the room itself. If the bathroom is small, you won't have to choose a place for a long time; most likely, it will be uncontested.

In a small room, it is more rational to use a hanging pencil case with a mirrored door.by placing it above the washbasin, in this case, the furniture will perform two functions at once.

Sometimes the territory is so limited that you have to order a pencil case no more than 20 cm wide and squeeze it into the free space. Large rooms, on the other hand, can even afford several pencil cases of different shapes.

The following video will tell you how to install a pencil case in a bathroom.