Wardrobes with a mirror in the bathroom: types and choices

The arrangement of bathrooms presupposes the presence of not only basic plumbing, but also pieces of furniture. Among the options for functional designs, it is worth highlighting cabinets with a mirror, presented in different types.

Such furniture designs, like any other furniture, have their own individual characteristics of a positive and negative character. The advantages of cabinets include the following.

• The main difference from a conventional mirror in a cabinet with a mirrored door is the presence of a useful and spacious space inside with shelves, fixtures or drawers in which it will be possible to conveniently place objects and things important for the bathroom. At the same time, they will be reliably hidden from view, but, if necessary, in free access.
• Such designs do not require a special approach to the nuances of care. Even fashionable models with backlight can be cared for and cleaned with a usually damp sponge and mirror cleaner.
• Due to the presence of a sash with a mirror, if necessary, the cabinet will significantly transform the interior of the bathroom. With proper placement, such a structure can visually make a narrow bathroom more spacious, bathrooms with a low ceiling, with the correct installation of such a cabinet, will not produce an oppressive effect on a person. For these purposes, wall-mounted models, mirror furniture designed for floor placement are suitable.
• Thanks to a cabinet with a mirror, it will be possible to save useful space in the bathroom, since one functional piece of furniture will replace the desired cabinet for storing things, as well as a mirror, which is simply indispensable in a combined bathroom or bathroom.
• Today, manufacturers of such furniture offer the consumer a huge number of different models of this line, in the light of which, if desired, it will be possible to choose a cabinet of any configuration, size and design.
• Special attention should be paid to a large selection of varieties of mirror doors, differing in the opening mechanism and appearance. Doors can be hinged and sliding, which will make such furniture in the bathroom as comfortable as possible, and fit it into the design ergonomically.
• Suspended, built-in and other varieties can be made from different types of raw materials. Therefore, the consumer, if desired, will be able to purchase a cabinet made of wood, a metal structure, plastic furniture, etc. for his bathroom.
• The ability to equip such a furniture structure with lighting in width or height will enable the home owner to have an additional source of lighting in the bathroom, which will be important, for example, above the sink or in another equally important place in the room.

However, in the presence of a huge number of positive features of such furniture structures, it is worth noting a number of disadvantages that will be inherent in mirrored cabinets.

• For all its attractiveness and versatility, such furniture will be in a humid environment, as well as in contact with various chemical compounds, which can have a rather detrimental effect on some raw materials.
• The mirror remains a traumatic component. Therefore, when operating such a cabinet, you still have to maintain some caution. This is especially true for the younger members of the family.
• In the process of using the bathroom for its intended purpose, the appearance of unattractive stains on the sash is inevitable, which will require more frequent care of the furniture, in comparison with cabinets with blind doors.
• Cheap furniture designs can very quickly lose their original attractiveness, so you should only purchase high-quality models that can have a high cost.

Today manufacturers offer consumers a huge number of different models of mirror bathroom furniture. Among the most popular varieties, it is worth highlighting:

• classic mirror wardrobe;
• pencil case with mirrored doors;
• corner structures;
• horizontal models;
• mirror-dressing table.

The first option does not stand out for the originality of its design, since it is a very simple furniture model with a functional interior space. Such products can be made from different raw materials, in the light of which the mirror cabinet can harmoniously fit into any interior. The furniture design has simple lines and a calm palette of shades, however, the functionality of such a structure is high.

A mirrored pencil case will be notable for its compact size, namely its width. As a rule, structures of this kind are narrow, but can go up to the ceiling. Most often, such options are purchased for arranging bathrooms in a modern style, and a pencil case with a mirrored surface will be appropriate in classic interior solutions.

Corner wardrobes are an option for bathrooms with limited space. Thanks to such structures, it will be possible to solve with one object in the room the issue of the availability of space for storing important things, the presence of a mirror, while an ineffective and little-used part of the room - the corner - will be involved in the bathroom. Such cabinets are usually made of lightweight materials, they can have a different color of the facade. At the same time, the internal filling remains convenient and roomy, in addition, due to the design features, the shelves and drawers behind the mirrored sash stand out for their depth.

Horizontal cabinets with a mirror are an interesting solution for decorating a bathroom. They differ from the varieties described above in their minimum height. As a rule, it does not exceed 45-50 centimeters. These models are recommended for non-standard bathrooms that will have a minimum wall height.

These are wall structures, which, at the same time, can have any required width, compensating for other rather modest parameters, in light of which the horizontal mirror cabinet will be roomy. Besides, this option can be placed along the entire wall in the bathroom, which will make the room interesting, as well as visually expand it.

The pier glass is a mirror placed in the center, on both sides of which there are small cabinets. In addition to placing storage compartments on both sides, there are also options where the cabinet will be on one side. Also, these varieties have horizontal shelves.

The modern furniture industry uses many different materials to make cabinets. Bathroom cabinets with mirrors require a special approach to the selection of raw materials, since the specifics of the room can negatively affect some varieties. That's why the following materials are recommended for bathrooms.

In most cases, beech or oak is used in the production process. To preserve the integrity of natural wood, the surface of the furniture must be polished and varnished, which avoids damage to raw materials from high humidity.... Also, furniture made from these types of wood is covered with antiseptics to avoid the formation of mold and mildew.

A budget variety of raw materials used for the manufacture of furniture, which requires long-term preliminary processing. This applies to painting, varnishing, lamination. Such preparatory work helps the material to acquire resistance to moisture, to avoid cracking and swelling. Such materials are capable of imitating natural wood surfaces.

Increased requirements are imposed on this raw material in terms of thickness, since too thin polymers will not be able to withstand the weight of the mirror component, which can be fraught with rapid breakdown. However, the polymer does not require any additional moisture treatment, it is not susceptible to deformation and the formation of fungus, and is easy to clean.

The raw materials that are used in combined type constructions, as a rule, metal acts as a frame for the mirror components of furniture. However, you can find models with chrome-plated metal open shelves, which look no less attractive. An important requirement for alloys is resistance to moisture, so that over time traces of rust do not appear on the furniture.... In addition to the materials used for the front of the cabinet, it is worth noting the variety of types of mirrors that are in demand by manufacturers.

Tinting is carried out over the entire glass, which allows the furniture component to acquire an attractive bronze or graphite color. You can also find tinted mirror doors with a blue or green tint, depending on the type of glass used in production.

Through the use of small quartz particles, a pattern of any complexity is applied to the glass. As a result, part of the treated surface loses its ability to reflect.

To apply a relief pattern to the surface, a laser is used, thanks to this work, the selected ornament becomes three-dimensional.

On such a surface, the reflection stands out for its clarity, without wave and foggy feeling. A positive feature of such mirrors is no traces from contact with hands, also traces of moisture drips will not be visible on the mirror... To achieve this result, the manufacturer subjects the material to a special treatment.

This option is more intended for cabinet decoration, since the reflection in the sashes will be somewhat distorted.

The essence of making a mirror is reduced to the removal of a part of the raw material along the edges, which ensures the bevelling of the product. Typically, these types of mirrors are used for combination, however, the refracted light on the doors of this type looks as attractive as possible.

It can be a single-color version or a multi-colored panel, which can be given any shape, depending on the type of furniture structure and personal preferences.

Typically, these mirrors will be round or irregular polygonal shapes. In this case, the sash can consist of several components; in some cases, the edges are additionally trimmed with a facet. However, the reflectivity of such mirrors will be extremely low.

The choice of colors and shades of bathroom cabinets is quite large, so it will be possible to choose a model for any interior and room design. Among the most popular shades, stand out variations of white and beige, blue and wood colors.

Structures of a similar orientation most often have correct and restrained forms, design and appearance are presented in simple details to a minimum. Most often, furniture has a metal facade, the color varies in light and dark shades of gray, beige tones are also possible, black variations of facades with a glossy surface.

Furniture design stands out for its colors, which belong to a vibrant color palette, however, are used exclusively in muted tones. It can be turquoise, terracotta, green, lavender, wenge color. As a rule, in the design of such furniture, the manufacturer uses the "antique" effect; the fittings are in metal design. In this case, the main part of the front facade is assigned to the mirror.

These cabinet options have a standard design, mainly in light shades. In a strict design of bathrooms, usually all furniture is in harmony with each other. Cabinets with mirrors in this case will be with a laconic design, mirrors can be used for decoration, having various surfaces and shades, there are also designs with ordinary reflective mirrors on sale.

There are generally accepted dimensions for bathroom mirror cabinets.However, custom-made furniture products can be of any size. As for the width of the structure, today cabinets of 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 and 100 cm are on sale. Models that are placed above the sink will have the smallest dimensions. In this case, the height of the cabinets usually does not exceed 90 centimeters, however, there are pencil cases, whose parameters will be in the region of 100-120 centimeters.

The spaciousness of the interior space is of great importance for any cabinet, including the mirror design for the bathroom. That's why before choosing a particular model, you should study the functionality of the existing compartments, shelves, drawers and other components. Considering bathroom cabinets, you should pay attention to options with the ability to adjust the height of the shelves to your needs. This nuance will significantly expand the capabilities of the cabinet.

Also, options with a built-in laundry basket deserve special attention, since it is this functional element in the bathroom that looks less attractive.

The presence of various hooks, brackets or hangers inside has a positive effect on functionality. Such fasteners will allow you to store towels, bathrobes or other things that are most convenient for hanging in the cabinet inside the cabinet.

The spaciousness and ease of use also depend on the options for opening the cabinet doors; most often, manufacturers make products with standard hinged mirrored doors, however, for confined spaces such models are not always convenient. Sliding systems on rails will be more functional.

In order not to be mistaken when buying a mirror cabinet, it is worth considering the following important nuances.

• Attractive facade, undoubtedly, it will become the very first evaluation criterion, however, in addition to the mirror and side walls, it is worth paying attention to the quality of the fittings, as well as the raw materials from which the model itself is made. The priority is water-resistant materials that will be easy to use in such a specific room as a bathroom.
• Also, in the selection process, it is necessary to decide in advance on what what will be stored inside. Knowing an approximate list of things and their dimensions, it will be easier to choose a model with one or another inner filling.
• Will greatly facilitate the choice of cabinet a clear idea of ​​the size of the bathroom and the places where the structure will be installed. Such moments will help to avoid mistakes regarding the purchase of an unsuitable mirror cabinet.
• As for the color of the facade and the type of glass on the main side, the selection of one or another option will be based on on personal taste preferences, as well as the harmony of the combination of the design with the rest of the furniture and fixtures in the room. Light shades remain relevant, in addition, such options will help to visually expand the space, smooth out other disadvantages of the bathroom.
• Varieties of illuminated mirror cabinets will be a functional solution for bathrooms where there is a lack of lighting. In addition, such designs will also help smooth out some of the disadvantages of the room.
• Hanging or corner options will be comfortable in small spaces.
• For large bathrooms, consider buying several types of cabinets with a mirror at once, which together will make the interior of the room laconic and cozy, allowing you to keep the necessary items hidden from public view.
• Before purchasing, it is recommended to pay attention to the condition of the corners and ends of the cabinet, it is important that all lines of the structure are smooth and smooth.
• Priority will be practical types of furniture, which may have a simple design, but in the process of operation will be convenient and durable.

The possibilities of placing cabinets with mirrors will directly depend on the layout and size of the bathroom, as well as the model chosen. In most cases hanging varieties of such furniture are placed over the sink. However, horizontal models can be located on the opposite wall from the bath or shower.

Corner structures are usually installed in the far free corner., as a rule, there may be household appliances nearby, a toilet bowl in combined bathrooms. Pencil-type floor-standing cabinets are the most versatile and popular options that can be supplied at any free wall in the bathroom.

• Wall cabinets installed above the sink will allow you to have comfortable furniture in the bathroom, which will take up a minimum of usable space, and additional lighting will have a positive effect on the overall design.

• Furniture sets of several different-sized structures will make the room functional and attractive.

• Modern models of non-standard shape will help to decorate the room with functional furniture, due to the mirrored facade, ideally fits into any interior.

For information on how to make a cabinet with a bathroom mirror with your own hands, see the next video.