Bathroom racks: types and tips for use

One of the most comfortable rooms in the house is the bathroom. It is a convenient and comfortable place for relaxation and rest. In order to neatly place everything you need in this small room, use cabinets, racks and all kinds of shelves. Racks are the most popular. They come in various types, shapes, sizes.

The shelving unit in the bathroom is an essential attribute of modern design. This piece of furniture serves not only as a place for storing detergents and other bath accessories, often the original rack is also a decoration of the room.

The rack is perfect for storing towels, but its functions are not limited to this. Depending on the design of the bathroom and the size of the furniture, it can be intelligently combined with other items in the room. The practical shelving unit perfectly matches the laundry basket for an exclusive bathroom design. Many people prefer not to display the laundry basket, so they put it on the bottom shelf of the rack, which makes it almost invisible.

A bookcase, as a more compact rack is also called, can become a real decoration of a bathroom, for this you can make it in an unusual design or color, decorate with other decorative elements and make a visual accent on it. It is best to do this if the room is made in a characteristic style: Baroque, Provence or any other bright, unusual style.

Despite the ability to carry an aesthetic function, racks are more often used for their direct purpose - storage of bathroom accessories... This is especially important for the beautiful half of humanity, since a variety of bottles with masks and creams must be stored in a convenient place, while maintaining cleanliness and neatness in the plumbing room.

The material for such furniture, color and size can be very diverse.

When choosing this or that type of whatnot, it is important to take into account the advantages of this furniture, find out if there are any drawbacks, and study the characteristics. This will be especially useful for those who are in the process of arranging their own bathroom.

When choosing furniture for a plumbing room, you should not save. The purchase of any low-quality item can lead to the fact that such furniture will not last long, which will lead to additional costs for repairs or the purchase of a new copy. In addition, branded high-quality furniture is not only guaranteed to last a long time, but also has a much more attractive appearance compared to budget counterparts.

There are a large number of types of shelving. They can be wall-hung or floor-mounted. These structures are located in a convenient place in the room, with the possibility of fixing them. Fixed structures are divided into corner, wall-mounted and floor-standing.

There is a hanging rack in almost every bathroom. Wall racks are the most convenient for small rooms where it is problematic to put a floor rack. The undoubted advantage of such furniture is that it can be hung in the most convenient place without cluttering the bathroom.

Suspended structures usually consist of several shelves or panels that are attached to the wall around the perimeter of the room. To save space, racks are often hung above the washing machine. Shelves are open, closed or combined.

Floor structures are several tiers of shelves that are interconnected. Install floor racks on a panel or legs.

It is recommended to store household chemicals, liquid or free-flowing powders in such floor structures. In the event of accidental leakage or scattering of detergents, they do not come into contact with the eyes or on the skin.

Since a plumbing room usually contains a large amount of equipment and plumbing, there are much fewer options for placing floor racks than hanging ones. Sometimes the walls in the room are rather fragile, which makes it impossible to hang hanging racks. In this case, the choice of floor structures will be the best option.

You can place a floor shelf in any suitable place in the bathroom, they are often placed under the sink, which significantly saves space.Floor structures in sanitary facilities are closed, open and mixed types. Furniture is chosen taking into account how well the room is ventilated, otherwise high humidity can lead to deformation of furniture, the appearance of mold.

The open floor rack has no doors; it is convenient to store towels and other textiles on it. If it is not possible to ventilate the room, it is better not to store textile items in closed furniture, so it is better to leave them on open shelves so that they can “breathe”.

Corner shelving is a great space saver. Considering that, as a rule, furniture in the corners of the room is not worth it, such racks will perfectly fit into the design of this room and will bring undoubted functional benefits.

Most often, these models are compact and open, that is, they do not have doors, which allows you not to waste time looking for the necessary item. Often, the shelves store products for the care of the skin of the face, body and hair, and detergents.

Also popular and movable design options. This type of furniture is more suitable for small rooms. Rolling racks can be easily moved around the bathroom without losing the contents of the shelves. Usually such shelves have sides that resemble drawers and have special holes for ventilation. The shelves are made of non-slip material, so that bathroom accessories do not slip on the surface, which is simply necessary given the high humidity of the room.

The materials from which the racks are made are varied. Taking into account the numerous requests of buyers, manufacturers are trying to provide all new models made of different materials. If some buyers choose products made of metal, glass or wood, while others prefer plastic or combined options.

Many people choose glass racks for the bathroom; such a product will not only fit well into the interior, but will also be functional. Glass racks are made of durable glass, it can be transparent or colored, as well as frosted. The basis of such shelves is usually metal. Such glass furniture can be both floor-standing and wall-mounted. It is not difficult to take care of the product, its surface is quite easy to clean. However, it should be borne in mind that glass is a more fragile material than any other, therefore it is recommended to avoid mechanical damage and shock. When purchasing a glass model, you should carefully examine how strong the support is, on which glass shelves or drawers will be mounted.

Plastic shelving has a lot of advantages. These products are affordable, while these designs are not very heavy, which is convenient for carrying and transportation. You can easily bring such a shelf and assemble it yourself, move it around the room if necessary. The material is durable and easy to clean.

Bathroom metal products are also in high demand. Chrome plated metal is popular as it is corrosion resistant. In addition, it has a kind of shine that can beautify and complement the design of the room. A stainless steel product is more suitable for a bathroom, these metal structures are more stable and reliable. Metal racks look very impressive, in addition, they are unusually strong and durable.

The metal structure is heavy and difficult to tip over. Forged elements give metal shelves a special chic, most often they frame the shelf frame with forged details, while thin, ornate metal patterns externally create a unique, sophisticated look of furniture. Metal structures are treated with a special anti-corrosion compound, which will allow the use of such furniture for a long time, even in the bathroom with excessive humidity.

To complement the design of some styles, wood shelving is best suited. In particular, the Provence or Art Nouveau style is the best suited for a combination of high-quality dark tiles and wooden furniture.

The choice of rack size is very individual, it depends on the area of ​​the particular bathroom. A narrow shelf is usually taller and is suitable for compact spaces. Wide and lower racks work well in large rooms. On average, 40 cm wide is versatile for bathroom shelves, therefore, if it is not possible to carry out an accurate calculation of the area, you can choose the most versatile medium-sized model.

The design of such a functional furniture element as a shelving unit can be very diverse. The size is selected according to the total area of ​​the bathroom, and everything else depends on the design of the bathroom. There are models with and without doors. Models with mirrored doors are very popular., which helps to complement the bathroom with mirrors, thereby decorating and making the space wider.

Racks on wheels, although they have an obvious functional load, they are more often used as a decorative element to complement the design. The most successful options are those with forged, metal parts.

Often used shelves with combined type of materials, which allows you to create a more exclusive and original furniture design.

The color of the shelving must be in harmony with the color of the finish in the bathroom. It can clearly contrast, if appropriate in a particular design, or merge, creating a common space and harmony of color.

The catalogs of furniture stores are overflowing with a variety of models that can be easily purchased by choosing the one that suits you best. It is quite possible today to come up with your own unique design, which the masters will embody, and besides, you can build a rack yourself with your own hands.

When choosing a bathroom rack, it is important to make sure of the quality of the material. It is thanks to the good quality that the product will last for many years and will not need to be replaced.

• It is not recommended to buy metal products without stainless or chrome plating. Do not choose wooden models without moisture-resistant impregnation. The plastic must also be of good quality.
• A lot depends on the accuracy of calculating the dimensions. When choosing a chest of drawers-type shelving, take into account the space of the drawers. Hanging structures are positioned so as not to bump your head against them and to move comfortably around the bathroom.
• The style and design of furniture must fully comply with the overall design of the room, otherwise the furniture will stand out negatively and create disharmony.
• It is better to leave the assembly and installation of mounted models to a professional, since a rack that is unsuccessfully folded or not securely fixed to the wall may not support the weight of things placed on the shelf or even fall off.

Compact plastic shelving will fit into any room and will not take up much space.

The most popular are corner models, which are placed directly next to the bathroom in the corner and store bath accessories on them.

Models with three or four perforated shelves are very easy to use and look stylish.

For a sophisticated design, metal models are more suitable.

For the bathroom, models in light colors are relevant. A room in pastel and warm shades will visually appear more spacious.

The minimalism style will be an excellent option for decorating a bathroom. Designers do not recommend cluttering up the premises.

How to make a rack with your own hands, see below.