Bathroom furniture: types, selection and placement

Bathroom designs aren't limited to plumbing fixtures. Today, furniture is increasingly used in the arrangement. Thanks to her, the atmosphere seems more inviting and comfortable. This article will tell you about what kind of bathroom furniture is, how to choose and place it.

The microclimate of the sanitary ware differs from other rooms in the dwelling. It is almost always damp here, there are temperature drops, condensation. Ventilation is often poorly thought out. Everything in the bathroom is tested for strength every day. For this reason, furniture purchased for the arrangement of bathrooms must comply with a number of requirements. It should combine several functions: be comfortable, functional, aesthetically pleasing. Besides, practicality is also important.

The list of basic requirements includes several criteria. Items of furniture purchased must:

• be resistant to the aggressive effects of a humid environment;
• have the most convenient and safe storage systems;
• be resistant to frequent washing and cleaning;
• be inert to the formation of fungus and mold;
• be durable, made of non-deformable materials.

In addition to moisture resistance, any element of bathroom furnishings must have a certain type of surface. It should not show streaks and streaks. Fittings and coatings of materials must have a high-quality decorative coating. This applies not only to facades, handles, door hinges, hooks, but also to internal fixings. Furniture should have finished edges and corners.

In addition, the aesthetic side of the issue is also important. Any piece of furniture is selected in such a way that:

• correspond to the style of the interior of the bathroom being equipped;
• fit well into the color concept of the interior composition;
• correspond to the dimensions of a specific plumbing unit;
• leave space for free movement;
• be appropriate in terms of layout;
• have the same shapes as plumbing and accessories.

Besides, the furniture is selected in order to accentuate the space. This allows you to introduce an unobtrusive organization into the interior and divert attention from the shortcomings of a room perspective. Sometimes the bathroom is designed in such a way that you have not to buy, but to order furniture, masking communications with it. They also select it, taking into account the layout, choosing between the options of the linear and angular type.

The modern furniture market offers a wide range of bathroom furniture. Products can be classified according to several criteria: type of construction, size, material of manufacture, coating and stylistic solution.

On sale there are products of direct (linear) angular and modular type. Bathroom furniture is sold as independent interior elements and ready-made sets, consisting of several modules. The set may include hanging (wall-mounted) and floor-standing cabinets, pencil cases and dressing tables, shelves and countertops, including solid-cast options with sinks.

The range of bathroom furnishings is extremely wide. According to the method of installation, the entire range can be divided into options with traditional fittings and built-in furniture. At the same time, both lines have products of the traditional and modular type.

As for the structural elements, furniture is suspended and floor. Products of the first group are easy to use and compact. This line includes wall cabinets, open and closed shelves, vanity units, shelves with mirrored fronts, as well as closed shelving. They do not take up much space, and therefore do not interfere with moving around the room.

Floor-standing bathroom furniture - standard cabinets, display cabinets, dressing tables, and modular-type floor boxes... Such sets decorate bathrooms, making their interior as functional as possible. Depending on the design, they can have support legs. The second type is great because it makes cleaning the bathroom easier. In general, floor furniture performs the same camouflaging functions as hanging furniture.

Thanks to the presence of internal storage systems, it is possible to remove from sight a lot of small items. Due to this, the room seems more spacious and cleaner. Such cabinets and shelves can be very diverse: narrow, wide, high, low. In addition to this furniture, the category of floor furniture includes compact cabinets-pencil cases. Their height can be different, the depth usually does not exceed 40 cm. They don't take up much space, but they can hold a lot of items, from hygiene items to clean towels. Their storage systems can be sliding, roll-out and folding.

All types of sanitary facilities can be divided into 2 categories: rooms with a minimum of space for installing furniture and options in which you can place full-fledged furniture sets. Based on this, when choosing furniture, you have to take into account its size, shape, quantity. Furniture for small bathrooms is usually simpler in terms of design and shape. Its main purpose is functionality. Moreover, often a minimum of any things fit in such lockers.

Furniture for small bathrooms is a compact organizer necessary for these spaces.... At the same time, individual elements of furniture can also serve as a means of masking communications. More often in small baths, floor and hanging cabinets are installed, as well as shelves with mirrors. Sometimes these are completely console shelves under the sinks, freeing up space for the installation of washing machines and baskets for dirty linen.

Spacious bathrooms take more than just functional furniture... Here it is important to choose the furnishing options that will make it possible to arrange the space as effectively as possible. Wherein there is no need to limit the quantity.

Different raw materials are used in the manufacture of bathroom furniture. Moreover, most often it is made from various types of wood (for example, maple, birch, ash, less often cherries and walnuts). During production, materials are processed special water-repellent impregnations. Wooden furniture looks expensive, it enhances the status of any interior. The texture of the coating can be natural or colored. Wood looks great in spacious rooms. Its disadvantage is permanent deformation.

Products from MDF and chipboard are considered budgetary analogues of solid wood furniture. According to their characteristics, options from wood derivatives are inferior to natural material. However, they suit shoppers on a budget. When buying such pieces of furniture, the quality of the edge is monitored. This furniture is moisture resistant, but not waterproof. With constant contact with water, it breaks down very quickly.

Stone furniture is expensive, but it is durable and aesthetically pleasing. Its cost depends on the thickness of the material itself, its quality and the appearance of the finished product.

Often used in the manufacture of bathroom furniture metal and glass. The combination of the two materials makes it possible to create beautiful and functional shelves and shelves. However, the metal itself is a rather specific material. Such furniture is not suitable for every style of interior. It is only relevant in modern style. In addition, metal is susceptible to rust. The enamel is destroyed by impact.

Glass in furniture is used mainly as inserts. These can be cabinet fronts, shelves, inserts in shelves, niches, corner shelves for shower cabins, glass countertop shelves with solid sinks and an additional work surface. Any dirt and water streaks are visible on the glass surface. You will have to take care of glass surfaces more often.

Recently, in the interiors of bathrooms, you can see products made of plastic. If earlier it made the interior of bathrooms cheaper, today manufacturers have learned how to make plastic furniture with imitation of various materials. Plastic is inert to moisture and water in general. The polymer is easily stainable, easy to clean and does not deteriorate.

The texture of such furniture can be not only painted, but also transparent. Plastic can even imitate glass. It is used to make tabletops, cases and front elements of cabinets, washbasin cabinets, wall cabinets, and shelves.

Of great importance when choosing furniture for the arrangement of the bathroom is the type of coating itself. This factor is important: often it is the protective layer that increases the service life of products in the special microclimate of sanitary facilities.

In this case, the type of coverage may vary. One of the types of protection is painting, for which varnish or enamel is used... These methods of processing furniture can extend its durability and improve aesthetic characteristics. At the same time, the surface color can be very diverse, which allows you to successfully fit furniture into the bathroom of different colors and styles.

Improves product usability and acrylic coating... It is considered reliable and aesthetically pleasing. However, caring for such a coating involves gentle cleaning of the surface. Do not use abrasive products or even baking soda, as this may leave scratches on the surface.

Veneer is glued to MDF or chipboard sheets. This makes the furniture look more expensive. This hydrophobic coating is resistant to moisture, which increases the life of the furniture. In addition to veneer, some furniture is covered with a self-adhesive film. However, for all its decorativeness it is not able to withstand the microclimate of the bathroom.

When thinking about buying bathroom furniture, one cannot ignore the color and style of the selected furnishing elements. In addition to the fact that they should be combined with plumbing, the color perception of the space is also important. Furniture can be neutral or colored, monochromatic or patterned, with an original texture. Based on this, it is worth considering several nuances.

• Furniture color should not exactly repeat the shade of wall or floor cladding... So it will be lost against the general background, will not look expressive, and will simplify the interior composition.
• It is better to choose the right tone in this way to comply with the "four shades of interior" rule. The color contrast should be harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
• The color of the furniture is selected taking into account the resources of a particular style. If you forget about this rule, you will not be able to make the interior style recognizable.
• Color perception is also important. Dark furniture is appropriate only in large bathrooms, provided with the proper level of light.
• The shade of the furniture is selected taking into account the color scheme of the home itself. A sharp change in color can change the perception of space not for the better.

As for the choice of color, in each case this decision is individual. Of course, the best shades are considered to be the colors of the light group (white, milky, peach, beige, creamy tones). Shades of expensive types of wood and stone are in fashion. In addition to them, pastel colors are relevant (bleached powdery, silver-blue, bleached-mint, turquoise, ivory).

The relevance of light shades is due to their ability to visually increase the space. Light furniture fits perfectly into the interior without creating the effect of its overload. but with a harmonious choice in the interior, you can pick up bright furniture. It is appropriate in the interior of modern style.

Among the bright colors, it is worth noting the trend towards burgundy red and navy blue... Black furniture is used in neutral interiors.As a rule, these are small sets consisting of compact cabinets-cases, vanity units and hanging shelves with mirrors. The design of these kits is mostly laconic.

The design of furnishing elements is directly related to style.

• To the bathroom classic style select furniture that is distinguished by carved elements, imitation of a stucco pattern, and decorated with gilding. As a rule, furniture of classic, classicism and neoclassical styles is made of wood and is selected in one piece. The shades of such cabinets are light, symmetry can be traced in the arrangement.

• Bathroom furniture country style or provence characterized by a desire for simplicity. These are display cabinets, antique chests of drawers, wood cabinets, painted in a light color. The fittings for such sets are made with an old design; boxes and chests can be used in the arrangement. Furniture colors can be warm or cold.

• For style modern it is necessary to select furniture with a deliberate emphasis on the artificiality of the material. These are plastic shelves, acrylic countertops, plastic work panels with imitation of various textures (up to stone). They try to choose furniture in such a way that it accentuates the manufacturability of the arrangement. Style resources are beige, white, grays and woody tones.

• For other modern styles (for example, hi-tech, art deco) actual use of furniture with glass inserts. At the same time, shelves and countertops are often supplemented with their own lighting. It looks very unusual and beautiful. In this case, the color of the glow can be very diverse.

Among the manufacturers of bathroom furniture, products from manufacturers in Germany, Italy and Spain deserve special attention. In addition, the rating of the best suppliers includes products of domestic brands. In the lines of manufacturers there are both budget options and premium luxury products. The furniture of these brands was appreciated by a wide range of consumers and received many positive reviews.

• Aquanet Is a company that produces bathroom furniture with a modern design. The assortment is distinguished by sophisticated designs and a relatively low price. The furnishings are functional and comfortable enough.

• Triton - manufacturer of non-standard furniture with waterproof impregnation and elegant design. Offers to the attention of buyers products designed for use in high humidity conditions.

• Jacob Delafon - a French brand dedicated to the production of high quality furniture with stylish design for bathroom furnishings. Launches an assortment with a recognizable style, designed for efficient use of space.

• Eurodesign Is an Italian brand that supplies designer furniture for spacious bathrooms to the furniture market. In production, it uses high-quality raw materials, offers customers products with a sophisticated design and ergonomics.

• Villeroy & Boch - a manufacturer of furniture with maximum precision in assembly and fit, as well as exclusive design. The products are suitable for embedding, they are durable, reliable and resistant to moisture.

• Antonio Lupi Is a supplier of high-tech bathroom furniture with a futuristic design. Products are interesting for their non-standard type of coating, they can be supplemented with integrated lighting. A line of premium furniture for a special circle of consumers.

• Roca - one of the leading European manufacturers supplying furniture to the market for almost any interior. It stands out among other competitors for its functional approach to design, ergonomics and high indicators of durability and reliability.

The choice of this or that bathroom furniture depends on various factors. Somewhere floor cabinets, cabinets, chests of drawers, shelves and tables will be appropriate.In other rooms, you will have to be limited to something basic (for example, a tabletop and a shelf). Large or tall cabinets are bought mainly in spacious sanitary facilities. As a rule, they are used to mask washing machines, organize closed storage systems.

They are often bought to be placed above the washbasin. If the area of ​​the room allows, purchase a set of furniture, consisting of floor-standing and wall cabinets. At the same time, attention is paid to the strength and reliability of the walls. If they are porous, hanging furniture will not work.

You need to buy furniture in such a way so that it looks like a single set with plumbing fixtures and matches a certain style of interior. Attention is paid to aesthetics only after the desired parameters of reliability and functionality have been selected. In a small bathroom, you can buy a countertop with a solid sink.

If the area of ​​the bathroom is slightly larger, you can already think about buying a floor or wall cabinet... It will be possible to remove hygiene items and detergents in it. The model may have side handles for towels. If there is not enough space in the bathroom, a countertop and a shelf with a mirror are enough. It is in it that you can store all the necessary items.

Small bathroom countertops are simple. As a rule, they are not designed for surface-mounted washbasins. However, flush-mounted washbasins with top or bottom fastening will look very organic here.... The dimensions and depth of such sinks are small; the mount can be standard or semi-flush.

If the bathroom floor is made with a heating system, it is better to purchase hanging furniture. If you need a floor-standing one, it is more expedient to take one that has support legs. It will not be exposed to constant heating, and therefore will last longer. In this case, the supports must be reliable and durable. In order for the furniture to fit well into the interior of the bathroom, it is necessary to take into account its size and the area of ​​a particular room. The smaller the bathroom, the more compact the furniture and the simpler its design. A large room can be equipped with luxurious headsets.

If elderly household members live in the house, furniture should be installed in such a way that to make it convenient for them to use it. This also applies to the height of installation of suspended furniture elements. A person with a disability should not reach out to reach this or that object.

Everything must be within reach, at the optimum height... It is necessary to minimize the likelihood of injury to each family member. If the bathroom is large, you can install a separate washbasin for children. It should be placed in such a way that it does not interfere with movement around the room and the use of the bathroom (shower). It can be installed next to the adult washbasin.

Much depends on the perspective of the room itself. If it is narrow, the arrangement of furniture and plumbing should be linear. This will leave room for movement around the room, making it easier to access each functional area of ​​the bathroom. When the room is wide, corners, adjacent or opposite walls are used in the arrangement. The dressing table and washbasin area can be arranged opposite the bath and shower.

The boiler and washing machine can be built into a niche or tall cabinet. It is necessary to arrange functional corners in such a way that the bathroom is not only comfortable, but also cozy. The facades of the cabinets should not obstruct part of the doorway.

You cannot put furniture close to the bathroom. No matter how waterproof coating it is processed, with constant contact with water, any object will very quickly lose its aesthetics. Must be observed some distance, this will prolong the durability of structures and exclude their deformation.

When arranging furniture, you need to take into account the type of door opening. This factor is especially important for furnishing small bathrooms. In them, it is better to take products with sliding mechanisms or hinged shelves that roll out to the sides. In large rooms, any type of structure is appropriate, including roll-out and swing-out.

Here are 10 ideas for the best choice of bathroom furniture.

• An example of arranging a washbasin area using a pencil case and a cabinet in a classic style.

• Hanging cabinets with metal fittings in the wash area, made in a modern style.

• Suspended furniture of dark color in the arrangement of a modern combined bathroom.

• An example of a bathroom arrangement using a wood-colored headset and a monolithic countertop.

• Organization of a functional area using furniture with a laconic design on metal supports.

• A set of white bathroom furniture, decorated with patterned facades.

• The choice of a floor stand made of wood for a glass sink with a surface-mounted type with a curved edge.

• A set of light-colored furniture with built-in lighting, chosen for the arrangement of the wash area of ​​the combined bathroom.

• A set of furniture with an original design, mirrored matte inserts with a pattern and comfortable handles.

• Corner set for a large bathroom, combining washbasin and vanity.

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