Mirrored corner cabinets for the bathroom: how to choose and install?

The modern design of bathrooms is presented in various design options, but functional furniture is considered an obligatory component of it. Among her, mirrored corner cabinets are in special demand. This piece of furniture is versatile, since at the same time it allows you to complement the interior in an original way and store various bath accessories. Today there are many models of such cabinets, which are characterized by spaciousness, stylish look and a wide selection of colors.

A mirrored corner bathroom cabinet is an ordinary cabinet equipped with spacious shelves and a mirror on the front surface. By purchasing this type of furniture, you can not only get a convenient place for storing various things, but also a mirror, which is indispensable in this room. Particularly popular are open designs, in which the shelves are attached directly to the mirror. They fill the bathroom interior with a special atmosphere.

This type of furniture, when installed in a bathroom, has its own characteristics:

• the cabinet must be positioned in such a way that it is convenient to approach it, while fixing it over the sink at a distance of at least 40 cm;
• when choosing furniture with hinged doors, it is important that the latter do not come into contact with adjacent modules and the wall when opening;
• if the cabinet is placed in a poorly lit corner, then you need to think about additional lighting.

In addition, in order to increase the service life of such furniture, good ventilation should be installed in advance.

Recently, many designers have chosen corner cabinets with a mirrored surface for decorating a bathroom, since they allow you to rationally organize space in a small room and look stylish. In addition, this type of furniture has other advantages:

• thanks to a special modification in suspended or floor structures, it is possible not only to store various things, hiding them from prying eyes, but also to protect them from the negative effects of steam and water;
• the ability to increase the work surface at any time - manufacturers produce cabinets in such a way that they can be easily equipped with additional shelves;
• there is no need to purchase a separate mirror, without which it is impossible to imagine a bathroom;
• a huge selection of design designs and shapes - thanks to this, these designs are easily matched to any style of the room.

As for the shortcomings, they also exist. The most important disadvantage of such furniture is considered to be difficult maintenance., because smears and fingerprints are clearly visible on the mirror surface. In addition, only special detergents can be used to clean such cabinets, and they are expensive. Since such structures are equipped with a mirror, then they require careful handling.

Corner mirror cabinets for the bathroom are presented on the market in a huge assortment, and each model may differ not only in design, size, price, but also in the type of construction. The most common are wall cabinets with a mirror. They are divided into several groups.

• Classic (standard). They are angular vertical structures that are usually mounted above a bathtub or washbasin. Their height does not exceed 80 cm. The internal organization and dimensions of the furniture can be varied.

• Horizontal. Unlike vertical modules, they are characterized by a greater width and height of up to 40 cm. The suspended horizontal cabinet is perfect for small bathrooms. Its main difference is that the doors open mainly upwards. This saves space in the room.

• No less popular are also floor models. They are usually installed in the corner of spacious rooms. Compared to suspended structures, they take up little space, but they are multifunctional. In the floor mirror cabinets, you can conveniently store a lot of things, moreover, they serve as an original decoration for the bathroom interior.

Depending on the design features, corner cabinets are open, closed and combined type... In closed models, all the contents of the shelves are hidden behind doors, which gives the room a neat look. The open type is chosen for decorative purposes; they are used to decorate large bathrooms.

When purchasing furniture for a bathroom, you need to pay special attention to the material of its manufacture, since high humidity and temperature changes are constantly observed in this room. In order for the lockers to last a long time, you should choose structures made of sustainable materials. Most often, for the manufacture of such cabinets are used:

• plastic. It is commonly used in the manufacture of inexpensive suspended structures. The main advantages of plastic include high resistance to moisture and the ability to create the most bizarre shapes out of it. In addition, plastic is presented in a wide variety of shades. Among the shortcomings, fragility can be noted, besides, the plastic surface can be easily scratched.

• Chipboard (moisture resistant). This material is also considered budgetary, but it does not last long.The demand for chipboard corner cabinets is explained by their wide range of shapes and colors. To extend the life of such structures, a good ventilation system should be installed in the bathroom.

• MDF. Products made from such material are characterized by environmental friendliness. They are additionally covered with moisture protection - a special film or enamel. Compared to chipboard, these structures are more expensive.

• Wood. This natural material is considered the most expensive and noblest. For bathrooms, wooden cabinets are rarely chosen, since they quickly deform under the influence of high humidity.

• Glass. Mirror corner cabinets made of tempered glass always look stylish and modern. They are not afraid of moisture, take up little space and visually expand the space of a small room. The only thing is that in order to maintain a neat appearance in the room, such furniture must be constantly wiped. Otherwise, dried drops will become visible on the surface of the cabinet and spoil the overall appearance of the interior.

• Metal. Furniture for rooms with high humidity is made of special stainless alloys, and mirrored corner cabinets are no exception. They are perfect for styles such as hi-tech and minimalism. Metal works well with other materials.

With a huge selection of corner mirror cabinets in the bathroom, many interesting designs can be created. In order for this piece of furniture to become the main accessory in the room and complement its interior in an original way, it is important to choose the right shape and color design of the structure. The bathroom can be designed as follows.

• Decorate the room in the style of Japanese minimalismchoosing tiles with sakura and bamboo designs. A beautiful addition to the interior will be a corner base cabinet with a mirrored surface, which should have one hinged or sliding door. To diversify the palette in design, it is not necessary to choose furniture of a snow-white shade. You can experiment and set the cabinet in a light green palette, it will look harmonious against the background of Japanese patterns and hieroglyphs.

• For small bathrooms, an excellent solution would be purchase of a direct hanging cabinet with a mirror, it will help to visually enlarge the room and will become a real interior decoration. For walls and ceilings, it is recommended to choose pastel colors, and it is best to install white furniture.

For information on how to install mirrored corner cabinets, see the next video.