How to choose bathroom furniture?

What kind of furniture do you need?

In most cases, the bathroom must have a vanity unit - this is a universal piece of furniture that allows you to rationally use space and hide communications. A sink with a cabinet is purchased together or separately, the sink can be either built-in or tabletop.

Another popular and roomy option is a pencil case. In the bathroom, he will solve the storage problem by 80% - taking over most of the cosmetics, towels and necessary accessories.

If there is not enough space on the floor due to plumbing, use walls. Wall cabinets are not inferior in spaciousness to floor structures. They are usually placed over a toilet or sink. If you buy modules with mirrored facades, you will solve several problems at once.

Open storage spaces - shelves and racks.

The former can be built-in or hinged. This solution is best suited for small bathrooms - the shelves do not take up much space, but they can hold many items. However, in order to reduce visual noise, everything will have to be stored in baskets or containers.

Floor or hanging shelving facilitates functional use of space in the corners. Often the corners are left empty, so organizing storage in this area is equal to winning free space in the room.

In the photo there is a white set in the bathroom

Selection rules

Bathroom furniture is unlike any other, because it has to withstand high humidity and temperature changes. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, follow the tips:

• Moisture resistance. Metal or wood furniture should be coated with special compounds and well protected.
• Ease of maintenance. Smooth surfaces without pores or roughness provide easy cleaning and prevent the development of fungus.
• Hygiene. Ideally, the coating should withstand cleaning with aggressive chlorine products.
• Proportionality. The smaller the bathroom, the more compact the pieces of furniture should be, and vice versa.
• Safety. It is easy to slip on a wet floor, so it is better to choose cabinets and cabinets without sharp corners. And the glass parts should be made of tempered glass, so that in case of damage by fragments it would be impossible to cut.

What material is better to choose?

Bathroom furniture is made from various materials, consider the main options:

• Wooden furniture. The appearance of expensive solid wood will fill the bathroom with warmth and comfort. It is eco-friendly, durable and suitable for many styles - classic, loft, eco, country. Furniture made of wood can be either natural, coated with a moisture-repellent agent, or painted.
• Furniture made of chipboard or MDF. Plates are covered with a special film or painted, which protects them from moisture and temperature changes. There are many models from this material on the market, so it will not be difficult to choose the one that is suitable for the price and quality.

In the photo there is a stylish hanging cabinet under the sink

• Glass furniture. Transparent shelves and racks are indispensable for a small bathroom, they fulfill their functions without cluttering up the space. As a rule, tempered glass is used in the manufacture, it is durable and safe. The disadvantages of both transparent and frosted glass furniture - smudges, fingerprints and other dirt are clearly visible on it. But this is covered by a plus: the glass is easy to clean and it is hygienic and not afraid of water.

• Metal furniture. Metal furniture can be of completely different shapes: from sophisticated forged, to angular stamped. Usually, the design uses a combination of metal with glass, wood or other materials. When buying, pay attention to the quality of the coating: if the paint starts to come off, the metal will rust.

• Plastic furniture. Lightweight, practical, moisture resistant, hygienic - it looks like it's made for the bathroom. However, it is worth purchasing only high quality products - they are more expensive than analogues, but they will not scratch and break.

Pictured is an iron console for the bathroom

What to consider when choosing a color and style?

If you look at the photo of bathroom furniture in the interior, you can distinguish several popular color schemes:

• White + bright. Colored walls require white furniture, and bright or dark ones will play on white ones.
• Monochrome. Solid interior is the trend of 2020. Any color will do: white, black, gray, green, blue.
• White + texture. The warmest combination is with wood, strict - with metal or concrete.

In the photo, the furniture in the bathroom in a classic style

• Black and white. The contrasting combination is universal and will allow the bathroom to sparkle with new colors.
• Black + bright. Unlike the first option, black will be combined with the most saturated colors: fuchsia, lime, sea breeze.

The choice of model is also influenced by the style.

• The classics are characterized by natural shades, gilding, and decorations.
• Provence - pastel colors and milling on facades.
• Country - wicker boxes, copper parts, wood.
• Hi-tech and minimalism are characterized by laconic design, active use of glass, plastic and mirrors.
• Loft assumes a combination of rough textures and dark shades.

How to arrange furniture?

The layout of the small and large bathroom is strikingly different from each other. Let's analyze the secrets of the placement for each.

In the photo there is a symmetrical layout of the bathroom.

Small bathroom:

• Use the walls. Hanging furniture is more compact than floor furniture, so it is ideal for small spaces. Instead of a pencil case, for example, install a cabinet above the toilet.
• Use corners and niches. Corner models are more compact, and niches seem to be designed for storage.
• Hang the hooks. If you are not afraid of open storage, then instead of an additional cabinet, fix several hooks - it is convenient to hang textiles, baskets with cosmetics and other accessories on them.
• Choose shallow options. Narrow cabinets take up less space, but they are almost as large as they are: after all, something important is rarely stored in the depths of the shelves.

Large bathroom:

• Supply oversized furniture. Compact models will simply get lost over a large area, choose the right size.
• Zone. Open shelving is a great element for dividing a room. For example, they separate the shower from the toilet.
• Add seating. Sometimes there is not enough room in the bathroom to sit down: you can remedy this situation by placing a chair or a bench.
• Move away from wet areas. To make the pieces of furniture last longer, put them away from hygiene places - showers or bathtubs.

In the photo there is a built-in sink with a cabinet opposite the window

Modern design ideas

From the trends of 2020 in bathroom design, the following can be distinguished:

• Loft. If many people began to make living rooms and bedrooms more comfortable and warmer, then for a bathroom the industrial style is still relevant. Stylish metal consoles with wooden drawers are a perfect example.

• Built-in or overhead sinks. Sloppy joints spoil even the most expensive interior, in order to avoid this, designers suggest replacing ordinary sinks, for example, with models that are simply installed on top of a stone countertop.
• Hanging. The larger the floor area is free, the more spacious the bathroom seems. In addition, it is easier to care for such a room. Today, there are wall models of even large pencil cases or pedestals.

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We left the main rule for last: before buying bathroom furniture, do not forget to create a room project. This will help determine the size and number of interior items.