Bathroom cabinet: views and design (52 photos)

Quite often, when designing a bathroom, priority is given to free space to the detriment of storage places, but in almost any house, bathroom cabinets, laundry baskets, shelves will inevitably “start up”: they become necessary in the household, even if they fit poorly into the design of the room. It is much more practical to initially add additional furniture and spaces for perfumes and cosmetics to the project: in the bathroom, no corner will remain unclaimed.

Creating a high-quality bathroom design project, including all the necessary furniture, is a serious task even for experienced performers. Probably, no type of furniture has as many options, modifications and nuances in the manufacture, design and installation as cabinets for the bathroom.

Bathroom cabinet designs

By design, bathroom furniture is divided into:

• open (cabinet without doors, separate shelves);
• closed (with doors, drawers, curtains);
• combined, where there are open and closed modules for storage.

Doors are broken, like old trolleybuses and buses, folding, swinging, sliding, double. Access to the cabinet can be carried out both from the front side and from the front (there are built-in cabinets where the doors open on two sides, for example, at the same time in the bathroom and toilet). The design of the cabinet largely depends on the materials that have been selected for its manufacture.

Materials for the manufacture of bathroom furniture

Both the design of the room and the durability of the product depend on the correct choice of material, therefore it is not recommended to use materials in wet rooms, which include the bathroom, that are subject to destruction from moisture. Any material can be of high quality and low quality; however, even the most expensive, pressed, particle boards cannot compete in moisture resistance with conventional wood panels. Worst of all tolerates the humidity of the chipboard, then comes the chipboard and only then the MDF. If funds allow, it is better to purchase a bathroom cabinet made of a wooden shield.

There are lockers made entirely of glass or even metal, but this is exclusive. Plastic and glass are not affected by temperature changes and high humidity, although plastic is not suitable for lovers of natural materials, and glass is the least safe material in a bath.

Types of bathroom cabinets

By the installation method, one can distinguish such cabinets:

• mounted;
• recessed;
• freestanding;
• cabinets installed under the washbasin.

You can hang the cabinet under the ceiling, in the corner of the room (the so-called corner cabinet), under the countertop. In any case, a special design is selected that is optimal for each individual case.

You can also integrate a cabinet in different ways: fill the space of a small niche or occupy a significant part of the bathroom area, which will be accessed through a regular interior door. The design of the cabinet may vary.

Below we will take a closer look at the most popular and simple types of bathroom cabinets, on the basis of which you can develop any design solutions.

Classic overhead cabinet

This is the most common modification of bathroom furniture, any plumbing store will provide you with a choice of dozens of such models, and hundreds of options are available to order. Square and rectangular, with one or two doors and several shelves, a hinged bathroom cabinet can be placed in almost any bathroom. He will not attract unwanted attention if he is successfully selected in size and color.

Corner bathroom cabinet

The installation of a corner cabinet is often justified both for design reasons and to save space. The “drawer” of a classic wall cabinet does not fit in every bathroom, and there is always a corner place. It should be borne in mind that there is not so much space in it, but it practically has no "dead zones". Combined with the corner washbasin, the corner cabinet looks great.

Cabinet under the sink

The cabinet under the sink allows you to store bath accessories and at the same time “hide” the sink siphon. It is better to choose a curbstone with drawers from below, otherwise access to things at the rear wall of the cabinet will be difficult. Before buying, check the design for ergonomics: if you are uncomfortable approaching the sink from behind the cabinet, then this is not your option.

Bathroom mirror framing cabinet

A mirror in the bathroom is a daily necessity. A significant part of perfumery is used directly in front of the mirror; it is convenient to store it nearby. And the mirror with the cabinet looks more interesting. It is logical to hide the cabinet behind the mirror or make the frame of the mirror narrow pencil cases. Unlike the classic version, a mirror cabinet for the bathroom can become the dominant of the room, emphasize the style in which the bathroom is made. The best place for him is part of the wall above the sink.

Built-in bathroom cabinet

The cabinet is not always a separate architectural element of the bathroom. If it is built into a niche, partition or allocated in a bathroom space in a separate room, it is not perceived as furniture. These are all kinds of "hidden" built-in cabinets - they create the effect of open, free space in the bathroom. The built-in cabinet will save on material.

Useful tips when choosing a locker

There are a number of important points that you should pay attention to when choosing solutions for storage in the bathroom. The three pillars your choice should be based on are aesthetics, functionality and durability.

Aesthetics of furniture in the bathroom

• Single style. Even the world's most beautiful bathroom cabinet will look bad if it does not match the interior design of the bathroom. Classic style requires restrained tones and shapes; high-tech is unthinkable without glass and chrome, etc.
• Color. The color of the walls of the bathroom should match the color of the cabinet. If the furniture is of a similar color, but does not match the tone of the paint, it is better to choose a different color, but with a harmonizing tone.
• Texture. If you have a glossy tile from floor to ceiling, it is better to purchase furniture with a glossy finish. A wooden cabinet with a noble pattern is well suited to the relief coating of the bathroom.
• Dimensions and orientation in space. Of course, a huge cupboard is so practical, but in an ordinary bathroom it will simply “eat” the space and you will feel uncomfortable there.Orientation in space affects the perception of the dimensions of the room: if you put long and low cabinets under the ceiling, the walls of the room will appear wider and the ceilings will be lower than they actually are.

Bathroom cabinet functionality

The bathroom should be thought out until the last self-tapping screw, because the convenience and comfort in the bathroom come first.

Increased attention is required even to the smallest details: in which direction the doors open, how smoothly and gently they close, whether the location is chosen correctly, what is the usable space and. etc. For this, it is necessary to thoroughly imagine the operation of the cabinet, visit the show room where it is installed surrounded by plumbing, and consult with relatives.

Durable bathroom cabinet

What determines the durability of furniture in the bathroom? Quality and proper location. Materials, accessories, assembly can be of very different levels. In order not to have problems with a bathroom cabinet, do not hesitate to thoroughly examine it before buying. Even premium products can sneak in, and replacement under warranty is an additional hassle.

Do not install the cabinet close to the bathroom and put it on the warm floor without legs - then it will serve much more.

The cabinet, the door of which is equipped with tight hinges, and the trajectory of movement passes through the bath, quickly shrinks and loses its appearance. Durability is directly related to the issue of furniture safety.

Bathroom Furniture Safety

It would seem a little unusual to talk about the safety of such a harmless kind of furniture as a bathroom cabinet, but there are several important aspects that need to be mentioned.

• Corners, doors open. It’s easy to slip in the bathtub, and falling onto an open cabinet door can lead to very disastrous consequences. The safest option is a horizontal hanging cabinet above head level with upward-opening doors.
• Wiring in the cabinet. Often in lockers there is built-in lighting, sockets. It is necessary to make sure that there are no open sections of electrical wiring anywhere, the sockets are equipped with moisture-proof covers, and the cabinet is installed so that water does not get into them.
• Harmless materials. Perhaps you should not chase environmental friendliness, but still it is worth using furniture made of chipboard in a bath only in the most extreme case - exposure to heat and steam can trigger the release of harmful substances from it.
• High-quality installation. It is terrible to think what will happen if a glass cabinet for a bathroom collapses on the tiled floor. Make sure that the brackets for the cabinet are installed correctly and that it is hung correctly.

Choosing bathroom furniture is a responsible business. If you approach him seriously, carefully examine all aspects of this matter mentioned above, a positive result is guaranteed!