Choosing cabinets for bathroom

The bathroom is where most of us start our morning. Therefore, in order to have a good morning, you need everything in this room to be perfect. This also applies to cabinets, since the dimensions of bathrooms are not very large and all the necessary hygiene and cosmetic items should fit here.

Cabinets for the bathroom can differ from each other not only in material, but also in the main parameters and purpose. They are supposed to place hygiene products, cosmetics, household chemicals and other small things. This will help to save space in the bathroom. Also cabinets solve a number of aesthetic problems, complementing the interior with a modern look.

Bathroom cabinets can be:

• Hinged - are considered the most popular. They can be both standard and angular. They are mounted on special brackets. And for those cabinets where heavy items are supposed to be stored, there is an additional fixation with self-tapping screws.
• Built-in - are used in those rooms where there are niches or other recesses in the wall. They help to rationally use the space in the room.
• Mirror-mounted. Usually they are hung over the sink. These cabinets usually only have glass doors. They are not only roomy, but also have an attractive appearance.
• Corner ones. suitable for small rooms and installed in any corner.
• Peninsula cabinet is characterized by simplicity and ease of use.
• The cabinet under the sink - Quite a practical solution, especially when there is a lack of space. They can vary in shape and size, have drawers, as well as a basket for linen.

Furniture, which will be used in the bathroom should have a number of qualities. It should be durable, resistant to high humidity and temperature fluctuations, environmentally friendly and durable. When choosing a cabinet for the bathroom, it is important to consider the fact that it must necessarily be durable and made of moisture-resistant elements.

For their production most often use:

• LDPB (laminated chipboard)which is made by pressing the wood and adding resin. This material is absolutely resistant to moisture due to lamination. There is also a variety of colors for such furniture.
• MDF is made of wood fibers and synthetic glue. It is resistant to water and temperature changes. Therefore, such furniture can serve you for a long period of time.
• Glass (mirror) More often used for decorating the front of the cabinet. This furniture is not afraid of moisture, as this material has not high hygroscopicity. Choosing such a cabinet, you should make sure that the mirror has a special protective coating, which prevents the formation of splinters if damaged. But, it should be noted that the glass needs regular care, as traces of even the slightest drop of water will be visible on it. To avoid this, it is enough to wipe it regularly with a dry cloth.
• Natural wood looks quite luxurious, but such furniture can not be called practical. This is due to the fact that wood quickly deforms, being in a room with high humidity. Give preference to wood furniture only if your bathroom is spacious enough and has an excellent ventilation system. As a rule, such products belong to the premium class and are quite expensive.

Any bathroom is a source of high humidity. Every time we take a shower or bath, water droplets can get on the surrounding furniture. The steam that forms settles on all surrounding objects, including furniture, in the form of condensation. But, these problems are easy to fix. To combat high humidity, it is sufficient to install a fan in the exhaust vent. Installing a towel rail in the room also helps to combat moisture and condensation. It can be connected to the stationary heating system or run on electricity.

To ensure that your bathroom furniture is not afraid of moisture, you should refuse models that are made of natural wood and give preference to laminated chipboard or MDF. Cabinets made of wood, which are coated with a special moisture-resistant protective coating, can be used in bathrooms of any size.

To get rid of fogged windows and mirrors, you can install quality ventilation. To do this, you can install a forced ventilation system. Also, the surface of the glass can be treated with a special agent that can be purchased in the store or make your own from glycerin or gelatin.

Closets are suitable for large bathrooms and have a number of advantages:

• Thanks to the closet, the room will look neat and beautiful, as things will be hidden behind the sliding door.
• Inside such a closet, you can easily hide a washing machine or other large appliances.
• The mirrored doors of such a cabinet visually increase the area of the room. It is also very convenient for women when applying makeup.
• Inside such a cabinet a lot of things can fit: cosmetics and household chemicals, towels, mop and rags for cleaning, etc.

A tempting solution to create an interior can be a mirror cabinet, which will combine practicality and attractive appearance.

Such furniture has a number of advantages:

• The possibility of increasing the working surface by installing special shelves inside the cabinet. Here you can place any bath accessories that used to take up space on the edge of the sink, etc.
• Assembly combinations are multifunctional. The mirror cabinet can be installed on the floor, in the corner on the wall.

• It is possible to install internal lighting.
• Such cabinets are made of high quality material, which is fully protected from the action of moisture. It can be made in any color and different textures.

Mirror cabinets also have their own disadvantages:

• They require special care.
• The mirror is susceptible to mechanical damage and can easily break.

Mirrors visually enlarge space.

Mirror cabinets can act as an independent element of decor, and organically complement the existing interior. To do this, you need to properly combine it with the rest of the furniture and even plumbing. Also, when choosing a mirrored closet, it is necessary to take into account some optical effects that can create mirror surfaces of large size.

I would like to note that such furniture needs especially careful care, as mirrors should be clean, otherwise it can negatively affect the overall perception of the interior.

Bathroom cabinets combine compact size with a large number of shelves. To hang it is usually not difficult and any man can cope with it.

All you will need:

• a drill,
• a hole punch,
• a spirit level,
• a tape measure,
• screwdriver.

Procedure:

1. First you need to draw a marking, measure the width of the furniture and with the help of a level to transfer to the horizontal the exact coordinates of the cabinet.
2. Install the fasteners in the pre-marked places. To do this, you will need a drill or punching machine.
3. In the resulting holes, plugs are inserted and screwed hooks designed for the cabinet.