Under washbasin cabinet

In the interior of the bathroom, furniture plays a not insignificant role. It is selected taking into account the style of design of the room, as well as the requirements for practicality of use. In particular, when looking for a suitable cabinet under the washbasin, first of all assess the convenience, functionality and size of the product. Let's take a look at what cabinets are like and what is important to remember when choosing them.

Bathroom drawers differ in their design and the way they are installed.

This is the most popular type of cabinet under the washbasin, which is chosen for classic interiors. The advantages of this type of furniture in the bathroom are ease of installation, the possibility of transferring to another place, a variety of styles and sizes, as well as the ability to withstand a heavy washbasin (eg, marble).

The disadvantage of floor cabinet under the washbasin are called large dimensions of the product. However, this drawback is partly compensated by the impressive inner volume, which can accommodate a large number of things.

Depending on the base floor cabinet is on the legs or a monolithic frame. The first option is more convenient because it allows you to remove the space under the cabinet, to protect the product from water (for example, if it leaks from the washing machine hose on the floor of the room), as well as from heating when installing a warm floor.

Since there are no legs in such a cabinet, the design looks weightless and very stylish. In addition, suspended cabinets under the washbasin take up less space compared to the floor ones. In addition, such a cabinet is not afraid of flooding, its installation allows you to easily remove the floor or lay right under the cabinet communications.

The disadvantage of this type of cabinet can be called the complexity of fixing. The product can be fixed not on every wall, especially if the washbasin is planned quite heavy. Also, the disadvantages of suspended models can include their relatively small internal volume.

The main advantage of such a cabinet is a compact size, so it is chosen for a small bathroom. The product will help to use the corner, which is almost always left free in the bathroom. A corner cabinet under the washbasin looks quite stylish and original, adding space and sophistication to the interior with such furniture.

Corner cabinet for a washbasin can be floor, as well as hanging. The first version is much easier to install, and to install a suspended design, you should have some professional skills.

A cabinet of this color is often chosen for an oversized bathroom, as it will visually add space to a small room. This also accounts for the popularity of other light shades, such as cream or milk.

Dark-colored nightstands are gaining in popularity, but are only recommended for owners of spacious bathrooms. Dark luxury cabinet in this case will be a bright accent in the room. In this case, the cabinet dark shade is undesirable to install in a small bathroom, unless you want to further visually reduce the room and make it look more gloomy.

Bollards of this shade are often chosen for baths, in the design of the walls of which were used yellow, beige, cream, lemon, caramel tones. In such an interior, a wooden cabinet with a natural shade will look harmonious and warm.

The range of cabinets under the washbasin on sale is quite wide. Let's consider the main sizes and their features.

This model of the cabinet is ergonomic and is often chosen for the interior in the style of minimalism. The compact washbasin is complemented by a cabinet with capacious shelves. Although this size side tables are the smallest, their functionality is quite high. A neat cabinet with a width of 50 cm can have hinged doors and drawers. Some manufacturers have supplemented their products with a laundry basket.

This cabinet is more functional than a product with a width of 50 cm. Its installation perfectly saves space in the room. This cabinet takes a minimum of space, but gives maximum benefit. It helps to hide unsightly pipes and cleaning products, making the space of the room more comfortable. Modern cabinet cabinets with a width of 55 cm are presented in different variations - from the most modern models of modernity to classics that do not lose demand. Buying such a cabinet can be considered the best choice for an oversized bathroom.

In a cabinet of this size it is convenient to hide everything that is usually stored in the bathroom. Although the dimensions of this cabinet model cannot be called very large, but it has an excellent capacity. The shelves of the cabinet 60 cm wide are wide enough for household chemicals and shower accessories. Since this cabinet size can be called the "golden mean" between the tiniest and the largest models, their range on the market is really huge.

Products of this size can be called a comfortable standard. They are very comfortable and practical, and at the same time there are many models - floor, corner, suspended. It is enough to choose a suitable variant, and the space of your bathroom will be used with maximum benefit. It is also worth noting that cabinets of this size are represented by the largest number of design ideas.

Products of this size are loved by designers for the possibility to realize their creative potential. It is with such nightstands it is easy to change both the design and configuration. In this case, the most practical are called combined side tables, which have both neat drawers and elegant doors.

Such cabinets are chosen for a spacious bathroom, looking for not just a functional model of the washbasin, but also an important element of the interior. There are many configurations of cabinets with a width of 75 cm, and for their manufacture use high-quality moisture-resistant materials and corrosion-resistant fittings.

80 cm

This model has the greatest capacity and is most often chosen for a large family, because in such a cabinet you can allocate a shelf or drawer for each household member. Also, inside the cabinet width of 80 cm household chemicals and laundry basket can easily fit.

• Evaluate how practical and resistant the materials from which the cabinet is made. Remember that the bathroom is a room with a rather aggressive environment, so the furniture selected for this room should be protected from moisture, mold, bacteria, temperature fluctuations.
• Look for a version of the cabinet that will harmonize with the interior of the room. For example, if all the plumbing and other furniture has streamlined forms, a cabinet in the form of a strict rectangle will be an unsuccessful choice. If you have decorated the bathroom in the classical style, getting a luxurious interior with wood carvings and gold trim, then the product in the style of minimalism will be a completely inappropriate option.
• Carefully consider and evaluate the cabinet hardware. The best choice would be chrome-plated metal legs and handles. If you buy a model with fittings made of chrome-plated plastic or gold-plated, know that it has a great risk of losing its original appeal during the first months of use.
• If you are looking for a cabinet, which has a color coating, make sure before buying that the paint is even and there are no smudges.
• For a bathroom with underfloor heating, do not purchase a cabinet that has a plinth. In such circumstances, models with legs, the bottom of which will not get hot, are preferable. In addition, cleaning under such a cabinet will be easier.
• Evaluate the functionality of the cabinet should be based on personal preferences. Some people require a cabinet to have a basket for laundry, others are interested in the possibility to adjust the height of the shelves, and others want to move the cabinet to another place. Determine which functions of the cabinet under the washbasin are important for you, and which are not essential, and then choose the right model.

If you are doing a renovation in the bathroom, a good option would be to install a cabinet and washbasin in the place where the sink was previously located. However, a major renovation gives you the opportunity to perform a mini-replanning and put a washbasin with a cabinet in any convenient place.

Having predetermined the size of the future cabinet, taking into account the parameters of the washbasin, then the work will be very similar to the manufacture of an ordinary cabinet. First, we make the upper and lower belt, to which we fasten the sides, strengthening them with metal angles. Separately, from the board with a jigsaw, we saw out the front overlay, fitting it so that the basin "sat" without large gaps. Then we make the doors from boards and drill or chisel out hollows for hinges.

Do not forget to firmly fix the cabinet on the wall. You can use waterproof plywood for the shelves inside the cabinet. When all the parts are well fitted, it remains to sand the wood and varnish it. If you wish, on one side of our drawer, it is possible to install an additional bookstand by attaching its shelves to a separate frame and then to the side wall of the drawer.

After making sure that the plumbing and sewer are connected correctly, unpack the accessories, among which will be handles, a key and screws. Often the set is supplemented by an assembly diagram, which will tell you the order of operations. Make sure that all the screws were tightened firmly, because, after installing the sink, tightening the screws will no longer be available.

After placing the basin on the cabinet, and then, connecting to it the necessary utilities, the cabinet should be moved to the planned place. By making marks on the wall at the points of fixing bolts, the cabinet is moved and make holes in the marked places. After attaching the cabinet to the wall, you only need to connect the water and sewage, making sure that there are no leaks.