Vanity units with washbasins for bathrooms

Choosing in the bathroom suitable furniture, many are limited in the choice because of the small size of the room. Help out in such a case can be a cabinet, combined with a washbasin, the installation of which will save valuable square centimeters of the room. Let's understand what kind of vanity units in the bathroom, what materials they are made of and how to choose the right model for your home.

A cabinet, which is combined with a washbasin, is a multifunctional set:

• First, it is bathroom furniture.
• Secondly, it is a decorative product, with which you can hide the shortcomings of the repair or unsightly sewer pipes.
• Thirdly, it is a place to store large and small items, such as gloves, cosmetics, detergents, rags and much more.

Before you go to buy a nice and multifunctional cabinet with a washbasin, pay attention to such features of this design that affect its durability:

• The product should be made of moisture-resistant material. Usually it is MDF, plastic, steel, glass, solid wood or particleboard. The resistance to moisture of each of these materials will be different, which must be taken into account when choosing.
• If the cabinet is treated with paint or varnish, there should be no scratches or smudges on its surface.
• Fittings should be of high quality, so chrome-plated steel is preferable. If the handles and hinges on the cabinet you buy are made of plastic with gold or silver plating, it will rather quickly lose its original appeal and fade.
• The sink should be without scratches, chips or cracks. By tapping on the product, you should hear a ringing sound (so you make sure that there are really no defects).

Such a cabinet with a washbasin is the simplest and is represented by furniture either on low legs, or on a plinth. Floor cabinet cabinets can be equipped with both doors and drawers. Chrome-plated steel handles of such cabinets are great with the same chrome faucet. The main advantages of this type of furniture in the bathroom are practicality and stability. In addition, it is a floor cabinet presented in the widest range and can easily be selected for any interior.

The difference of such a cabinet with a washbasin is the fixation on the wall with special pins. With a suspended cabinet, you will get an original and exclusive interior. In addition, this model of furniture greatly simplifies the cleaning of the floor. Inside the cabinet, you can not only hide pipes, but also store household chemicals, various accessories, linen and much more, depending on the size of the model. Often the construction of such a wall cabinet is reinforced, so that the product was able to withstand both the washbasin and all the contents of the drawers or shelves.

Such a cabinet is attractive and compact, so it is very popular in the selection of suitable furniture in a small area bathroom. It is important that the corner of the bathroom is strictly 90 degrees, otherwise the product will not fit tightly to the walls. Note that the corner version of the cabinet can be hinged, and in the form of a cabinet on legs.

For the manufacture of tables that are combined with a washbasin, the following materials can be used:

All nightstands with a washbasin, which are on sale, can be divided, taking into account their width, into:

1. Miniature. These can include compact products with a width of less than 50 cm. Such tiny drawers can have a width of 35 cm, 40 cm or 45 cm. Most often these are models for a small bathroom, thanks to the presence of a cabinet in which you get additional storage space for household chemicals and accessories.
2. Medium. These are the standard and most user-friendly models with a width of 55-65 cm. It is these cabinets with washbasins are represented by the most extensive selection. They fit well in a small bathroom and are quite roomy.
3. Large. These include products with a width of over 70 cm. Such cabinets are mainly interested in the owners of spacious bathrooms. Large size models may have a width of 80 cm, 90 cm or more. At the same time, the washbasin can be both wide and standard (combined with a tabletop). Also in such a cabinet, the washbasin can be double (two sinks), which is convenient for a large family.

Many modern sideboards with a washbasin include a basket, which is convenient for storing dirty laundry. Models with baskets come in both floor-standing and wall-mounted models, and the cabinet can open either forward or upward. When choosing a nightstand model with such a basket, it is important to make sure the basket is durable, the material is moisture resistant, as well as easy to open...

• First determine the place for the future cabinet with sink, then you can figure out the necessary dimensions of the product. When calculating the dimensions of the cabinet, do not forget about the doors - if you want a model with drawers or hinged doors, make sure that it will be convenient to open them.
• It is important to pay attention to the style solution of the cabinet with a washbasin, as well as its color. It is important to choose a version that will look very organically in your bathroom. When choosing the color of cabinet with washbasin, keep in mind that drips and stains will be more visible on a dark material than on a matte light product.
• Examine the sink carefully when you buy it. The sink should match the other plumbing in the room, and its shape should match the size of the bathroom and the design. It is important that the sink has an overflow hole to prevent flooding in the room.
• Ask what additional accessories are provided in the selected model of cabinet with a sink, because they make the product more functional.