Choosing bathroom furniture

The bathroom is most often associated with plumbing fixtures and fittings. But furniture products are no less important when decorating a composition in this room. And therefore, you need to pay great attention to this point.

People spend much less time in the bathroom than in kitchens and bedrooms, and sometimes the living room and the corridor are just as relevant. But all the same, for this reason, it is impossible to conclude that the design of the bathroom is secondary. On the contrary, the increased functionality of the bathroom imposes significant restrictions on decorators. Contemporary furniture is making a tangible shift towards clean colors and harmonious geometric shapes. The experiments of previous years can still be tolerated, but the peak of their popularity has already passed.

Practicality supplants any pomp, and at the same time, unconditional priority is given to everything organic, natural. In 2018, the design decisively breaks with the familiar circle of light shades that are actively used in bathroom decoration. Yes, they have already become part of the everyday stereotype. But it's time to take a step forward and move to a new level. A fashionable exclusive tonality of recent times - a gray color, which most accurately expresses current trends.

The situation is fundamentally the opposite: there are a lot of options and ways to implement them. Modern technologies make it possible to remake the most common wood in such a way that it ceases to be sensitive to moisture. But people start to feel more confident and protected. It is important to bear in mind that any fashionable and correct design is unthinkable without tangible costs.

Traditional ceramics are still in demand. It is, however, somewhat different in appearance than the “metro” format, which implies the formation of a relief, became the next squeak of fashion. It is recommended to take a closer look at modular furniture, it not only meets the latest trends, but is also very practical to use. It will be easy to create the required composition and implement the most daring idea. And later, it will be much easier to rework the appearance of the bathroom.

The trend of convergence of the appearance of a bathroom and a simple living room, noted by designers in previous years, continues to operate. In many cases, the items displayed there can no longer be visually distinguishable from similar ones used in the bedroom or nursery. Minimalism is also developing, the use of hinged parts. Smooth and simple surfaces dominate unconditionally. And if you still want to leave the traditional colors that have been used before, you should opt for a beige tone.

Bathroom furniture should be ideally combined with each other and geometrically, and practically, and stylistically. This can be difficult to achieve ... if you pick up different objects and try to comprehend the canons of design on your own experience. The kit (complete set) ideally solves this problem and helps to create a harmonious, rationally built space. When choosing, you need to take into account the width of individual items and whether they should be symmetrical or not.The next step is to evaluate attractive materials and select corner or linear designs.

But such a step is only suitable for those cases when there is an acute lack of space and there is no way to expand the space. If there is the slightest chance, it is still better to isolate these two objects and put them at least side by side, and not one above the other. Corner options are the most practical and can significantly save space. Hanging furniture, unlike built-in furniture, cannot be regarded as the only way to save territory.

Hanging on the walls looks very attractive in many styles and turns out to be more practical than floor products. There should be at least one hanging cabinet in any bathroom. It is recommended to place facades in one, maximum two clear lines (in height or length). A designer bathroom chair should be selected as carefully as possible, and it is not included in every selection of furniture.

The variety of materials used in the manufacture of bathroom furniture is very large. It has long been made not only of ceramic and wooden structures. Kits with stone countertops can be made from natural or synthesized rocks. In order to design future structures as accurately as possible, it is recommended to prepare layouts from cardboard. It is advisable to check whether it is skewed, whether it fully fits into the dimensions of the required space.

Acrylic board has been produced since the 1960s, in its production it is used:

• marble chips;
• polymer binders;
• dyes of organic origin.

The dense outer layer of this material avoids the rapid growth of harmful microorganisms. An alternative is a quartz composite, which retains its original appearance for a long time and, moreover, is extremely durable. Solid wood furniture can also be used in the bathroom, thanks to careful selection, it turns out to be no worse than stone. If there is any doubt about this, it is enough to recall the tubs and troughs, plank basins and garden barrels made of wood. For many centuries, such products have perfectly tolerated the effects of water, and professional processing increases such characteristics significantly.

This solution implies a fairly large reserve of space. Most often, a wooden bathtub is placed in the very center of the room on a special pedestal. You will have to spend tens of thousands of rubles, because larch and other species that can withstand the effects of water cost quite large sums. When choosing a sink made of wood, it is recommended to give preference to the most original forms.

Wood can be used in close combination with glass. The widespread opinion that glass surfaces are unnecessarily fragile and unreliable is not justified in reality. They look harmoniously in any interior and complement it. Manufacturers have learned how to prepare a wide range of glass products, which will be included in the most original style. The installation adds charm and charm to the bathroom - and in this regard, a rare solution can be compared with glass in principle.

It is recommended to harmoniously combine glass and mirror surfaces, this allows you to "play" with reflections and reflections of the luminous flux. And thanks to special high-tech processing, it is possible to increase the strength of structures and avoid their premature failure. It is also very important that the glass is not susceptible to the formation of nests of mold and other fungi. But you have to come to terms with the need for daily care and avoid scratches.

Provence is the style that will always be popular.This bathroom style cannot, of course, include the maximum concentration of wood.

Suffice it to recall what the canons of the Provencal style are:

• fields overgrown with lavender;
• groves of olive trees;
• flawless blue sky;
• bright Mediterranean sun;
• plain landscapes of the south of France.

A vintage-looking wardrobe, baskets, exquisitely framed mirrors and potted flowers are perfect for this purpose. The French approach provides for the embodiment of such motives as spontaneity and serenity. It is very important to select the details in a filigree manner using pastel-colored objects. Conventional sanitary ware (made of ceramic materials) is best combined with the spirit of Provence.

The loft style is the complete opposite of the Provencal approach, it implies the most industrial image of the space. An unfinished brick wall looks good, but it's important to consider that exposed brick in a bathroom is downright impractical. It is advisable to use open and light compositions. It is recommended to fill the bathroom with as much light as possible and to actively use light colors. The closer the room is painted to white, the less money will have to be spent on electric lighting.

The classic style predominantly involves the decoration of the bathroom with marble, and the furniture in this case is made of wood. Users will be delighted with the mass of comfortable shelves and cabinets that become a real decoration of the space.

It is recommended to use:

• bathtubs standing on fancy curved legs;
• lighting fixtures stylized as candlesticks;
• coloring of the main elements in pastel colors.

When choosing furniture for the bathroom, it is recommended to pay not only for its compliance with a certain style. It is very important to take into account its color, because the perception of the space as a whole depends on it. Colors need to be selected not only according to the momentary mood or at the behest of the current fashion - this will almost always lead to a wrong decision. Indeed, as practice shows, a thoughtless choice very soon ceases to be liked. And I already want to redo it, but it will be more difficult to take the necessary pieces of furniture again.

Black tonality in the bathroom sometimes looks too gloomy., but only if it is used incorrectly. The main thing is not to oversaturate the space with dark shades; with proper design, these elements can be used in both large and shallow bathrooms. Colored (red) furniture looks very luxurious and adds a fair amount of passion to the room. With a careful and balanced approach, it is possible to achieve a bright and cheerful effect. But such tones cannot be over-concentrated, otherwise they will emotionally suppress people.

For white tiles, experts advise using interior items painted in blue, walnut or brown. In this case, it is strongly undesirable to put white furniture products. Objects of blue and red, sometimes black and gray shades are harmoniously combined with yellow tiles. With the help of yellow furniture, it will be easy to enhance performance and improve mood from the first minutes of each day.

For a small bathroom, the furniture should be non-standard. In any case, they focus on the balance of sizes: the space should not seem excessively empty, but it is impractical to clutter it up with a lot of objects.

It is impossible to use the toilet and washbasin normally if the gap in front of them is less than 60 and 78 cm at least. And this is still only a minimal figure, and comfortable use requires increasing it significantly.

The gap from the bathtub to the nearest piece of furniture in 0.3 m is not a whim of designers, but a completely practical requirement. Those who have been using bathrooms for at least a few years can confirm its validity from experience. Since there may be irregularities in all planes of the room, any surface before selection is thoroughly checked with a plumb line and level, and at various points. By doing this, you can minimize the risk in assessing the required dimensions of furniture products. The final moment when laying down the required dimensions is their adjustment to the project and taking into account the subtleties of the arrangement of objects.

Not every factory supplies truly comfortable and reliable furniture products. But the company Aquanet is a happy exception to the general rule. For about two decades, the company has been building up its brand reputation and improving it in every possible way. The range of products is presented in a wide variety of price categories; the online store sells not only corporate products, but also products from leading foreign suppliers.

The company is ready to sell:

• mirrors-cabinets;
• pedestals with sinks, floor-standing with 1 or 3 drawers;
• hanging pedestals;
• hanging black cabinets and many other things.

Misty Corporation supplies high-quality furniture products in modern and classic directions, as well as decorates some of the products in retro style. She clearly shows an example of the fact that high-quality and safe furniture products can be manufactured in Russia. Many kits have both pendant and floor versions at the same time. A fairly large (1.05 x 0.525 x 0.85 m) set "Lavender 105" is equipped with boxes, the main construction material is chipboard.

Modification "Baltika" differs in the execution of the sink from earthenware (as in most other products of the company). Collecting all the products in the collection (selection) allows you not to fear that something will not fit or will not be elegant enough. If desired, the consumer can choose sets made of MDF and complemented by synthetic marble sinks. Products under the Roca brand, according to the manufacturer, embrace the widest range of user needs and allow satisfying all the needs of customers. Since 1990, the products of this brand are in demand on several continents.

The color is very diverse - white, wenge, beige and other options. Aqwella Is another attractive company supplying quality bathroom furniture in the economy category. Even better and more perfect, of course, are the items of the elite group. Only impeccable enamels supplied by leading foreign manufacturers are used to cover ceramics and wood.

All materials used by the company have official certificates of compliance with international environmental standards. The size of the furniture can vary from 40 to 110 cm, in the collection Foster, for example, includes floor and pendant solutions with two or three drawers.

The Ecoline 85 selection includes:

• wash basin;
• a curbstone under it;
• panel with a mirror;
• cupboard;
• backlight.

Russian company "Monaco" offers to the attention of consumers cabinets with sinks, simple furniture cabinets in various colors. Reasonable cost and accurate knowledge of the nuances that the bathroom furnishings in Russia must match - these are the main advantages of this brand. If you pay attention to foreign products, the best solution is products from Spain.The factories of the Iberian Peninsula have mastered the production of floor, hanging and corner sets of the highest quality. Modern technologies make it possible to paint furniture products in attractive colors and give them an original external configuration.

Personal taste cannot be disregarded, it cannot be replaced even by the opinion of eminent designers, not to mention ordinary consultants from retail chains. In any case, it is worth considering the resistance of materials to moisture, their ability to maintain stable initial qualities for a long time. Since the room is small, you will have to give preference to the components with the highest functional qualities, which are the most compact. Resistance to the formation of mold and mildew is very important, plus the ability to wash furniture. And one more point - visual coordination of the style of furniture products with the appearance of the bathroom as a whole.

As part of it, it is assessed how exactly to place all linen and cosmetics, household chemicals and other accessories. It is a gross mistake to fill a small bathroom with furniture to the limit, it should not become a cramped pantry. In a small volume (1–2 m of free area), you will generally have to limit yourself to only the most necessary items.

The washbasin built into the wardrobe, complemented by a mirror on top - a classic solutionthat can be hung on walls, placed on the floor or on legs. If there is enough space, there is already an opportunity for arranging wide tabletops, for placing pencil cases, shelves and cabinets. When choosing a color and texture, it is important not to forget that some of the options will detect all streaks and drops of water. A matte and relatively light topcoat is the best type. When checking the quality of furniture, you need to make sure that the fittings work stable, that paint is evenly applied and that there are no rust spots.

Wood can only be used in large bathrooms with intensive ventilation. Particleboard and MDF without an external moisture protective layer are completely impractical and are unlikely to last longer than a few months. The plastic is very resistant to bathroom conditions. But it is important to find out whether it is really intended for such purposes or not. Metal and glass are mostly acceptable for modern design approaches; most models are only partially made of these materials.

The only acceptable type of wood for exterior decoration is a thin layer of varnished veneer. When heated floors are installed or planned to be installed, it is not recommended to use furniture products without legs. Otherwise, there is a threat not only to the structures themselves, but also to their content. For all the attractiveness of glass and mirrors, it is worth placing them as high as possible and firmly fixing them - then the risks for people will be less.

It is not at all necessary to order finished products and adapt to the assortment provided by various companies. With your own hands, you can make no less attractive designs. Moreover, no one other than the owners of the house or apartment themselves represents as deeply as they themselves. Let no one release what they like, or it costs too much - the problem can be solved! The easiest way is to make furniture that consists of wood and metal parts.

The possibilities for working with decorative stone and glass at home are very limited.

Most often, home craftsmen do:

• sink cabinets;
• hanging lockers;
• shelves;
• linen floor cabinets.

When working with plastic, one should not forget about its fragility; this disadvantage pays off with resistance to moisture, the availability of material of any color. Particleboard is also resistant to water, but it cannot boast of a variety of colors. Metal structures are invariably cold and often unpleasant to touch. Among wood-based materials, professionals put ship plywood in the first place. Since it will not work to make the surface of the materials smoother than it was initially, you need to carefully and scrupulously select the original details.

The combination of red and black colors in the interior of the bathroom looks very attractive. At the same time, it makes sense to make the main part of furniture products in white and use glass surfaces. The chocolate and white roll-out cabinet shown in this photo blends harmoniously with the crisp white sink bowl. It is not at all necessary to introduce into the setting, however, red or pink tones. It shows how attractive light furniture with narrow vertical glass inserts looks; a plant in a tub helps to dilute the monotony.

White paint and mirror effect are very limited and localized. The photo shows the harmonious use of a combination of white and blue. The use of the same ornaments in separate places helps to improve the appearance of the composition and stylistically connect its different parts with each other. Glazed inserts are of a secondary nature, but at the same time look quite appropriate for the observer.

For a video review of a set of bathroom furniture, see the video below.