Hanging vanity unit with sink: how to make the right choice?

Today, manufacturers offer many different types of bathroom furniture. Cabinets, shelves, and bedside tables of different sizes and designs make it much easier for a person to exist in this space. Among these pieces of furniture, the most popular is the wall-hung vanity unit. Why exactly she and how to choose this element of the interior correctly, you can understand by studying the features and types of pedestals produced by different manufacturers.

What is the peculiarity of a wall-mounted cabinet with a sink? The answer to this question lies in the very name of this item. The cabinet is not installed on the floor, but hung from the wall together with the sink.

This arrangement provides many advantages in operation compared to classic floor-mounted models.

• The main advantage of the suspended model is the ability to hide various utilities (water supply, sewer drain, siphon, instantaneous water heater), as well as, if necessary, easy access to them. But the functionality is not limited to this, the cabinet is an excellent place to store all kinds of household utensils.
• The second, no less important advantage of the suspended structure is the free space under it, formed due to the fact that it does not stand on the floor, but is mounted on the wall at a certain height. This greatly facilitates cleaning and allows you to quickly detect a leak in the event of a communication failure. A suspended structure is a good solution if the floor is uneven or equipped with a heating system.
• The hinged structure is also a spectacular design move. Even an ordinary simple model, attached to the wall, looks very stylish, modern and also visually enlarges the space. In addition, the structure can be mounted at any height convenient for the owners.

Walls made of concrete or brick are optimal for its installation., only these materials are able to firmly fix the structure in suspension and withstand the weight of the cabinet and sink.

A suspended cabinet with a sink, like any other piece of furniture, is subdivided depending on the method of fixing the plumbing fixture, the presence of a countertop and the location of the wall structure, as well as the shape of the product.

The subdivision of vanities with sinks by shape makes it possible for buyers to choose the right option for their bathroom. Round, oval, rectangular, triangular and even asymmetrical products can be equipped with a tabletop or not at all.

If there is a countertop, the sink does not occupy the entire surface of the cabinet, but only part of it. A convenient and rational model, but it costs more than a piece without a table top.The difference in price is due to the lid of the bedside table, it is its presence that explains the higher cost, but the convenience is worth it, because you can easily place hygiene products or cosmetics on the countertop, which cannot be done in its absence.

Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages. Models with a countertop sink, as a rule, do not have a hole for a mixer, therefore, when buying such a sink, it is worth considering its location during installation.

Today, manufacturers produce a wide variety of washbasin cabinets, from compact ones suitable for installation in small bathrooms to luxurious large units with double bowls installed in large rooms. But any model is evaluated according to three parameters: height, width and depth. The width of the model is indicated by a value that indicates the amount of horizontal space occupied. The depth indicator indicates how many centimeters the model will protrude from the wall. And the value denoting the height indicates how many centimeters vertically will be needed to install it.

When choosing a cabinet for a bathroom, it is necessary to take into account all three parameters, or even better, to make preliminary measurements of the proposed installation site.

As a rule, manufacturers produce models where the main scatter in size falls on the width, in increments of 5 cm.

• For small bathrooms, models with a width of 40 or 45 cm are offered.But, there are also mini-models, which, as a rule, have a triangular shape and are intended for installation in a corner, their width does not exceed 30 cm.
• Standard models have a width of 50 to 65 cm, but 60 cm is considered optimal.
• A cabinet with a sink less than 50-55 cm is not very convenient to use, there is a high probability of water getting outside the boundaries of the plumbing fixture.
• Models with a width of 70-75 cm are more suitable for more spacious bathrooms, and products with a width of 80-90 cm are an excellent option for a very spacious bathroom.

Installation height from 90-100 cm is suitable for men, for women this norm is 85-95 cm, well, and the optimal value is 80-85 cm.

The height of the water sockets is directly related to the installation height of the sink. With the standard placement of the sink 85 cm from the floor, the water sockets are installed 62 cm from the finish. The depth of a standard product varies between 48-61 cm.

Most manufacturers produce pendant cabinets in a wide range of colors.

One model can be presented in different colors, which allows each customer to choose the desired shade.

• The most widespread and demanded color is white, it is this color that is suitable for most bathrooms in many respects. A white model is chosen if the room is small and you want to visually expand it, as well as for practical reasons: smudges are less visible on it compared to dark tones. Other light tones have the same parameters: beige, peach, blue.
• But recently there has been a tendency according to which models of pedestals with bright, juicy shades are installed in the bathroom. Both the cabinet itself and the sink can be blue, yellow, red, green, lilac, turquoise and even black.

• In addition to traditional models, kept in one color and based on contrast, manufacturers produce products in which the sink is not monochromatic, but painted in a certain style. Such models are more suitable for a specific bathroom interior, where all items are selected not only in the same color scheme with the painting on the sink, but also in the same style.

The hanging cabinet consists of two items: a washbasin and a cabinet, so at least two materials are used in the manufacture of the product. The material for making the sink can be faience, ceramics, porcelain, glass, metal, stone, acrylic.

Each of them endows the product with certain properties.

• The most widespread and in demand today are cabinets with a ceramic sink, because it is ceramics that has the best price-quality ratio. The ceramic bowl is quite resistant to mechanical stress, ultraviolet light, acids, temperature extremes, in addition, it is easy to care for and not burdensome.
• Porcelain and earthenware products are less common, since they are somewhat more expensive than ceramic ones. This is due to the components that make up the material and the processing methods.

• Glass bowls are made of special impact-resistant glass. They look very beautiful, but they need more thorough care than the ceramic sinks familiar to many.
• Metal models are no less common. Steel, cast iron, copper and bronze bowls are durable and work well with many materials used in bathroom finishes.

• Stone options belong to the category of expensive products. They are made most often from granite or marble, known for their strength. There are products made of artificial stone that resemble a natural analogue in appearance, but differ from it in a lower price.
• Wooden sinks are among the exclusive models, most often made to order.

• Among Russian manufacturers, the company stands out Triton, which produces hanging pedestals in various modifications and colors. Manufacturing material - moisture resistant laminated chipboard. Popular models include "Nika", "Rhodes", "Mirta".
• The company is no less popular among Russian buyers "Aquaton", engaged not only in the manufacture, but also in the development of new models. Suspended structures of this company are made in a classic style. The material for the manufacture of the model body is chipboard, the facades are made of moisture-resistant MDF boards. Depending on the modification, the models can have either a film or a paint-and-lacquer coating of the body and front. Depending on the model, the wall-hung washbasin can be made from sanitary ware ("Amerina", "Aria"), porcelain ("Infinity") or artificial marble ("Venice", "Dior", "Logic", "Leon").

European manufacturers, reviews of which are in most cases positive, produce pendant cabinets in a larger assortment compared to Russian manufacturers, but it is worth noting that their price is higher than that of domestic companies.

• The leader among European companies is the holding Villeroy & Boch (Germany-Italy-Austria), producing high-quality fashion design products in non-standard variations. High-quality moisture-resistant MDF boards are used for the manufacture of the body and the facade, and porcelain is used as the material for the sinks. The models are always supplied with the necessary accessories, the handles are chrome-plated or brass-plated.
• The company is no less famous and popular in Russia Roca, producing modern and ergonomic models at an affordable price. The company's products are divided into collections, each of which has several options for pedestals. Laminated chipboard serves as the material for the manufacture of cases and facades, and the fittings undergo a special treatment against corrosion.

When choosing a hanging cabinet, it is necessary to take into account some of the nuances, thanks to which the model will ideally fit into a toilet, a bathroom or a combined bathroom.

• When choosing one or another model you like, in addition to its dimensions, it is worth considering the quality of the materials used in the construction. They must be strong, reliable, resistant to various influences and be free from visible defects. Particular attention should be paid to fittings. Chrome-plated and brass-plated parts will last longer than plastic coated parts.
• For the sink, the best options are faience, porcelain or, if the room is decorated in a high-tech style, impact-resistant glass. They look no worse, and are much cheaper than models made of natural stone. Stone is a heavy material, so not all fasteners can withstand the suspended structure.

In order to properly hang the structure and install the sink with your own hands, a step-by-step instructions, thanks to which the installation process will be quick.

• Due to the fact that the legs are not provided for the pedestal, the correct marking is of great importance. First you need to decide on the location of the structure by drawing a horizontal line on the surface for this and making marks for the holes for fasteners, focusing on the location of the holes in the brackets.
• The next step in the installation will be drilling holes and installing dowels. If there are ceramic tiles on the surface of the wall, you should use special drills and make sure that the holes do not fall into the places where the seams are located, it is better to shift the cabinet slightly to the side. This precaution is not accidental, it will help to avoid cracking of the tiled surface due to the weight of the structure.
• After installing the dowels, you can start installing the brackets. It will be correct to first install the screws and only then screw them into the bracket until it stops.

• The next step is to assemble the cabinet body without drawers according to the instructions. During the assembly process, the functionality of the mechanisms and the complete set are checked. The housing is hung on the brackets and its position is checked using a level. For the location of the lower brackets, it is necessary to make marks according to which the holes will need to be drilled. When fixing the lower part of the pedestal, the level should be located at the bottom of the case, for constant control of its position.
• Adjustment of swing doors and drawers is carried out after the final fixation of the case to the wall.
• The installation of the sink depends on the model. As a rule, in suspended products, it rests on a curbstone, but sometimes it has to be fixed directly to the wall, in which holes are drilled for this. Double-sided tape with glue, which is attached at the points of contact of the sink to its surface, will help to ensure a tight fit to the cabinet body.

Any model of a pendant cabinet with a sink, even the simplest one, will look very beautiful and unusual. But if you choose an option with additional elements, then you can not only transform the interior, but also solve the problem of storing towels. A built-in hanger or open shelves will do the job just fine.

The built-in lighting will help to add zest to a room with a hanging curbstone, as well as quickly find the right thing.

A hanging cabinet with a sink is always matched with other interior items and the mirror is no exception. Its shape should correspond to the style of the room, and its size depends on the dimensions of the cabinet. For a compact model, one small mirror is enough. For a spacious cabinet with two sinks, it is better to install one large mirror than two small ones, this will preserve the integrity of the composition.

For information on how to install a hanging cabinet with a sink, see the video below.