For a woman, it is important that all household items are always at hand, but not out of sight. Sometimes the square meters of a room do not allow your imagination to run wild. And this is where built-in furniture comes to the rescue.
Even a small built-in cabinet will help you rationally organize your bathroom space.
In this article you will learn what are the advantages of a built-in cabinet in the bathroom, how useful and indispensable it is in everyday life, features of care and installation, variations in color and material choices.
Putting things in order
The owner enters a new apartment and already mentally puts everything in its place: here is a washing machine and dryer, here is a washbasin with a mirror, here are shelves. How to properly organize space?
Attention! A built-in wardrobe in the bathroom can come to the rescue.
Built-in furniture helps keep your bathroom tidy
Advantages of this type of furniture:
- Allows you to properly distribute things.
- Takes up little space.
- Helps maintain order.
- It is possible to choose a design based on your preferences.
But remember that when you move to a new place of residence, you will have to part with your friend, because he is tied to one room.
Things and objects behind closed doors do not gather dust, as happens on open shelves
You have an idea, but how to bring it to life, what you need to pay attention to when choosing a built-in wardrobe:
- first of all, on the material - it must withstand both temperature changes and high humidity;
- the bathroom must be well ventilated, otherwise moisture and water droplets can damage the product;
- decide on the type of built-in wardrobe: straight, corner, built into a niche.
Cosmetics, household chemicals, hygiene items and linen - all this is hidden behind the cabinet facades, which allows you to fully enjoy the aesthetics of the interior
In addition to the practical side, built-in furniture can decorate the room
Accessories
The higher the cost of bathroom furniture, the higher quality fittings it will have. It is for this reason that you should not expect to get high quality at a minimal price. In the process of manufacturing wall-mounted bathroom cabinets, the following fittings can be used:
- pens;
- guide elements;
- fasteners;
- lifting mechanism;
It is not recommended to purchase bathroom furniture with gold-plated or painted plastic handles. Under the influence of moisture and steam, they will very quickly lose their visual appeal.
It is recommended to give preference to regular or chrome handles. They are the most reliable and also attractive. They are easy to clean, and matte ones get dirty less.
Before purchasing cabinets with doors, be sure to test them by opening and closing them several times. They should move apart and move in easily, without making absolutely any sounds. Check how neatly the drawers are inserted and how easily they move in and out. Are there any gaps or distortions at the doors and drawers?
Installation of built-in wardrobes
Every woman dreams of organizing her space so that it is convenient to put things in order. Therefore, he tries in every possible way to come up with a lot of hidden drawers, shelves, and various racks. The same applies to the built-in wardrobe in the bathroom. There is a lot that needs to be removed: bottles, bottles of cosmetics, shampoo, household chemicals and more. How to arrange all this? Everything will depend on the filling of the closet.
The built-in wardrobe allows you to accommodate a huge number of different items
Visually, the furniture space can be divided into three parts: lower, middle and upper.
- Below, as a rule, there is a washing machine. Here you can install shelves or a drawer for household chemicals. For safety reasons (if there are children), put bottles with caustic substances upstairs (see instructions for use).
The cabinet can have one large door or several doors for each section - The middle part is filled with shelves that can withstand heavy loads. You can place towels and underwear here, because there is less steam accumulation here.
- If you rarely use things, put them on the top shelves.
- Place cosmetics and bottles around the perimeter as needed.
In addition to the required contents, you can add hooks to the closet for robes and nightgowns.
With the help of well-thought-out furniture you can emphasize the chosen interior style
A successful combination of built-in furniture will create the desired atmosphere and show the good taste of the home owners
How to extend the life of a cabinet?
Like all the furniture in the house, caring for the bathroom cabinet is no less important and thorough. After all, his longevity will depend on this.
- Ventilate the room regularly - this way you will avoid the formation of mold and mildew, which is harmful to health.
- When cleaning, do not use detergents that may damage the surface or leave scratches.
- Remember - the load on the shelves and door should be distributed evenly.
- Make sure that water does not accumulate under the cabinet, otherwise it will cause the edge of the product to swell.
- Lubricate and tighten all hinges and holders in a timely manner.
Today, built-in furniture is a kind of lifesaver in organizing home space. Quick cleaning, ease of distribution of things, lack of clutter - and you will spend more time with your family. Use our advice and always be positive.
Care
Regardless of the materials your bathroom furniture is made from, if you want it to last as long as possible, you need to take care of it. It is better to remove traces of moisture immediately after they appear. Particular attention should be paid to the fittings.
It can be wiped using various types of special cleaning products, as well as a dry cloth. Then the chrome parts will sparkle, pleasing to the eye. For mirrors, you can use special glass cleaners. Mirrors are also susceptible to moisture and steam, so try to keep them dry at all times.
