Bathroom furniture is essential for storing towels and toiletries. You can find everything from cheap options to custom designer furniture. Here you will find some tips to choose the perfect furniture for your bathroom.
The ergonomics of the furniture must be designed to serve the need. They should be chosen according to the available space, the need for storage and the configuration of the bathroom.
You also have many styles to choose from, modern, rustic, contemporary or minimalist, as well as different materials and finishes, assemblies and accessories.
Simple design
Clean lines and the absence of ornaments that do not provide any kind of utility are still a trend in a modern bathroom. The furniture follows these premises, they are simple designs, elegant, and above all, very functional, where its capacity and surface is used to the maximum.
Natural materials
A wooden or bamboo furniture, in addition to adding a warm and organic touch to the room, can perfectly complement any decorative style.
Neutral colors
Colors such as white, gray, black or beige are a trend today. But they are also timeless and classic tones in bathrooms.
Multifunctional furniture
A bathroom cabinet can be multifunctional, for example, the sink cabinet, in addition to providing surface and support to the sink, can provide storage. A wall cabinet can include a mirror on your door while providing storage capacity.
Integrated technology
Bathroom furniture with integrated technology, such as USB plugs, chargers, Bluetooth speakers and integrated displays, are becoming more common. These designs allow users to enjoy their electronic devices while preparing for day or night.
Suspended washbasin cabinet
Suspended vanities can help achieve a modern bathroom. They are mounted on the wall with no visible brackets and create a feeling of spaciousness in the space, making them a perfect solution for a small bathroom. They can be customized in different sizes and shapes to suit any style and model of bathroom. The installation height depends on its format and the use made of it.
Open
Open bathroom furniture does not have doors or drawers. For this reason they are especially suitable for storing products that are used several times a day, such as toothbrush, comb and hairbrush, etc. They are installed at the user’s height for easy access.
On shelves and other open furniture you can accommodate boxes of fabric or other materials, which are usually very practical because they are independent, they can be moved from one side to another easily.
Organizer drawers
Bathroom furniture with drawers requires a space for its opening. The drawers must be accessible and should be placed at a height between 80 and 110 cm for greater comfort.
A subdivision or separation can also be added to them for more efficient storage. They are used to store accessories and personal care products, such as hair dryer, electric shaver, etc.
With eye-catching metal handles
Many times, when you want to give the furniture a renewed and modern look, it is enough to change the handles. Those that are made of metal are being used a lot.
Column cabinet
The column type furniture is compact, occupies an optimal space and offers large storage capacity. It can be hanging or not, and can have drawers, doors or open spaces, its configuration will be chosen according to the design of the bathroom. The lower compartment can be used to place the washing machine, while the upper part can be a storage space for toiletries. The bathroom column can be fixed to the wall for greater stability.
Cabinet for washbasin or under countertop
The vanity unit can carry the sink recessed or it can simply be under the suspended sink. Its dimensions should not exceed the depth of the sink or sink. You can carry drawers, doors or shelves. It must allow access to the drainage system or siphon.
The low furniture is usually used for towels, bath mats or toiletries. For this reason, compartments are not placed so that you have more volume available.
Wardrobes with mirror
They can have different configurations: one or several doors or mirrors, drawers or shelves, lighting (with LED, halogen tube or bulb). Of variable dimensions, it should be hung over the sink and is shallow.
Furniture with towel rails
Towel rails can be placed on the surface of the furniture.
Low auxiliary furniture
This type of furniture occupies a space on the floor and therefore reduces the usable area. Small bathrooms will seem smaller still, so they are not recommended.
Si está equipado con ruedas, y, siempre que sea resistente, puede usarse como un taburete. Por lo general, diseñado con uno o dos cajones, se puede alojar en una esquina o en la parte inferior del lavamanos.
Materiales para muebles de baño
Los muebles de baño se pueden realizar en diferentes materiales, desde madera natural, MDF, melamina, ratán, hierro forjado o vidrio. Pero los dos materiales principales que se destacan en la fabricación de muebles de baño, son la madera maciza y losa materiales compuestos. Los materiales compuestos permiten formas más modernas y despejadas. Su precio es también, por lo general, más bajo, sin embargo, su calidad es menor y su proceso de fabricación tiene un impacto en el medio ambiente.
A saber, la madera natural es más fácil de manejar que el MDF. Las estructuras aireadas son más difíciles de limpiar y la naturaleza frágil del vidrio debe tenerse en cuenta en la elección de un estante.
Materials that are easy to clean are recommended.
Solid wood
Solid wood furniture can be of different species, however, we observe that exotic woods predominate for their intrinsic properties: ease of maintenance and resistance to putrefaction. Most solid wood bathroom furniture is made of teak, eucalyptus, mahogany or bamboo.
However, it is advisable to apply oil, lacquer or varnish on the wood, which will ensure its protection.
Melamine or particleboard
Bathroom furniture in melamine or chipboard are the most common and cheapest. Made with wood particles glued under pressure and covered with laminate of different decorations: white, anthracite, walnut, beech, wenge, pine, etc. Melamine can be lacquered with a modern paint in colors such as red, green, aluminum, etc. and have a glossy, metallic, satin or matte finish.
Some care must be taken that they do not get too wet, as they can swell and lose their original shape.
.MDF
It is a heavier and stronger composite material than melamine. Made of wood fiber and a binder, MDF is subjected in its manufacture to high pressures and temperatures. Like melamine, MDF is covered with a decoration and most often lacquered. It is more expensive, it is used for better quality furniture.
Maintenance of bathroom furniture
Bathroom furniture in composite materials, melamine or MDF, can be cleaned with a sponge or with a damp cloth and soapy water. Ammonia degreases the surfaces of this furniture well.
Exotic wood furniture such as teak can be cleaned with water and a brush. If the wood is really stained, you can sand it lightly and then reapply oil.
In both natural wood and composite materials, do not use aggressive products and make sure to rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
