Mirror shelves: a necessary attribute of a bathroom

The mirror in the bathroom is a constant attribute of the hygienic room. It is required to ensure the end result after shaving, brushing your teeth or removing makeup. It turns out that the mirror is a kind of controller. But how it will be - depends on the owner. Many years do not change the mirror, it grows dull and cloudy. Someone needs a large mirror, and someone costs a small square. But there is no doubt that the mirror is one of the main elements of the bathroom.

In order to save space, a mirror is usually installed above the sink. You can use a wall cabinet, on the door of which the product is fixed, or a shelf with a mirror, or an option when it is mounted on a special stand directly to the wall and turns in the right direction. This condition is especially appreciated by girls when they need makeup.

Currently, manufacturers produce a variety of variations of mirrors. They can be framed or simply with finished edges, they can have several shelves, and can be added with a magnifying additional mirror. Forms of mirrors are the most diverse. Classic square, round, rectangular, rhombus.

A mirror may have another application. This option is often used by designers. If the bathroom has a small area, then a mirror is installed on the entire wall. It visually enlarges the room. Do mirrors with shelves practical application. They can be placed cosmetics, toothpaste, shaving foam and other items for the care of appearance. While taking a shower on the shelves you can leave the clock and other small items.

As for the shelves, they can also be of different forms: rounded, rectangular and so on. This may be one shelf, but a few shelves still more practical. They can have low sides for convenience, so that small things can not fall to the floor.In the shops you can find a wide variety of mirrors with shelves, but the choice is already a matter of taste of the buyer.

As with any piece of furniture, you can find positive and negative properties in mirrors with a shelf.

Consider the advantages of using this piece of bathroom interior.

• The size of the shelves at the mirrors are compact. Located in several rows, they easily replace cabinets for storing gels and shampoos. But this option is more suitable for small families. For large families, it is still recommended to purchase a hanging cabinet with mirrors on the doors. He can go to a duet with a mirror with shelves. For a large family, this piece of furniture will become another additional place for useful items.

• On the shelves it is convenient to place numerous items of hygiene, which manufacturers offer more and more each year. Gels, shampoos, shaving products, deodorants, scrubs, toothbrushes, toothpastes - all this will be stored in one place.
• Manufacturers of mirrors with shelves carefully study the tastes of consumers. Every year there is something new.The sides of the shelves are decorated with patterns, flowers. You can find shelves of a variety of shapes and colors. The mirror and shelves can be equipped with lighting, and this gives the interior of the bathroom a special style.

The disadvantages include a few points.

• Users when purchasing do not attach importance to the need to take measurements of the room and planning the size of the mirror. This is a common mistake, due to which the mirror is not at all suitable for placing a bathroom.
• The quality of the material from which the shelves are made is not evaluated. Plastic shelves can not hold a large amount of cosmetics. Due to poor attachment on the mirror, it may fall along with the shelves.
• Often sell shelves without lighting. Experts of interior design recommend for dark rooms to purchase a product with lighting, they look beautiful and practical. The question of acquisition only seems simple, but in fact it is necessary to take into account every nuance.

Materials manufacturing shelves under the mirror can be very different.

• From glass - fits perfectly into any interior. Its main advantage is that it is not afraid of moisture. Its easy to clean, looks easy.It can be completely transparent, matte, mirror, with pictures and without them. The glass shelf is mounted on special elements mainly made of plastic or metal. It is well suited for small spaces. When choosing a glass shelf, you need to be confident in its quality, because thin or tempered glass can burst.

• From plastic - This is the most inexpensive option for the price, which is well opposed to moisture. Manufacturers offer a huge selection of plastic shelves, but they quickly lose their appearance.
• Stainless steel. Such options are expensive, but belong to durable options and meet the requirements of modern design.
• From the tree. This wall shelf requires pre-treatment from the action of moisture, then it sags in the bathroom for a long time without losing appearance.

• From ceramics. This option is considered a non-standard solution. It absolutely calmly transfers the effects of moisture and always fits into the interior of any bath.
• Made of stone This variety belongs to the elite version. Natural marble is one of the expensive options. Artificial stone weighs less and costs significantly less.

There are also combined versions of the hinged shelf. For example, plastic and glass.

The design classification is made according to the following criteria:

• what type of fasteners will be required: wall or floor;
• the size;
• framing;
• the presence of the backlight.

The most popular design are built-in mirrors., which are mounted on the fastening hinges or you can go in another way - “put” on the glue to the wall. There are designs from several shelves. They can be arranged in any order: in the form of steps, horizontally, vertically. Corner shelves are considered the most practical. Hinged shelves are mounted on the wall, telescopic - on the ceiling. These two types of corner shelves do not take up much space, unlike the floor ones. The bath area does not always allow the use of such structures.

The most typical option for most users is a mirror with a shelf. It can be of any shape, but the shelves are traditionally located under it or from the side. A wardrobe with a door and a mirror is one of the practical options. It does not take up much space, is characterized by spaciousness.Another version of the mirror design is a package with a backlight in the form of LED strip or mini-sconce. Due to this, the room becomes brighter and it becomes visually larger.

Installation methods may vary.

• One of the most used is the wall. The design is attached to the wall with screws or special glue is used, sometimes double-sided tape.
• The angular mounting method is similar to the previous one. The only difference is in the place of installation. It is made in the corner.
• At the heart of the ceiling mount is a telescopic rod. A mirror and shelves are attached to it.
• Floor fixing is used infrequently, as installations with a mirror and shelves take up a lot of space.

Before you go to the store for a mirror, you need to decide on its size. First of all, you need to build on the area of ​​the bathroom. It happens that the wrong size visually reduces the already small room. It is recommended to choose a mirror with enhanced amalgam, since it is well resistant to moisture. It is necessary to pay attention to the mount.It must withstand the mirror and shelves. Quite important is the mounting of shelves on the structure.

Manufacturers offer a huge selection of variations of the placement of shelves. They can be located under the lower edge of the mirror, on either side, around the perimeter, on the bottom, or on one side. Here it is a matter of taste of each user, but one should not forget about the features of the structure of the bathroom.

It has already been said that a mirror with shelves is usually placed above the sink. And if it is not there, then you need to be placed next to the bathroom so that it is convenient to reach out and take something. It is undesirable to hang the structure in the spray area.

For the shelves do not necessarily go to the store, because the design can be made by hand. The most accessible material is wood, particleboard, fiberboard, MDF and others.

The following tools should be prepared:

• level and roulette;
• screws;
• hammer;
• saw;
• fasteners;
• holders to the wall;

This is not a complete list of tools, it is likely that in the course of work, additional tools may be necessary.

Works are carried out according to the following action plan:

• selection of suitable material;
• drawing up a plan of work and a sketch of future shelves;
• making fasteners;
• installation of the product;
• strength test and installation in place.

The quality of materials should be only the highest grade. The design consists of rails, which will be connected by square blocks. It is necessary to make the workpiece, taking into account the wider the structure, the more racks are needed. Each of them should be marked, on which blocks of the same size “sit down” with the help of glue. In the center of the side should be put labels, which then need to be drilled along with the slats drill.

The construction is assembled with the help of long screws. They must be screwed with a screwdriver. Before you hang the tree on the wall can be treated with varnish or paint. Holes should be made in the wall and dowels should be inserted. Everything, the ready shelf can be hung up by means of fastenings.

Shelves under the mirror can be made of glass. It should be no thinner than 5 mm. Glasses can be different: transparent, frosted, colored and others. It is necessary to cut the glass of the desired size and process the edges. To pick up necessary accessories - arms.Their appearance depends on the type of attachment. The shelf holder must be attached to the wall with a drill. Secure the glass in it using rubber gaskets. This will help hold him firmly. Along the edges of the shelves, you can install a side, limiting the fall of objects.

How to install a mirror with shelves, see the next video.