Hanging cabinet with sink: how to make the right choice?

To date, manufacturers offer a variety of all kinds of furniture installed in the bathroom. Different in size and design cabinets, shelves, bedside tables greatly facilitate the existence of a person in a given space. Among these furniture items, the most popular pedestal under the sink. Why it is she and how to choose this element of the interior, you can understand, having studied the features and types of pedestals, produced by different manufacturers.

What is the peculiarity of a suspended pedestal with a sink? The answer to this question lies in the very title of this subject. The cabinet is not installed on the floor, but is hung from the wall along with the sink.

This arrangement gives a lot of advantages in operation compared to the classic models that are installed on the floor.

• The main advantage of the suspended model is the ability to hide various engineering communications (water supply, sewage siphon, siphon, instantaneous water heater), and also, if necessary, easy access to them. But the functionality is not limited to this; the pedestal is an excellent place to store all kinds of household accessories.
• The second, no less important advantage of the suspended structure is the free space under it, which is 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 leakage in the event of a communication failure. Suspended construction is a good solution if the floor is uneven or equipped with a heating system.
• The hinged design is also an effective design move. Even the usual simple model attached to the wall looks very stylish, modern and also visually increases the space.In addition, it is possible to mount the structure at any height convenient for the owners.

Optimal for its installation are walls made of concrete or brick, only these materials are able to firmly fix the structure in a suspended state and withstand the weight of the pedestal and the sink.

A hanging pedestal with a sink, like any other piece of furniture, is subdivided depending on the method of fixing the plumbing fixture, the availability of the table top and the location of the wall construction, as well as the shape of the product.

The unit of the pedestals with the shells allows you to choose the right option for your bathroom. Round, oval, rectangular, triangular and even asymmetrical products can be equipped with a tabletop or be completely without it.

In the presence of a countertop sink does not occupy the entire surface of the cabinet, but only part of it. Convenient and rational model, but it is more expensive than an instance without a tabletop.The difference in price is due to the bedside table cover, it is her presence that explains the higher cost, but the convenience is worth it, because you can easily place hygiene products or cosmetics on the table top, which cannot be done without it.

Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. In models with a false sink, there is usually no hole for the mixer, therefore, buying such a sink, you should consider its location during installation.

To date, manufacturers produce a variety of cabinets with sinks: from compact, suitable for installation in small bathrooms to large luxury specimens with double bowls, installed in large areas. But any model is estimated by three parameters: it is height, width and depth. The width of the model is indicated by a value indicating the amount of space occupied horizontally.The depth indicator indicates how many centimeters the model will protrude from the wall. And the value denoting height indicates how many centimeters of vertical it will be needed for its installation.

When selecting a cabinet in the bathroom, it is necessary to take into account all three parameters, and even better to make preliminary measurements of the intended installation site.

As a rule, manufacturers produce models where the main variation in values ​​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 that are usually triangular in shape and intended to be installed in the 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 cupboard with a sink of less than 50-55 cm is not very convenient to use, there is a high probability of water falling outside the boundaries of the sanitary device.
• Models with a width of 70-75 cm are more suitable for more spacious bathrooms, and products, whose width varies between 80-90 cm, are an excellent option for a very spacious bathroom.

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

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

Most manufacturers produce hanging 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 common and sought-after color is white, it is suitable for most bathrooms in many ways. The model of white color is chosen if the room is small and you want to expand it visually, as well as for practical reasons: there are less visible smudges in comparison with dark tones. Other light tones have the same parameters: beige, peach, and blue.
• But recently there is a tendency according to which models of thumbs with bright, rich colors are installed in the bathroom. Blue, yellow, red, green, lilac, turquoise and even black can be either the cabinet itself or the sink.

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

Suspended pedestal consists of two objects: a washbasin and a cabinet; therefore, at least two materials are used in the manufacture of the product. Faience, ceramics, porcelain, glass, metal, stone, acrylic can be used to make the sink.

Each of them gives the product certain properties.

• The most common and popular today are the cabinets with a ceramic sink, because it is ceramics that has the best price-quality ratio. The ceramic bowl is sufficiently resistant to mechanical stress, ultraviolet, acids, temperature extremes, besides, care for it is easy and not burdensome.
• Porcelain and earthenware products are less common, as they are somewhat more expensive than ceramic. It is connected with the components that make up the material, and with processing methods.

• Glass bowls are made of special impact-resistant glass. They look very beautiful, but care for them needs more thorough than for the usual many ceramic sinks.
• No less common metal models. Steel, cast iron, copper and bronze bowls are durable and blend perfectly with many of the materials used in the bathroom.

• Stone options are classified as expensive products. They are most often made of granite or marble, known for their durability. There are products made of artificial stone, resembling in appearance a natural analogue,but differing from him in a lower price.
• Wooden shells are exclusive models, most often made to order.

• Among Russian manufacturers, the company stands out Triton, producing hanging pedestals in various versions and colors. Production material - the moisture resistant laminated chipboard. Popular models include "Nika", "Rhodes", "Mirtha".
• The company is no less popular among Russian buyers. "Aquaton"engaged in not only the manufacture, but also the development of new models. Suspended structures of this company are made in a classic style. The material for the manufacture of the case models is chipboard, the facades are made of moisture-resistant MDF plates. Depending on the modification, models can have either a film or a paint-and-lacquer coating of the hull and the facade. Depending on the model, the sink in the pendant 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 hanging pendants in a larger range 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 a holding Villeroy & boch (Germany-Italy-Austria), producing quality products of fashionable design in non-standard variations. For the manufacture of the case and the facade, high-quality, moisture-resistant MDF plates are used, and porcelain serves as the material for the sinks. Models are always supplied with necessary accessories, handles have a chrome or brass-plated coating.
• No less well known and popular in Russia is the company. Roca, which produces modern and ergonomic models at an affordable price. The company's products are divided into collections, each of which has several options for thumbs. The material for the manufacture of buildings and facades is laminated chipboard, and accessories undergo a special treatment against corrosion.

When selecting a pedestal, you need to take into account some nuances that will make the model fit perfectly into the toilet, bathroom or combined bathroom.

• Choosing this or that 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 the accessories. Chrome-plated and brass-plated parts will last longer than plastic with a spray.
• For the sink, the best options would be earthenware, porcelain or, if the room is decorated in high-tech style, impact-resistant glass. They look not worse, but they are much cheaper than models of natural stone. Stone is a heavy material, so not all fastenings can withstand the suspended structure.

In order to properly hang the structure and install your own sink, designed step by step instructions, thanks to which the installation process will be fast.

• Due to the fact that the legs of the cabinets are not provided, the correct marking is of great importance. First you need to determine the location of the structure, drawing for this a horizontal line on the surface and making marks for mounting holes, focusing on the location of the holes in the brackets.
• The next stage of 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 joints, it is better to move the cabinet a little to one side. This precaution is not accidental, it will help avoid cracking the tiled surface of the weight of the structure.
• After installing the dowels, you can install the brackets. It will be right to first bait the screws and then twist them into the bracket until it stops.

• The next step is to assemble the cabinet case without drawers according to the instructions.In the process of assembling, check the functionality of the mechanisms and equipment. The body is hung on the brackets and checked with the help of the level of its position. For the location of the lower brackets, you must make a mark according to which you will need to drill holes. When fixing the bottom of the cabinet, the level should be located at the bottom of the case, for constant control of its position.
• Adjustment of the hinged doors and drawers is carried out after the final fixation of the case on the wall.
• The installation of the sink depends on the model. As a rule, in hanging products it rests on the cabinet, but sometimes it has to be fixed directly to the wall in which holes are drilled for this. A double-sided tape with glue, which is fixed in places where the sink fits to its surface, will help to ensure a tight fit to the cabinet body.

Any, even the simplest model for a suspended pedestal with a sink, will look very beautiful and unusual. But if you choose the option with additional elements, you can not only transform the interior, but also solve the problem with the storage of towels.Built-in hanger or open shelves perfectly cope with this task.

To add a highlight to a room with a pendant stand, and also the built-in illumination will help to quickly find the necessary thing.

A suspended pedestal with a sink is always selected in a set with other interior items and the mirror is no exception. Its shape should match the style of the room, and the size depends on the dimensions of the cabinet. For a compact-width model, one small mirror is enough. For a roomy cabinet with two sinks, it is better to install one large mirror than two small ones, this will preserve the integrity of the composition.

How to install a suspended cabinet with a sink, see the video below.