Mirror cabinets for the bathroom: selection and installation

To make the house cozy and comfortable, you do not need to buy very expensive furniture or rebuild everything around. It is enough to purchase several new parts. For example, you can buy a new mirror cabinet in the bathroom. It will not only become a functional addition to the room, but also make it beautiful and modern.

Until recently, many hostesses used ordinary shelves to store cosmetics and bath accessories. Now there are many different beautiful and comfortable furniture in the markets and shops. The most popular among this abundance are mirror cabinets for the bathroom.

Their main purpose is to store things. With this approach, everything you need is always at hand - and medicines, and cosmetics, and bath accessories. And the room itself is not cluttered and neat.

Classic mirror cabinet consists of hanging shelves, closed mirrored doors. It turns out a very stylish design solution. Behind the mirror base, neither the shelves themselves nor their contents are visible. The door is easy to open and can be used as a complete mirror.

Mirror models are very different. There are wardrobes with hinged and sliding doors, with additional drawers and other options. There are interesting corner models that save free space. In addition, to choose such cabinets can be for any interior, because their design is also very different.

They are easy to use, practical and do not occupy free space. The doors have a mirror surface due to which the space of the room is visually increased.

To choose the right model, you need to know its positive and negative sides.

First you should talk about the positive aspects. The mirror case differs in the multifunctionality. You can choose a model that has a large number of different shelves, where you can store all the necessary things for bath procedures, as well as accessories for shaving.That is, if before all things were visible and only spoiled the appearance of the bathroom, now there is an opportunity to hide them behind the door. There are also convenient models with special trays or metal baskets in which you can store various small things that would otherwise be lost.

The presence of a reflective surface allows you to save on the purchase of a mirror and visually expand the space of the room. If earlier, in order to make a haircut, it was necessary to go to another room, now some models have built-in trellises. This allows you to see yourself from different sides and bring beauty, without leaving the bathroom. Pleasantly pleased and the fact that in addition to classic mirrors, there are color. True, the surrounding space is not so well reflected in them. But a golden, silver or copper mirror will perfectly decorate a room.

Also in the mirror cabinets are often built sockets for convenient use of electrical appliances. This allows a person to shave or lay their hair without disturbing other family members.

Very often in such lockers there is a backlight, which will not only facilitate the application of makeup or the shaving process, but also help to see its contents, not including the overhead light.

Mirror cabinets are made of different materials, which is very convenient. After all, each person can choose the material that will fully suit him and will be suitable for the price.

As can be seen from the above, there are many advantages to mirror cabinets. But of course there are drawbacks too.

The bathroom is a room with high humidity, so you need to pay special attention to the furniture. Do not forget about cleaning and maintaining the cabinet in a dry and clean condition. If all this is not done, he will lose his presentable appearance very quickly.

Wooden structures or models of MDF are quite susceptible to the absorption of odors. Therefore, you need to make sure that household chemicals were either closed or stored in other places.

When choosing a mirror cabinet for a bathroom, you must take into account the dimensions of the bathroom itself, its interior and color, and only then choose which design will suit you. Mirror cabinets are divided into several types.

This model consists of a huge mirror, which is located in the center, and a pair of lockers placed on the sides. There are such models where there is only one wardrobe. They have two horizontal shelves. As a rule, different things are placed on the lower half, for example, cosmetics, soap, toothbrushes, and on the upper shelf most often the lights are placed, as well as souvenirs used for decoration.

Such a model is considered the simplest, besides it fits any style. The classic wardrobe is suitable for those people who love the simplicity of lines and calm pastel colors. It is a regular cabinet, the height of which can be up to 90 centimeters, and its width - up to 50 centimeters.

The design has a mirror that can be placed on the door or even replace it. It also has several shelves, and in some models the shelves can be from the outside. Here you can place all the necessary things. In addition, such a cabinet will not stand out from the overall picture.

A hinged locker with a mirrored door will save space in the room, because there is no need to search for a place for a separate mirror. Since such a model is compact, it will allow it to be placed on any wall, even above the bathroom. The size of the selected product depends on where it will be placed.

Such wall-mounted products, unlike classical ones, have a height of 45 cm. Some models can be up to 50 centimeters in size. But the width may be more. There are lockers wide even in the whole wall. They are bought mainly for those bathrooms where the ceilings are low.

Such designs are very convenient to use, especially if the person is short. You can choose the option with sliding doors or with a folding mechanism.

This option is a great find for small spaces. Corner cabinets are quite light and compact, so with their help you can take a seat in the corner of the room, which will be very convenient, because usually the corners are empty. The design of such a cabinet consists of a door having a mirror base, as well as many shelves for storing various things. Often complete with such a cabinet is a table with a built-in washbasin. This option allows you to save some space in the bathroom.

This model of furniture is suitable for very spacious rooms. The case is a narrow and tall cabinet with a mirrored door. This is a floor construction that has open shelves or drawers. Some models have a built-in backlight. This option allows you to see yourself in full growth.

Of all the proposed designs, you can choose the most suitable. The selected model should not take too much space, and look beautiful.

Choosing furniture for the bathroom you need to remember that not only the appearance matters. Since this is a room with high humidity, the choice of materials for mirror cabinets is not so great. They must be moisture resistant and resistant to temperature extremes. Therefore, furniture made of chipboard is not suitable for bathrooms, as it has a small service life and is deformed under the influence of moisture.

You can purchase a wardrobe from MDF. It has a special coating that protects it from moisture.

Often, cabinets are made from moisture-proof wood, such as oak or beech. Such a model will serve for many years, but for greater confidence that the material will withstand the load, it should be varnished. In addition, such products look very nice in the interior of the room.

Recently, plastic options have become popular. Many people think that such furniture is not entirely reliable, but it is not quite so. Now there are models that have a very stylish design, while they are pleased with the quality. Their price is quite low. You can choose plastic models that mimic materials such as wood or marble. It is easy enough to look after such case.

On sale it is also possible to meet the designs made of metal. They come in stainless or chrome steel. But families with young children should refrain from such a purchase.

Very often, the cabinet doors are made of wooden frames, inside which is mounted a mirror. This model looks like an old mirror. The mirror surfaces of the cabinets, which are decorated with sandblasting, look beautiful.

If you wish, you can choose a universal monochrome product and decorate it with your own hands.Patterns and prints are easy to apply, even on a mirror basis. This is done very simply with paints, cans or other materials.

To choose the right mirror cabinet in the bathroom, you need to take into account not only the design of the room, but also what material such construction will be made of.

There are many other important factors to consider, including:

• To fit the model of the cabinet, you need to make it accurate measurements, and also take into account how much free space in the bathroom.
• The color should fit the interior of the room. For example, if the finish is made of dark tiles, then the furniture and accessories should be chosen in light colors. Such a contrast will revive the interior. You can also make additional lighting, so that the walls do not seem too gloomy. Bright monochrome room can be decorated with bright things. For example, a colored wardrobe, in which all the walls, except the front, are bright.
• Even if there is a lot of light in the bathroom, it is still better to choose mirror cabinets with additional interior lighting.This will visually expand the space in a small room, in addition, due to such simple details, the room will look more original and more interesting.

• It is worth paying attention to the suspended or angular models. They will help save space, as well as save you from household injuries.
• If the bathroom is large, you can buy not one, but several cabinets. Corner mirror designs and wall cabinets with mirror doors will look very beautiful. In this case, it will be possible to divide the locker space between all family members.
• When buying, you need to check not only the quality of the material, but also whether the handles are well secured, whether the fasteners for shelves and other small parts are secure. After all, the life of the furniture depends on all this. If the fasteners are loose, they will often have to be repaired and replaced.

• If there are glass doors in the mirror cabinet, then it is better to pick them up with a roller system.
• When buying ready-made models, you need to pay attention to the presence of plastic plugs located at the corners of the cabinets. Also, do not take very cheap designs, as a suspiciously low price, as a rule, speaks of the corresponding quality.
• Choosing a model for the bathroom, you need to try to choose a product that will complement the overall picture, and not break it.

In order to properly hang the cabinet, and even with your own hands, you need to stock up on the necessary tools.

Here is a list of everything that a home craftsman needs:

• drill to drill holes for the cabinet, if it is mounted;
• for accurate measurements you will need a tape measure or a large ruler;
• hammer, nails or screws for fastening;
• necessary fasteners, as well as pliers.

First select the place where the cabinet will be installed. If this is a suspended model located above the sink, then the distance between them should be up to fifty centimeters. This will allow you not to hit your head on the cabinet when using the washbasin.

Then, choosing the desired height, you need to make markup. To do this, draw a line where the upper part of the cabinet will be installed. Further, it indicates the center of the washstand.This point will be the location of the center of the wall of this model.

From the central point in both directions half of the distance is calculated, which should be between the fasteners of the cabinet. At the marked points with a drill holes are made. Then plastic fillers are hammered into them. There you can fasten hooks. The mirror is hung on them.

When its installation is completed, you can do the installation of the cabinets themselves. To do this, you need to use parts for mounting, which come complete with the model itself.

There are many manufacturers of bathroom furniture. Among them are both foreign and domestic brands. One of the most popular brands is the Scandinavian company. Ikea. It produces youth-oriented products. The furniture is rather laconic, suitable for minimalism and high-tech style. At the same time the cost of cabinets is not so high. So even those whose budget is not so big can buy its products.

Furniture from the brand will suit fans of domestic manufacturers "Wave". Models of mirror cabinets of this company have excellent quality. They are no worse than foreign products, so those who want to support their manufacturers should buy products from this brand.

In addition to the manufacturers listed above, there are many other brands. Good mirror cabinets are made in Japan, Italy and other countries. Each buyer can purchase such a model that suits him in style and price.

Having considered the types and sizes of mirror cabinets, as well as having studied in detail all their pros and cons, you can make the right choice with peace of mind. But do not forget when buying such a product about its safety.

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