Advantages and disadvantages
A pencil case is usually called a narrow, tall cabinet with one door. The standard height is 2 m. Serial products do not come higher, since in the bathroom it is difficult to reach the top shelves. But a cabinet of any size will be made to order.
Such furniture has a lot of advantages:
- small base area;
- has sufficient volume, especially if made to order, with a ceiling height;
- a bathroom with a closet is easier to clean;
- compact storage of all necessary things: toiletries, towels, bathrobes, cosmetics, etc.;
- things put away in the closet do not create clutter in the bathroom. It’s enough to throw everything on the shelves, close the door, and you get the feeling that the room was cleaned a couple of hours ago.
Classification of species
Experts usually systematize a product according to several different characteristics. If we talk about the installation method , there are wall-mounted structures and a floor-standing bathroom cabinet. The last option is a classic modification, which can be equipped with support legs or stand on a plinth.
All pencil cases are classified according to installation method and design features
Design features determine another criterion for distinguishing models. Today, there are straight, corner and rotating storage systems. Of course, it is extremely difficult for an inexperienced consumer to understand all the variety of products. To have an idea of which pencil case will be your preferred choice, you need to learn more about all the variations of this furniture.
Floor structures
The most common type. The classic model is a box with shelves and drawers, standing on metal supports or a regular plinth. This design prevents the bottom of the storage from getting wet, and the existing legs make cleaning under the furniture easier. In addition, these systems are considered the most resistant to increased loads.
Often floor structures are additionally equipped with metal legs
The height of the floor structures reaches 1850 millimeters and allows you to place all the necessary accessories in them. This furniture will be appropriate in a classic interior, as well as in the Baroque style and antique design direction. Laconic designs on metal legs will decorate a Scandinavian bathroom or a room decorated in high-tech style.
Mounted models
Hanging bathroom cabinets appeared relatively recently, but are already in high demand. This furniture looks very stylish and modern. The product is fixed only to the wall and does not touch the floor. Therefore, it creates the illusion of lightness and does not visually clutter up the space. In addition, the absence of contact between the model and the floor allows for unhindered cleaning of the room.
Wall mounted pencil case in the bathroom interior
Wall mounted pencil cases are usually not higher than 1650 millimeters. However, this size is quite enough even to place a hanger in it. Such furniture is suitable for both tiny bathrooms and large bathrooms. However, in the second case, it is better to purchase two identical cabinets and place them on either side of the mirror.
Corner systems
Perhaps such designs are the most functional. After all, a corner cabinet for a bathroom, photos of examples of which will clearly demonstrate its versatility, is intended for installation at the junction of the walls, and this place can hardly be used more rationally. It is this quality that makes the product an important element in furnishing small bathrooms, where every centimeter is so important.
Corner pencil case in classic style
Such models may have different configurations and contents. However, thanks to their unique design, these pencil cases are always more spacious than a similar direct storage system. In addition, the geometry of the cabinet allows you to easily place in it a whole range of necessary contents, including shelves, drawers, hanger bars and a laundry basket.
Other model modifications
In addition to the main types, there are other variations of pencil cases. One of the popular inventions of recent times has been the mobile storage system. This is a locker that rotates around its axis. True, purchasing such furniture is only advisable for spacious bathrooms.
A very good choice would be pencil cases for the bathroom with a basket. Usually this element is placed in the lower compartment of the product, which facilitates its operation. In this case, there may be several different modifications of the basket itself and options for its fixation.
Many models are equipped with a laundry basket
Finally, pencil cases are produced with blank or mirrored facades. In some cases, the last option will be optimal, especially in modest-sized bathrooms. Although, it must be said that using such a door is not always convenient.
Floor-standing
The classic option is a floor-mounted cabinet. There are models on a solid base, or on legs. The latter are more practical, since the space under the bottom is well ventilated, and excess moisture escapes from there. If your bathroom floor is uneven, choose a model with adjustable-height legs.
The floor cabinet is installed in any suitable place in the room. The main condition is the presence of space between the plumbing and the pencil case. The depth of serial models is from 30 to 55 cm.
Cabinets with a solid base do not need to be leveled, but they have the disadvantage that moisture accumulates inside the base. This is especially critical if you have a heated floor. The appearance of mold is a matter of time. Regardless of the material, such furniture will not last long.
Installation method
Today there are 2 types of installation: suspended and floor. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's highlight the main ones!
- Hanging models are fixed with special fasteners that are mounted directly into the wall. The purchase itself is cost-effective if you are not going to overload the structure and want to add a “note” of weightlessness to the bath. If there are small children in the house or the walls are not strong enough, think twice before purchasing, because... kids can hang on the pencil case and fall with it.
Note! Suspended models have an increased service life, because... the base of the surface does not come into contact with the wet floor, because it is no secret that after taking water treatments or washing it becomes wet.
- Floor-standing options have the usual fixation - they are mounted on special legs or fixed to a flat base. For those who want to become the owner of a durable system, a pencil case with legs is an ideal option. It is worth noting that this design has a number of disadvantages, including the inability to carry out cleaning without moving the pencil case. It is worth noting that floor-standing models should also be attached to the wall so that they do not fall forward when opening doors, drawers and laundry baskets.
Mounted
Such models have neither a base nor legs, which visually increases the volume of the room and creates additional space below. The demand for this type of cabinets has pushed designers to develop a huge number of models. Products are presented to suit any bathroom interior.
Among the disadvantages: small depth, up to 40 cm. The hinged type of suspension does not allow loading furniture with any heavy items, especially if the cabinet is mounted on plasterboard. The problem can only be solved by installing it on a support profile, or directly on the wall.
Angular
From above, the corner cabinet looks like a triangle, trapezoid or house. Installed in the corner of the room, the facade is located at an angle of 45 to the adjacent walls. The shape makes this product not very roomy.
One of the advantages of a corner pencil case is that it takes up little space, its unusual design gives the bathroom a cozy and beautiful interior.
Conclusion
Now you know what a bathroom cabinet can be like, and how to choose it correctly. If you have any difficulties in this matter, contact me in the comments, and I will be happy to help you with advice.
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March 15, 2021
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Internal organization
The most common solution for internal volume is a narrow space with a pair of shelves, below or above. The larger compartment is equipped with hangers for bathrobes and towels. Sometimes buckets, mops, and detergents are stored in a high free compartment.
Today, due to greater demand, manufacturers offer models equipped with full-height drawers, shelves and mesh trays (they are well ventilated). Popular models of a pencil case with a basket for dirty linen. We offer a wide range of items for storing all kinds of accessories.
The doors cover the cabinet completely, or only part of it. In this case, the shelves remain open. It is more practical to choose models with completely hidden shelves. Then you won’t have to constantly maintain their contents in perfect order, so that the environment doesn’t look sloppy; closed doors will hide some shortcomings in cleaning.
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Sizes of pencil cases
Before choosing the type of material and design, the potential user should consider the dimensions in more detail. Thus, modern European and domestic manufacturers offer:
- standard with a width of 45-55cm. – suitable for medium-sized bathrooms, whose square footage allows them to accommodate similar models. It is worth noting that they do not fit into small bathrooms, and therefore it is better to think about the placement of furniture in advance and take preliminary measurements in the room.
- narrow pencil cases with a width of up to 45 cm. – an attractive purchase for owners of a small bathtub that is not combined with a toilet. It fits organically into the space without overloading it with unnecessary details.
- wide models with a width of 55 cm. – an excellent option for owners of a spacious bathroom who want to acquire a multifunctional system for storing personal hygiene items and other household chemicals.
Wood board
The cheapest and most popular material. LDSP and MDF - the board is laminated and made into furniture. This cabinet has a beautiful appearance, but does not last long.
Top manufacturers use higher quality material of the same type, which lasts longer. Although what is important here is not so much the quality of the slab as the finishing. It is this that prevents moisture from entering the material.
PVC laminate is less moisture resistant and the film is easily damaged. But any print can be applied to it; this surface looks great, giving it a natural look of all kinds of wood. Models with a door made of MDF, the body of which is assembled from laminated chipboard, are common.
Plastic
Affordable price and long service life. They produce products of any shape and color. The disadvantage is that they lose their glossy shine rather quickly. More advantages:
- low cost;
- moisture resistance;
- low weight;
- quick and easy assembly.
Other materials
Most often we are talking about designer products made of stainless steel and glass. Caring for the latter is quite difficult, otherwise it looks sloppy. Such cabinets are expensive. If you still decide to purchase a glass pencil case, buy a matte or colored product. Otherwise, all the contents will be visible.
Before buying a pencil case, think about what exactly you will store in it. Many models are delivered unassembled; during assembly, you choose the height of the shelves yourself.
Storage systems
A convenient and functional storage system is the main reason why users buy bathroom pencil cases. In production, depending on the country and the manufacturer itself, factories install several structures for storing personal hygiene items and household chemicals, including:
- compartments with deep pull-out sections;
- various compartments and shelves;
- compartments for embedding a laundry basket;
- hidden drawers with magnetic locks.
Interesting to know! For those who want to receive a custom-made pencil case, manufacturers offer to independently choose the appropriate design structure. Thus, the buyer can combine several options that are most interesting to him in 1 system, and also adjust them according to his or his loved ones’ height.
