Wall mounted bathroom mirror cabinets

Over time, the mirror has ceased to be a luxury item. It does not cost fabulous money and is in every apartment. And we can safely say that this accessory is becoming more and more practical and in demand in various forms. For example, as a design for a bathroom cabinet.

To make the house cozy and comfortable, it is enough to purchase a few new parts. For example, you can buy a new mirror cabinet in the bathroom.

Advantages and disadvantages

It would not be desirable to find an option consisting only of advantages - it is unlikely to succeed. So the cabinet in the bathroom with a mirror has a lot of positive aspects, but there are also "cons".

But first about the pleasant. So what is the advantage of mirror furniture? First of all, it is multifunctionality. In fairness, it is worth noting that today this figure is in fashion. The cabinet can easily accommodate numerous hygiene items and bathroom textiles. In addition, most models are equipped with trays and boxes, in which important little things are safely stored.

A mirror cabinet in the bathroom will not only become a functional complement to the room, but will also make it beautiful and modern.

And the fact that the facade has a reflective surface allows you to save on the purchase of a separate accessory. It saves money and space (the latter is especially true for modest-sized bathrooms). By the way, today there are options for cabinets in which not one mirror is installed, but several at a certain angle (a sort of modern trellis) and it becomes possible to examine in detail not only the face, but also the hairstyle.

In addition, modern mirror cabinets for bathrooms have additional lighting, thanks to which the process of applying makeup and other cosmetic procedures can be performed much easier and more pleasant.

Their main purpose is to store things.

Finally, many lockers have built-in sockets. This allows you to shave or style your hair without disturbing other family members.

Now about the cons. There are few of them, but they are still there. The main disadvantage is that the reflective surface is very susceptible to dirt and stains. Especially if the mirror cabinet is located clearly above the sink. Therefore, daily superficial care and weekly - capital care are required. If you pay attention to the mirror only once a week, it will very quickly lose its original appearance and will look messy.

A cabinet hanging in the bathroom with a mirror visually increases the volume of the room.

Another minus is the need for a careful selection of materials from which the cabinet is made. Since the bathroom retains high humidity, and there are temperature extremes, not every material can easily withstand such "tests".

Types and sizes of mirror cabinets

In the process of planning the interior of a bathroom, the problem of choice invariably arises. A huge assortment of options for every taste and color can lead to confusion. Therefore, you should decide on the parameters of the mirror cabinet and its shape in advance.

• Wardrobe mirror. This model is a large mirror, on the sides of which there are two small cabinets. Sometimes, a closet is only one and far from the most roomy option.Usually in the cabinets are two glass shelves that can accommodate a small "collection" of cosmetics and a couple of cute trinkets.

The design of the cabinets should be combined with the general concept of the interior of the room.

• Hinged. This model is rightly considered a "classic of the genre." It suits any style, quite functional and roomy. As a rule, the dimensions of such a model are 90x50 cm. The reflective surface is mounted on the door or replaces it. The modest parameters of the wall cabinet allow you to place such a cabinet anywhere, even above the bathroom.

The classic mirror cabinet consists of hinged shelves, closed mirrored doors.

• Horizontal. Thanks to the non-standard form, the cabinet will easily make the room visually more spacious and free. Options are available with sliding doors or with a lifting mechanism.

Behind the mirror base, neither the shelves themselves nor their contents are visible.

• Angular. Such a model is a real find for tiny bathrooms. After all, usually the corners remain free, and here it is possible to place important elements of the interior in such a way that it is convenient and with minimal “cost” of space. As a rule, such cabinets only look very small in appearance; in practice, in their “bowels” they store all the essentials and even more.

The corner cabinet in the bathroom with the mirror should be on high legs. This will provide ventilation and simplify the cleaning of the room.

• Pencil case. In contrast to the previous version, the pencil case is used exclusively in spacious rooms. Usually it is a tall narrow cabinet with a mirrored door. The cabinet is installed on the floor and allows you to get a full-length reflection. Such models are very spacious, since the dimensions allow you to place many shelves, hooks and drawers inside for a variety of things. Some models are additionally equipped with a backlight.

Furniture should be rationally located in the bathroom, and its departments and shelves should contain the necessary accessories.

As you can see, the models of cabinets with a bathroom mirror are very diverse. To choose the right option, you should answer simple questions: what shape and size is right for your bathroom? Which do you prefer: a mirrored cabinet in the bathroom wall mounted or floor model? Will there be additional cabinets in the bathroom, or will a mirror cabinet perform the storage function? What function will the cabinet and mirror perform? Do you need additional illumination of the reflective surface and should there be sockets in the cabinet?

A hinged bathroom cabinet with a mirror should be securely attached to the wall, and the mirror itself should be attached to the cabinet doors.

What should be the "frame"

Since the mirror cabinet is selected for the bathroom, the room where humidity is always high and there is a temperature difference, carefully choose the material from which the cabinet itself or at least the facade is made. This material must have sufficient strength and resistance to moisture.

The following materials are ideal.

• Natural hardwood. As a rule, oak or beech are chosen for such products. A prerequisite for the operation of this wood in the bathroom is polishing and varnishing. Even these reliable and resistant types of wood will absorb moisture and deform over time, if not specially treated. And oak wood without impregnation when it gets wet still starts to produce an unpleasant sour smell. Finally, without special treatment, fungus and mold will develop on a wooden surface over time.

Such a model will serve for many years, but for greater certainty that the material will withstand the load, it should be varnished.

• Pressed wooden boards. They are called fiberboard, particleboard. If we talk about the cost, then this is more than a budget option.However, it must be re-processed: varnish, paint or laminate. Otherwise, after a week of operation, the products will begin to swell and break. In addition, in the process of decomposition of the product, volatile toxins will begin to be released, which is unsafe for health. Therefore, in order to avoid unpleasant surprises, immediately process pressed wood furniture.

When buying such a model, you need to pay attention to the fact that there are no cracks on the surface.

• Plastic. Also inexpensive material, characterized by durability and lightness. The only advice: do not choose very light and thin material, otherwise under the weight of the mirror it will deform and subsequently break. Plastic does not need any additional processing, perfectly tolerates the proximity to water and temperature extremes. In addition, it has an attractive appearance and is available in different color variations.

You can choose plastic models that mimic materials such as wood or marble. Such a cabinet is easy enough to care for.

• Metal "frame". Recently, this option has become increasingly popular. Choose a moisture resistant metal. This is usually a combination of chromium and titanium. This choice allows you to maximize the use of the scale of the mirror, since the reflective surface is simply clamped by a metal profile along the edge.

On sale you can also find constructions made of metal. They come in stainless or chrome steel.

Types of Mirrors

It turns out that not only the “frame” for a bathroom accessory can be different, but the mirrors themselves. There is only one requirement for them: they must have a classic silver plating. It is better to refuse aluminum and other budget options immediately, after a couple of weeks of use, spots and stains will begin to appear on the mirror surface. And this will spoil not only the appearance of the mirror cabinet, but also the picture of the interior.

And besides the classic silver reflective surface, there are the following.

• Tinted mirrors. Often this design is performed over the entire surface, and the mirror acquires a pleasant bronze or graphite shade. If desired, the shade can be blue or green.
• Frosted. Thanks to small quartz grains of sand, which are placed under pressure on certain areas of the reflective surface, the accessory acquires unique patterns and ornaments. In places of application of a matte layer, the ability to reflect is absent.

In order for the cabinet model to fit, you need to make its accurate measurements, and also take into account how much free space is in the bathroom.

• Mirror with engraving. This finish is carried out by a laser.
• Bathroom accessory made of iron. Of course, in this case, the degree of reflection is seriously affected, but on such a surface there are no smudges and fingerprints due to the use of special compounds.

The mirror surfaces of the cabinets, which are decorated with a sandblasting method, look beautiful.

• Wavy. This option is suitable if the clarity of reflection is unprincipled. The effect is achieved by the absence of surface polishing. In general, in this way, a mini-attraction “crooked mirror” will appear in your bathroom.
• Facet. Mirror with a beveled edge. This processing supports many styles. Thanks to the bevel, the surface will sparkle in a special way.

If desired, you can choose a universal monophonic product and decorate it with your own hands.

• Figured accessory. Today it’s not a problem to give the mirror any shape. And it doesn’t matter if it is one accessory of an unusual shape or a whole “company” - it always looks creative.
• Prefabricated mirror. This is a kind of mosaic, but very practical. Despite the fact that the reflective surface consists of several pieces, this does not interfere with the main function - to reflect the surrounding reality.

The easiest way to decorate is to decorate the cabinet base with ordinary stickers, which are easy to find in regular stores or ordered on the Internet.

"Stuffing" and lighting mirror cabinets

As a rule, no supernatural devices for storing “bath” trifles are required. The filling of the cabinet is made extremely simple.

1. Shelves. If desired, they are located at different heights to store objects of different sizes. If you do not like standard solutions - position the partition diagonally. Such a move does not hurt to store towels and other necessary textiles.
2. Basket. This is an option for those who are tired of standard solutions. This accessory will be a worthy replacement for shelves, or diversifies them appropriately. The main thing is that the basket should be made of "breathable" natural material.
3. Drawers. In this case, it is a "synonym" for baskets. Of different shapes and sizes, they will keep any gizmos intact and accessible.
4. Hooks, clamps. Convenient solution. Actively used for towels that are currently in use.
5. Brackets. This peculiar know-how is gaining wide popularity in application for different rooms, and the bathroom was no exception. The bar is mounted not only inside the mirror cabinet, but also next to it.
   

   Even if there is a lot of light in the bathroom, then mirror cabinets are still better to choose with additional internal lighting.

And in order for the mirror cabinet to cope with its main task as efficiently as possible - to reflect reality - it is recommended to issue it with additional illumination. This will not only make the room more functional, but also make creative notes in the interior of the bathroom.

The most worthy choice is fluorescent lamps. Their advantages are dim light, long service life and resistance to voltage drops in the network.

When buying, you need to check not only the quality of the material, but also whether the handles are well fixed, whether the fastenings under the shelves and other small parts are reliable.

Halogen lamps are an expensive and impractical choice. They will become very hot, and if splashing splashes, it could explode. Of course, we are not talking about serious harm to health in this case, but it is still unpleasant.

Very often cabinet doors are made of wooden frames, inside of which a mirror is mounted.

Light emitting diodes are another invention that has appeared relatively recently. They glow very brightly, but require the installation of additional equipment in order to meet the requirements of the owner as much as possible. Unstable to temperature extremes - fail.

All faces of glasses and mirrors must be chamfered or polished, the presence of chips is unacceptable.

LED strip. A creative solution, but this “lighting” requires an additional power source.

The quality of the fittings and opening mechanisms must comply with high humidity conditions.

As experience shows, the main thing is that the backlight of the mirror cabinet is convenient for you and you personally like it. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages, so the backlight is selected based on personal preferences. Perhaps the best option for you is generally the lack of extra light in the bathroom.

Modern cabinets are additionally equipped with a heating function and anti-fog glass.

A mirror cabinet is not only stylish, it is also convenient. After all, it becomes possible to get an accessory for the bathroom and interior detail. The variety of options offered guarantees the right choice for any bathroom, regardless of size and style.

Such cabinets are functional and safe, and a wide variety of design designs allows you to fit this furniture into any interior.

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