How to choose a washbasin cabinet for the bathroom?

Most apartments have a small bathroom. In such cases, we need to think well how we want to organize the space to make the most of it. We can, for example, use the space under the sink for a functional cabinet.

An under-sink cabinet is one of the must-have pieces of furniture in the bathroom. The only exception are arrangements where we opt for an impressive free-standing washbasin – in this case, a cabinet is not an option. By choosing the right model of vanity unit, we can get not only a functional piece of furniture, but also something that will be a decoration. There are many solutions in this category, but which of them should we choose?

Washbasin cabinet for the bathroom – what to keep in mind?

One of the most important things to keep in mind is that the bathroom has a specific microclimate and high humidity levels, and not every material is suitable for this. The bathroom under-sink cabinet must be made of a water-resistant material, otherwise it will start to deform and will no longer look great.

The second important matter is what function it should serve. If the household members care about having things in order in the bathroom and aren’t sure where to store small objects, like beauty products, then an under-sink drawer cabinet will be a good idea. On the other hand, if they like to have everything at hand and have an idea how to use baskets and organizers in an interesting way, a model with open shelves will be a good choice. An interesting option is an under-sink laundry hamper, as we need to have a hamper in the bathroom, but sometimes there isn’t enough space. There is also the question of aesthetics, so such a solution may be just perfect.

Another question is the size. The furniture has to be chosen depending on the size of the bathroom, but even in a small bathroom with a small washbasin, a narrow under-sink cabinet should fit. A standard model is a 50cm washbasin cabinet, but there are also larger ones, for example, as wide as 80cm.

Many people are interested in the wall-mounted countertop basin cabinets. Such a piece of furniture is fixed to the wall, so the installation is more complicated than in the previous case, and in some bathrooms, drilling into the wall may be problematic. These are actually the only disadvantages of this version. Users will appreciate it when cleaning – you can easily wash the space under and next to it. Besides, this stylish countertop basin vanity unit can be easily adjusted in terms of height to the users’ needs.

Under-sink cabinet and design style

With so many different models made available by furniture manufacturers, we can choose one that will not only meet the expectations in terms of functionality, but will also perfectly complement the arrangement. If the investor is interested in a loft-style washbasin cabinet, then a wall-mounted version will be good. In the contemporary and industrial style, the focus is on minimalism, economy of form and geometry, thus the perfect cabinet for an industrial basin will be simple and with smooth fronts.

On the other hand, if the bathroom is decorated in the glam style, gloss is important. The interior should be chic and elegant. In the modern glam style, the basin vanity unit should have glossy lacquered fronts, and we recommend, above all, such colors as white, black and bottle green, as they are elegant and work well with gold, which is widely present in this arrangement.

A vanity unit for a retro washbasin, on the other hand, means going in the direction of models with classic design. Such pieces of furniture will have legs, and often a decorative milled pattern. Wood will work very well here, whether in its natural shade or whitewashed. The latter version will look nice, for example, with the Provence style. What’s more, the countertop basin vanity unit in which wood is used for production introduces a pleasant and warm atmosphere to the room.

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