Modern
bathroom furniture is a break from traditional furniture
settings, that has provided flexibility and style to bathroom
furnishings and given them a comfortable look. Rather than just
the usual sink and toilet, bathroom cabinets are now an essential
part of bathroom furniture that mirror the urban lifestyle and
the modern bathroom settings, especially when there is little
room or time for constant changes.
Need of Bathroom Cabinets
- The larger the bathroom, the more space you have for bathroom
furniture and cabinets for storage. Multi-shelved bathroom
cabinets provide ample storage, ranging from clothing to
books, cosmetics to medicines, electronic equipment, and
telephone/intercom system.
- Installing bathroom cabinets provides a balance in storage
capacity in your home. Instead of stuffing things or leaving
them around to cause clutter, keep them neatly arranged
in the cabinets.
- For faulty areas on walls or floor on temporary settings, bathroom cabinets can be used to hide defects if you do not wish to renovate.
Bathroom cabinets are an integral part of bathroom furniture
as they help you store more in lesser space and give you a
neat and tidy bathroom.
Types of Bathroom Cabinets
- Bathroom vanity units come with a vanity
sink that has a storage area in form of cabinets below the
sink - these cabinets come with both the single and double
vanity sets; a variation to this is a console bathroom vanity
that is at once decorative and offers saving space.
- A new type of bathroom cabinets is freestanding cabinets
on trolley wheels to make them movable and lightweight.
These cabinets come with drawers and/or shelves and they
can be placed in any bathroom anywhere.
- Also available are bathroom cabinets with mirror that
serve the dual purpose of storage with mirrors. The cabinet
lends support to the mirror thus providing double service
in a limited space.
- Corner cabinets are specifically designed
for corners of the bathroom; the triangular shaped shelves
are provided for storing goods and supplies while serving
the decorative purpose at the same time.
- Linen basket cabinets are used to store linen; this type of cabinet has a metal basket affixed inside that is pulled outwards.
- Medicine cabinets serve the purpose of storing medicines
and cosmetics. The doors of these cabinets are usually covered
with a mirror.
- Bathroom cabinets are specially designed to provide storage
space for children’s items such as bath toys. Safe
and easily accessible, these child friendly bathroom cabinets
are low in height with open shelves, available in a bright
range of colors. As a safety precaution, ensure that the
cabinets can be affixed on the floor or wall as freestanding
bathroom cabinets are in danger of toppling on the child.
Variety in Bathroom Cabinets
Bathroom cabinets are available in a variety of styles and
designs as they
are designed keeping in mind the customers' demand. This makes
it easier for you to make a purchase and select bathroom cabinets
that suit your needs and match your bathroom décor
too.
Here are some of the bathroom cabinet varieties:
- Bathroom cabinets are available in a variety of designs and styles such as plastic, aluminum, glass and other artificial composites. They can fit anywhere as long as they match the decor and existing furnishings.
- Bathroom cabinets can also be added as an accessory even
after you are done with designing your furniture. You can
match the texture or color of your bathroom
furniture with cabinets and have them custom made too.
- Also very popular is the retro-modern bathroom furniture. It is a blend of 50’s furnishings complementing the modern, such as wooden bathroom cabinets with glass and metal.
- Ultra modern
bathroom cabinets are also very ‘in’ that
are a rebellion against old furniture designs. Available
in funky styles, they specialize in unusual and futuristic
shapes in metal, glass, luminous and fluorescent colors.
- Cabinet doors can be either sliding with aluminium and
steel lining for support or closed doors that swing outwards
or top hanging ones.
- Revolving bathroom cabinets
are also ideal for small bathrooms. These cabinets are set
on a panel that rotates with a slight push of the hand,
and can have two sides or more.
Bathroom cabinets are a great way to make the most of space
in your bathroom and give it a clutter free look by storing
all your essentials. To get the best and long lasting bathroom
cabinets, choose cabinets in water resistant materials and
paints that look good and add value to your bathroom
furniture.
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