Sink with cabinet in the bathroom: a convenient element of the room

The industry of convenience and comfort of bathroom equipment today is distinguished by: variety of choice, excellent quality and affordability. Which, of course, makes me happy!

In the current time, complicated not only by periodic crises, but also simply by human fatigue, people want to equip cozy and pleasing housing. Convenience starts with a quality faucet and ends with choosing a good vanity unit. How to easily choose good furniture for the bathroom, what to focus on - this will be discussed in our article.

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How to choose the right size for a bathroom vanity

Most bathrooms are modest in size, so it is important to make efficient use of the available space when decorating them. Models of various sizes are available for sale - from miniature bedside tables with dimensions of about 20x40 cm (length and width) to roomy models with dimensions of about 50x120 cm. In order for the selected model to fit ideally into the space allocated for it, you must first measure its parameters and take into account where pipes will be placed

When choosing a bedside table with many shelves and drawers, it is important to think about its internal arrangement so that the pipes coming from the wall do not experience external loads.

In order for the selected model to fit perfectly into the space allocated for it, you need to first measure its parameters and take into account where the pipes will be placed

When choosing a bedside table with many shelves and drawers, it is important to think about its internal arrangement so that the pipes coming from the wall do not experience external loads.

Types of kitchen cabinet designs for washing dishes

Speaking about cabinets for the kitchen, there are several win-win options. The owner’s choice should be based on ergonomics and the design concept of the room. Moreover, before purchasing a ready-made module, you must prepare all the plumbing for it.

The difference between such a kitchen sink with a cabinet is the presence of a wide countertop.

Corner

A corner kitchen cabinet under a sink is an ideal option for those who want to combine a sink with a work surface. In fact, it can be either a separate table in the form of a bar or an adjacent part next to the oven surface.

Even such a table can be equipped with various elements for storing dishes, vegetables or other items.

This type of design is distinguished by the fact that it can accommodate a huge amount of kitchen utensils inside. Many furniture manufacturers initially take as a basis the presence of several levels, where the housewife can place either a dishwasher or organize a place to store cutlery.

Straight

A straight cabinet is more of a classic. If the room is large and the owner can afford to install a sink in the middle of the module, then this option should not be abandoned.

It is considered optimal for using the internal space.

The main feature is that today you can choose absolutely any design. In this case, the choice of the future owner is not limited.

Brief characteristics and advantages of models, tips for choosing

The main advantages of hanging cabinets include the following indicators:

a hanging cabinet not only saves free space, but also visually increases the size of the bathroom;
easy access to the space under the cabinet. This makes the cleaning process easier and allows you to quickly detect possible leaks. There can be leaks under side cabinets for a long time, which can result in extremely unpleasant damage to building elements. As a result, there is a need for complex and expensive repairs;
Due to optimal air circulation, the service life of furniture is significantly increased. All types of cabinets are made from natural lumber or various types of boards using wood chips. Wood always reacts very negatively to prolonged contact with water; if we add to this the lack of ventilation, then the life of the furniture is significantly reduced;
a wide selection of design solutions allows you to decorate the bathroom in any style;
functionality. Hanging cabinets hide utility networks, and the appearance of the room is significantly improved. In addition, there are additional opportunities for placing various bathroom accessories.

There is also a drawback to such furniture, it is associated with the method of fixation. Hanging cabinets are not recommended to be installed on plasterboards, various types of lining and other finishing materials with low physical strength. The best option for finishing the walls of a room is ceramic tiles on a concrete or brick base.

It is better to hang the cabinet on a brick or concrete wall

In order to make choosing a specific model a little easier, we will give a short table with the characteristics of the products of the most famous manufacturers.

Aquanet Note 50	Height 50 cm, width 44 cm, facade made of MDF, body made of laminated chipboard. Made in Russia, chrome-plated fittings, 12-month warranty.	6650 rub.
Jacob Delafon Odeon Up	The facade and body are made of MDF, produced by a French company. Height 59.1 cm, depth 21.5 cm, width 48.5 cm. The fittings are chrome-plated.	10400 rub.
Aquatone Madrid	Produced by a domestic manufacturer, the fittings are chrome-plated, the external surfaces of the facade are enameled. For the frame, moisture-resistant chipboards are used, and the facade is made of MDF. Dimensions: 79.6 length, 44.1 depth and 40.0 height.	14,000 rub.
Edelform	All elements are made of moisture-resistant MDF, the handles are chrome-plated. Manufactured in Germany, there is a built-in door closer. Possibility of installation on legs is provided.	16600 rub.
Am.Pm Inspire	Country of manufacture – Italy, width 60 cm. Frame and facade elements are made of MDF boards with increased moisture resistance. Not afraid of high humidity and temperature.	20700 rub.
Dreja infinity-90s	Width 89 cm, depth 45.2 cm, height 42 cm. The external surfaces of the fittings are covered with chrome, there are door closers. The facade and frame are made of MDF. Produced by a Czech company.	19500 rub.
Cersanit Piano	Height 51 cm, width 42 cm, depth 32 cm. Manufactured in Poland, for an overhead sink, made of MDF boards with increased moisture resistance.	3300 rub.
Mercana Farbe	Width 60 cm, height 46.5 cm, all elements are made of MDF. Two-year warranty, produced at a domestic enterprise. Chrome fittings.	5700 rub.
Roca Victoria	The body is made of chipboard, the facade is made of MDF. Width 78 cm, depth 45 cm, height 56.5 cm. Made in Russia, fittings are chrome-plated.	7900 rub.

What to look for when choosing a vanity unit

Most wall-hung cabinets are sold complete with sinks, but some exclusive options can be installed under already mounted wall-mounted washbasins

When choosing, pay close attention to the workmanship. Domestic manufacturers use imported fittings, which increases the service life of furniture

But the manufacturing of the elements itself often causes legitimate consumer complaints. We do not recommend purchasing the cheapest options; it is better to stay in the middle price range. If possible, it is recommended to buy quality products from foreign companies.

Vanity unit Roca Victoria Nord

Vanity unit AquatonVenice

Cabinet Mercana adagio

Vanity unit Villeroy 2.0

Wall-hung washbasin with cabinet

With the help of a wall-hung sink, the bathroom quite effectively integrates space in a compact room, visually enlarging it. In addition, this installation makes cleaning the room easier. This piece of furniture has a reinforced body, which makes the washbasin with cabinet reliable enough for further use. But at the same time, such a flying design eliminates the heaviness of the washbasin.

Helpful advice! You can choose the height of the hanging cabinet with washbasin yourself, based on the height of the apartment owner.

The most important requirement for a wall-hung bathroom vanity with sink is a reliable and strong wall where the structure will be attached. Otherwise, the cabinet may fall down under its own weight. Even if the wall is not load-bearing, you can provide in advance the embedded parts necessary for further installation, which will act as a guarantor of the reliability of the structure. Also, the wall should be level so that the cabinet with the sink does not visually look crooked. The structure is attached to the wall using powerful brackets.

The design of the hanging products has a reinforced body, thanks to this feature, the sink with a bathroom cabinet is very reliable

Hanging models are divided into several categories. Depending on the location of the structure, there can be angular or classic. Modification of washbasin-type cabinets can be provided for an overhead or mortise bowl. Furniture elements can be made of wood, chipboard and MDF. The shape of the product, as well as the modification of the washbasin itself, can be rectangular, square, oval, round, triangular and asymmetrical. The most popular washbasin shapes are oval and rectangle. The shape of the cabinet may differ from the shape of the sink, which gives the overall design an original, unusual look.

Wall-hung vanity units can be divided into three categories based on the width of the structure. The maxi group includes products with a width of 60-150 cm. The standard category includes sinks with a bathtub cabinet 50 cm wide. The mini group includes products whose width does not exceed 30-45 cm.

The most compact and narrow sink with a cabinet has a width of 40 cm, a depth of 22 cm and a height of 60 cm. But there are designs with a height of 40 cm. A very popular and convenient option is a hanging bathroom cabinet with a sink 60 cm high, 80 cm wide and 50 cm deep.

Popular models of wall-hung cabinets with a sink in the bathroom

The compact model Aguanet Hota 50 from a Russian manufacturer is made of laminated chipboard. The cabinet facade is made of MDF. The width of the product is 44 cm, the height is 50 cm. The storage system is represented by a spacious drawer. The rectangular washbasin is made of sanitary ware. The price of a bathroom sink with a cabinet is 6.6 thousand rubles.

The French manufacturer Jacob offers a wide range of bathroom furniture elements made from MDF. The Delafon Odeon Up model with dimensions of 59.1x21.5x48.5 cm with chrome fittings and a built-in sanitaryware bowl is worthy of attention. The cost of the product is 10.5 thousand rubles.

The Edelform model from a German manufacturer is made of waterproof MDF. The storage system is represented by two drawers with built-in closers. The product includes legs for possible floor installation. You can buy a washbasin with a cabinet for 16.6 thousand rubles.

The Am.Pm Inspire model from the Italian company attracts attention with its unusual and original design, as can be seen in the photo of a wall-hung sink with a bathroom cabinet. The frame and facade are made of waterproof MDF boards. The cost of the product is 20.7 thousand rubles.

Cabinet with sink EDELFORM - comfortable bathroom furniture that embodies stylish design and excellent quality

Vanity cabinet advantages

The reality is that bathrooms in our houses and apartments are very modest in size, which complicates the process of selecting attributes and furniture. The best option for a small bathroom would be a cabinet with shelves, as well as a storage system of drawers, in which it is very convenient to keep small items and personal hygiene products.

Even small cabinets under the sink can be quite spacious

But besides this, a number of other advantages can be listed:

the cabinet allows you to significantly save useful space in the room while functionally using the space under the sink;
in the cabinet you can hide unsightly plumbing communications;
in the production of cabinets, materials that are resistant to moisture are used, which guarantees long-term operation of the product;
is a decorative element of the interior.

Beautiful furniture will decorate even the simplest bathroom
. Manufacturers offer a huge range of products, so choosing an option that suits the interior style of the bathroom and your preferences will not be difficult.
You can always order an individual product according to your sizes if you don’t find a suitable one in the store.

Tabletop

The material for the countertop is chosen for the same reasons: water resistance, high strength, decorativeness and long service life; the easier it is to care for the surface, the better.

The choice is similar:

natural stone - lasts a long time and has the highest decorative effect. Care varies: for example, marble needs to be thoroughly cleaned and periodically polished, while granite only needs to be washed;
artificial - products made from acrylic resin or agglomerate are light, easy to process, cheap, but sensitive to mechanical stress. But porcelain stoneware is not inferior in strength to granite, and in beauty - to marble;
metal is a rare choice, because while it is hygienic and durable, it heats up quickly;
glass is also less commonly used, since the material is expensive and specific. Not everyone is ready to maintain perfect order in the cabinet and not everywhere it is possible to hide communications;
solid wood - a tabletop made of oak or larch will last a long time. Pine or birch cannot be used. In any case, the material is impregnated with antiseptics and varnished;
Chipboard or MDF are cheap but short-lived materials. Pretty soon it swells, changes size, and the finish peels and cracks.

The countertop may not be part of the furniture or sink, but a kind of protrusion from the wall. The basis of this design is a metal frame, covered with plasterboard and built into the wall. Overhang - the tabletop can be finished with tiles, ceramics, or sewn with acrylic.

Practical advice

When installing various plumbing fixtures and equipment, the same problem can be solved in several ways. Which one is better is up to you to decide. We give only professional advice from masters, but there is no consensus among them.

Options for sealing a sink with a wall

Silicone is applied on the outside around the perimeter of the sink. The traditional method is used in most cases. Disadvantages - low-quality material peels off over time, dirt gets into the gap between it and the sink and becomes very noticeable. You have to periodically remove the old silicone and apply new one. After a year or two, black spots appear on all types of silicone, even on the most expensive ones with antiseptic additives. In addition, over time, it changes its original color, becomes dull, and various stains appear on the surface. It is impossible to eliminate this drawback by cleaning or washing; you have to completely remove the old silicone and apply new one.

Silicone is applied around the perimeter of the sink from the back side until it is fixed to the wall. The thickness of the layer and the location of its application are selected in such a way that after pressing against the wall, excess does not appear on the surface. The disadvantage is that over time the cracks have to be cleaned of dirt.
Using rubber seals for windows and doors. They have glue on one side, a thickness of approximately 5 mm, and are characterized by high elasticity and long service life. The seals are carefully glued around the perimeter on the back side of the sink before installation, and after pressing they ensure a complete tight fit. Many professional plumbers consider this sealing method to be the most optimal. Nothing peels off, accumulated dirt can be easily removed if necessary, and the service life of the seals is practically unlimited.

Eliminating the gap between the cabinet and the sink

Some washbasins do not have a lip over the side surfaces of the hanging cabinet; water can get into the ends. Responsible manufacturers complete their products with special self-adhesive tape; it is glued before installation on the sink cabinet and closes the cracks. Unfortunately, for various reasons, the thickness of the tape is not enough to compensate for all the gaps.

It is recommended to use rubber window sealant instead of tape, the same as we recommended above. It is glued around the perimeter of the cabinet, after which the sink is put in place.

Seals

Adhesive sealant

The sealing is complete, the possibility of water ingress is completely eliminated. It is not recommended to use silicone sealant for the same reasons. The disadvantage of this method is that there is no additional fixation of the sink to the bathroom. Factory tapes hold the structures together quite firmly, the cabinet and sink work as a single unit.

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Corner and two-door models

A corner bedside table with a sink for a bathroom is considered an excellent option when arranging small spaces, in which the successful use of every free corner is extremely important. Advantages of corner models:

Advantages of corner models:

You can put a bedside table in the corner, and place a mirror or a small wall cabinet on top.
Likewise, a universal system appears in a previously unused corner, a lot of free space is created in the very center of the room, and the room becomes less cluttered.
Corner variations have more internal space than similar widths with right angles, and therefore make it possible to place more objects.
You can place a fairly free sink in the corner. For example, in the middle of the wall of a small room with a bathroom there is room for a bathtub cabinet with a 55 cm sink; there is not enough space to install a larger model.
Plus the corner bedside table
for a bath with a 90 cm sink, it takes up only 60 cm on any wall and will make hygiene procedures more convenient.

If the living space has a combined bathroom, then in most cases any of the corners is occupied by: a bathtub or shower stall, toilet, or washing machine.

In this option, we can recommend a small rectangular two-door option.

Thanks to its own shape, this model will make it possible to place a lot of objects and will not protrude in the center of the room.

Designs of this type of decent size can also be used in large rooms, because they make it possible to install sinks that are up to one and a half meters wide or even double.

Sizes and materials for making sinks

Bathroom sinks are chosen taking into account the size of the room and the number of users. Furniture is selected for it, and not vice versa. The shape and depth of the bowl are decisive when choosing:

small - with a length of up to 45 cm and a depth of 12 to 35 cm. If we are talking about an overhead model on a pedestal, such dimensions are more than sufficient;
medium - 55–75 cm long and up to 48 cm deep;
large - width reaches 75 cm and depth - 61 cm.

If the family is large, buy a cabinet with two sinks.

The shapes of the sink are extremely varied. Traditional - rectangular or square, remain popular due to their convenience. For urban styles, triangular, oval, and asymmetrical bowls are chosen. There is also an exotic option, for example, a bowl in the form of a complex spiral or shell.

The sink with cabinet for the bathroom is made from the following materials:

Sanitaryware is a traditional material, easy to care for, durable, durable. Over time, it absorbs dirt and turns yellow;
porcelain does not change its dazzling white hue after half a century. Porcelain sinks are more expensive, but much more beautiful;
artificial stone – with excellent strength, insensitivity to temperature changes and steam, artificial stone is exclusively decorative. The polymer mixture can take on any color and texture. Bowls of the most unusual shapes are cast from it;
natural stone – onyx, marble, granite. Very heavy, demanding to maintain, difficult to install. However, all the shortcomings are made up for by the amazing beauty of the stone;
glass is the most fashionable and quite expensive material. Glass creates a feeling of extraordinary lightness, but at the same time allows you to see pipes, siphons and the contents of the cabinet. Glass sinks are good in loft, techno, hi-tech, baroque;
metal – steel, bronze, copper. The main advantage is the highest hygiene and ease of care. The downside is that metals quickly lose heat and heat up quickly.

An integrated sink with countertop can be made from stone and metal.

Features of placing a kitchen sink in a set

Speaking about the features of a kitchen sink cabinet, we can highlight not only its shape, but also a number of other nuances. Among them, the following can be distinguished separately.

Surface material. Most often, this is a standard countertop that occupies the entire working perimeter of the kitchen. If it is not of sufficient quality, after the first stagnation of water, it will swell and lose its appearance.
Construction type. If the old models served only the function of aesthetics, today the cabinet can accommodate a large number of gadgets.

A sink with a kitchen cabinet not only ensures ease of use of the sink for its intended purpose, but also guarantees the creation of an attractive and holistic interior.

Due to the nature of small kitchens, it is very difficult to select modules so that they take up little space but remain spacious. Therefore, a modern sink cabinet should fit organically into any space.

Conventional designs that are not equipped with cabinets are considered not very beautiful, so they are difficult to fit into the interior of the kitchen.

Facades

The facade of the cabinet determines its appearance. In open models there is no facade; in closed models it is formed by doors and front panels of drawers. The following types are distinguished:

swing doors - installed on rotating furniture hinges and open outward and to the side. Simple and reliable, but require space to open;
hinged - the door opens downward, since the hinges are fixed in its lower part. Typically, such a door is equipped with a compartment with a basket;
sliding - if the cabinet is long enough, the sash does not swing open when opened, but moves along a guide along the facade;
retractable - this method of opening is typical for drawers. They are not always in the cabinet. For the bathroom, it is better to choose panels with a gap to ensure ventilation.

Doors and panels are distinguished by manufacturing method:

solid - one piece. The option without a frame is called frameless. If the panel is edged with metal tape, it is a frame facade. It is more resistant to wear;
prefabricated - the panel is assembled from fragments of different configurations and composition. This “mosaic” is connected to an aluminum profile.

The appearance of the facade also depends on the methods of decoration. But for the bathroom, only those methods are chosen that increase water resistance:

varnishing and painting - a layer of polymer composition, when cooled, forms a film impermeable to water. This is how wood, chipboard, and metal are protected. Enamels are especially good: they create a glossy, smooth surface with a wide variety of color effects;
polymer film – used for finishing the protection of wood boards;
eco-veneer or natural veneer - they are used to cover chipboard or MDF boards to give them a more expensive look. Eco-veneer is resistant to water. The same cannot be said about natural things – it’s not a good idea;
glass, acrylic, mirror overlay panels. They completely transform furniture and can be used for decorative repairs.

To turn the cabinet into a spectacular element of the interior, use lighting. The LED strip located at the bottom of the plinth gives the furniture lightness. Illumination of a transparent sink or countertop turns the cabinet into a piece of fabulous luxury.

There is not much furniture in the bathroom. The vanity cabinet appears here most often. The design of the room and its convenience largely depend on its type, character, size and design. You need to choose a product carefully.

Types of cabinets with sinks

Bedside tables intended for the bathroom are distinguished by their installation method. According to this rule, the following different options can be distinguished: on legs, hanging systems, with a plinth.

A bedside table with a sink for a claw-foot bath is considered a very convenient option.

Pros:

comfortable cleaning - it is very easy to remove accumulated dirt under it; the gap between the floor and the lower part of the product is ventilated, which is important in conditions of high humidity: water does not collect below, and there are no conditions for the proliferation of harmful microorganisms; in fact, a similar version of the system is better suited if there is heated floors, since it does not come into direct contact with them.

When purchasing, you should make sure that the legs have special silicone pads that prevent damage to the tiles.

The legs must be made of strong material that is resistant to external damage.

When installing models with legs, it is recommended to additionally attach them to the wall, especially if there are small children in the house.

A wall-mounted bedside table with a sink in the room where the bathroom is located is an excellent option for a small area.

Designs of this type look light and airy; they do not take up free space in the living area and visually make it larger.

Often similar models stand out due to their fashionable and new design.

Since these cabinets are not in contact with the floor, they also help to clean the room faster and prevent water from collecting.

Wall-mounted furniture is often used if plumbing ducts run underneath, partially blocking access to the floor.

Due to the lack of support on the floor and mounting only to the wall, there is a huge risk that the entire system may fall.

And therefore it is better to select small products with a small sink, made of high-quality materials, with a good connection of parts.

Designs with a base are the most popular option, although also the least successful. Their important disadvantage is the accumulation of water, which leads to the development and gradual destruction of the base of pathogenic microflora.

Hanging

A hanging cabinet with a sink for the bathroom is an extremely effective option. The cabinet is mounted on the wall, the distance from the floor is at least 15 cm. The furniture looks elegant and light, regardless of its size. The console cabinet makes cleaning easier because it does not come into contact with the floor.

Furniture is hung on hinges or secured to metal brackets. If the weight of the cabinet is large, installation into the wall is required.

Console furniture is a brighter and more significant element of the interior. Its shape greatly influences visual perception. A narrow classic cabinet becomes an expressive vertical element, while a wide and low one becomes horizontal, and visually expands the room.

Built-in

This model involves fastening to 2, rather than to one wall, and is usually a stationary structure. Most often, a corner cabinet is built-in. Its design changes compared to the usual one: there are no sidewalls and a back wall, and the cabinet is formed by a supporting frame, table top and facade.

Another option is to use a niche. Here the cabinet and countertops are fixed to 3 walls. Along with the furniture you can place a washing machine and dryer.

Built-in models can be either floor-mounted or console-mounted.

Installation and configuration features

On legs. Such models are extremely easy to install and unpretentious in maintenance - the floor underneath is easy to clean, and the space between the floor and the bottom of the cabinet ensures free air circulation. Models with legs can withstand significant loads, and in the event of a small flood, the main structure of the cabinet remains protected from water. They come in various variations - with drawers, shelves, additional modules, laundry baskets and other elements.
Suspended modules. They are attached to the wall at the desired height and do not come into contact with the floor, which greatly simplifies cleaning and eliminates the risk of moisture accumulation, the appearance of fungus and unpleasant odors. Due to the absence of supporting elements, hanging bedside tables can visually enlarge the space and give the decor a modern look. Hanging cabinets are especially relevant in situations where plumbing ducts are located near the floor and do not allow the installation of a floor-standing model, and pipes come out of the wall, and it is quite reliable.
With a base. Such designs are easy to install - just assemble the box and take care of its stability. But due to the close contact of the base with the floor, contact with moisture is inevitable, and gradually the furniture begins to deteriorate.

Corner cabinets have a convenient configuration. They are compact, have an original appearance, help to rationally use space and turn a corner into a functional element of the interior. Such models are especially in demand in small bathrooms. They exquisitely complement the interior, make good use of the corner area and contain many useful little things.

Installation Features

Once the cabinet has been selected, you should carefully check the availability of all components so that there are no problems during installation. The following must be available: side, bottom and top walls, all fittings and fasteners. Carefully examine the strength of movable components, their appearance, the quality of polishing and coating. Do not forget about the appearance of the façade parts; they should not have chips, scratches or other damage.

Installation must be carried out strictly according to the instructions included. First the walls are fastened together. Handles or other decorations, if any, are then attached to the doors. Only after this are the curtains installed and the doors hung.

If there are shelves inside, be sure to calculate the exit height of all pipes. They should be higher than the shelf but lower than the sink. If this is not taken into account, in the future you will either have to abandon the shelf or make additional holes and cuts.

The legs are available with the ability to adjust the height up to 5 cm. This is very convenient in bathrooms with uneven floors. You need to level the position of the cabinet in relation to the floor using a building level.

After the furniture is installed, a corrugated sewer pipe and flexible hoses for supplying hot and cold water are connected. If, after connection, drops or streams of water are observed, the entire system is reinstalled using sealant or fum tape.

Tips for choosing a bathroom vanity

If the plumbing has streamlined contours, rectangular furniture will not look appropriate. It is necessary to stick to one image in the design of the room. You cannot combine opposite directions, for example, classicism and high-tech.

You should also choose furniture of similar colors and materials that will match the color of the plumbing fixtures and tiles.

In order to be sure that there are no damages invisible to the eye, you need to knock on the walls: if the sound is clear, you can courageously purchase the model you like; a dry, cracked sound indicates a violation of the integrity of the product.

The bedside table must correspond to the size of the room in which it is located.

When purchasing, look at the practicality of the product, how comfortably the shelves are placed, and whether there are drawers that can be pulled out.

There is no need to select a bedside table with a decent number of low shelves, since bottles of shower gels, shampoos, and also containers with household chemicals will not fit into it.

It’s better to look at products in which the height of the shelves can be adjusted with your own hands.

If space allows, you can choose a system with a built-in basket for dirty laundry - in this option you will hide all the ugly little things from prying eyes.

If you don't have enough time for frequent cleaning, you need to select furniture with a small number of open surfaces where dust and moisture can collect.

Installation Tips

Installing a cabinet in the bathroom with your own hands

The easiest way is to install new equipment in place of outdated plumbing. But if the bathroom has undergone a major renovation, a sink with a bathroom cabinet must be installed in a place that meets the following requirements:

The place for the cabinet is selected taking into account the location of other plumbing fixtures and furniture in the room;
The height of the water supply pipes should be calculated in advance, then you will not have to damage the shelves located in the cabinet;
It is best to route the sewer pipe along the water supply; in this situation, you will not have to make a hole for the siphon in the new cabinet.

Thanks to the significant variety of types of washbasins with cabinets on the plumbing market, which differ not only in configuration, color scheme and type of materials used, but also in installation options, everyone is able to purchase exactly the product that suits their taste.

Standard sizes of a cabinet with a washbasin in a bathroom

It is usually believed that for ease of use of a sink, its width should be no less than fifty centimeters. Washbasins of smaller width are usually placed in the bathroom and are not used for the bathroom. Large sinks are welcome, but their width is calculated based on the size of the room. Agree, a washbasin one meter wide will look ridiculous in a standard bathroom.

The width of the sink cabinet, as a rule, is determined by the manufacturer himself and is made to fit the standard bowl size or a little narrower, it all depends on the design of the model. If you choose a double sink, then the determining factor is the size between the centers of the bowls. It should not exceed ninety centimeters.

The easiest way to check the depth of the cabinet and sink is to stand close to the wall of the cabinet or sink and extend your arm. If the opposite edge ends in the middle of your palm or fingertips, then the product fits perfectly in the given size. The best indicator of depth is considered to be from forty-eight to sixty-one centimeters.

The height of the cabinet should be given special attention. Typically, manufacturers produce this furniture with a standard height of 800 to 850 millimeters

Doctors believe that for ease of use, the height of the washbasin for men should be from 94 to 109 centimeters, and for women - from 81 to 92. If you calculate the average value, it turns out that the optimal height of the cabinet is from 86 to 93 centimeters. This is ideal.

If there is a child in the house, a small stand is needed so that he can wash himself comfortably. After all, you won’t change the height of the sink cabinet every year, given that the baby is growing.

Thus, we note that the standard and most universal dimensions of a bathroom sink cabinet are:

width. Not less than 50, but not more than 60 centimeters;
height. From 86 to 93 centimeters;
depth. No more than 61, but not less than 48 centimeters.

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Manufacturing materials, shapes and dimensions of the frame

A cabinet is a small piece of furniture with storage compartments. The design includes sidewalls, upper and lower horizons and filling. There may be legs, a back wall, doors, and additional accessories. If the cabinet is large, additional frame elements appear to strengthen it. Very high demands are placed on the body material:

water resistance;
insensitivity to steam;
immunity to temperature changes;
resistance to fungi and corrosion;
high hygiene.

It is difficult to comply with all the requirements. Each of the recommended materials has its own strengths and weaknesses:

The cheapest bathroom vanity cabinets are made from chipboard or MDF. The material is not resistant to water and steam, so it needs reliable protection. Wood boards are impregnated with water-repellent impregnations, laminated, and varnished. Service life is short;
solid wood - the best are products made from hardwood, such as oak, larch, beech, since this wood is insensitive to water and high humidity. Soft woods swell, so a pine cabinet will last much less than a beech model;
plastic – choose waterproof options: HPL, acrylic. The materials are insensitive to water and temperature changes, and are not afraid of steam and household chemicals. The plasticity of plastic provides the most striking and unusual design;
glass – only tempered glass can be used for furniture. A very effective solution, but rare. Fiberglass is much more common;
metal – stainless steel products do not corrode. Black steel cabinets are painted and varnished to prevent rusting. The material is very durable, but heats up quickly and cools down very quickly.

The following sizes are considered classic:

width – not less than 50 and not more than 60 cm;
depth – not less than 45 and not more than 61 cm;
height – from 85 to 93 cm.

Now the sizes and proportions vary within much larger limits. So, console cabinets can have a smaller height with a much larger width. A sink cabinet with compartments for linen or a double one is also noticeably wider than a regular one.

The shape of the product has also changed noticeably thanks to modern technologies:

standard – rectangular outline. The tabletop may have a more complex configuration. A cabinet with convex fronts is a variation of the classic one;
triangular - usually a corner model has this appearance;
option with radius facades - can have the most incredible shape: hemispherical, teardrop-shaped, wavy.

The tabletop of the cabinet can be a separate element and have a much more complex configuration.

Standard sizes

The standard size of the cabinet is determined in accordance with the size of the sink installed in the kitchen and the sink used in the bathroom.

For kitchen

Traditional kitchen cabinet with countertop sink

The design, shape and dimensions of the cabinet used to install a kitchen sink depend on its location (straight, corner), the configuration of the kitchen unit and the dimensions of the sink used. Nevertheless, there are basic, standard dimensions for this piece of furniture installed in the kitchen. They are expressed in the following meanings:

Width – 90.0 – 120.0 cm;
Height – 85.0 – 95.0 cm;
Depth – 50.0 – 65.0 cm.

A straight cabinet is a classic version of furniture of this type. This design may vary in width, depending on the type and dimensions of the sink.

The advantages of furniture of this type are:

Possibility of finishing with various types of materials to give the product an attractive appearance.
Functionality - achieved by arranging the interior space, by installing shelves and drawers of various designs.
Practicality and ease of use are ensured by the use of high-quality finishing materials and the ability to approach the cabinet in a wide spatial range.

The corner cabinet is also widely used when arranging the kitchen space. Corner models come in trapezoidal and L-shaped. This shape is more ergonomic than a straight design, so it is often used in small kitchens.

For the bathroom

Floor cabinet with sink Triton – Juneau 60 cm wide

When using a cabinet to install a sink in a bathroom, the standard dimensions are:

Width – 50.0 – 60.0 cm;
Height – 86.0 – 93.0 cm;
Depth – 48.0 – 61.0 cm.

These dimensions are determined based on the ease of use of the sink by an adult of average height and regardless of his gender.

In order to determine how correctly the depth of a given piece of furniture has been chosen, you can use the following method: when the person’s body is positioned close to the outer wall of the cabinet, the tips of his fingers should reach its opposite edge - this arrangement indicates that the size has been chosen correctly.

The width may vary slightly, because... The industry produces various models of sinks that differ in bowl size, but as a rule, these values correspond to the above.

Types of installation of sinks in bathroom cabinets

The sink is a stationary element and lasts longer compared to furniture. It is important to consider the shape of the sink, material and installation method.

Invoices

This installation method involves installing the sink on the surface of the cabinet. The dimensions and weight of the washbasin are small, since it rests entirely on the furniture. There are 2 options:

semi-built-in - with a modest cabinet size, part of the sink is outside the product. This method is used when the purpose of the product is only to close siphons and pipes;
overhead – the bowl is placed on top of the countertop. Only a small hole is made in the surface for drainage. Such sinks are elegant and very compact, but thanks to their great depth they are comfortable.

Mortise

Mortise models are fixed on the wall. The cabinet and sink are placed in relation to their height. There are 2 methods:

from above - a hole of the required shape and size is made in the tabletop. The washbasin is placed in the hole so that its sides rise above the countertop;
a more complex method is installation from below. Here the sides are flush with the surface.

Models flush with the countertop are easier to clean.

Furniture

A sink with or without a countertop completely replaces the upper horizon of the cabinet. With small sizes, only the bowl occupies the top; it literally overlaps the body of the cabinet and rests on it.

The countertop with an integrated sink is larger in size, but can be mounted in the same way - it is placed on the frame.