Varieties of bathroom tables, popular colors and designs
When equipping a bathroom, most people are limited to purchasing plumbing and a small wall mirror with one or two drawers. It is believed that this is enough to accommodate the most necessary. But, as practice shows, a table for the bathroom, combined, for example, with a sink, is a useful additional accessory. It is convenient to store towels and hygiene products in it, and also to hide not too aesthetic plumbing communications.
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Product specifics and requirements
The tables that are installed in the bathroom perform a number of functions:
- placement of necessary things - towels, shampoos, toothpastes, shower gels;
- masking communications.
Hence the requirements that are presented by the consumer to this piece of furniture:
- compactness;
- mobility;
- resistance to changes in humidity and temperature;
- spaciousness.
The table in the bathroom is most often combined with the sink. This forms the specificity of the piece of furniture - the countertop should be made of stone (better than artificial), glass or plastic. Only these materials can easily withstand moisture. Unlike a traditional vanity table designed exclusively for applying makeup, bathroom models have more storage spaces. And the requirements for countertops in the first are not so strict. Although in fairness it is worth noting that if there is a large area, you can also set a dressing table in the bathroom. Of course, he will not perform special functional tasks, speaking more as a decorative element of the interior. For storage and placement of things, you should still prefer a traditional cabinet or a table, combined with a sink.
Size and location
Tables for bathrooms are selected not only taking into account the external design or combination with the general style decision. It is important to remember the size. For spacious rooms, large models are suitable. Smaller furniture elements are the optimal solution for several square meters.
Designers believe that the most comfortable dimensions are 50 x 60 cm. Such sizes are suitable even for small bathrooms. With proper organization of the internal space, the table will be able to accommodate the necessary towels for all family members, a supply of hygiene items.
Of importance are not only the width and depth of the product, but also its height. It is important to initially determine the circle of people who will use the room. The recommended indicator is from 80 to 88 cm. This height will be convenient for both children and adults. But if the apartment or house has not one, but two bathrooms, the choice is a little simplified.In the children's area, models with adjustable legs can be installed.
If the dimensions of the room itself allow, you can make a two-level countertop. A large height falls on the part where the sink is installed, and the area for applying makeup is lower.
Traditionally, tables play the role of a stand for the sink, and therefore are installed where the plumbing is located. This arrangement allows you to reduce the number of mirrors and save space.
In general, when placing a table for the bathroom, follow these rules:
- Ease of access. The product should be removed from areas of active movement, and also not interfere with the free opening of doors.
- Water supply system. Installation of a piece of furniture should not require the transfer of the existing water supply system, unless a general alteration of the entire space is planned.
The given rules should correspond to any table. An exception is only those models that are mounted directly on the bath.
Varieties
According to the method of installation, tables for the bathroom are divided into three types:
- Floor standing. Such models are quite roomy. They can be installed in a corner or combined with a sink. Significant drawback: moisture can accumulate between the floor and the piece of furniture. In the case of wood, it can provoke rotting of the material. To avoid this, it is better to choose a model on the legs.
- Wall mounted. Such tables are attached directly to the wall with the help of fixing elements. Visually, they give the space an element of lightness and airiness. In addition, they are easy to care for. The disadvantages of some users include a small capacity.
- Mobile They are small tables on castors that are easy to move around the room. Most often used in large bathrooms, suitable for storing the most necessary things.
A separate category is the table in the bath, which is a small shelf with sliding fasteners on the sides. It is mounted directly on the side walls. It can have recesses for glasses or a folding stand for fans to read and watch movies on a tablet.
Materials of manufacture
Bathroom - a room with high humidity, which implies a careful approach to the selection of furniture. The materials from which the table will be made must meet a number of requirements:
- Strength. The ability to withstand heavy loads is important.
- Durability. During operation, stains from toothpaste, detergents, and soap form on the countertop. Their removal may require the use of cleaning chemicals that can damage the surface.
- Moisture resistance. The bathroom is often humid, so the countertop must withstand frequent temperature changes.
Monolithic tables in the bathroom are often made of granite, marble. But the most practical option is an artificial stone, which is more resistant to external influences, pollution. Countertops are easy to give almost any shape. If the area allows, you can make holes for two sinks.
Also, wood that has been specially treated can be used as material. Any kind of plywood for a table in the bathroom is not suitable. This material is extremely unstable before exposure to moisture and temperature changes.
Often you can find glass countertops. The disadvantages include tedious care and fragility. The last point is especially important if the family has children. Of course, you can buy a product from triplex or reinforced glass, but it is notable for its high cost.
Mobile options can be made of metal treated with special compounds, which exclude the appearance of rust, signs of corrosion. Often metal tables are covered with moisture-resistant colored enamel.
Plastic tables look interesting.They are painted in a special way, so that the surface becomes dull or luster - it all depends on the stylistic decision.
High-quality plastic tables are quite expensive, but the user gets a wear-resistant, durable surface that is easy to care for.
Design and color
In modern bathrooms, the following stylistic solutions are most often used for decoration:
- Modern. Differs in ease, convenience. There are no color restrictions. For this style, you can choose a slightly aged wooden table or a tabletop made of raw stone.
- Scandinavian. Preference is given to white or similar shades, due to which the space visually increases. If you want to set a table made of wood, then it should be small and completely dissolved in the overall design. The same rule applies to stone.
- Provence. Quite demanding style. If the room has a window, it must be curtained with a textile curtain. The table can be artificially aged or really old with a forged base. It will be interesting to look at the product with a countertop, which is darker than the rest. A floral print dominates. Provence looks more harmonious in large bathrooms. Preferred colors are blue, white, yellow and green.
- Country. There are no special requirements for materials, colors. A monolithic table lined with natural or artificial stone tiles can add rustic chic to a room. For small spaces, it is better to give preference to models of wood.
- Japanese A synonym for this style is rigor. All furniture should be wooden. The hanging table-stand will look original, which, with its color scheme, repeats the tone of the floor covering. The facade can be formed by a lattice of thin strips and frosted glass fixed behind it.
- Minimalism. Black, white and gray colors are used. All furniture should be simple. A little table, preferably wooden, looks more like a wide shelf. To store the necessary little things, you can use metal mesh boxes.
- High tech. In the decor of surfaces, contrasting colors can be used: red - black, orange - black, white - black. The table can be made of any material (but metal is still preferred), the main thing is that it matches the color of the room with its tone.
A table made in any style will add comfort to the bathroom, because this is the most functional thing. When choosing, of course, you will have to take into account many factors, but the most important of them are convenience and aesthetic appeal, in accordance with the tastes of the owners.
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