The bathroom is the most frequently used place in the home, and the bathroom cabinets is one of the most commonly used toilet supplies. Maybe because it is used every day, it seems that the “sense of presence” is not strong, but the importance of bathroom cabinets is not inferior to toilets or showers. The seemingly unremarkable bathroom cabinet, in fact, there are many details to pay attention to when purchasing.
Do not choose a slate integrated cabinet.
Slate can be said to be “stunning” as soon as it appears on the stage. With its super high appearance and excellent physical properties, it quickly became popular in the home decoration industry. Compared with traditional ceramics, the texture of slate is comparable to that of natural rough stone, and its superhardness, fire resistance, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and other properties are even better.
Slate is quite good for desktops and countertops, but it is not suitable for bathroom cabinets! It looks like a tall slate integrated cabinet, but it is very difficult to take care of and not easy to use. The corners of the splicing between the slate panel and the ceramic basin are easy to hide dirt, moldy and black after a long time, unsightly and difficult to remove.
In daily home life, it is still recommended to buy an integrated ceramic basin. The longevity of the ceramic integrated basin is reasonable, and it is very practical.
Do not choose particle board.
Due to the large amount of water vapor in the bathroom, special attention should be paid to the waterproof and moisture resistance of the material when purchasing bathroom cabinets. Common bathroom cabinet boards include oak, rubber wood, multi-layer solid wood board, PVC board, etc. The better oak board, the material is hard and durable, and the waterproof performance is good and high-end.
The cost of imported rubber wood, multi-layer solid wood board and high-density PVC is similar, and qualified materials can be used in the bathroom without any problem. The worst is particle board. Particle board has poor moisture-proof performance and is afraid of water. Generally, big brands will not use particle board as bathroom cabinet, but some no-name brands will use particle board because it is cheap. When the particle board is placed in the bathroom, it is easy to warp and deform, which is not environmentally friendly and very durable. In addition, the thickness of the board, whether all use the same material, hardware accessories, paint process, etc. will affect the cost and service life of the bathroom cabinet.
Do not choose floor-standing.
The floor-standing bathroom cabinet is easy to install, but the space utilization rate is low. There are sanitary dead corners at the positions of the four supporting feet. If the metal parts in these supporting feet are not treated with anti-rust treatment, they will rust and produce yellow stains in a humid environment. , it is also very troublesome to take care of.
It is much more convenient to choose a hanging bathroom cabinet. Even if there is no dry and wet separation design, it is very convenient to clean the bottom. There are also buckets, washbasins and other toiletries under it. The space utilization rate is high, and it is invisible and unsightly and does not take up space.
Do not choose a simple mirror model.
Bathroom mirrors are one of the standard components of bathroom cabinets, and the new smart demisting bathroom mirrors are also very popular with the younger generation. But don’t choose a pure mirror model, especially those with fancy features like Bluetooth music playback, it’s a waste of money.
In the bathroom, in fact, a family of three has a lot of things. How to store them is a problem. It will be very messy if they are all placed on the countertop. The bathroom mirror with cabinet storage function is very practical, especially for small bathrooms.
Behind the mirror cabinet, a hidden backlight design can be done, the light is not visible, the light is soft, and there is no dead angle for makeup lighting. In the mirror cabinet, you can also reserve a socket for charging electric toothbrushes, shavers, etc., because inside the cabinet, it is more clean and hygienic, and the countertop will look much neater.
Do not choose swing doors.
Do not choose a bathroom cabinet with a swing door. Because of the existence of the sewer pipe, the storage space of the bathroom cabinet is a bit tasteless. If you choose a swing door, the utilization rate of the storage space inside is lower, and it is inconvenient to take.
It is recommended to choose the one with drawers, which can store more things, and the classification and storage are more reasonable, and it is easy to take and place and not easy to be messy. Coupled with the storage space of the mirror cabinet, even in a small bathroom, there is more than enough for a family of three to store bathroom supplies.
Do not choose ordinary hot and cold faucets.
In order to maintain the appearance of ordinary hot and cold water faucets, the water outlet is often not in the middle of the wash basin. If the distance is too short, it is easy to splash water all over the countertop when washing. Except for switching between hot and cold water, there is no other function.
It is recommended to switch to a pull-out faucet with dual-mode water output. The entire faucet can be pulled out, and you can switch between two modes of sparkling water and shower water. It is very convenient to wash your hair or wash the basin when you pull it out. If you want to save costs, you can also replace the original faucet nozzle with a dual-function universal aerator, especially this one that can rotate at a super angle of 720°, which can realize most of the functions of the pull-out faucet.
It easily solves the defects of traditional faucet that the distance is too short, it is easy to splash water, and the direction and angle of the water cannot be changed. There are also two built-in water output modes, which can be switched at will with one twist. With the 720°rotation and the flip-up design, washing is more convenient. Although it doesn’t cost much, it greatly improves the water experience in the bathroom.
Arranged randomly.
If you choose to drain the water from the ground, even if the bathroom cabinet is hung below, there will still be a dead corner of hygiene, and it is not beautiful. Many decoration masters suggest to do ground row, saying that the maintenance of wall row is inconvenient, but in fact it is just to save trouble.
The construction technology of the wall-row type launching is very mature, the concealed installation has good vision, there is no sanitary dead angle, and the noise is small when flushing. Compared with the floor drain, it is just that the sewer pipe is extended and buried in the wall. Water leakage is related to the construction quality, and has no direct impact on the wall or floor drain. Moreover, a floor drain can be installed below the wall drain for maintenance, which is not at all. There is a problem that cannot be repaired.
I live in my own house, so I have to take care of myself when decorating. Pay attention to the details, and there will be fewer regrets about the decoration.
