As one of the smallest parts of the home and a space that needs to work efficiently, the bathroom calls for thoughtful storage ideas. It needs practical, functional and attractive solutions, but how can we keep all our essentials organised?What storage do we need to maintain this order? Bathroom cabinets are, of course, the answer. Whether the room is compact or spacious, we always need functional, well-considered cabinets. In this article, we will choose bathroom cabinets that help us tidy up while keeping the space airy and free of visual clutter.
Bathroom Cabinets: Which Options Should You Choose, and How?
Towels, soaps, cosmetics and laundry... Around the mirror, raised off the floor, supported by shelves or filled with drawers like a chest of drawers... How do you like your bathroom cabinet? Which options suit which bathrooms? If you have reached the cabinet stage of your bathroom design, we recommend reading this article before you start shopping.
Decide what you need
Once the floors and walls have been tiled, have you reached the stage of deciding where to position the shower, toilet and basin? This is the right time to consider the cabinets too. Is your bathroom particularly small? If so, look for designs that allow as many elements as possible to be mounted on the wall rather than placed on the floor.To maximise the feeling of openness, avoid bulky, large and dark-coloured pieces. A wall-hung toilet, a shower without a tray and a minimal basin are useful starting points. Follow the same approach for the cabinet beneath the basin. Wall-mounted cabinets or those raised on slender legs are essentials in compact bathrooms.
How should we decide on the size of a bathroom cabinet?
If storage elsewhere in your home can support the bathroom, choose light, airy units raised on slim metal legs, with open shelves rather than mostly enclosed cupboards. Cabinets supported by open shelving around the mirror are another good idea.In the space beneath the basin, drawers can offer more efficient use than cupboards with doors, particularly in a small bathroom. Choose cabinets in light colours close to the tile shades, and consider a countertop bowl basin rather than one recessed into the cabinet. This will maximise the space inside.
Choosing cabinets for spacious bathrooms
If your bathroom is spacious enough to divide into different zones, you can choose a long, wide cabinet with the feel of a chest of drawers. Complement it with a tall, slim cabinet in the same design and shelves to create a varied arrangement. Decorative objects and plants can enhance the appearance here.In a large bathroom, the mirror can stand apart from the cabinets, creating a welcome similar to that of an entrance hall. Keeping storage in the lower part of the arrangement can help you design a bathroom that feels like a living extension of the interior.
Create a cohesive look with complementary pieces
Alongside choosing light colours, there is another small detail to consider, particularly in compact bathrooms. Look for unpatterned cabinets made, where possible, from natural materials such as wood and stone, with matt surfaces. Glossy finishes, which can work well in larger bathrooms, may feel overwhelming in small spaces. Matt textures support a minimal, modern and comfortable look.
If baskets and open shelving provide additional storage, your main cabinet can be as small as a bedside table, with a light appearance that almost simply displays the basin. Wheeled trolleys, wooden stools and benches, and wicker baskets with lids offer creative ways to move beyond a matching set and create a personalised space.