Bathroom Design Ideas

When considering bathroom furniture a very important question arises, and that is regarding storage space. The bathroom is usually the smallest room of the house, but it is naturally the one that needs the most storage. The need for a bathroom cabinet becomes apparent, with a myriad of choice available catering for all tastes and requirements. Selecting the correct bathroom cabinet is important, since the decision will impact on all future storage needs.

Linens such as towels, toiletries like shampoo and soap all need a place to be kept while not in use, and medicines are traditionally kept in the bathroom too. Medicine cabinets come in all shapes and sizes from standard box-like units to fancy corner units, and some have mirrors on the front.

The amount of space available in the bathroom could determine the type of storage allowed. Wall cupboards do not take up any floor space at all, so are ideal for very small bathrooms, and some wall units are available with towel rails underneath. There are also bathroom cabinets that fit under the basin, known as vanity units, which are perfect for keeping toiletries in.

Space saver units are tall cupboards that fit over the toilet, with the storage space above the Geberit cistern; some of these types of bathroom cabinets have additional small shelves at floor level to store smaller items. Corner fitting bathroom cabinets are an ideal place to store linens when space is at a premium, and they also serve a useful function in the room.

Styles and colours of each of these bathroom cabinets vary, making them suitable for any household decor. Anything from old style traditional bathrooms to modern minimalistic bathrooms, whether small or large, there is a bathroom cabinet to suit all tastes and requirements.

The choice of a WC may seem like a straightforward one; you like the look of it and you like the price of it, what more is there to think about? Well there are some basic considerations to bear in mind when you are thinking about a new WC. Obviously the look of it and the price are two of the main considerations, but you also need to think about other things, such as the type of cistern. The cistern can be high, (which is a very old fashioned style, but if your bathroom is in a period or Victorian house, then this could be very appropriate), low-level, or close-coupled.

Today, a low-level cistern, which sits to the back and just slightly above the WC, is the most common form of toilet. A close-coupled cistern is actually joined onto the back of the toilet, making effectively a single unit. Close-coupled cisterns are usually used where space is an issue. There are also space-saving cisterns available, which can be a real plus in a very small bathroom.

You should bear in mind that the cistern can be concealed. This can look particularly effective where you have a bathroom in which the other facilities are ‘boxed in’ or hidden. If you are considering having a concealed cistern you should remember that there are sure to be times when you need gain access to it, particularly for repairs, so do not make it completely inaccessible.