In home life, bathroom cabinets are also very important, because they not only bear the effect of decoration, but also have the function of storage. So, how should we choose to design our own bathroom cabinets?

1. Choose the production method

There are many ways to make bathroom cabinets, such as buying finished products and making them by carpentry. Today, the editor will take you to understand the three most common ways:

1. DIY bathroom cabinets

   

   The advantages are that it is not afraid of moisture, durable, and there is no need to worry about formaldehyde in the board;

   The disadvantage is that it requires high bricklaying technology, has large restrictions on styles, is more picky about style, and is difficult to replace in the future. It is generally more suitable for decoration styles such as pastoral Mediterranean, and is suitable for spaces with larger bathroom areas;

2. Finished bathroom cabinets

   

   The advantages are better integrity, wider selection, beautiful appearance and strong practicality. For example, you can choose an integrated basin and the wall cabinet can be selected separately.

   The disadvantage is that the size is fixed and generally cannot be customized according to the layout of your home. Branded products are expensive, and it is difficult to judge the quality and service of miscellaneous brand products, so you have to rely on luck;

3. Custom bathroom cabinets

   

   The advantage is that it can be customized according to your own house type, making rational use of every space and making good use of the more unique corners in the room;

   The disadvantage is that there are not as many choices of styles and designs as there are finished products, and the style is usually determined by the door panels;

2. Choose a basin

1. Above counter basin

   

   Above counter basins are generally more beautiful and have various shapes. Moreover, for custom bathroom cabinets, the construction of above counter basins is relatively simple. Just put it on top and apply silicone. The disadvantage is that there are often dead corners for hygiene, such as the circle where the basin touches the countertop, especially the side close to the wall, which is a bit troublesome to clean.

2. Under counter basin

   

   Under-counter basins are usually installed under the countertop and glued to the countertop from bottom to top. The advantage is that it is very convenient to clean the countertop. It is very common to have water on the countertop. The under-counter basin process can easily wipe the water on the countertop into the basin to keep the countertop clean. This process usually applies glass glue between the countertop and the basin. Over time, the circle of glue may become moldy and black.

3. Integrated tray

   

   Nowadays, there are integrated basins with seamless connection between the basin and the countertop, which are more convenient to clean than under-counter basins. Integrated basins are often seen in finished bathroom cabinets. Of course, you can also buy an integrated basin to customize your bathroom cabinet. In terms of materials, there are ceramic, artificial marble, and a polymer material similar to acrylic. Personally, I think ceramics are more durable, whether judging from the aspects of stain penetration and scratch resistance.

3. Mirror Cabinet Design

Whether to choose a mirror or a mirror cabinet can be determined based on the storage needs of your home. I personally think that having a mirror cabinet is more convenient and can greatly improve storage capacity.

If you don't like mirror cabinets, or don't have the conditions to install one, you should also try to find ways to free up the countertop. For example, use the wall to make some good-looking hooks or pendants to store some commonly used items such as tooth cups, toothbrushes, toothpaste, facial cleansers, etc. In addition to pendants, partitions are also a good choice.

4. Lighting Design

Light is the first requirement for looking in the mirror. Most people may install a mirror lamp above the mirror. In fact, the best way is to set lights on the left and right sides of the mirror, about the width of one person. Of course, the ceiling light is also an effective supplement. Never put a lamp in the middle of the bathroom, it is of little use.

5. Storage design

For most home decoration, there is never too much storage, even in the bathroom. If conditions permit, you can make a tall cabinet to greatly increase the storage capacity. As for what you can store, such as bath towels, spare paper towels bought on Double Eleven, and clothes for changing before taking a bath, etc.

6. Wall Drainage

You can consider changing the drainage method of the wash basin to wall drainage. Compared with the traditional floor drainage, the wall drainage can make better use of the space under the basin. If you make a floor cabinet, more space can be used in the cabinet below; if you make a wall cabinet, the space below will appear more refreshing and easier to clean.