Bathroom and toilet accessories

To ensure that a bathroom or a combined bathroom has a "habitable" and cozy appearance, it is not enough to install traditional elements such as a bath, shower, toilet or washbasin. There are many more diverse, in varying degrees necessary and decorative trifles, without which no "decent" bathroom can.

Accessories for bathroom and toilet can be purchased in sets or selected separately. The latter option is probably even more interesting, as the interior will look more picturesque and diverse. However, the purchase of ready-made sets also has its advantages - so you can save time and get unity of design. It should be noted that even the smallest, and seemingly insignificant elements, may well make a "highlight" in the design of the room, which will completely change the style or redirect the view of the incoming to the desired detail.

Therefore, you need to find accessories that harmonize with each other not only in color, but also in form - these two factors can play a role, for example, in raising the optimistic mood. If the bathroom is decorated in dull gray tones, and angular objects will dominate in it, in the morning a person who enters such a room is unlikely to get up. It's another matter if the bathroom meets the owner with bright colors and harmoniously matched accessories, made in pleasant shades - this morning "chromotherapy" will help to cheer up and set the working mood for the whole day.

Bathroom and toilet accessories

For modern bathrooms, toilets and combined bathrooms a lot is madeabout the elements made in different styles and configurations. Some of them are functional, others do a more decorative role, but both of them, of course, should have a decent design.

A typical set of bathroom accessories includes familiar items - stands and cups for toothbrushes and rinses, holders or hooks, as well as towel dryers, soap dishes, mirrors, various shelves, rugs and covers on the toilet seat, curtains, "brushes"and stands for them, holders of toilet paper and paper towels, decorative containers with dispensers, laundry baskets and much more.

Washbasin sets

An important factor to consider when purchasing the selected washbasin set is its harmonious combination with the overall interior.

WC sets can be different, including items intended for a specific application. For example, a washbasin kit may include soap dishes, toothbrush attachments, glasses, containers for liquid soap with a dispenser, and sometimes napkin stands.

For sale you can find kits produced in different style solutions. They are exclusive, made in a single variant( in this case they usually have a very high cost), or standard. Such headsets can be designed for adults and have restrained forms and rich rich shades, or created especially for the children's "audience" - in cheerful colors and interesting configurations, in the form of animated characters, stylized animals and plants, etc.

"Adult" sets are made mainly in a romantic version, but you can choose them for a bathroom, made in classical style or "high-tech".Accessories are made from various materials - it can be ceramics, glass, metal, wood or plastic. Often used a combination of them, for example, the glass is perfectly combined with a metal frame, made in the technique of "filigree".Such sets are usually made to order, and they can rarely be found in standard bathrooms, as they, in the first place, perform a decorative role and only then - functional. Such accessories require decent surroundings and space.

For different versions of glass accessories, not only transparent, but also matte or colored glass can be used.

For the style of "high-tech", in which minimalism predominates, metal nickel surfaces and elements are used as decor. In the premises designed in this style, there are not a lot of items and accessories - usually only the most necessary ones are present.

This set is perfect for a set with strict forms, which have a metal coating, specially made for use in a room decorated in this style.

Most ceramic washbasin kits are designed in a romantic style. They usually have an unobtrusive color range of pastel shades and are decorated most often with floral relief elements. In bottles for liquid soap, as a rule, chrome-plated dispensers are installed, which do not particularly affect the decorativeness of the object and do not "knock out" it from the general style.

Another version of ceramic accessories is made using the "marine theme" - it is also quite popular and suitable for various interiors. The main thing is to maintain a common style in the room to place other decorative or functional objects related to the same theme. Sometimes similar kits are purchased for an already designed bathroom and are designed to emphasize the thematic direction of the pattern or color of the ceramic tile or curb( frieze) of the wall finishes.

Unfortunately, not all children like to wash in the morning. The output can be found - for example, purchase an original set for washing, the main "hero" in which will be a merry frog or duckling. So this morning procedure will turn for the child into an entertaining game.

Such a set will look great in a bathroom with a light finish, which is very important if the family has a small child, since this room should cause him exclusively positive emotions.

However, not only the child, but also every adult should be pleased to go into the bathroom. And such mood can create only light invigorating shades, against which background separate accessories will be highlighted with bright spots.

Brackets, shelves and towel holders

This category includes not only towel racks and shelves, but also all other hanging elements that can be used in the bathroom - a holder for a hair dryer and toilet paper, air freshener and toothbrush, as well as hangers andhooks of various configurations.

You can combine them in one section according to the material of manufacture, because first of all they are selected to each other by this criterion.

Important for these accessories is their shape - it should be not only aesthetic, but also as easy to use as possible.

The next moment taken into account when choosing interior elements for a material is its resistance to high humidity and temperature extremes, as well as the ability of shelves to withstand the weight of objects that will be installed or hung on them.

It is best to choose accessories made from two different materials, for example, plastic or glass and metal. A good duration of operation is distinguished by items made of high-quality plastic of sufficient thickness. But to buy accessories for the bathroom, covered with enamel, probably not worth it, because sooner or later, under the influence of a moist environment, it will begin to separate from the base, and the shelf or towel holder will look very sloppy.

The chrome plating of the metal parts of the shelves is also not always of high quality, and just like enamel, it can begin to peel off from the base. Therefore, you should not buy cheap accessories, since they definitely will not last long.

It is often enough to put plastic coating on a plastic product, imitating metal, which gives them a very respectable appearance at first. Such items are often issued by unscrupulous sellers for metal, and they are produced most often by Chinese and Turkish manufacturers of consumer goods. Therefore, one should not be seduced by a low price, as the sputtering is very quickly erased, and plastic from a small load can simply break down.

But even metal chrome products are not always of high quality. Their weak point can be called welding points for individual elements - it is from them, first of all, the sputtering begins to separate, and they lose their original appearance.

Of course, on the market you can always find quality products, but they can not have a low price. These accessories are made in various design styles and are also made of a variety of materials. For example, glass panels or vessels are often installed in a metal frame or holder.

In a large assortment you can find in specialized stores not only shelves for bathrooms, but also other elements, for example, towel racks and hangers.

Registration of these accessories is also important for the interior, so their shape and material of manufacture must correspond to other details and style of decoration of the room. Sometimes towel holders that go in combination with one of the types of shelves can also be made of one or two materials - it can be plastic, wood and metal.

By design, towel racks are stationary or swivel. They are also decorated in different styles - from retro to "high-tech".Products are given a variety of configurations, on which their functionality directly depends, as some of them are designed for one, and others for several towels.

Thanks to this variety it is not difficult to choose this functional element for every taste and design.

It is often enough that towel warmers are used as towel rails, which are more functional, since not only they allow placing several towels on them, but also to dry them properly. In addition, these interior accessories also have a certain style design, and are quite capable of becoming a decorative element that decorates the bathroom.

Towel dryers work from hot water( sometimes from heating), or from the mains. Electric dryers make it possible to place them anywhere in the bathroom, without being tied to existing engineering communications, since they function autonomously. In addition, combined devices are produced, working both from electricity and from the water circuit. They are preferable to the fact that they can be used at any time of the year, save in winter on electricity.

Functionality plus decorativeness are important qualities of the

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If you need to purchase all of the above hinged accessories for the bathroom and toilet at once, then you can try to choose the appropriate kit.

Such sets include a different number of elements, so you can choose the appropriate equipment for the specific bathroom conditions - this also makes such a purchase quite convenient.

In the acquisition of any set, there are several significant "pluses" - this is a significant cost savings, equally consistent style and design elements, a similar material of manufacture. It is also important that you do not have to waste time searching for and matching matching accessories "scatter".

Such sets are made on the basis of one or a combination of several materials. If they are metal or imitate metal, then it can be "polished steel", "gold" or "bronze" - depending on the style in which the overall design of accessories is made.

Buckets, baskets for paper and linen

These interior items can also have a variety of designs and are able to take their "legal" place in the design of the room. Sometimes they are made in unusual variations, which visually even conceal their purpose and make them look like decorative ornaments.

To make these accessories, all kinds of materials are also used. So, for example, for a "high-tech" style, metal or a metallized coating having a steel or gold luster is selected. Sometimes the stiffness of the metal is combined with the softness of the leather or fabric finishes.

Produced from metal and simple models that will fit a modest interior, as they have a neat shape and a wide variety of color options. Such containers not only look good in different styles of solutions, but also are comfortable in operation, because they are equipped with a foot pedal, thanks to which you do not even have to bend over to throw out the garbage. The bucket is often given a color coating of enamel - for this object a similar solution will be quite appropriate, since the bucket is installed on the floor, and the steam from the hot water rises. Thus, in the lower part of the room the humidity is much lower and not so dangerous for the sprayed coating.

Another original option may be the purchase of boxes and buckets made by weaving. They can be called real baskets.

. The material for their weaving is pretreated with moisture-repellent agents, and the gaps between the rods ensure sufficient air circulation, so that moisture will not accumulate inside them. Inside such baskets are placed bags of cotton fabric that will protect the walls from contamination and, at the same time, do not block the circulation of air masses.

Wicker variants can be traditional for the bucket bucket and also equipped with a foot pedal, so they are easy to use, and aesthetic in any interior style.

Plastic accessories are the most affordable and produced in various configurations and coloring. The assortment presented in the shops will allow to find that model of a basket or a bucket for garbage, which will ideally be inscribed in the design of the room.

Plastic models are made in different styles, so they are easily selected to the corresponding interior:

- executed in minimalism, where uniform, uniform shapes and shades predominate;

- country and retro, which welcomes wicker surfaces and bright colors;

- a romantic style is also not bypassed by designers, as you can find baskets and buckets with floral patterns.

Some craftsmen make these bathroom accessories themselves, especially since it's not difficult to make some of them. For example, a laundry basket can be made of a metal stainless steel mesh, which is fixed on a wooden panel that acts as a bottom. The bottom part, especially its end faces, needs to be well processed, to give it an aesthetic appearance and a conceived shape - rectangular, triangular, round or oval. This parameter will depend on the availability of material, installation site, as well as the taste of the hostess.

. As the mesh has sufficient rigidity and the bottom sets the desired shape, an additional skeleton for such a basket will not be required. The most laborious process in the manufacture of such a laundry basket will probably be the careful processing of all edges, since they should not have not only sticking out pieces of wire, but even small metal burrs, otherwise you can damage the laundry or bag for it or seriously injure yourself.

A bag is inserted into the basket from the mesh, which will take the form of a frame and close the contents from prying eyes.

On the bottom panel from below you can install small furniture wheels to facilitate the movement of this accessory. Such a simple improvement will allow using a basket with more comfort.

The convenience of this design also consists in the fact that, if desired, you can change its coloring by stitching the inner bag-case from the material of the desired color and pattern.

Mirrors for bathrooms

Mirrors for bathrooms are, of course, a must for general stopping. And they are produced in various sizes, correct and irregular forms. Some models have framing, "rich" or rather modest, others are made and do without frames. The assortment of mirrors is so large and varied that buyers often have difficulty in choosing this accessory.

On sale you can find options that are implemented in combination with shelves or cabinets, which is convenient enough to use, and besides, you do not have to make extra holes in the walls for mounting brackets. The kit looks compact on the wall, while having all the necessary functionality.

For small bathrooms it is recommended to purchase large mirrors, as they have the ability to visually expand the space and double the illumination of the room. If the window in the bathroom is missing( and so often happens), then the mirror will be a good replacement for it.

It is also important to design this piece of furniture, since the mirror as a whole must correspond to the overall style of decoration, harmoniously fitting into it or, conversely, contrasting, attracting the eye.

An interesting design option for a frameless mirror is a sandblasting pattern that can be placed at its corners or along the edges of a glass plane. It can be matched in harmony with other accessories, such as bath curtains, rugs and a toilet seat cover.

Mirror with built-in lighting can be called multifunctional, as it additionally solves the problem with lighting in the area of ​​its placement. This option can be called original, because it is not in every bathroom you can find a similar model. Another advantage of such a backlight is that if you want to relax in a hot tub and take a break from the day's worries, you can turn off the top light, leaving only the backlight creating a peaceful mood in the room.

This version of the mirror is good for a classic, Renaissance and romantic interior style. The main thing in this case is to organically fit the mirror into its "surroundings".

For example, in the presented version the solution was quite original - the figured polygonal mirror is fixed on the mirror wall. Thus, a large reflective surface expands the space of the bathroom, and the octagonal plane of the mirror and the voluminous wide frame imitating the shape of the faceted gemstone focus on themselves. Successfully matched coloring of the walls will play an important role in this case - if it is bright, the room will fill the additional light from the reflection in the mirror. If the finish is dark, then the oppressive atmosphere of the dark corridor can be created.

Bath mats

Today in specialized stores you can find a wide range of these useful accessories. Are made rugs that are laid on the slippery bottom of the bath or on the ceramic flooring, so they are called anti-slip, as well as the usual soft mats, laid on a cool tile in front of the bathroom and toilet.

rugs. Antislip mats are made of silicone, and they can have a very diverse coloring and relief pattern. Thanks to the properties of this material, as well as special suction cups on the back of the product, the mats have good adhesion to any surface and prevent sliding. Fixed at the bottom of the bath, this accessory will additionally act as a massager with a mild therapeutic effect on the surface of the foot skin.

This mat can be placed near the bath. Despite the fact that it is thin, the legs will be warm, since the silicone has a low coefficient of thermal conductivity. In addition, the mat of this material is more hygienic than the fabric or woolly version, since it does not collect dust, it is easy to clean with a shower and dry over the bathroom - rather, you just have to wait until the water drains from it. After that, the mat can be returned to the place and used further.

Silicone mats have a diverse design, but they are more likely to fit modern interiors than Renaissance or "country."If the bathroom is decorated in such styles, in this case it will be more appropriate to use accessories with neutral terrains, for example, rugs imitating a path from a large pebble. This option is suitable for any style of decoration of a room, especially since such elements can have different, monochromatic or mixed colors.

However, it is noticed that silicone mats are not so popular for flooring on the floor. Most owners prefer accessories with long nap or stitched from fabric. In addition, some craftsmen are knitting yarn mats and toilet covers on their own.

Pile mats for bathrooms and toilets are manufactured in a color scheme so diverse that even the most "whimsical" buyer can find the right option for his bathroom. These necessary accessories can have a different thickness, which depends on both the type of base and the length of the pile.

When soiled, these mats are perfectly arranged by washing in the washing machine, since they are made of synthetic materials that dry quickly and the bathroom will not remain permanently without this element. Better, of course, have two rugs or a set that will periodically replace each other.

Pile and fabric rugs quickly enough to get wet, so they will have to dry quite often, but in a dry form they look aesthetically pleasing, and advancing on them after taking water procedures is nice and warm.

If the bathroom is combined, the optimal solution would be the purchase of a set of mats intended for flooring near the toilet and the bathroom, as well as a cover on the lid of the toilet seat. The assortment of such sets is also quite large and allows you to make the right choice.

When choosing this accessory, you should not buy mats of exactly the same color as the wall or floor finish, as they should become not only functional, but also a decorative element decorating the room. It is better if they are sustained in the same color tone as the finishing material, but a few tones brighter.

Some owners at the expense of such accessories radically change the overall color scheme of the interior, preferring to cover the bright floor mats bright colors. They will distract attention from other interior items, attracting a glance. Such color variants of these accessories for bathrooms are many, and, having several sets, you can get an updated interior every time.

Rugs are made not only in color, but also in shape - they can be round, oval, square, rectangular, in the form of a crescent or an irregular stylized shape, which will also help to change the "decoration" of the general view of the room.

If there are skills in the art of knitting or sewing, then it is possible to make mats for the bathroom with their own hands. Such a product will become exclusive, especially if it is not only manufactured, but also invented independently. Some masters take as their basis already developed projects and on their basis create their own "work", unique and unrepeatable.

In addition to the mentioned options, mats made of materials such as rubber, wood, acrylic and even natural stone are on sale.

Therefore, if you set the task to choose the accessories of the desired color and shape, ideally suited for a certain design of the bathroom, then this can be done without much difficulty.

Curtains for bathrooms

Another accessory, without which in the bathroom can not do - it's curtains for the bath. With the choice of this element of the interior, too, there will be no particular problems, since its assortment on the market is wide and diverse. For the bathrooms, curtains of various colors and patterns are made and of several types of materials.

Each version of the curtains has its own theme, so they will be easy to choose for wall decoration and the general style used. For today on sale it is possible to meet the accessories made of the following materials:

- Textiles.

- Polyethylene.

- Vinyl.

Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages, but one way or another, it is necessary to choose the option that is more suitable for financial opportunities and decorative qualities.

Textile curtains

Definition of textiles, in turn, can be divided into specific materials, from which the curtains for bathrooms are usually made. These include: cotton, impregnated with special compounds, polyester and mixed of cotton and polyester fabric. The latter is the most reliable and practical material that can protect the room from jets and drops of water during the reception of water procedures.

• 100% cotton fabric, impregnated with protective compounds, protecting it from soaking with water and steam, is very popular among consumers. Such demand is explained by ecological compatibility and durability of the material. Curtains made of cotton perfectly match the style of "country" or "retro", depending on the pattern printed on the fabric.

Curtains made of polyester can probably be called the most popular. Due to the qualities of this material, which does not absorb, but repels water, the drops freely roll over the surface of the fabric into the bath, and such curtains reliably protect the floor from the appearance of puddles. In addition, polyester curtains differ from other materials with a rich variety of colors and patterns, from which you can always choose a suitable design and shades to the finishing material of the floor and walls of the bathroom.

The most popular accessories are curtains with plant motifs, most likely because people living in urban conditions do not have enough contact with nature. In addition, this theme is perfect for any interior style and will brighten up the appearance of the room with bright colors.

• Blind curtains of mixed textiles have the highest qualities of all textile curtains, because polyester gives it a water repellent effect, and cotton reduces the stiffness of the fabric. In a percentage ratio, this combination is made up of 70% polyester and 30% cotton, which is optimal for creating a water repellent effect.

Mixed fabric borrowed the positive qualities of both materials. To obvious advantages:

- fast drying, as water does not stay on the surface of the material;

- resistance to ultraviolet light - this quality is especially important for bathrooms with a window;

- the material does not shrink and shrink due to polyester;

- the fabric is easily washed and, if necessary, ironed with a warm iron;

- the mixed fabric is elastic, which makes the folds of the curtains softer, not crumpled and not subject to fractures.

It should be noted that the cost of curtains made from mixed fabrics is significantly higher compared to two other materials, therefore such products are purchased less often.

The design of this textile material has a high polygraph quality and is famous for its variety of drawings on various topics. Therefore, with the availability of funds and the desire to purchase textile quality and durable curtains, this option will be the most optimal.

Polyester curtains

Polyethylene curtains are the most affordable. They are produced in various design options - they can simulate tinted corrugated glass of various colors. With this option, curtains do not have pronounced printed patterns, and decorativeness is achieved due to the relief.

Another variant of the polyethylene curtain is a transparent cloth with an image on it. It can be children's drawings with cartoon characters or an imitation of an aquarium with numerous colored fish.

Curtains with drawings are produced, which will fit not only children, but also adults. Transparent curtains made of polyethylene film, decorated with various decorative elements, give space spatiality and visually increase it. In addition to transparent options, polyethylene curtains can be opaque or even completely opaque.

The characteristics of a polyethylene film, probably, are known to everyone, but when talking about curtains, you can remind them of:

is a waterproof material, which perfectly rolls down water droplets;

- polyethylene is elastic and well takes the desired position;

- the material is easy to clean and dries quickly;

- these curtains are very inexpensive, and you can completely change from time to time.

Along with these qualities, it should also be recalled that polyethylene is short-lived, easily cut and torn, and therefore requires careful treatment during operation.

Vinyl curtains

Curtains from vinyl somewhat resemble polyethylene, but have higher performance characteristics, as well as a respectable appearance. Vinyl curtains have a coating with pronounced water-repellent properties, they are quite durable and unpretentious in operation.

The material is distinguished by the clarity of relief and conventional patterns, as well as the brightness of the colors, if they are made in color. Therefore, due to its decorativeness, such curtains are quite capable of becoming a real decoration of the interior.

Curtains made of vinyl can be made in a modern, classic or retro style, so it will not be difficult to find what will be optimal for a bathroom already decorated in a certain key. Curtains from vinyl are soft, pleasant to the touch, and in a suspended state beautiful folds form.

However, it should be noted that the new PVC has a specific smell that will last long enough to accompany the curtains, and hence the entire bathroom, but eventually it will fade. You can do this differently: by purchasing curtains from this material, they are first hung out on an open balcony and left until full ventilation, and only then put in the bathroom.

This moment can be called the most negative in the operation of vinyl curtains. When caring for them, you need to know that they can not be ironed, and washing should be done in a delicate mode. The service life of curtains from this material is 3 ÷ 5 years, depending on the accuracy of use.

Fixtures for bathrooms

. No matter how perfectly the bathroom is designed, its design will not show itself in full glory unless quality lighting is provided. For damp rooms, special waterproof lamps are produced - they will ensure high safety for bathroom users and will last for a long time in humid conditions.

. Similar lighting devices are available in a wide variety of design solutions, designed for a variety of installation methods. So, some are fixed on the ceiling or built into its suspended structure, others are mounted near the mirror and on the walls. It is very important to distribute the fixtures in such a way that they designate individual areas of the room and work to enhance the lighting and brightness of the color scheme.

To bathroom fixtures - special requirements

High humidity, the possibility of splashing water on the body and the plafond, the need for high-quality contact insulation - all this predetermines the design features of the waterproof bathroom fixtures .More on this - by reference, in a special publication of our portal.

In conclusion, you need to add that there are many other accessories that can give the bathroom decorativeness and comfort. Their choice depends on the preferences of the owners of the apartment, there is a need to supplement or even change the basic design of the interior. It should be remembered that almost all materials and devices that are used in rooms with high humidity should be waterproof or waterproof. In addition, the bathroom itself must have an efficient ventilation system that will remove excess moisture in time - then both the finish and all the decoration accessories will last much longer.

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