Cabinet with sink for the bathroom: 42 of the most stylish options for countertops and facades

03/13/2021 Read in 6 minutes.
You can see an excellent selection of sink cabinets of different sizes in our new article about modern bathroom furniture. A variety of beautiful and stylish facades and countertops make it possible to choose the right option for a specific bathroom and design project. In our article you will see the most interesting solutions from the Fundament Group of Companies.

Types of bathroom cabinets

Types of cabinets differ in purpose:

• Linen – for storing things (robes, towels). There are also models with a laundry basket.

• Under the sink - to hide pipes. There are products with countertops and built-in bowls, as well as models that can be moved under the washbasin or put aside.

• Under the bath - cabinets with shelves and drawers.

• For a washing machine – products into which appliances can be built.

In a small bathroom, to save space, it is recommended to choose wall-mounted and corner cabinets. For a spacious room, you can consider floor-standing models.

Floor-standing

Floor cabinets are a classic and popular option for the bathroom. You can hide utility lines in them, hide bath accessories and cosmetics. Such products can be used as a support under the washbasin.

Expert opinion

Olga Kovalenko

Since 2010 I have been engaged in interior design and architectural design.

Small floor tables can even be placed under the bathtub. This solution will allow you to make the most of your free space.

Floor cabinets are usually equipped with drawers and shelves with adjustable legs.

Mounted

Mounted models are practical and convenient, have small dimensions and large capacity. In a small bathroom, you can use them to free up space. And by combining wall-mounted products with floor-standing ones in a spacious room, you can create a comfortable and stylish interior.

Types of cabinets:

• open (for bath towels);
• closed (for cosmetics);
• with a mirror on the door.

Double wall-hung washbasin, size 120x46 cm, 2 holes for two mixers.

Corner

Corner cabinets can be wall-mounted, floor-mounted or in the form of a pencil case, occupying space from floor to ceiling. Such products look stylish in a small bathroom.

Methods for attaching a sink

• Built into the countertop.
• To be mounted in an overhead manner - it is important to choose the right height; the top point of the washbasin should be no higher than 80-90 cm from the floor.
• Be semi-recessed - its front part will extend beyond the countertop. A very convenient solution for small rooms.

Basic materials for making cabinets

The manufacturing material is selected depending on the interior style and personal preferences. The most common types:

• MDF and chipboard. Suitable for modern interiors, the surface of the furniture is additionally protected from moisture and mechanical damage.
• Tree. It looks luxurious and is indispensable for classic bathrooms. To avoid deformation, such furniture is treated with protective compounds, which must be renewed periodically.
• Plastic. Cheap and cheerful. Polymers are painted in different colors, a large selection of decor. Radial facades look stylish.
• Metal. They are more often used in production; for home use it is better to combine them with plastic or MDF.
• Strained glass. Both sinks and cabinets look stylish, and instead of transparent surfaces, you can choose matte, mirrored or colored ones.

Basic selection criteria: a washbasin with a cabinet must be spacious, reliable and match the style with other interior items!

Color and design

You can choose the right color for the cabinet if you adhere to the following recommendations:

• saturated colors look best against white, gray walls;
• bright yellow furniture harmonizes with the pearl shade;
• green shades are suitable for a white room with good lighting;
• cabinets in blue, light blue, turquoise or violet colors will highlight the advantages of decor in a marine style.
• Furniture in pastel or smoky shades should be chosen if the bathroom is decorated in a classic or Provencal style.

It is not advisable to install an orange or red cabinet in the bathroom. These colors irritate the psyche.

As for the design of the cabinets, the right pieces of furniture will complement the stylish interior of the bathroom.

For example:

• for Art Deco, floor cabinets with curved legs are suitable;

• wooden carved structures will look good in a room decorated in Provencal and country style;

• a model with clear geometric, streamlined shapes will highlight the classic design;

• antique models of cabinets will fit into the European style;

• cabinets made of metal and glass will complement the hi-tech.

A sink with a cabinet or a familiar tulip - which is better?

When I started renovating my small apartment, the question arose - how to profitably use the useful space in the bathroom?

This cabinet will create a high level of comfort

I have used a tulip sink my entire adult life. There is hardly a single person who does not know what it looks like: an ordinary shell resting on a leg. It does not look bulky, goes with many styles and fulfills its main role in the bathroom.

Another advantage of the tulip is that the stem hides all communications. To store various household and bath accessories, you have to install a cabinet or wall cabinet next to the sink. The area of ​​occupied space doubles.

Tulip sink in the interior

I found a profitable replacement on sale - a sink with a cabinet, where the latter replaces the tulip leg and serves as a separate piece of furniture for storing everything you need. I think this is one of the best purchases for my bathroom.

Knowing the basic steps of product production, you can protect your budget from unnecessary expenses.

Shape and size

Bedside tables designed for the bathroom vary in shape.

• Square - come with shelves or drawers. A washbasin, washing machine or laundry basket are often built into such cabinets.

• Angular. They come with shelves, with one door or open.

• Rectangular - with folding or sliding doors.

• In the form of a pencil case - narrow and tall cabinets with one or two doors.

Dimensions of the bathroom cabinet:

Model	Width, cm	Height, cm	Depth, cm
Under the sink	50-60	85-95	61-68
With countertop for washing machine	110-130	87-90	61-65
Under the bath	105-190	50-60	61-65
Floor stand	from 50	80-85	45-65
Mounted	30-40	40-50	50-65
Rectangular wall	75-100	50-60	60-65
Corner cabinet under the sink	30-75	40-98	80-145
Corner penalty	46-65	up to 250	55-60

Standard sizes are provided for all models.

How to buy a bathroom cabinet

When purchasing a bathroom cabinet , pay attention to the quality and durability of the furniture. Look how smoothly the paint lies; there should be no smudges on its surface. The fittings, hinges, handles, and legs must be made of chrome-plated metal. Plastic products with chrome or gold plated parts will quickly lose their appearance.

There is an opinion that imported furniture is preferable to furniture from domestic manufacturers. However, this is not always the case. Mostly, high-quality imported materials are used for the production of domestically produced furniture. In addition, modern equipment is used, which allows it to compete adequately with imported samples.

If you are purchasing a bathroom cabinet with a sink, then carefully inspect it to ensure there are no chips or dents. It would be a good idea to check the sink by ear. If it is intact, without internal cracks, you will hear a pleasant ringing sound. If the sound is dull, then it is better to refuse the purchase.

There is one more important rule. The cabinet with the sink does not need to be placed close to the wall and the bathroom. Then it will be much easier for you to maintain cleanliness and preserve the appearance of the furniture.

Try to choose furniture in the same price range as the plumbing fixtures so that your interior looks stylish and harmonious.

Material of manufacture

Floor, corner or hanging bathroom cabinets must be made of heat- and water-resistant materials. Products made from chipboard are not suitable for the bathroom.

1. MDF. The boards are moisture-resistant, but when heated they release toxins. You can avoid this if you choose a product made from lacquered canvas (LMDF) or apply moisture-resistant enamel or acrylic to all surfaces of the cabinet.
2. Plastic. This material tolerates high humidity well. The most interesting look are cabinets made of polycarbonate or transparent hardboard.
3. Metal. Aluminum, stainless or chrome steel are ideal for creating stylish furniture and look good in combination with modern appliances.
4. Glass is a fragile but moisture-resistant material. For example, a bathroom cabinet with a tabletop made of thick glass or even transparent acrylic will decorate any interior. Models made of matte parts with doors decorated with a fog effect look good.

Corner

The main advantage of a corner cabinet is its small size with a fairly significant usable volume. This quality makes it popular for use in small bathrooms.

Such products look quite interesting, adding style and originality to the environment.

Options for cabinets with tabletops

When choosing bedside tables for the bathroom, many choose models that allow you to place all the necessary things not only on the shelves, but also on the surface.

Types of cabinets with countertops:

• seamless - monolithic slabs without joints;
• composite - cabinets that can be moved together, with separate tabletops;
• bathroom sink with cabinet - design with an integrated sink bowl;
• furniture with a built-in washbasin and space for a washing machine - the widest model possible, creating a large free surface.

Options for cutting (chamfering) the edge of the tabletop:

• semicircular;
• convex;
• concave;
• semi-oval;
• Euro-chamfer (rib and oblique cut at 45°);
• double chamfer.

Professionals suggest choosing cabinets with countertops made of the following materials:

• thick glass with shockproof film or corrugated;
• natural stone (marble, granite, basalt, acrylic);
• wood (larch, beech, oak);
• MDF boards coated with moisture-resistant varnishes or enamels in several layers.

Hanging cabinet

You can abandon structures with legs and use a special mechanism, getting a stylish, modern hanging cabinet that gives a feeling of weightlessness. Being small in size, such a cabinet not only saves floor space, but also adds an airy effect to the bathroom.

In addition, the structure is insured against flooding; air access to it is almost unlimited, which is important for ventilating wooden elements.

A significant drawback will be the difficulty of mounting, since not every wall material will allow you to mount a cabinet, especially if the sink on it is made of stone.

The problem can be solved if the sink and cabinet are secured separately. However, high installation accuracy is required so that there is no gap between the elements. Another disadvantage may be the small size of the cabinet.

Photo gallery of bathroom cabinets

It is quite difficult to choose an item based on the description. But if you look at photos of the best cabinet models, it will become much easier to decide on the model.

Coverage options

Dyeing is usually done in factories or factories, without the participation of workers. Typically, such products are of the highest quality and have virtually no defects. If such a problem occurs, then these are unpainted parts - which can be easily seen by the differences in color, or overpainted parts - which can be determined by carefully examining the ends of the products.

Lamination guarantees the high quality of all parts of the product. At the factory, the body is laminated automatically, the rest is done by workers in factories. Monitor the integrity of the film - there are cases of its swelling, damage during transportation, and qualitative changes due to temperature changes.

The highlight of the bedside table can be the fittings. It usually receives little attention, but should not be discounted. Handles and fasteners play a significant role in vanity units. You can choose handles made of plastic, metal or wood.

It is important for a bedside table to have stable legs; if you have differences in the bathroom, you can choose a model with adjustable height legs. Modernized cabinets have plastic bases - if you have heated floors, it would be wise to abandon this option.

Pay attention to the fastenings, they are:

• conventional fasteners, domestically produced;
• with a long service life, they are produced in Europe;
• elite, such fastenings are carried out by world-famous organizations.

Methods for installing a sink in a bedside table

There are only 2 main ways to install a sink. The first option involves paying an additional fee to the assembler who will come to assemble the module. The specialist already has the necessary sawing tool that will help him make a straight hole. The owner does not need to take any measurements.

Such cabinets for kitchen sinks are considered traditional, therefore they are available in different shapes and sizes.

The second option involves installing a sink yourself in a purchased cabinet. It is worth noting that not all modules are designed for such a load, so it is advisable to either assemble it yourself or check with the manufacturer in advance.

You will need it for self-installation.

1. Sealing adhesive - a cabinet under a sink and a dryer for the kitchen will have to be processed from the inside and outside.
2. Wood jigsaw.
3. Tape measure and pencil.

There is free access to the internal space of the structure.

If you have a jigsaw for wood in your house, then most likely there is also a special gun for sealant. Before you start cutting anything, it is better to make a marking. There should be at least 5 cm from the edges, only this will ensure the stability of the future structure.

Important! Experts do not recommend installing massive sinks using glue alone. To prevent an accident in the future, it is advisable to secure it to special brackets on the inside of the module.

Features of the internal filling of kitchen sinks and storage systems

If the owners want to make the bedside table roomy and ergonomic, it is advisable to develop your own design drawing. Making a custom cabinet is not as expensive as it might seem.

The final cost will depend on the material and additional headset.

Today, most often you can find a module with a built-in drying rack inside. If the kitchen does not have upper cabinets, then such a device will be very useful. Dust will not accumulate on the dishes, but you will have to constantly bend over. You can get rid of unnecessary movements only if the dryer has a retractable bracket.

It is always worth remembering that the main task of any module is related to versatility.

Each piece of furniture in the kitchen should at least perform several functions. Therefore, instead of drying under the sink, you can easily install storage for less used devices: combines, etc. Among the types of boxes you need to remember that there are:

1. carousels - a convenient design that allows you to place small things;
2. mesh baskets - for chemicals and rags;
3. bottle storage compartment, it can even be your own wine cellar.

There are no separate rules in this case. The main thing is that the cabinet is spacious.

Optimal sizes of a kitchen sink (50, 60 or 80 cm)

The question about the size of the sink is quite difficult to answer. If you go deeper, you can identify several factors.

1. The sink should be selected according to the number of people in the house. If you have a lot of relatives, then you need to take a deep and spacious sink, which will help cope with the volume of cooking, etc.
2. Kitchen size. A large wash can cause the module itself to become larger. If it is too large, it will reduce valuable space. The hostess simply won’t be able to turn around again.

The most popular kitchen sink cabinets are straight or corner models.

It is also worth noting that experts do not recommend installing a sink directly on the border of the frame. Due to constant moisture, it may burst, which will lead to a minor accident or deformation of the entire tabletop.

It is advisable that the protrusion be 5-6 cm, even if it is a corner cabinet in the kitchen. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase a sink after the cabinet has been selected.

Ideas for vanity cabinet design

One of the most effective options for a large cabinet is to make a multifunctional module that can store a huge number of cutlery, dishes, etc. You can get acquainted with the ideas on the proposed photos of transformable bedside tables under the kitchen sink.

Before you start choosing the necessary module, it is advisable to allocate the funds that the owners are willing to spend on kitchen equipment. Sometimes it is better to save on module assembly than on material. Moreover, having acquired a strong and high-quality structure, you will only be able to think about replacement after 15 years. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right design that will be relevant for many years to come.