It is not so difficult to make your bathroom beautiful, comfortable and functional if you carefully approach the choice of plumbing and furniture. For example, a hanging cabinet with a sink can be an interesting highlight, which will not only organically fit into any design, but will also become a stylish decoration of the room.
A wide range of models allows you to choose this element of interior for every taste and budget, and not too complicated installation and the presence of all the necessary fasteners make the installation available for home masters as well.
In this material we will talk about what are the hanging cabinets for bathrooms, what to look for when choosing. And also we will tell the subtleties of the installation of suspended structures.
Varieties of suspension structures
The decision to decorate the bathroom with a hanging cabinet with a sink is not even half the battle, because you still have to choose the right model, buy it and install it. Therefore, we start from the beginning - we will find out what the manufacturers offer, and try to decide which option is best suited for the bathroom.
Advantages of suspension systems
Those who have already come across information about bathroom furniture know that there are several types of cabinets, depending on the installation method. Of these, two types of floor standing on the floor with a bottom and legs, and hanging. Read more about bathroom cabinets below.
So why are hanging cabinets for sinks in high demand?
There are several reasons for this:
- Long service life. Thanks to the most optimal air circulation, suspension systems are less susceptible to the damaging effects of moisture and steam.
- Easy installation. There is no need to attract specialists for installation, if you have all the necessary elements and clear instructions, any home master can handle the installation.
- Service convenience. Easy access to the floor under the furniture allows not only to simplify the cleaning process, but also to notice in time, and, therefore, eliminate leaks.
- Space saving. Do not confuse this quality with the purely visual effect of increasing the size of the room, although it is one hundred percent present. You can in practice make sure that even in a small-looking cabinet there is a lot of necessary things that are haphazardly dispersed throughout the room.
- Individual approach. Even if your height or physique does not go far beyond the standard values, anyway, the ability to install the sink to a height that is comfortable for you makes life much easier.
- Aesthetic functionality. The hanging cabinet is not only conveniently organized for storing the most various little things needed in the bathroom. She also hides behind her own facade all the unsightly looking plumbing stuffing.
- A wide selection of design solutions. It is quite possible to choose furniture for any style and interior, or to level the heaviness of the washbasin with the airy design of the hanging cabinet.
Many, having seen a solid list of advantages, will immediately think - are there really no drawbacks in hanging cabinets? Alas, the ideal does not exist. A significant minus of the design is the requirement of a truly reliable support.
Brick or reinforced concrete walls are best suited for this, but for drywall panels it will be necessary to lay a reinforced frame in the places where the curbstones with a sink are attached to them.
With the right approach to choosing a hanging cabinet with a sink, you will not only get a place to store various things, but also significantly improve the look of your bathroom
And yet - wall models really look good only if all communications are hidden. When the sewer pipe is visible to everyone, for example, it is located along the entire wall above the floor, then hanging an elegant wall pedestal is the same as covering an old sideboard with a lace napkin.
Variety of classification of suspension compositions
As mentioned above, the market offers many options for hanging models. And our task at the moment is not just to choose an original design, but to try to take into account all the nuances - both design and workers. So what kind of varieties now exist and what advantages do they give?
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The use of a hanging pedestal makes it possible to rationally organize the space in the combined bathroom or bathroom and to hide the nodes of connection to communications in the most aesthetic way
The curbstone is the most suitable place for placement of hygiene items and body care products required for taking procedures and putting yourself in order
The choice of a hanging stand mainly determines the load-bearing capacity necessary for the product. It can be small if the sink and stand are suspended separately, only externally creating a single complex
To the curbstones, which play the role of a support for the overhead plumbing, higher demands are placed on the bearing capacity. Their installation uses powerful brackets that can hold the weight of furniture, sinks and tools in the cabinet
A cabinet with a countertop designed for a mortise sink should have a high ability to resist loads
Equally important is the size of the plumbing fixture, in tandem with which you have to work a cabinet, which can be single or double
Oversized cabinets are located under the double sinks. This solution allows you to significantly "unload" the bathroom, find in it a lot of free space to move
Large bedside tables are selected for sinks with side platforms under which, in addition to the curbstone, you can place a washing machine or other household appliances
Rational organization of the bathroom space
Placement of care and hygiene products
Hanging cabinet under the hanging sink
The hung curbstone under the laid on bathroom equipment
Countertop with mortise sink
Single cabinet hanging furniture
Double large washbasin
Wall-hung washbasin cabinet with shelves
Depending on the characteristics, we have several classification features:
- In size. Large or long hanging cabinets (under one or two sinks) most often attract owners of spacious bathrooms. Moreover, there are simply luxurious examples of this type of furniture, which are not a shame to install in the palace. But in small or frankly small bathrooms mini-bedside tables will perfectly fit. But compact designs are also pleasing with their design variety and spaciousness.
- By location. Direct wall cabinets are suitable for any bathroom. Although they are considered standard, but here you can pick up completely original models. The opposite option is considered angular construction. Their advantage is the so-called "expansion of space", when with a visible minimum of dimensions, a decent amount of usable area is hidden inside.
- By internal functionality. Options for configurations differ in the presence, size and number of drawers, linen baskets, towel racks and shelves behind the doors. And so that the furniture meets the requirements of ergonomics, the variety of internal sections should be chosen taking into account the assortment that you are going to hide behind the facade of the cabinet.
However, all the considered variations should be attributed mostly to the external, even rather the interior look.
But there are important functional nuances by which the design of the cabinet and washbasin is classified.
Such corner constructions look excellent, allow you to clearly structure the space of the bathroom and are suitable for rooms of any size
And now more about the pedestals.
Wall-mounted washbasin cabinet
The simplest option seems to be the "stand alone - sink separately." That is, first a wall mounted washbasin is taken (in some cases you can even use an existing one), and only then the corresponding element of furniture is selected for it.
But despite the visible advantages of this composition, such as saving money, the ability to increase the choice of components or avoid unnecessary work, there are significant disadvantages:
- Firstly, in any case, it is necessary to change the old sink and its communications. For a deep massive structure from the time of the Soviet Union, with a large siphon and connecting pipes taken away from the wall, the furniture will be just a front drawer, acting as a mask for sanitary nuances. Useful place in such a cabinet is not so much.
- Secondly, more often than not, a stand that has been bought separately has to be “finished off with a file”, carving holes in the countertop, shelves (drawers) and other interfering parts of both the sink itself and its plumbing parts.
- Thirdly, all newly formed ends after sawing must be protected from the harmful effects of the bathroom atmosphere. And for this you will either have to stick melamine edges, or lay silicone seals.
That is, you will not only not make your life easier, but will also be forced to do extra work.
When preparing the countertops for insertion of the hinged sink, you should work very carefully and act according to the established principle of “measure seven times”
True, for real masters, additional work is not an obstacle, and they can make a masterpiece even from conventionally suitable material.
Built-in washbasin design
This type of suspension system differs from the previous one only in the presence of structural elements already fitted to each other.
There is an option when the sides of the sink protrude above the plane of the countertop, are flush with it or recessed under the lid.
When you purchase a kit with a built-in sink, you get elements that are already perfectly matched to each other, which can be installed easily
A very convenient variety, as it allows you to use not only the internal volume of the cabinet, but also its upper part. When installing such a composition, you need to take care of the tightness of the "countertop-sink" joint to prevent moisture from getting inside.
Wall-hung system with washbasin
A simpler version of the built-in washbasin. Exclusively because the sink itself is used as a countertop, which has additional wide sides.
This model retained all the advantages of the previous type with a nice bonus - there is no need for additional work on sealing joints.
In this design, the sink is placed on top of the cabinet, like an ordinary countertop, eliminating the need to carefully seal the joints
Wall-mounted cabinet with washbasin
A special composition for refined natures - when the wash basin is installed directly on the surface of the cabinet cover.
Externally, the model looks very elegant and stylish, especially if the sink is made of glass. And the installation process of such a suspension system is much simplified. Not to mention the much more complete use of the interior of the cabinet.
This composition looks elegant and does not require additional work on fixing the sink to the wall or floor
Suspension materials and their combination
In addition to the design and constructional characteristics of hanging cabinets with a sink, in the selection process, it is also worth considering the materials from which the composition elements are made.
What are shells made of?
The main options for the sink are most often the following materials:
- Ceramics (porcelain or glazed earthenware). They are distinguished by good quality, but they require caution during installation and use, since they are significant in relative fragility.
- A rock (natural or artificial). Excellent performance, but even heavier in weight than ceramics. Follow the link to find out more.
- Glass. They look very impressive, especially when using a color or matte version with backlight. Despite the fragility of the material, it is quite difficult to break such a sink, but scratching with improper care is quite possible.
- Metal (stainless steel, copper, bronze or brass). Rather rarely used in the bathroom, but for some interior styles, for example, the "old" retro or urban hi-tech is in great demand. Like glass, it requires careful care.
- Plastic (acrylic). The most short-lived material, although here everything depends on quality - expensive acrylic sinks can last quite a long time, but cheap options will last only a couple of years, no matter how you care for them.
Such a variety allows you to choose a washbasin not only in appearance and quality, but also in price.
Any of these materials allows you to make not just original, but even unique sinks in the form of bowls, drops, shells, etc.
Also, wood is used as a material for plumbing fixtures, but only specially treated with moisture protective agents.
Material for the manufacture of hanging tables
As with the sink, various materials are used to make the cabinets.
- Chipboard. Laminated wood chipboard has proven itself in the manufacture of furniture, but it is for the bathroom that it is used only in the most budgetary options. The fact is that, despite the protective coating, moisture still penetrates the plate itself, which is why it eventually swells and delaminates.
- MDF. Such plates with special impregnation are more moisture resistant, and if they are painted or hermetically sealed with a plastic coating, then the durability of furniture made of such a material is essential even for the atmosphere of the bathroom. And the price of models is very loyal.
- Wood. This is already an elite option, since wood, not only moisture resistant, but also hardened by moisture, is a road in itself. Therefore, it is used most often in individual "manual" work.
- Metal. Corrosion-proof alloys are much more reliable than wood-based panels, but products from them are not suitable for every interior.
- A rock. A heavy and reliable option, also related to the elite.
- Glass. Modern and increasingly popular material for the manufacture of furniture. Gives the whole interior lightness and airiness, can be used in a variety of forms. The only minus is that care is required when using and careful care, because even on frosted glass any drips and spots from water are perfectly visible.
Despite the fairly rich selection, the most popular among the majority of the population are cabinets made of MDF and glass.
Whatever material is used to make the curbstones, you can always create both lightweight and solid reliable models
When choosing a complete set from the washbasin and cabinet, pay attention to how such a set looks harmonious. In doing so, consider the rest of the bathroom.
Hardware - which workmanship is better?
In addition to the main elements of the suspension systems - cabinets and sinks, there are also additional ones - fasteners and decorative parts. And the appearance and durability of the operation of the entire structure as a whole also depend on their quality.
Experts advise choosing accessories made of chromed metal, since plastic or gold-plated products serve much less.
Calculation of the dimensions of the cabinet
To select the perfect hanging cabinet, a prerequisite is to determine the installation location of the washbasin. And here we have two options - mount the new thing to the same place where the old sink was, or find a more convenient location. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the comfort of use for all family members.
What should I look for?
- The most prudent owners use the oldest system - a practical approach. Each of the residents in the selected place should try on, performing the usual actions when washing. For a more complete effect, you can put a stool with a basin there. Thanks to this home-made “test”, it immediately becomes clear how convenient it is to use the sink, whether walls, pipes, a bathroom or other objects will interfere.
- After the final decision - the washstand will be here! - the horizontal dimensions of free space are removed taking into account all interfering communications. The dimensions of the structure will be limited to them.
- Finally, we determine the most convenient installation height. Following the recommendations of SNiPs, the standard distance from the rim of the washbasin to the floor is set within 80-85 cm. But according to anthropological studies, a comfortable sink is located 7-8 cm below the bend of the elbow.
- At the same time, you should think about the vertical dimensions of the cabinet and the use of free space under it. For example, some will prefer a small bedside table to install a washing machine, laundry basket or a small pull-out step for a child below.
Given all the proposed criteria, the choice will be difficult, but right.
Even when using anthropometric measurements in calculations, at least all adult residents in the apartment should be considered
And after buying a system that is suitable on all sides, you can proceed with its installation. We also recommend that you read our other article, which provides tips on choosing a suitable sink for the bathroom.
Suspension Installation Technology
Installation instructions for a hanging cabinet with a sink are usually attached to the purchased kit along with all fasteners. And although for each particular variety they differ, it is still possible to identify general points that are suitable for any design.
There is no universal instruction for installing a hanging cabinet with a sanitary sink, since all models have individual design features. However, literally any technology has common features. As an illustrative example, consider one of them:
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To install a hanging cabinet with a sink, you will need a drill with a set of drills, a marking pencil, a tape measure, a level, a screwdriver. We check the configuration of the cabinet with the sink according to the document attached to the product
Plumbing, sold in tandem with a pedestal, is usually accompanied by a template that depicts the outline of the appliance and furniture, as well as fixing points. All this is transferred to the wall with a pencil
At the marked points with drill bits indicated in the diameter template, we drill holes. We blow dust out of them and hammer in the dowels, then put the fittings and studs on which the sink will be hung
To install the brackets for the cabinet, we also first hammer the dowels, then put metal brackets on top of them. First, bait them with screws, then align and tighten all the way
We will assemble the main part of the cabinet, while not installing furniture fittings and other details. We supply only drawer guides
We will collect the drawer at this stage to determine whether it will move freely in the cabinet. We fix the handle on it
Hang the sink on the previously installed studs. Check its position with the building level, if necessary, adjust and fix the shell with nuts, screwing them onto the studs
We collect the siphon, connect it to the sink drain on one side and to the sewer outlet on the other. Tighten the system nuts tightly, remembering to install gaskets in the joints during assembly
Step 1: Preparing the tool and checking the equipment
Step 2: Performing Factory Layout
Step 3: Drilling holes and installing dowels
Step 4: Attaching the Brackets
Step 5: Assembling the base of the pedestal
Step 6: Assembling the Drawer for Fitting to the Cabinet
Step 7: Hanging the sink on the wall
Step 8: Assembling the drain and connecting to the sewer
The preparatory stages of work have been completed. The sink is suspended and connected to the sewer outlet. Now you need to install and fix the hanging pedestal:
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Temporarily hang the stand on the upper brackets to align if necessary and mark the attachment points below
Through the holes in the lower brackets, mark the points of attachment of the metal corner brackets with a pencil
We drill the wall under the dowels for attaching the lower brackets. We blow dust out of the holes, drive the dowels and fasten the lower holders with their help
We glue the top end of the cabinet with a sealing tape, which is included in the package, to protect the furniture from direct contact with plumbing. If there was no tape, we buy it ourselves. We establish mechanisms and armature of a curbstone
We hang the stand in place and fix it with screws at the two upper points. The moving mechanisms located inside the nightstand are covered with plastic protective parts
We put the building level on the sink with a curbstone and adjust the accessories, focusing on the level readings. Then we screw the screws into the lower brackets
We have the building level inside the cabinet on the lower bar. If necessary, adjust the position by tightening and loosening the screws
We install the drawer in the cabinet and check how freely it pulls out, as well as the work of closers, if they are in the design
Step 9: Hanging the pedestal for marking
Step 10: Marking the attachment points of the lower brackets
Step 11: Drilling a hole for the bottom mounts
Step 12: Preparing the pedestal for hanging on the wall
Step 13: Attaching the Stand and Installing the Protective Parts
Step 16: Securing the Stand by Securing the Lower Brackets
Step 15: Checking the horizontal at the finish
Step 16: Installing the Furniture Drawer
The first step when installing any model of suspended structure is to make sure that the outlets of the water supply and sewerage are exactly where you need it. That is, even when determining the installation location, take care of their summation. And only after that it is necessary to start "art" works, that is, drawing markings on the wall, along which the fastening will be carried out.
Be sure to check all lines for evenness with the help of a building level, as drawing "by eye" can lead to unpleasant distortions. It is most convenient to do this with an assistant, then one person holds a sink or a curbstone frame attached to the wall with a level placed on top, and another with a marker or pencil marks the points of future fixtures directly in the holes intended for this.
The next step is drilling. If you bought a kit with a hinged sink, then first we drill holes for anchor hooks or studs for fastening.
After that, we prepare the openings for the dowels for the curbstone itself. A small nuance - when working with ceramic tiles in the marked areas, carefully make small recesses with the chipper so that the drill does not slip at the beginning of rotation. And remember, for strong walls (brick or slag concrete) it is better to use drill bits.
We insert into the made holes of the dowel or anchor. We install and fix the sink, tightening the nuts with an ordinary wrench (it is best to use a spanner). We assemble and connect the siphon and mixer, acting strictly according to the instructions attached to the kit. Be sure to install all the necessary gaskets.
We check the tightness of the joints. To do this, put water in the sink and leave it for about 10-20 minutes. We lay sheets of paper under the washbasin in the area where the water and sewer pipes exit. If the paper remains dry after the allotted time, it means that the connection is made correctly. Otherwise, leakage will have to be fixed.
We mount the cabinet, having previously removed all the internal elements such as boxes from it. We check the correct installation using the building level laid on the bottom of the cabinet.
We pay special attention to the joints between the sink and the wall, and the sink and cabinet. Experienced craftsmen advise using an ordinary door (or window) elastic sealant for such places. It perfectly seals cracks, serves much longer without losing its properties, unlike silicone sealants.
We insert into the cabinet all the removed parts, aligning the possible distortions. All is ready. We carefully inspect the mounted system and enjoy the new thing.
Almost any kind of suspension system "cabinet + sink" can be installed with your own hands, if you act carefully, carefully and follow the manufacturer's recommendations
It seems that the scheme is not too complicated, the main thing in this work is the accuracy and accurate execution of the attached instructions.
You can see some varieties of hanging stands of various designs in this video, which will allow you to go to the store with more confidence:
Example of installation instructions for a hanging cabinet with a hinged sink-countertop:
Here you can appreciate the work of professionals who install a custom-made hanging design with an overhead washbasin:
As you can see, choosing a suitable hanging design with a washbasin is much more difficult than installing it in the bathroom. And if you coped with this task correctly, then installation will be on your shoulder.
But with doubts about your own technical skills, there is always the opportunity to turn to professionals who will collect and connect everything qualitatively. Especially such an appeal is appropriate in the case of buying a really expensive model.
Perhaps after reading our article you have questions - ask them in the comments box, and we will try to respond to them promptly. Or maybe you had to independently install a suspension structure in the bathroom and you know the subtleties that we did not mention? Please share your editing secrets with our readers.