I’m quite proud of our new bathroom cabinet.
Its layout is basically the same as the white laminated particleboard one we had before.
But this one is much nicer (in my opinion).
For example, the walls are just under 10 mm (0.4 inches) thick.
It’s stained plywood, painted with Tokinoise lacquer, so it looks and feels much lighter than the old one.
The drawers have full-extension slides.
The fittings are made of stainless steel... the eyelets are actually designed to carry very heavy loads... the bottom one has a fastening screw with a diameter of 20 millimeters (0.8 inches) 😱
This lacquer is supposedly the one used by the French navy for their shipbuilding wood... that should be more than enough for our bathroom 😉
Since I don’t have a professional painting booth, the finish isn’t as smooth as “regular” painted surfaces, but it has a unique charm that I really like.
On top, in front of the three LEDs, there will be a cover that lets the light shine through.
I haven’t decided exactly what it will look like yet. My current idea was to punch a stainless steel sheet with a nice pattern, but I think that might be too much metal... we’ll see... maybe it will be frosted glass, like we have in other parts of the bathroom.
Its layout is basically the same as the white laminated particleboard one we had before.
But this one is much nicer (in my opinion).
For example, the walls are just under 10 mm (0.4 inches) thick.
It’s stained plywood, painted with Tokinoise lacquer, so it looks and feels much lighter than the old one.
The drawers have full-extension slides.
The fittings are made of stainless steel... the eyelets are actually designed to carry very heavy loads... the bottom one has a fastening screw with a diameter of 20 millimeters (0.8 inches) 😱
This lacquer is supposedly the one used by the French navy for their shipbuilding wood... that should be more than enough for our bathroom 😉
Since I don’t have a professional painting booth, the finish isn’t as smooth as “regular” painted surfaces, but it has a unique charm that I really like.
On top, in front of the three LEDs, there will be a cover that lets the light shine through.
I haven’t decided exactly what it will look like yet. My current idea was to punch a stainless steel sheet with a nice pattern, but I think that might be too much metal... we’ll see... maybe it will be frosted glass, like we have in other parts of the bathroom.
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Powermichi11 Sep 2021 00:14The eye bolts used as handles do not do justice to the project; you should replace them with proper handles or knobs. These standard parts often make the difference between a great piece of work and a makeshift job...
Powermichi schrieb:
Using eye bolts as handles doesn’t do justice to the project; you should replace them with proper handles or knobs. These standard parts often make the difference between a great piece of work and a makeshift job... 😱 Do you think so? If someone prefers a plain or old-fashioned look? The point of it now is exactly to combine something old and elegant with new, functional utensils.P
Powermichi11 Sep 2021 00:39ypg schrieb:
😱 Do you think so? Who wants boring or old-fashioned? The idea right now is exactly to combine classic elegance with modern practical items. Yes, there are so many great handles and knobs that fit better. I think using nautical equipment can still look good, but regular ring pull handles tend to downgrade the cabinet rather than enhance it. Please note, this is just my opinion; everyone is entitled to their own view. 🙂
What I was looking for was a set of stainless steel handles in 6 gradually increasing sizes.
I couldn’t find that anywhere else.
Calculating an even progression of the sizes was not easy! Three mathematically skilled friends tried to help. Two of them failed (just like me), and the last one provided me with a table where I could calculate and adjust the sizes down to the millimeter.
At first, I was unsure about the handles, but my wife liked them, and now I also think they’re great...
It’s always interesting to see what other people think. 😎
I couldn’t find that anywhere else.
Calculating an even progression of the sizes was not easy! Three mathematically skilled friends tried to help. Two of them failed (just like me), and the last one provided me with a table where I could calculate and adjust the sizes down to the millimeter.
At first, I was unsure about the handles, but my wife liked them, and now I also think they’re great...
Powermichi schrieb:
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion 🙂
It’s always interesting to see what other people think. 😎
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hanghaus200012 Sep 2021 12:37The design is somewhat bold. The handles don’t match the hinges, and in my opinion, the curved cutouts especially don’t fit. I would actually prefer handles all the same size.
On the other hand, from a craftsmanship perspective, I think it’s very well done.
On the other hand, from a craftsmanship perspective, I think it’s very well done.
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