For a long time medicine cabinets were somewhat ignored in bathroom decorating. In older homes, they were made of metal and designed to serve a purpose, not to look attractive. However, those days are gone and medicine cabinets now come in a large variety of sizes and styles and are attractive as well as functional.
Remember that in most bathrooms, the medicine cabinet is the only thing that is placed at eye level. Choosing the right one can completely alter the look of the room. Keep the overall style you want in mind when you embark on your search for the perfect medicine cabinet. Crown Molding, Columns and Ceiling Medallions are other aspects your might want to condsider as well.
Looking For Your Bathroom Medicine Cabinet
Two Types Of Cabinets
The first decision you will need to make is whether you want a medicine cabinet that is recessed; that is, placed with your wall, or a wall mounted type. This decision is going to be made with two things in mind, which are: the type of walls you have and how much money you want to spend.
Recessed Cabinet
A recessed cabinet works very well in small bathrooms because they do not take up much space in the room. They are more difficult to install however and you will need to pay close attention to the size. The cabinet will need to be able to fit in between the studs of your wall and this may lead to a cabinet that is smaller than you first envisioned.
Wall Mounted Cabinet
Wall mounted versions give you more flexibility as to the size and shape of the cabinet but are, in general, more shallow. This may make it difficult to store larger items in them. They work best in larger bathrooms where they are not likely to get in your way while you are using the sink.
Hybrid Cabinets
It is also possible to get a medicine cabinet that is a hybrid of the two styles. The shape of the cabinet will still be determined by the placement of your wall studs. The fact that the cabinet extends out a few inches from the wall will give you much deeper shelves.
If you look around and see items labeled as medicine cabinets but don’t see anything that appeals to you, don’t hesitate to explore further. Often items that are labeled as spice or curio cabinets can easily serve as bathroom medicine cabinets. These types will also give you the ability to create a larger wall unit made up several cabinets.
Not all medicine cabinets come with mirrors but the majority of them do. Mirrors can make a small room such as a bathroom feel larger and most people find them necessary for their morning hygiene routines. If you have a bathroom without a mirror, be sure to leave room for one somewhere else in the room.
It is probably best to find the cabinet you want and try to fit the rest of your bathroom furniture to it. The type of cabinet you choose may be limited by size and shape; fitting one into an established décor may prove difficult. Find your perfect medicine cabinet and the room your build around it may just end up being your dream bathroom.