Choosing a Medicine Cabinet

Choosing a Medicine Cabinet

By Dan Auer

Are you trying to fit a lot of things into a not-so-big space? When it comes to organization, medicine cabinets are closets in miniature. They are a great addition to any bathroom, keeping all of your bathroom essentials in one spot - organized, clean, and easy to find. Medicine cabinets often do triple duty in a bathroom - most importantly by keeping items organized. They also often function as the all important bathroom mirror while adding a bit of style and décor. You can cater your medicine cabinet to your own needs. Left-handed? No problem! Just choose a medicine cabinet with reversible mounting!

Swing Door

The swing door operates much like a traditional cabinet with one side hinged. Swing door cabinets really look nice hung over a pedestal sink.

Side Wall

The side wall cabinets are mounted in an area other than above the sink and are longer in taller than the other styles. These are great for storing larger things like shampoo and conditioner bottles.

Tri View

Tri-view medicine cabinets have three panels. In some models the center is simply a mirror and the two side section open, and in other models all three sections open for storage. This type of cabinet is great for more than one person. One side can be his, while the other is hers - or in most households, both sides are hers, and his stuff gets thrown under the sink!

Surface mounted styles are simply mounted on the wall and secured into studs. Recessed or semi-recessed medicine cabinets may need a little more planning and installation time, but give a cleaner appearance.

All styles of medicine cabinets feature options for mirror location. Choose from the basic mirror option on the outside of a closed door, a mirror on the back of the cabinet interior, or a mirror on the inside as well as outside of the door, which may allow for mirror viewing while cabinet is open. Mirrors allow for more mirror space without investing in a bigger medicine cabinet. Choose from double-mirrored doors, swing-out magnifying mirrors, sliding doors, triple doors, or even heated mirrors so you can see yourself even through steam.

Medicine cabinets come in various sizes and are available in many popular finishes from natural wood to metal. For a pure storage option, non-mirrored styles are also available. Remember, medicine cabinets are in a highly trafficked room, so don't keep anything in there that you
wouldn't want others to see!

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