Showers & Bathrooms

 

 Bathroom Cabinets

Your bathroom cabinets play an important role in both the appearance and function of your bathroom.  To look good, they need to fit in with the theme of your bathroom décor and complement your bathroom furniture.  But, perhaps more importantly, your bathroom cabinets provide all-important storage space for all sorts of items, from toiletries to towels. 

Before you buy a new cabinet, it’s vital to think carefully about where you’re going to position it.  Consider what you want to keep in there, which will determine how much space you’ll need.  You’ll need to find a space on your wall or floor that’s big enough for your cabinet, but is also convenient.  Remember, if you’re going to use your cabinet to store items you use daily, it needs to be easily accessible.  At the same time, it shouldn’t be in your way - you don’t want to be bumping into it every time you get out of the bath!

Bathroom medicine cabinets are just one type of modern bathroom cabinet.  These days people use their bathroom cabinets to store all kinds of things. For this reason there are different designs to cater for these needs. For example, you may be interested in special compartments to store your makeup. Bathroom medicine cabinets can be wall mounted and often have mirrors attached to the doors. In contrast, bathroom linen cabinets tend to be on the floor, often as part of a bathroom vanity unit.  It depends what would be the best use of the space available.

Bathroom cabinets come in a vast array of styles and finishes.  As well as traditional bathroom medicine cabinets there are loads of contemporary bathroom cabinet designs to choose from. Finishes range from natural wood to painted or laminated.  Remember to think about the style and finish of the hardware, such as hinges and handles.  With a bit of thought, you should be able to find a bathroom cabinet that meets your storage needs, helping you to keep your bathroom looking tidy, as well as having an attractive appearance that adds to the character of your home.