The fundamental concept behind bathroom cabinets is, of course, the ability to be able to store all your things out of the way, yet keep them close to hand. However, just as important is ensuring that the cabinet fits in with your decor, space and shape of the area. Because of this, making a choice is not quite as simple as it may first appear.
Time taken to consider everything you need from your cabinet now, will go a long way to making your decision a great deal easier. As with anything really; preparation is key and could save for some stressful conversations at just the wrong moment.
Before making any decisions, take a little time to make a list of what it is you need your cabinet to do for you and what things you wish to store in it.
Just as important as deciding what will go into your cabinet; is deciding its location in the room. Once this has been finalized, measure; measure and measure again the dimensions of the space. Have someone check these for you too; there are many stories of failed bathroom cabinets where one measurement has been taken in inches, yet delivered to the designer in millimeters!
As well as ensuring you are happy with the numbers on the measurements; ensure you are comfortable with the numbers you are happy to be spending. Having satisfied all these basics; you can go and browse the options online and in stores.
If you are looking for bathroom cabinets to fit into a large or recessed area; you would be better off going for a closet cabinet. These are generally made to fit, by professional craftsmen. Whilst more expensive, you are of course able to control the exact design, finish and materials. You can of course select to build the cabinet yourself, though again, ensure you are comfortable with all your measurements.
If you have a smaller sized bathroom, wall mounted bathroom cabinets are fantastic. However, even in larger bathrooms these can look great; especially if fitted in groups, or staggered across a feature wall interspersed with mirrors.
Much the same as wall mounts; open shelved units can be a great option too. These can also be fixed to the wall, though if this is not possible or sufficient floor and surface area exists, they can be installed here just as well. There is a downside to these of course; in so much that cleaning will be more of a chore.
Whether wall mounted or open shelved, these units can be incorporated into almost any shaped room; and can take up the slack in awkward corners and curves should this be an issue.
The final choice you will have to make is the exact finish and material used to which of the bathroom cabinets you go for. Chrome and mirrors are a very conte4mporary look, whilst pine is a traditional favorite. Seen in many homes, wicker and bamboo are good choices; being both very resilient, durable and surprisingly easy to clean.
Annie Deakin is a journalist, fashion and furniture expert and editor at mydeco.com who is currently interested in
bedspreads,
duvet covers, and
sideboard.
