Medicine Cabinets: Reflections on Bathroom Storage
The mirrored medicine cabinet is a great choice for bathrooms
lacking inadequate storage. They are
especially handy if you have little ones around and need to keep toiletries,
medications and cleaning products out of reach.
Styles and Function
Design: Many come
in a variety of styles from traditional to sleek modern designs. The mirrored
glass can be oval, square or rectangular; some include glamorous spotlighting,
perfect for your daily beauty regimen.
Storage: The
storage offered also varies widely, with some offering multiple shelves and
deep storage; while others boast beautiful ornate frames that disguise the fact
there are slender shelves behind the glass.
Placement: The modern mirrored medicine cabinet can be hung as your primary mirror above your
vanity. But they also work hung on the
opposing wall of your primary mirror, helping to create the illusion of a
bigger space through reflection.
Tips
Group several to up the storage space and add interesting
visual appeal.
Figure out what you need out of your mirrored bathroom
cabinet – what items in your bathroom require storage? Then figure out what kind of look you’re
going for. Deciding on these factors
first will help simplify your search.
Most can be hung by a weekend DIY-er and require only basic
tools like a drill, stud finder, screwdriver, and level. Be sure to have a buddy around to help, as
hanging the cabinet itself is certainly a two person job!
Mirror Medicine Cabinet – Pros And Cons
Depending on your particular situation, there are a few
different pros and cons that come along with a mirror medicine cabinet. If you
have found yourself debating whether or not these types of medicine cabinets
are right for your particular situation, you will want to go over the various
pros and cons that we have outlined below.
Pros
1. Serves A Double Purpose – Having a
recessed mirror medicine cabinet is a great way to store the items that you
need access to most often. From your shaving supplies to your medicines, you
will be able to know exactly where the thing is that you need. You also get to
use the mirror during shaving and getting ready to go out which helps the
mirror pull double duty.
2. Adds To Your Decor – Because there are
so many different styles and designs of mirror medicine cabinets, you do not
have to worry about it sticking out from your decor. Purchasing one that
matches closely will add to your decor and increase the value of your bathroom
in case you want to sell the home one day.
Cons
1. Pose Potential Dangers To Children – Because
you are going to be hanging a mirror inside of your house, you run the
potential risk of your children getting hurt. This isn’t a common occurrence,
but if the mirror should ever shatter, your children could end up with glass in
their feet from walking through the bathroom before it is cleaned up properly.
2. Require Regular Maintenance – You are
going to have to maintain the mirror to keep it looking great. The maintenance
is fairly straightforward, with some simple glass cleaner and rubbing it down
once a week.
So there you have it. If you have been on the fence about
whether or not a mirror medicine cabinet is right for your bathroom area,
hopefully, this list of pros and cons has helped you come to a final decision
about your purchase.
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