Bathroom Cabinet Styles/Types

Categorizing the wide world of bathroom storage options

A Bathroom Cabinet For Every Need

Just as people have different personalities and bathrooms have different configurations, so do bathroom cabinets have different shapes, sizes, styles, prices, and uses. Here are some of the most common types of bathroom cabinets you can find here at JustBathroomCabinets.com.

Floor Cabinets: No Power Tools Required

Floor cabinets require no permanent installation so you can take them with you if you move. They're easy to put together and serve a variety of functions.

• The word "etagere" may be foreign and sound fancy, but you can use these simple shelving units in any bathroom. Usually made from moisture-resistant wire or glass, these tier storage solutions can tuck into a corner or any other small space in your bathroom. Because the shelving is open, items are easy to access, but you'll want to make sure your display is attractive and not too cluttered.
• A bathroom space-saver puts a cabinet over your toilet without requiring wall installation. Instead, the cabinet has legs that stand behind your toilet so they won't get in your way. Ideal for apartments where you don't want to sully the drywall, space-savers are easy to install, provide convenient additional storage and are available in a variety of styles, so you don't have to feel like your living space is generic.
• Linen cabinets, much like etageres, are tall, narrow shelving units perfect for towels or decorations; however, they usually have some closed storage to hide TP or other toiletries. These cabinets are usually made of wood and look like regular furniture pieces.

Wall Cabinets: Useful Artwork

Wall cabinets are just what they sound like: cabinets that install directly to your wall. Often designed to fit in the space above your toilet, these cabinets can have glass or opaque doors depending on your needs. When your vanity doesn't provide enough storage, the next best option is to install a wall cabinet.

Medicine Cabinets: Dual Functions

Medicine cabinets are shallow storage units with a mirrored door. A great solution for very small bathrooms, medicine cabinets make an existing element in your bathroom - your mirror - pull double duty so you can primp and have your most frequently used toiletries right at eye level. Medicine cabinets are classified by how they are installed.

• The simplest is obviously a surface-mount cabinet, which mounts to the front of your wall and is easy for even a novice to install.
• Semi-recessed and recessed medicine cabinets are permanently installed and require you to cut a hole in the drywall. This hides the bulk of the cabinet for a streamlined look.
• Corner-mount medicine cabinets are deeper so you can store larger items. A corner mount mirror can be used with your regular mirror to give you a different perspective as you check the back of your hair.