One of the easy ways to remodel a bathroom is to replace old cabinets with new contemporary or updated cabinets. The medicine cabinet is often one of the central points of interest in a bathroom, so selecting one that meets your needs and is still attractive can be an important decision.

Types of Medicine Cabinets

There are several different types of medicine cabinets available on the market today. They range from utilitarian cabinets that are wall mounted to cabinets that are designed to be recessed into the wall and blend into the mirror or wall finish.

Wall mounted bathroom cabinets often integrate both storage area and a mirror. In some cases a simple medicine cabinet is little more than a small metal cabinet with sliding doors that are made of plastic, metal or glass. This type of cabinet is installed underneath a wall mirror that is usually hung above it.

Another type of home medicine cabinet is the type that has mirrors mounted on doors that open or fold in order to allow access to the medicine storage area.

Cabinets that are designed to be mounted into recessed openings in the wall are more difficult to install, but often offer a more elegant solution to the problem of where to create storage in the bathroom for personal grooming, hygiene and medications. These cabinets can be installed on a side wall or directly above the sink vanity and frequently have a mirror integrated into the door of the cabinet.

Installation

If you have never installed bathroom cabinets, then you may decide that you need some help with your first installation project, but after that, with a little experience, it is possible to install home medicine cabinets like a pro.

Wall mounted cabinets are often the easiest to install, requiring a level, a drill and installation instructions. Read the instructions thoroughly before beginning to attempt to install your cabinet.

If you have decided to install a recessed bathroom medicine cabinet, the process is a bit more involved and you will need equipment to cut into the existing wall to created a recessed space for your cabinet. Before you begin cutting holes in your bathroom wall, read the installation instructions completely and remember the old adage, “measure twice, cut once.” The last thing you want is to find yourself with a big hole in your wall that doesn’t fit your cabinet.

Summary

Bathroom medicine cabinets are an essential element of bathroom storage and are usually central to bathroom décor, even if they are utilitarian cabinets. Medicine cabinets are usually available as either wall mounted or recessed cabinets and can be installed by a homeowner with a minimal of effort. If you decide to install your own home medicine cabinet in your bathroom, make sure you understand the installation instructions well before you begin to attempt to install the cabinet and carefully measure before cutting any holes into your walls.

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