Bath Cabinet Ideas
Bathroom cabinets, especially vanities, offer an opportunity to make a statement with design. Whether your aesthetic is traditional or contemporary, country or cottage, the bathroom furnishings set the tone. Changing your cabinets doesn't always mean purchasing something new; consider whether you can reuse some of what you have. But while you're thinking about style, don't forget function. Your bathroom needs storage space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Dresser Vanities
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Using an antique dresser, or a reproduction, as your bathroom vanity complements a traditional design style. Realize that any antique piece will have to be altered to accommodate a sink, so it's best to pick one that isn't worth a lot of money, since the value will be destroyed. Visit antiques shops and even thrift stores to search for a suitable dresser that you won't mind cutting a hole in. Reproduction cabinets are built to house a sink and plumbing, but they have the look and detail of a fine antique. You can find newly made cabinets intended for either vessel sinks, which sit on top, or recessed sinks.
Stylish Medicine Cabinet
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If you have an old, unattractive medicine cabinet, don't give up on it yet. Medicine cabinets offer handy, specific storage that saves you from wondering where you put the bottle of aspirin. Reface your medicine cabinet with a favorite mirror you already have, or go shopping to find one that fits in with your bathroom's design. With some construction adhesive and a stylish new mirror, your medicine cabinet can be an appealing part of your bathroom decor.
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Small Spaces
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In a powder room or small bathroom, cabinet-style vanities can overwhelm the space, but pedestal sinks offer no storage. Compromise with a vanity cabinet that has both storage and negative space. Such a cabinet may have drawer space directly under the countertop, then legs that go down to the floor. Other cabinets will have legs under the countertop, with drawer space near the floor. Any open shelving can be used to store towels or other bathroom essentials.
Extra Storage
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To provide more storage in the bathroom, hang a small cabinet on the wall. These come in various styles, with completely closed storage, or both open and closed storage. Another option is a cabinet that fits over the toilet, with an open space for the tank and cabinet space above. If you have the space, a freestanding, armoire-style cabinet can store blankets, sheets and other linens, as well as the usual bathroom supplies. For smaller rooms, a narrow but tall cabinet can take advantage of the vertical space.
Go Green
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To give your bathroom a new look in an eco-friendly way, consider painting or refacing your current vanity and other cabinets. Some new molding, a new stain color or a new finish can make old cabinets seem brand-new again. Modern hardware and an updated countertop will complete the transformation.
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