Medicine cabinets are important fixtures in the bathroom. These cabinets are often placed above the sink so that toiletries and medications are easily accessible.
The cabinets can be installed in two ways: by mounting it on the surface of the wall or placing it in a recessed space cut through the wall to fit the cabinet. The main purpose of a medicine cabinet is for storing and organizing common medications to eliminate the need to go periodically to a drug store.
Medicine cabinets equipped with plenty of shelves can be also used for storing other things like cosmetic products, shaving kits, toothbrushes, and other small items typically used in the bathroom. If you want your cabinets to appear clutter-free, there are medicine cabinets that have mirrors hinged on the sides to act as a door.
Recessed medicine cabinets are popular among homeowners who want to imbibe a contemporary feel to their bathrooms. Since these cabinets do not jut out, it can give the illusion of having only a wall mirror attractively installed on the wall.
Some recessed cabinets can function as a decorative piece. Recessed medicine cabinets like these may have attractive covers like veneered wood. If you want to maximize the space of your bathroom, recessed medicine cabinets can save you plenty of space.
There are different materials that are used in the manufacture of recessed medicine cabinets. Some have metal framings while others are made of plastic or wood. These cabinets can have simple designs or have intricate carvings that are perfect for bathrooms with a traditional theme. Rectangular recessed medicine cabinets may have portrait or landscape orientations depending on the space available in the bathroom.
Installing recessed medicine cabinets may not be easy so you should consider getting the job done by professionals. It can involve some work because one has to make sure that there are no electrical lines or plumbing vents in the way.
Locating a section between wall studs is more appropriate although there are instances when the spot you have chosen to install the recessed medicine cabinet contains a stud.
A professional will also know how to deal with these wall studs without compromising for the strength of the structural support. The hollow that should be made out of the bathroom wall should have an allowance so that the cabinet’s door can operate properly. Recessed medicine cabinets are fixed securely in the hole with the use of screws attached to pre-drilled holes at the back of the cabinets.
Recessed medicine cabinets may be more difficult to install than the surface mounted version. However, if you want to go beyond the standard look of medicine cabinets, the recessed type is the best option to go for.