Choosing Medicine Cabinet Height Above Vanity

You want your medicine cabinet to be the perfect height above your vanity. But with all the ways to achieve this, which is the best? Which is the most important?

Ideally, you want your bathroom's decor to compliment and enhance the functionality of the space. If you don't have an open plan design, chances are your bathroom's design is to accommodate a mirror over your toilet.

A mirror that is too high will make it difficult to fit in, and that will ruin the illusion. So if you have to compromise where your medicine cabinet is located, you could consider installing a small wall mirror. The problem with that is a wall mirror will only distract from the function of the vanity.

And depending on how functional your vanity is, you might need a tall vanity. For example, in a single stall bathroom. With a tall vanity, your vanity will always be above the sink, which will be very functional. But of course, that will also make it difficult to fit your medicine cabinet into your bathroom if you have a tall vanity.

If you can afford a tall vanity, your choice of cabinet height depends on your specific needs. There are different heights for different people, depending on the way they work and the way their bathroom functions. And you don't want to put yourself in a position where you have to compromise.

Consider the person who won't work too hard at making the room function. This person could very well choose a higher cabinet height than someone who works hard but doesn't have the luxury of time to work on his/her home improvement.

You'll also want to consider a medicine cabinet that is one size fits all, as you'd have to measure it with a tape measure every time you go shopping. To be honest, a good, reasonably priced drawer-less medicine cabinet fits the bill for many people.

Wood cabinets look beautiful and they provide plenty of storage space. Most cabinets are comprised of three or four shelves that work well for keeping medicine and other supplies, as well as a place to store towels and other items. Wood cabinets are often less expensive than glass and metal cabinets, and that's no coincidence.

Because they are made of wood, these cabinets tend to resist stains better than plastic, glass, or metal cabinets. Wood also tends to be heavier and more robust than plastic, so they last longer. They also are more stable, more reliable, and offer the same level of functionality.

Another thing to consider when choosing a medicine cabinet is whether you will be putting dry powder and/or liquid form in the cabinets. The liquid form is a little trickier to get out of the cabinets. Some forms will leak, and there's no getting around that.

But if the form spills and then you clean it off with warm water and soap, you can actually get the residue out. Keep in mind that you will have to get rid of any excess moisture or spill by setting your medicine cabinet in someplace that will absorb it.

So, the important thing when choosing a medicine cabinet height above vanity is that you know how your home works and what your needs are. Decide whether you want a simple cabinet that will be right next to your vanity, or a cabinet that fits in perfectly with your overall decor.