A recessed medicine cabinet is a useful bathroom accessory – it allows you to store your items discreetly and also adds to the decor. It is sleek, uses space efficiently and may also serves as a looking glass.
Some pros of having a recessed medicine cabinet are
* Additional sleek storage space – supplements a vanity/closet/drawers in a bathroom
* Easier reach for items
* Enhanced decor
* Discreet concealment (behind the mirror) for daily use items like tooth brush, paste, etc.
* Storage of items beyond the reach of children
Some cons of having a recessed medicine cabinet are
* Difficulty in installing on a tiled wall
* Not worth the expense and effort if ample space is available to organize elsewhere
If you are looking to install or upgrade one in your bathroom, read on. Recessed medicine cabinets come in many flavors. Some features you should look for are listed below.
* Size – pick a size that fits your decor
* Shape – square, rectangle, oval, etc.
* Single or double door.
* Frameless or with frame – frames come in wood, aluminum, chrome, plastic, etc.
* Adjustable/pull-out shelves,
* With/without a defog system. A defog system is hooked to electricity and keeps the mirror free from fog.
* With/without a mirror.
Some of the popular recessed medicine cabinet brands are listed below.
* Kohler
* Robern
* Broan
* Capri
* Empire
* Wood Crafts
* Grand Bay
* Estate
Average recessed medicine cabinets are priced between 100 USD and 700 USD. The price depends on shape and size of the cabinet and is higher for features like specially crafted frames, defog systems, multiple doors etc. The prices tend to be cheaper for ones without mirrors and the ones with a plastic frame.
Some good places to look for a recessed medicine cabinet are listed below.
Lowes offers a moderate range of recessed medicine cabinets from the low $90s. The best thing about them is, you can go to a store and look at and examine the models instore. For online purchases, they have low shipping costs.
Home Depot also allows you to shop in store and online. Like Lowes, they also carry a moderate range of recessed medicine cabinets. Their prices are comparable to Lowes and they provide attractive shipping rates.
Both Lowes and Home Depot offer professional installation services – the costs vary depending on the type of recessed medicine cabinet, on whether an existing cabinet must be torn down and disposed, whether the drywall or tiles wall must be prepared for the mount, etc.
There are several online-only retailers who offer an attractive range of recessed medicine cabinets. Some are listed below.
Bathroom Accessories Unlimited carry a huge range of cabinets across a wide price range starting from $60. They also offer free shipping on many of their cabinets.
Medicine Cabinet Shop is a big retailer with a very wide variety of cabinets for sale at attractive prices starting from the low $100s. They also carry other bathroom accessories. Their customer service is excellent.
Vintage tub and bath offers a moderate range of recessed medicine cabinets priced upwards of $100. They carry a wide variety of other bath accessories too. They also offer attractive shipping prices.
