Medicine Cabinets-Choose the Most for Function and Decor

Medicine cabinets serve an important role in our everyday routine.

If you have never given this much thought just resolve for one day not to open your medicine cabinet, and cover the mirror. Before the day is done I am sure you will recognize just how much value your medicine cabinet provides.

When you decide it is time to replace and shop for a new medicine cabinet it is good to review your needs and what is available.

How much space do you have for a medicine cabinet? Measure your space above your vanity, and plan where you will put vanity lighting. If the vanity lighting is from above with bathroom bar lighting it will free up more space, but you should know this is not the best lighting for applying makeup and grooming. Side lights at face level are preferred.

Medicine cabinets are available in both recessed and wall mounted models. There is more to consider with a recessed cabinet. If you are taking down a recessed cabinet you may need to expand the space, or if the new cabinet is smaller then some repair to the wall is required before mounting. Take safety precautions, and avoid disturbing wiring.

Wall mounted medicine cabinets are an easy installation, and can cover a hole left by an older and smaller recessed cabinet. Fill the space with some insulation before hanging your wall mounted cabinet.

Style is another important choice. A bathroom medicine cabinet is an important feature in your overall bathroom decor, and you will want to think how it fits in with the rest of your bathroom fixtures. You will find many attractive styles available. Medicine cabinets are offered in Art Deco, Early American, Mission, Traditional and Contemporary styles.

There are both framed and frameless medicine cabinets. This again is just a matter of personal choice. Framed cabinets come in many wood tones such as oak, cherry and walnut. color choices are also available. Black and white are two popular options.

Shelves should be adjustable for your convenience. Some people prefer doors that slide, while others want a door that swings open.

There are very deep medicine cabinets today to house larger items such as blow dryers and other grooming appliances, and some offer built in plugins for extra convenience. Lighting embedded in the mirror, and fogless mirrors are also choices to consider.

Mirrored doors are heavy and should be equipped with either piano or scissored hinges.

There are also corner medicine cabinets that can be a good choice for a very small bathroom or a powder room.

Vessel Sinks Make for a Speedy Update for a Bathroom

Vessel sinks can make a dramatic difference in a bath that just needs a little something to bring it up to date. Modern bathrooms offer many choices in decor and design.

Let’s say you are comfortable with your bath cabinetry, and that it is in good shape, but the countertop is looking a little worn. By adding a new countertop in your choice of material, an attractive laminate, or granite if your budget will allow, or one of the other beautiful stone materials and adding a vessel sink your bathroom will take on a whole new look.

Vessel sinks come in a wide variety of styles, so there is something for every taste. They can be found is tempered glass, vitreous china, copper, natural stone and many other materials.

The shape of a vessel sink is another issue and lends to the individuality of your bath. There are all the geometric shapes and also free form artistic shapes, and even floral shapes. And the colors are also very diverse.

With many vessel sinks, the faucet is mounted on the countertop, but a few feature a platform on the vessel itself where the faucet is mounted. Wall mounted faucets are only practical if you are doing a full remodel and opening the wall, as they require much more work and special installation.

Selecting just the right faucet for your vessel sink is important. With all the faucet systems to choose from and all the finish options you are bound to find one with just the look and finish you want.

If you want to go one step further, changing out the handles and knobs on your existing cabinetry will help in updating the look and matching it to your new faucet.

Give some thought to a vessel sinks, do some shopping online and see all the options available.

Luxury of Modern Bathrooms

The modern bathrooms of today bear little resemblance to those of the past generation. Bathrooms today bring the homeowner much enjoyment and often a relaxing spa-like atmosphere.

Decor and design are very important to a modern bath. We expect that a bath will be just as attractive as any other room of the home and much attention is given to the fixtures materials and linens that outfit a bathroom.

Luxurious Fixtures and Furnishings For a Bath

There are no end to the luxury you can integrate into your bathroom design. Flooring materials such as marble, granite and other natural stone come at a high price tag, but they are durable if properly cared for, and add such luxury.

Standard cabinetry has been a staple in bathrooms, but many today desire cabinetry that mimics the look of fine furnishings. These are offered in many styles both from eras long past up to the very contemporary styles of today. Many are outfitted with tops of granite, marble and Travertine Stone which adds greatly to their beauty.

For a homeowner who chooses to keep existing cabinetry, adding a new vanity top and a unique vessel sink will quickly give their bath an updated look. These vessel sinks are found in all shapes, materials and colors which allows for a very individual style for a bathroom vanity.

With all the beautiful fixtures and materials that are now available for a bath, shopping and making decisions can be real adventure.