Where to Buy Recessed Medicine Cabinets

A Guide to Buying Recessed Medicine Cabinets

By Eyer, published Mar 14, 2008
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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.

Takeaways
  • Shopping guide for Recessed medicine cabinets
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