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Small Bathroom-only one needs helpe

8 years ago
Hello All,
My only bathroom is a mess.
I bought this cabinet and mirror to use for the vanity. The vanity is the perfect size for the space and much cheaper than making custom. I love the mirror and want to turn it into a medicine cabinet. The only option we can figure is to make the mirror slide up and down, as side to side won’t work as I’m putting sconces on either side(these are not changing as I already have them.

One idea is to redo the mirror so I can use it’s parts and configure a better medicine cabinet option.

There is no room in this bath for an alternate medicine cabinet and as you can see, I am a product freak!!!

I would love any suggestions. I really want to use the mirror, but it may not be the most practical.

Thank you.

Comments (15)

  • 8 years ago
    The only possible way I can see for the mirror to be a door (if it's feasible at all) is to put it on hinges. Make sure the hardware is heavy duty to adequately support the weight of the mirror. Have you considered a pretty little corner shelf for your products?
  • 8 years ago
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    Rather than trying to reconstruct the mirror you have I would have a recessed medicine cabinet mirror installed ( mine were done by my contractor ). There’s tons available online, for examples look at Pottery Barn and others. Agree on storing all your stuff elsewhere until you need it. For my shower I have one liter size shampoo and conditioner. a smaller size body wash & that’s it. Maybe pare down the number of products? I’m sure some are just duplicates in different packaging.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    You might also want to consider adding a storage cabinet over the toilet.

  • 8 years ago

    I don’t see why that mirror can’t be mounted with hinges to reveal a medicine cabinet. My medicine cabinets are 4’ tall, with mirrored doors. Admittedly, they aren’t as wide but, given your storage needs, it’s certainly worth asking a contractor or cabinet company. Alternatively, you could check the website of your vanity maker. Often they will have wall/mirror cabinets to coordinate with their vanities. You could also get a cabinet to mount over your toilet for additional storage. Finally, you could potentially have a very tall storage cabinet recessed or built into the wall facing your vanity (I can’t tell as it’s not visible). Custom cabinets may not be as expensive as you might think and, if they make your only bathroom more useable, it might be a good place to splurge.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Another (wall) space saver you might consider, is mounting the outlet in the side of your medicine cabinet, assuming you can overhang your cabinet and that it meets code in your area. It will cost you a bit of storage space in the cabinet but would free up space for a second cabinet, over your toilet, and just looks nicer to me. In looking at your photo again, I see part of the facing wall reflected in your mirror and it looks like you have a great spot for a deep cabinet, depending on what’s behind the wall obviously, next to your shower.


  • 8 years ago

    THANK YOU...that is a great idea. My shower takes up the entire wall across from the vanity. That is why I am so intent on making the medicine cabinet behind the mirror and not putting in any other cabinetry. This is a VERY tiny bathroom.

  • 8 years ago

    You’re very welcome. I’m delighted I could help. Best of luck with your renovation.

  • 8 years ago
    You obviously need storage in your bathroom and your vanity is insufficient for that job. A mirrored medicine cabinet usually opens from the left or right and has shelves for small-item storage. You plan to add sconces, but I don't see electrical connections. Rather than a large clock, you need a good shelf for everyday products. If you have any available space in the bathroom or a nearby closet, look for a narrow rolling storage tower. Anything stored within the vanity should be stored in bins so you can see-and-grab what you need.
  • 8 years ago

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • 8 years ago
    Hello all,
    Thanks for your help.
    Now, I would love some other thoughts on the countertop.
    I don’t like the tile or floor colors and those have to stay. My new mirror, cabinet and sconces are all grey and silver.... grey cabinet/mirror and sconces silver and crystal(antique and elegant)
    Although the main flow was beige/Black now, I want to add the grey and silver and change the color scheme. I think the right countertop will do wonders. I would love you help with ideas on colors!!! I’m adding a picture of the floor.
    Thanks so much for your time!!!
    B
  • 8 years ago

    You might also add a new picture of the bathroom or start a new thread so it’s clear you aren’t looking for advice on your original dilemma.

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks so much! I can’t figure out how to do that
  • 8 years ago

    I can’t either! I just read a post where they said “go back to your original post, you had people interested” so I could be wrong but, for me, I read the initial post, assume that’s what you want advice on and may/may not read all the posts in between so, a new post makes much more sense. You decide. I’m still relatively of new to this.

  • 8 years ago

    You have to go into advice and post there....