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What should I put on these built ins?

8 years ago
I have a built in cabinet with marble top on the side of my two bathroom sinks. What should I put on them? I would do large orchids but I don't have enough light. Thanks!

Comments (14)

  • 8 years ago

    Wow, that is like nothing I have ever seen before. Awkward. I would remove those. If they have to stay, then I would decorate with decorative jars filled with bathroom items.

  • 8 years ago
    I appreciate all comments, please keep them coming!
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    you have window right there. phal orchids don't require huge amounts of light. Just open the shutters during the day. or do a pothos or other low light green plant in a nice vase. I have mine in a glass vase w/just water. do a mirrored tray w/your bath items. do a very good quality fake orchid. lots of options.

  • 8 years ago

    This is the beauty of using an orchid. Silk orchids look absolutely real as no other flower or plant does. I like the simplicity of the arrangement the way it is, however I can also visualize an acid yellow orchid in a cobalt blue perfectly square pot placed far into the corner.

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    8 years ago

    I just wonder why you did not go with vanities. Since they are there I think what ever you would have put on a vanity.

  • 8 years ago

    You don't need that space to use as a counter top for some of your bathroom "stuff?" As I see there is some "stuff" on the one on the right. Like Patricia said " they are there I think whatever you would have put on a vanity."

    TJ Maxx/Marshalls usually has some decent looking faux orchids..

  • 8 years ago
    I like the orchid idea a a couple decorative apothecary jars holding q tips cotton balls
  • 8 years ago

    Love this look!! Not sure if those are towels or bathmats but my first reaction is a clothesline (sorry) I would use Apothecary jars.

  • 8 years ago
    Hello everyone, well, we fell in love with the console sinks you see, but had no storage. The interior designer that worked for our builder designed these built in cabinets to go beside the sinks.

    The cabinets really hold everything we need so can just use the tops for something pretty.


    The console sinks have bars underneath for hand towels that we lazily don't fold nicely.
  • 8 years ago

    Where do you like? Near the coast, woods? I would look for something natural but something tall, to bring your eye up. Orchids could work, as the pretty tall apothecary jars. I’m thinking something taller...snake plant? Single birch or driftwood piece? Vertical wall plants (that would still allow for counter space use) or just favorite photos/artwork on the walls above each cabinet

  • 8 years ago
    One thing that may make the chests integrate better....would be to add more industrial looking pulls to go with the sinks...perhaps even consider a slight color change to give them more of a “furniture”look....something like a driftwood gray?
  • 8 years ago
    Maybe even some little faux legs (similar to the sink pipe)at the bottom on the front.......one other possibility to fill the space without giving up the counter space would be hanging plants ....ferns are perfect in this environment....would also be a nice contrast with the all white aesthetic
  • 8 years ago
    Missed the post about snake plants....that would be excellent as well...they are no maintenance and require almost no watering ....however ...tho they are not as ethereal as orchids or ferns...they are very good for cleaning the air in your home