Medicine cabinets might sound boring and old-fashioned, but they are actually a decorative way to increase the storage space in your bathroom. Medicine cabinets are making a comeback in interior design and are storing away things that are not even medication-related. Check out some creative ways that today’s medicine cabinets can transform your bathroom into an organized and stylish space. 
Above The Toilet
The unused space above the toilet is the perfect spot for a medicine cabinet. Select one that compliments the entire bathroom. This includes the style…modern, country, traditional, etc. Whether you decide to make it a focal point or blend into the wall, is up to you. This is an ideal spot for storing additional toilet paper, room fragrance, tissues, and cleaning supplies.
Sleek Corner Medicine Cabinet
A corner in the bathroom is an ideal spot for a fashionable yet functional medicine cabinet. This works extremely well in a small bathroom where space is limited. It allows you to get extra storage space without the cabinet looking out of place. Corner medicine cabinets can conveniently hide away toiletries, towels, and other items that clutter the counter.
Double Duty Mirrors
If your bathroom has two side-by-side sinks, the space above can serve double duty. It’s a mirror! It’s a medicine cabinet! It’s a double duty, mirror and medicine cabinet duo. At first sight, these clever, clandestine medicine cabinets look just like mirrors, but when they open up, they become an organizational dream. Store toiletries, combs, brushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, and any go-to items you use on a daily basis. Note: You don’t have to have double sinks in your bathroom to enjoy a double-duty mirror medicine cabinet. It is just as handy with one.
By The Shower
If there is a substantial wall by the shower, hang a longer medicine cabinet nearby to house bath towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash etc. The design can vary based on your taste. It can resemble a closet door, mimic the shower door or look like a basic mirror. Hang towel racks on the wall next to the medicine cabinet to complete the shower theme.
Traditional Medicine Cabinet
If you are a tried and true traditionalist and love the look of everything old is new again, there are medicine cabinets on the market that look like they did many years ago. They might look old, but they are designed to help you keep organized and clutter-free including built-in shelves, cubbies, and individual spaces for different sized items. Hang them on any wall in the bathroom. For example, above the sink, behind the door, near the shower or combine as a wall grouping with light scones.
Built Into the Wall Medicine Cabinet
For those looking for a sleek, streamlined bathroom style, consider a recessed medicine cabinet. Part of the cabinet is built or recessed into the inside of the wall. This option provides extra storage, deeper shelves, and a whole lot of space to organize multiple items. This idea might take some remodeling, but in the long run, the time and investment will provide additional storage in a small to mid-sized bathroom.
Picture This Cabinet Idea
If you must add storage to your bathroom but don’t like the idea of a medicine cabinet that looks like a medicine cabinet, then hide a cabinet behind a framed picture. Simply open the framed picture like a door and voila! Shelves for towels, toiletries, and other items you want to keep organized and concealed away from view. This idea is lovely above a bathtub, toilet, or larger wall in your bathroom.
Open For View Shelving
Some homeowners prefer to have everything in view, so a medicine cabinet with clear glass or no glass at all is an option. This idea is like a shadow box and can help organize bathroom necessities or showcase favorites like perfume collections, jewelry, and hair accessories. Consider a small shadowbox-looking cabinet or go for one that fills up space from the ceiling to the floor to create a bookcase vibe.
The Slide Out Medicine Cabinet
Medicine cabinet designs are getting more and more creative and clever, some even artistic. There are cabinets that look like regular mirrors, but each side features slide-out shelving. This is ideal for smaller, lightweight toiletries, washcloths, soap, and medication.
Medicine Cabinets are an on-trend organizational tool for bathrooms of all sizes. Medicine cabinets offer built-in functionality and a stylish element to a bathroom. Whether you prefer it tucked away from view so only you know where it is or open for viewing shelving for everyone to see, medicine cabinets make a bathroom convenient and organized. Today’s medicine cabinet trends make it easy and affordable for you to update and refresh your bathroom.
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The design experts at Columbus Bath Design are up to date on all the latest bathroom trends and can help you design the best medicine cabinet for your home. Contact us today and let’s get started.
