Bedroom + Bathroom Ideas
Full Length Medicine Cabinet


BLACK+DECKER B+D Contributor 187 Projects
A classic medicine chest is a great storage solution for several reasons. First, it keeps your stuff right where you need it, near the sink. Second, its multiple shallow shelves store small items in plain view, so there’s no digging around for everyday necessities. Built-in medicine cabinets are recessed into the wall, minimizing the use of precious room space. And finally, most medicine chests serve a dual purpose in the bathroom by having mirrored doors.
Indeed, the basic medicine chest design leaves little room for improvement. That’s why the bathroom cabinet in this project takes the same great features and simply makes more of them. This built-in cabinet has a 3½"-deep storage space yet projects only ¾" from the wall (not counting the overhead crown molding). Inside, it’s loaded with adjustable shelves, so it can hold not only prescription bottles and toiletries, but also taller things like shampoo bottles and cleaning supplies. And the cabinet’s door is tall enough to accommodate a full-length mirror—a great convenience feature for any bathroom.