Is off center medicine cabinet line a design no-no?
Bryanna B
5 years ago
We are building a small master bath (5x10) with room for a 48 inch vanity. I think a recessed medicine cabinet is going to be the way to go because we need the storage space and I like clear counters..... what’s the biggest size you think we can use and still have room for side sconces? I was thinking this 34 by 30 version, but in this size, all the mirrors are cut off center (probably because no one wants a mirrored cabinet break in the middle of their face while washing their hands). An off center sink would fix this problem but I’d rather not do my husband and I can each have our own drawers and cabinet space. Thank you!
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K D
5 years ago
aprilneverends
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (6)Hi Jan, Thanks for your input. Right now I'm exploring possibilities. The job will be professionally done and precise measurements will be taken. Here are the measurements (clockwise) noting B and C walls are completely tiled and measurements are before tile is removed: A) 117.5" Longest wall (left with vanity) B) 103" Wall with window (top) C) 89.5" Short wall (right) D) 42.5" (shower depth) E) 28" wall behind door Note: on the other side of the wall behind the door is an open stairwell and space is needed for clearance walking upstairs I've measured the fixtures in the showroom and they each lose an inch when installed: Bathtub = 31" x 66" before installation Shower = 42" x 36" before installation (door will open on short side) Toilet space is not an issue. Even with a knee wall there's 33.5" of width and there will be at least 26.5" in front depending where I place it. The space between the shower and bathtub is trickier with only 24.5" of open space. This is the only place in the house where there is a bath and shower and there is no possibility of opening up the space or placing either elsewhere. Right now I have a shower that is too small and a tub that is too big with a dividing wall between them. Linen is not a priority as I have a good sized linen closet in the hallway. This is not our forever home but we plan to stay in it another 13 years....See MoreOld Off-centered stone fireplace design help
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoHere is a 48" medicine cabinet, but you will have to place the lighting above the cabinet. You want a cabinet with three doors.
Bryanna B
5 years agoThank you both! I will share with my contractor to make sure we’re good to go with this. I should have mentioned we have an older cape cod home and tend towards transitional and farm-house decor. I’m hoping for a spa-like feel in bathroom using pretty standard white subway tile, marble hexagon floor, and white or light grey vanity (see pic). I know the square mirror isn’t ideal for this but think I need all the storage and mirror I can get to make space feel bigger. Am hoping I can make the side sconces more of the focal point. What do you think of one of these?
aprilneverends
5 years agopartim
5 years agoBryanna B
5 years agoThanks Aprilneverends! Your feedback was super helpful. Just want to make sure-Are you saying a narrower version of this one is your first choice?
Bryanna B
5 years agoBryanna B
5 years agoThanks Parttim. That makes sense. The photos keep loading in a different order when I open the app so just want to make sure, your vote is for this one?
Bryanna B
5 years agoaprilneverends
5 years agoBryanna B
5 years agoThanks beverlyFLAdeziner- I know you are right in terms of opening up the space. There’s a window over our toilet and I don’t want the space to look too chopped up. But I love the variety and flattering light of the side sconces. Do you think I could achieve some of these goals by placing a huge mirror along the opposing wall like this?
Bryanna B
5 years agoYes lol, that’s true about there never being enough storage. I’m not sure why but every time I log in to the app the photo sequence has changed! It makes sense because your descriptions of the photos wasn’t matching up with what you were describing. Here’s a screenshot with current sequence and I think it’s the first one you both suggested. The bathroom is just walls right now but attached is a pic that captures the basic floor plan, window placement, and style (floor tile will be different, probably more like marble hexagon because actual space is a couple of feet more narrow)
partim
5 years agoaprilneverends
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoBryanna B
5 years agoGot it!!! Basically a combination of these two, the longer double tubes with non-transparent glass. Thank you for sticking with me! Such a weird quirk, hopefully it is fixed fast.
partim
5 years agoOur master bath has these "Sutton" sconces from Restoration Hardware. A bit pricey but we really liked them.
The hallway bath has these from Rona https://www.rona.ca/en/1-light-wall-sconce-p43855036
Bryanna B
5 years ago
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