Help AT reader Claire with her bathroom storage and decor dilemma:
I've been searching high and low for just the right storage piece for my small guest bathroom. Right now I'm using a cheapo MDF white floor cabinet that has absolutely no detail; it's as plain as plain can be. I'm looking for something baroque/art deco...something that can take our modern-looking bathroom from cold and clean to Hollywood Regency or slightly glam. I'm planning on changing out the accessories, and that shouldn't be a problem - I've got plenty of ideas there. It's the cabinet that's throwing me off...
I've found two cabinets online. One is a space saver cabinet - which I LOVE (except for the fact that it's an over-the-toilet kind). I'd MUCH rather have a wall cabinet with no legs...I just don't like the ones that stand over the toilet. The other is a floor cabinet that is definitely out of my budget. I'd LOVE to spend around $100 or less. Do you know where I might find something similar?
Thanks,
Claire
Comments (7)
I may hack that mirrored cabinet to use as a sink vanity.
mirrored with steam?
Will it face the toilet? Do you really want to see your reflection while sitting there?
But a vintage piece in a thrift shop, like some french provincial-inspired mass-produced piece, some nice paper or paint, fancy drawer pulls, and have fun !
If it makes any difference, the over-the-toilet piece is quite a bit cheaper from Target.
I saw some wall cabinets a lot like the white one at Linens -n-things... on sale.
Thanks, Gregory, for posting my question!
squidlette and LoriSF...You guys have valid points...
The piece WILL face the toilet, but...I'm sure people can avert their eyes- and the steam doesn't bother me too much. Nothing a little windex can't fix. That shower only gets used about 2x a month anyway.
Daniel...I have a vintage piece I've wanted to use, but I've gotta find pretty particular dimensions - nothing deeper than 13 or so inches. Kinda tricky. That and...I've been waiting for a piece to come along for a year - I'm tired of waiting!
Thanks frenetic for posting the Target link. Still higher than I'd like, but...it might just work.
Keep the suggestions coming though!