Good Questions: Bathroom Storage Recommendations?Los Angeles

Good Questions: Bathroom Storage Recommendations?
Los Angeles

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...

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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.

posted by art on November 3rd 2008 at 2:22pm
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mirrored with steam?

posted by LoriSF on November 3rd 2008 at 2:29pm
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Will it face the toilet? Do you really want to see your reflection while sitting there?

posted by squidlette on November 3rd 2008 at 2:58pm
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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 !

posted by Daniel Poitiers on November 3rd 2008 at 3:05pm
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If it makes any difference, the over-the-toilet piece is quite a bit cheaper from Target.

posted by freneticfloetry on November 3rd 2008 at 3:32pm
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I saw some wall cabinets a lot like the white one at Linens -n-things... on sale.

posted by teeze on November 3rd 2008 at 7:06pm
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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!

posted by sistergray on November 4th 2008 at 12:00pm
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