Bathroom Cabinets

The bathroom is a valuable room in your house, and the bath cabinet choices you make — plus layout, flooring, tile and fixtures — will impact the everyday health and comfort of everyone who lives in your home. Many homeowners invest in bathroom cabinets during their remodel to better fit the everyday needs of their household. The scope of your remodel will depend greatly on the room size and uses. We spoke with a CliqStudios kitchen and bath designer to create a guide for smart selection of bathroom cabinets.

Our designer emphasized three factors to consider when designing your own master bathroom suite. First, think about your bathroom’s functionality and use. Who uses your bathroom? What time of the day is your bathroom the busiest? The day-to-day routine of your bathroom will greatly impact your design. For example, if spouses use the bathroom simultaneously to prepare for work, a double sink bathroom cabinet would be a great option.

Equally important is your bathroom floor plan. Are you going to rearrange the layout or are you only updating the products and fixtures you currently have? Consider if you’re limited by your plumbing and the location of current fixtures. Can you move these items around? Changing your floorplan will dramatically impact the flow of your bathroom, so be sure to understand the full scope of the work needed.

Finally, consider style. What is the look you’re trying to achieve with your bathroom? A clean and bright design is often a safe choice as bathrooms tend to be small or limited in lighting. Planning the overall aesthetic of your design will be a driving force with many decisions you make for your project.

With a barrage of design inspiration from television and websites, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by trends. How do you translate your Pinterest goals into a real bathroom? You begin by finding a design that works best with your lifestyle. Our designer offered three bathroom design tips to help with deciding if a bathroom trend is right for you:

1. Find the Right Trends for You – Don’t feel pressured to follow trends that don’t work with your bathroom usage or storage desires. Assessing the items that you keep in your bathroom cabinets will help you know if you need a larger item like a base vanity or linen closet.
2. Try the Unexpected – Discuss unique storage options with your CliqStudios designer and don’t be afraid to throw in the unexpected. For instance, if you love to read while soaking in the tub, consider adding a small cabinet to use as a bookcase.
3. Experiment Beyond Vanity Cabinets – Semi-custom cabinets have great innovative options for bathroom storage, too. You aren’t limited by just two sinks and a center drawer. Instead, work with your designer to get creative. For example, pull-out spice racks with canisters are the perfect solution for combs and brushes.

A double sink bathroom cabinet is a perfect solution in a busy household, providing multiple areas for people to go about their routine.

The most ideal size for a double sink is 64” with an 18” to 24” cabinet drawer base between the two sinks. Make sure that a double sink is practical and that you have room to accommodate it comfortably.

According to This Old House, a half-bath needs to contain a toilet, sink, and a mirror. A half-bath does not need to be a large space, but you want to consider what will make the room welcoming and functional for your guests.

Having functional storage is a great way to maximize your space, concealing spare supplies until needed. For guests staying the night, allow for extra counter space to lay out bathroom items, as many will opt to not store things away in drawers.

Using bath cabinets as a built-in dressing table is a great option for homeowners who need a place to slow down while getting ready.

“Really sit down and ask yourself if you’re going to use this or is this just for show? You have to figure out how you’re going to use it and how the space evolves over time,” our designer added.

If you do decide to incorporate a dressing table into your design, make sure you have room for the proper lighting. “You really need two side lights to prevent shadows.”

Create Your Wish List

Every project starts with a plan. In order to create a plan or budget for your upcoming project, it’s important to identify what you really want. This could include anything from the color and style of your vanity cabinets to storage, or tile and fixtures. Look at Pinterest, Houzz, and the CliqStudios gallery to find specific features you would love to have in your space and you will be off to a great start.

Create a Bathroom Remodel Budget

Like every other remodel, create your budget based on absolute necessities and your biggest must-haves. Once you get through those components, it will be easier to add in the remaining items because you will be aware of the remaining budget. Make sure you account for the unexpected. On average, this is typically between 10 - 20% of the overall budget. Then, if you don’t have unforeseen expenses, you can invest the rest in other areas.

Talk to A Professional Designer

Typically, professional designers charge anywhere from $100 - $500 per hour for their unique services. With CliqStudios, however, you get to partner with a designer free of charge to create your dream vanity while gaining their expertise. Our designers are knowledgeable of CliqStudios cabinet lines, safety and proper space planning guidelines, and trends. Use the free resources you are given to make the most of your project. In the end, you will be happy you did.

Choose Your Cabinet Line

Each cabinet line through CliqStudios has a lot to offer, but they are quite different. Look back at your wish list and budget for clues on which cabinet line to choose. If your inspiration photos have bathroom vanity cabinets in a unique color, you might choose Craftsman cabinets with the most customization and flexibility. Likewise, if you want basic features and prefer the most economical options, then ready-to-assemble cabinets might be best for you. If you are still not sure, talk to your designer and they would be happy to help you find the perfect cabinet line.

Design Your Vanity Cabinets

After completing all other steps, designing your vanity cabinet should be easy. Using the measurements you submitted early in the process, work with your designer to create a bathroom cabinet design that works within the space while bringing your dream to life. Add functional storage, complementary colors, and create balance with your designer for a custom look. After everything has been reviewed and approved, you are ready to place your order!