“I am not a cabinet maker.” Is what Paul said to me months ago, when I showed him my ideas for a giant, recessed, extra-tall, medicine cabinet. He explained that he is not a woodworker, or a finish carpenter, or an elderly Amish man.
Medicine Cabinet
Framing out the medicine cabinet. Sconces. Crown molding. Happiness.
Paul had already built the interior of the medicine cabinet and hung the door. While we were waiting to get the large mirror for the right hand wall, he built a small ledge to support it. Wow. This is totally fascinating… keep reading.
A Custom Medicine Cabinet.
So after I showed Paul my dream-cabinets, I suggested that he build what I had in mind. It doesn’t really look that complicated. But Paul assured me that “just a square box,” does not imply simplicity.
Paul explained it would be difficult. And that he is not a cabinet maker.
So I got some estimates for a custom-made cabinet… at which point, Paul decided that actually, on second thought—he is a cabinet maker.
Below is when the new wall was just being framed out. I forgot to take a photo from the inside of the bath. This is the outside, but shows the outline of the cabinet.
Paul sheetrocked the entire wall.
And then cut out the space for the cabinet. The wall on the right will house the sink and a large mirror.
Once he hung the door, I danced a little jig. It turned out fantastically. Paul has unintentionally signed himself up for many more complicated projects.
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What I AM Getting.
I wanted a medicine cabinet that was completely recessed—which is easy enough. But I also wanted something tall… very tall. To be specific, four feet tall.
I love this. I love how it’s flush with the wall. I love the white trim.
And as always, I love a tall mirror.
I suggested to Paul, that he could make this… How hard can it be?
Shingle style home in Hanover NH .
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What I’m NOT Getting.
Designing our bath storage was a challenge. I wanted an extremely tall, oversized medicine cabinet. I wanted something recessed, with a huge mirror and glass shelves. Something that would reflect lots of light and compliment a vintage-style bath.
Clearly, they made this just for me: Roburn, Fairhaven:
I would clarify why I love it—but I assume its appeal is self-explanatory.