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How to Choose the Perfect Bathroom Cabinets in Five Steps

So many choices. But thankfully we've compiled these five steps to make your search for the best bathroom cabinets a bit easier.

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When it comes time to choose the perfect bathroom cabinets, you’ll have an abundance of options. After all, bathroom cabinets are available in a wide variety of sizes, styles, price ranges, and colors. But how do you find the best bathroom cabinets?

The process of finding just the right cabinet for your home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Just use these five steps for narrowing down your options.

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1. Determine Your Needs

Start the process by determining what exactly you’re looking for:

  • Do you need a large amount of storage or will just a small cabinet do?
  • Are you able to attach cabinets to the wall, or do you need a freestanding cabinet?
  • Do you need any special features, like hinges that close softly or a scratch-resistant surface?

Nailing all this down will make shopping much easier and less overwhelming. You’ll start to realize the best bathroom cabinets are not one size fits all – they are the ones that fulfill your needs!

2. Analyze Your Tastes

Your cabinets shouldn’t just be functional; they should also be beautiful. After you’ve determined what you need your cabinets to be able to do, determine what style of cabinet you think would look perfect in your bathroom.

  • Do you prefer a medicine cabinet or a large wood cabinet?
  • Do you prefer dark wood or light?
  • Do you want something simple or ornate?
  • Do you like wood grain or would you prefer to have your cabinet painted?
  • Do you need something that’s easy to clean?

3. Set Your Budget

Once you’ve figured out your ideal cabinet, decide what type of cabinet you can actually afford and see if they match. If they don’t, you still have several options. You can…

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  • Choose a cheaper cabinet; perhaps a hollow-core version or a version in a different material is available.
  • Wait for your cabinets to go on sale or clearance.
  • Find a similar cabinet cheaper used or in a thrift or vintage shop, and then DIY any changes needed.
  • Save up more money in order to get the cabinet of your dreams.

Don’t get discouraged. The best bathroom cabinets for you are out there — you just have to find them.

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4. Explore Your Options

Once you know what you’re looking for and what you can afford, hit the stores. In addition to the usual home improvement stores, check out:

  • Specialty shops.
  • Resale shops.
  • Facebook marketplace.
  • Vintage/antique stores.
  • Garage sales.

You never know what you might find. See what each store has to offer and compare prices across brands. The only way to get a great deal is to look for one.

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5. Purchase With Confidence

Lastly, once you know exactly what you’re looking for, purchasing it with confidence will be easy. You won’t have to second guess yourself or wonder if you’ll regret your decision later.

Instead, once you find just the right cabinet, you’ll be able to take it straight home, have it installed, and enjoy its beauty and functionality for years to come.

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Whether you’re ready to begin your project now or need some expert advice, our network of contractors are here to help. With a few simple questions, we’ll find the best local professionals for you