Consider Your Space Constraints

Obviously you need to think carefully about the depth of your bathroom cabinets because you may not want them sticking out too far from the wall. It all depends on what is underneath them. If you think of kitchen cabinets, the floor cabinets make it certain that you won't bang your head on the wall ones. In your bathroom you don't have that luxury.

Space Planning
  • Measure available space
  • Consider head clearance
  • Plan for accessibility
Storage Needs
  • Assess your items
  • Plan for future needs
  • Consider organization

Check Dimensions Before Buying

Once that situation is sorted out and you know where you want to put the new cabinets when you get them, you need to consider what you want to put inside them. It is not a very good idea to just buy the one you immediately love, without first checking the dimensions.

Important Tip

Always measure your space and check cabinet dimensions before making a purchase. Don't rely on visual appeal alone!

Create a Visual Template

The easiest way to do this so you get a good idea of what you are up against is to draw them out on a sheet of paper. You'll need a big sheet for this, but you could always use the back of a piece of wallpaper to draw the sizes out on. You'll need to know the width and depth for this; the height is immaterial at this point.

Template Creation
  • Use large paper
  • Draw to scale
  • Include all dimensions
Visual Planning
  • See space clearly
  • Plan item placement
  • Avoid surprises

Account for Internal Space

Once you have drawn out the size, bear in mind that these are the external dimensions of the cabinet. You will get slightly less space than this to use in reality, although it shouldn't make much difference unless you have something that is almost the same size as the cabinet itself to store away.

Space Reality

External dimensions are larger than internal storage space. Always account for walls, shelves, and hardware when planning your storage.

Test Your Items

Now, get all the things you want to put in that cabinet and use the template you have created to make sure they will all fit within it. The shelves in many cabinets are adjustable so the height between the shelves shouldn't be a problem. You can always check to make sure this is the case; if the shelves are fixed make sure you know what the distance between them will be.

Item Testing
  • Gather all items
  • Use template layout
  • Test fitment
Shelf Adjustability
  • Check shelf options
  • Measure spacing
  • Plan organization

Make Your Decision

If you come up against some problems then you know the cabinet you were considering is not going to be suitable. If everything fits in fine, then you can go out and buy the cabinet, secure in the knowledge that you won't have any problems storing away your bits and pieces.

Smart Shopping

Proper planning leads to confident purchasing decisions and ensures your bathroom cabinets will meet all your storage needs.

Consider Multiple Cabinets

Of course you might want to buy more than one cabinet to store your bathroom bottles, tubs and other items. In this case you have some more versatility, as you might be able to get two or more cabinets within the same range that are different sizes or shapes. Do bear this in mind as it can solve all your storage problems in one fell swoop. If you have to buy two or more of exactly the same cabinet, then your best bet would be to alter the shelves in each one if you can.

Multiple Options
  • Different sizes
  • Various shapes
  • Coordinated design
Customization
  • Adjustable shelves
  • Flexible storage
  • Personalized layout

Final Thoughts

So you see it is vital to see whether your cabinet will be deep enough. And it is better to find out before you buy it!

Pro Tip

Take the time to plan properly - it will save you money, frustration, and ensure your bathroom storage works perfectly for your needs.