Since the available roof slope in our upstairs bathroom unfortunately does not reach the planned height where we want to install a wide mirror cabinet (ideally exactly 180cm (71 inches) wide), we are searching for the right solution.
The usual mirror cabinets are mostly at least 65cm (26 inches) high, which would look visually too close to the faucet below.
So far, I find plenty of mirrors (and mirror cabinets) “for sloped ceilings,” but only when the slope is on the left or right side. In our case, the slope is directly in front of us, and the cabinet needs to be installed exactly there—basically built into the slope with the back panel facing it.
The uninspired, indifferent drywall installer made things worse after the general contractor forgot that various pipes still need to go up to the roof (always those annoying pipes). Everything was planned in detail and described, but it turned out differently; originally planned were two single cabinets exactly between two visible rafters, but now that space is closed with drywall, and pipes are running behind it.
Usually, we manage to find a nice solution from such awkward situations, but here we are stuck because there are hardly any mirror cabinets around 50cm (20 inches) high.
I would personally just hang one wide mirror on the wall and tilt it slightly, and that would be it... but, luckily, I don’t live alone here.
Unfortunately, I don’t know a suitable cabinetmaker here, so a “ready-made product” wouldn’t be unwelcome.
What we are looking for:
A mirror cabinet approximately 50 to maximum 60cm (20 to 24 inches) high, up to 180cm (71 inches) wide (two units of around 90cm (35 inches) each is fine), preferably with sliding or floating doors. I have already searched for IKEA hacks but found nothing suitable.
There are some Italian designers offering such flat, wide mirror cabinets, but they quoted me over €4,000 (euro), which is quite a lot.
The usual mirror cabinets are mostly at least 65cm (26 inches) high, which would look visually too close to the faucet below.
So far, I find plenty of mirrors (and mirror cabinets) “for sloped ceilings,” but only when the slope is on the left or right side. In our case, the slope is directly in front of us, and the cabinet needs to be installed exactly there—basically built into the slope with the back panel facing it.
The uninspired, indifferent drywall installer made things worse after the general contractor forgot that various pipes still need to go up to the roof (always those annoying pipes). Everything was planned in detail and described, but it turned out differently; originally planned were two single cabinets exactly between two visible rafters, but now that space is closed with drywall, and pipes are running behind it.
Usually, we manage to find a nice solution from such awkward situations, but here we are stuck because there are hardly any mirror cabinets around 50cm (20 inches) high.
I would personally just hang one wide mirror on the wall and tilt it slightly, and that would be it... but, luckily, I don’t live alone here.
Unfortunately, I don’t know a suitable cabinetmaker here, so a “ready-made product” wouldn’t be unwelcome.
What we are looking for:
A mirror cabinet approximately 50 to maximum 60cm (20 to 24 inches) high, up to 180cm (71 inches) wide (two units of around 90cm (35 inches) each is fine), preferably with sliding or floating doors. I have already searched for IKEA hacks but found nothing suitable.
There are some Italian designers offering such flat, wide mirror cabinets, but they quoted me over €4,000 (euro), which is quite a lot.
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Bertram1009 Dec 2021 09:41haydee schrieb:
The arm is bent so that a woman can look into the compact mirror she is holding. Finally! A mystery of the world is solved. I never understood why women hang a handbag in the crook of their elbow as a handicap. I find it neither attractive nor practical and would never do it myself. However, I would gladly have the large pockets that are standard in men's trousers and that usually have to be sewn into women's pants on site or replaced by an alternative—but definitely not by using a handicap. 🙄
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pagoni20209 Dec 2021 09:46haydee schrieb:
The arm is bent so that the woman can look into the handbag mirror she’s holding. At least, that’s my husband’s theory. I’m afraid this will lead to huge costs for our healthcare system if all the posture problems caused by this need treatment someday. The “bent handbag arm” might even replace tennis elbow or the classic beer belly as a common health issue in the future. Well, society does evolve...
haydee schrieb:
My bags used to be small, then eventually huge to fit bottles, diapers, and similar items, and now hair clips, a change of clothes, and tissues. That’s true. I used to drive a VW Beetle; nowadays I need something like a Hummer with all the demanding requirements of today’s life. I both understand and congratulate you on how you apparently even convince your husband of all these necessities—maybe one day he’ll carry (your) handbag himself; hopefully then in the classic way of carrying it.
Quite clever..........;)
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hampshire9 Dec 2021 09:54haydee schrieb:
If you’re skilled with DIY, the construction guides for knee wall cabinets should work.I thought about that too. There are various suppliers you can find with search terms like "custom mirror cabinet with sloped ceiling." However, I have no clear idea about the quality of their products.I would probably take a hybrid approach and build a suitable shelf, then add a door with concealed hinges typically used in kitchens (or a sliding mechanism or a piano hinge for very thin doors). I would then glue a mirror onto the door. Interior lighting with an LED strip, exterior lighting separate.
As an argument against a mirror cabinet and in favor of alternative storage options like the ones suggested by @ypg, I would mention the organization of tools in the theater sector. Professionals don’t use mirror cabinets because as soon as you take something out, the mirror is no longer visible. They find this impractical, so they make sure that the tools are easily accessible without the mirror being blocked. And surely your wife deserves the most ergonomic and professional solution, right?
Bertram100 schrieb:
I’ve never understood why women carry a handbag tucked into the crook of their elbow as a handicap.I’ve also never understood why so many women bring a man as a handicap into their life. They’re just strange. Personally, I prefer a woman as a life partner...H
hampshire9 Dec 2021 10:23haydee schrieb:
I have never seen my husband as a handicap. @hampshire do I need to rethink my life?No. It seems you chose a suitable partner. You can’t be too careful when choosing your partner.