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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pagoni20207 Dec 2021 18:11Ibdk14 schrieb:
I could have actually guessed that 😉No, I’m still grateful to you because I just went there again, and the advantage is that I can get it to fit with millimeter precision. Especially the overhang at the top of max. 5cm (2 inches) makes sense for us. It’s actually good to get a little push every now and then; sometimes you just have too many things on your mind.
Thanks again, so this solution is definitely secured for now... let’s see what else comes up...
Do you have any experience with them regarding quality, etc.?
Could you please post a photo? That would help to imagine and brainstorm some ideas.
What does she object to?
pagoni2020 schrieb:
I would personally hang a very wide mirror on the wall and tilt it slightly, and that would pretty much finish the space... but luckily, I don’t live here alone.
What does she object to?
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pagoni20207 Dec 2021 18:23ypg schrieb:
Could you upload a photo? That would help to visualize and brainstorm a bit.
What is their objection? Storage space for various (what feels like a thousand to me) small items. I could store my single horsehair toothbrush more easily. I could imagine a shallow shelf behind me on the wall, but… well, I’d say if it works out, why not. I actually enjoy searching (or having things searched for me 🤨). In the bathroom downstairs, the large silver mirror from Ikea fits perfectly; I brought it with me and really like it.
By the way, @ypg, on the 14th the window issue should be solved with the help of a crane and some technical stuff 😳. After that, we might come back to your idea with the colored vases; we quite like that direction.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
Do you have any experience with them regarding quality, etc.?
No, I’m not familiar with them. I just happened to come across them. Personally, I’m not a fan of mirrored cabinets above the washbasin. I always worry something might fall onto the basin, and the constant opening and closing of the doors to get things out or just to check annoys me, like in hotels. In our home, we only have nice mirrors and half-height cabinets mounted on the right and left sides.
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