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 18:40Ibdk14 schrieb:
No, I don’t know them. I just happened to see them by chance. I personally dislike mirrored cabinets above the washbasin; I’m always worried something might fall onto the washbasin, and the constant opening and closing of the doors to take things out or check myself bothers me, like in hotels. We only have nice mirrors and half-height cabinets on the right and left.I guess I still need to work on my 49% voting share; in "my" bathroom, the decision has already been made—it will be simple and without much storage. Maybe it will end up there too… we’ll see 😀P
pagoni20207 Dec 2021 19:17haydee schrieb:
Young man....Oh, how cuteeeeee haydee schrieb:
just walk through a drugstoreI do that regularly, I’m the shopper because my wife has less time. haydee schrieb:
All things a woman needsShe always tells me she only needs me... what kind of stuff is that? I’ll never understand it. I think shoes are out of fashion by now, right? I always laugh when I see “today’s woman” with one of those handbags that look like my former fishing tackle box or the case of my circular saw. And always... really always that arm bent at a 90-degree angle holding it out in front. Imagine what we could teach “those” women... wow, although such silly behavior isn’t specific to any gender.
I couldn’t be with a woman who carries her handbag like that; honestly, I’d be laughing all day...
haydee schrieb:
It’s minimalist.I’m telling you, she got me: minimalism in its purest form.pagoni2020 schrieb:
I do that regularly, I’m the one who shops because my wife has less time. Then it’s up to you what and how much you buy 😉
pagoni2020 schrieb:
Storage space for various (what feels like 1000 to me) small items. Yes, I know what you mean. But I’m not a fan of those cupboards placed too far forward. If that’s what you want: install boards between the joists, as they can really make a big difference. Then some kind of sliding mirror construction. Otherwise, my suggestion is a side shelf plus basket, plus rack, plus serving trolley. So that’s why I’m asking for a photo or floor plan.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
After that, we might come back to your idea with the colorful vases; 😀 😀 😀
pagoni2020 schrieb:
By the way @ypg, on the 14th the window drama is supposed to be resolved with a crane and other technical stuff 😳. Great. I’m looking forward to a final report 😉