Monday, May 18, 2009

Nexus medicine cabinet

Anthony from Vancouver constructs a medicine cabinet that just screams elegance. Love love love it.

He says, "I did my bathroom a few months ago and created a medicine cabinet using a Nexus cabinet door from Ikea. I wanted more storage but didn't want something that screamed 'medicine cabinet'. The frame is constructed with 1x4 lumber and a backer board, and installed inside the studs before the walls were finished. The door itself is a 24x36" black-brown Nexus door. I first glued and nailed a smaller piece of 1/4" plywood as a spacer to give the mirror a floating effect. Then I glued on a 22x22" custom-cut mirror using PL9000 construction adhesive. I added glass shelves and of course the blumotion door damper and it was done."



14 comments:

  1. Eddie from OhioMay 18, 2009 7:49 AM

    Love it but I'm guessing that opening even slightly beyond the hinges capabilities would result in broken drywall because of the leverage involved. Nice bath, anyway.

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    1. Read it again, framed with lumber!

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  2. That looks pretty sweet altogether, nice job!

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  3. FrightenedByPenguinsMay 18, 2009 7:56 AM

    Beautifully done!

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  4. That's an awesome idea, love the creativity!!! You would never guess there was something hidden behind.

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  5. Oi. Parabéns por seu excelente blog. Gostaria de lhe convidar para visitar meu blog e conhecer alguma coisa sobre o Brasil. Abração

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  6. STUNNING! I want to make one!

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  7. Thanks for explaining how to achieve that - great!

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  8. hello... hapi blogging... have a nice day! just visiting here....

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  9. does anyone know can you buy a custom-cut mirror at the (US) major home supply retailers? (home depot, kohls, etc)

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  10. This has to be one of my favorite hacks. Gorgeous.

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  11. Great work! A big upgrade from the old metal medicine cabinets.

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  12. Stuck in MN - try J. Ring glass in St. Paul.

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