Medicine cabinets are in. Medicine cabinets had been swept aside in bathroom remodels over the past several years, replaced by decorative wall mirrors. However, as more homeowners look for more efficient use of space, many designers are turning toward medicine cabinets as an effective way to gain additional storage and to reduce clutter on the vanity.


A recent survey of National Kitchen and Bath Association member designers revealed the most popular finishes, in order:

~~polished chrome

~~satin nickel (halfway between a polished and brushed finish)

~~brushed nickel

~~bronze

~~polished nickel

~~stainless steel

~~brushed chrome