Traditionally, the vanity has taken up most of the storage space in the bathroom, with the occasional help of a medicine cabinet. But lately tower bathroom cabinets have become popular with homeowners. These tall cabinets are usually installed on top of the counter or as freestanding furniture near the dresser. Tower cabinets provide convenient storage at eye level and are easily accessible. They are also a great place to hide electrical outlets, both inside and on the sides of the cabinet. Discover seven convenient ways design professionals can help customers expand their bathroom storage with tower cabinets in a variety of styles.
In this transitional bathroom, architect Amanda Ganginis stacked two cabinets to separate the sink area from the vanity area. These cabinets also have two floating shelves fixed on the left side. Countertop towers like this offer eye-level storage space, which is especially good for bathrooms that don’t have room for a medicine cabinet.
Takeaway: When placing a countertop cabinet between two areas like this, consider which side of the room it fits best into. Then open the door to that side.
When planning a modern renovation of their bathrooms, these homeowners asked for extra space to store their linens. Architect Cynthia Kaegeannes placed a countertop tower in the corner to keep the room feeling as open as possible. She incorporated it into the design by matching the concave ceiling shape of the room around the top of the cabinet.
Takeaway: Install an electrical outlet on your countertop cabinets instead of messing with the pretty lines of the backsplash with it.
Countertop cabinetry can provide a pleasing border to a tiled wall backsplash. In this case, they framed the tiles just right.
Measure carefully so that the full size of the square tile fits between the frame and the cabinet.
Takeaway: Pay attention to the bottom drawer of these tower cabinets. They’re perfect for storing everyday items like jewelry, electronics, or hairbrushes.
The tower at the top of the vanity that extends to the high ceiling of the bathroom was designed by JCD Custom Home Design and is sized to fit a spacious bathroom. In fact, the top cabinets are hard to reach, so they’re best suited for items you don’t use often. But even though they’re still empty, these upper cabinets are key to the tower’s pleasing proportions.
Takeaway: A countertop tower is to a bathroom what an appliance garage is to a kitchen. Internally mounted sockets and pull-out racks are perfect for storing and inserting electric toothbrushes and shavers or charging mobile phones.
Crafted from the same white oak wood as the vanity, this freestanding floor-to-ceiling furniture slides directly into Zawadski Homes’ bathroom. The design here is suitable for display – it’s always nice to bring artistic and organic elements into the bathroom. But an open look can also be both practical and appealing. Neatly folded towels and toiletries will also look great in the basket.
Takeaway: When planning this type of open shelving, add enclosed storage at the bottom to provide balance.
The design experts at Plain and Posh have set up dual storage towers on either side of the double vanity. This gives the cabinets a more traditional furnishing feel and provides a symmetry that is pleasing to the eye.
Takeaway: Make the most of the tower’s sides. Here, they provide a convenient place to place towel rings.
Often, a hamper is a separate part in the bathroom – an afterthought out of necessity. In this case, the homeowner wants to improve the laundry basket at the bottom of the wardrobe. This tower, designed by interior designer Tara Lenney, offers two baskets that make collecting and sorting dirty laundry simple and attractive.
Takeaway: When decorating your bathroom, laundry room, or closet, don’t forget to prepare a basket or laundry sink.
