Recessed Oval Medicine Cabinet
When wall space is limited in the bathroom, look no further than a recessed oval medicine cabinet. Both easy on the eye and space-saving, this type of medicine cabinet adds a soft touch to its surroundings while simultaneously offering out-of-sight storage for your self-care essentials. On top of that, it has a less bulky appearance than wall-mounted medicine cabinets given that it’s installed directly inside the wall. See for yourself in this carefully selected collection of oval medicine cabinets!
Framed Medicine Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
$343.58
Framed Medicine Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Kohler
$343.58
Perfect For: Elegant and efficient bathroom organization
What We Like: Mirrored interior and unique half-shelf accessory
The Verdera framed medicine cabinet offers a stylish and functional storage solution for your bathroom essentials. With adjustable glass shelves and a mirrored interior, this cabinet provides optimal space for toiletries of various sizes. The unique half-shelf accessory neatly expands storage space, making your daily routine more efficient and clutter-free. The elegant fit and finish, along with its quick and easy installation, make this medicine cabinet a must-have for any modern bathroom.
Designer Advice:
Ensure the cabinet is installed at a comfortable height for everyday use. Consider placing frequently used items on the half-shelf for quick accessibility and using the adjustable shelves for larger toiletries.
Oval Medicine Cabinet Mirror
$341.1 $379
Oval Medicine Cabinet Mirror
Signature Hardware
$341.1 $379
Perfect For: A neutral powder room with a single vanity
What We Like: It’s available in two different sizes if you want something slightly larger
Measuring 30 inches tall with a slightly beveled edge, this oval medicine cabinet mirror features a frameless design that opens up to a mirrored back storage space. The door mounting hardware is able to sit on either side with concealed aluminium hardware. It also comes with two glass shelves that can be removed to make room for taller beauty products.
Designer Advice:
Simple and timeless, this oval medicine cabinet mirror would look effortlessly tasteful in a blush or light green bathroom space with a light wood vanity and white countertop. Hang a simple chrome finished towel rack on the lower part of the wall to create a clean-lined and functional bathroom space.
What Users Say:
I love the way it looks, especially with my vanity and lighting. However, the medicine cabinet is small so the storage space is limited.
Oval Medicine Cabinet
$149 $728
Oval Medicine Cabinet
JACUZZI®
$149 $728
Perfect For: A double vanity sink in a master suite bathroom if you purchase two oval medicine cabinets
What We Like: It’s also made in a silver round shape
Made in a classic silver anodized finish, this oval medicine cabinet comes with unique easy-to-mount hardware that comes with a patented bracket system to adjust the cabinet height. The interior of the rectangular-shaped cabinet is mirrored and comes with two convertible glass shelves.
Designer Advice:
This 31-inch oval medicine cabinet comes with optional pin handles to make opening the mirror door to get into the cabinet a seamless process. For added flexibility, the mirror also comes equipped with a 165-degree spring hinge.
What Users Say:
Absolutely gorgeous. It’s just what I wanted. We flushed it so close that it looks like a mirror and not a medicine cabinet. I hide a lot in it as no one thinks the mirror opens.
Gold medicine cabinet
$281 $492.41
Gold medicine cabinet
Glass Warehouse
$281 $492.41
This one boasts a pill-shaped frame in a gold-like color, taking the medicine cabinet from functional to chic. It is also offered in black and white. Aside from that, it includes a tempered glass shelf that can be adjusted to your liking.
Frameless oval medicine cabinet
$339.99 $389.99
Frameless oval medicine cabinet
Ebern Designs
$339.99 $389.99
A simple but elegant wall accessory, this recessed medicine cabinet with mirror is made of high-quality aluminum, ensuring resistance against rust and water. What’s more, the door is reversible for left/right opening and has a magnetic catch for safe closing.
Designer Advice:
Easy to install without any assembly, this cabinet can either be recessed or surface-mounted, although we recommend the former for a seamless and uncluttered appearance. The good news is that you can easily tuck it into the wall without needing a timber frame since it already comes with convenient recessed brackets. If handiness isn’t your strong suit, you might want to consider hiring a professional to help.
Curved Medicine Cabinet with Ample Storage
Curved Medicine Cabinet with Ample Storage
Robern
Perfect For: Enhancing functionality and adding elegance to bathrooms
What We Like: The blend of clean lines and elegant curves
The Murray Hill medicine cabinet strikes the perfect balance between style and utility, featuring a combination of clean lines and elegant curves. This cabinet offers functional storage, elevating your bathroom design by turning it into a cozy, welcoming sanctuary. Its spacious shelves keep your essentials conveniently accessible, while the mirrored door adds depth and dimension to the room.
Designer Advice:
Pair this cabinet with brass or bronze accents like faucets and towel bars for a harmonious and timeless bathroom design.
Retro Tripod Floor Lamp
Retro Tripod Floor Lamp
Alno Inc
Perfect For: Adding a touch of mid-century charm to any room
What We Like: Adjustable lampshade orientation
This retro tripod floor lamp is inspired by vintage camera tripods and oozes mid-century charm, making it a stylish and functional addition to your home. The lamp boasts a sleek metal and wood construction, with an adjustable lampshade that allows you to control the direction of the light. With its versatile design, this floor lamp suits a variety of interior settings, including living rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Plus, it's compatible with energy-efficient LED bulbs and has a convenient foot-operated on/off switch.
Designer Advice:
Position the lamp near a cozy armchair or sofa for a well-lit reading nook, or use it to illuminate a dark corner for added warmth and ambiance.
Beveled Edge Oval Recessed Medicine Cabinet
Beveled Edge Oval Recessed Medicine Cabinet
Perfect For: A small guest bathroom in need of a mirror and additional storage
What We Like: The shelves can be adjusted to better fit your medicine and daily beauty essentials
Made out of rust-resistant metal, this oval recessed medicine cabinet measures just over 31 inches tall. The mirror is customizable in the sense that it can be installed on either side of the rectangular storage cabinet. For a hint of richness, the medicine cabinet contains two adjustable glass shelves.
Designer Advice:
Add this oval recessed medicine cabinet to your main floor powder room to make the small space feel both elegant and bright. All hardware is made out of stainless steel in a chrome finish which adds a modern touch.
What Users Say:
Beautiful and functional! So much space to store things and a great mirror.
Oval mirror medicine cabinet with beveled edges
Oval mirror medicine cabinet with beveled edges
Available in both clear and yellow tints, this recessed medicine cabinet flaunts an oval beveled mirrored door that opens up to reveal a sturdy, rust-resistant cabinet made of steel. Inside, the sides are mirrored and fitted with two adjustable glass shelves.
Designer Advice:
Thanks to its classy look, this medicine cabinet looks just as flattering in a traditionally styled bathroom as it does in a contemporary one. Plus, its gentle curves are great for breaking up boxy fixtures like square sinks and straight bathtubs. Have it match with other rounded decor elements, such as cylinder wall sconces, a circular vanity tray, or a bud vase to create a cohesive setting.
Medicine cabinet with oval mirror in a classic style
Medicine cabinet with oval mirror in a classic style
Pegasus
Infused with old-fashioned charm, this rust-resistant medicine cabinet showcases an oval mirror enclosed in a beautiful oil-rubbed bronze frame constructed from aluminum. In addition, it features two glass shelves, a mirrored interior, and slow and soft close hinges.
Designer Advice:
Although it is common for oval medicine cabinets to have a sleek, modern design, this one proves otherwise. More than just functional, it looks right at home in cozy vintage, farmhouse, and traditional bathrooms alike. And, the good news is that it only requires a small amount of wall space because it only measures 30” tall by 20” wide.
Horizontal oval mirror cabinet
Horizontal oval mirror cabinet
Glass Warehouse
This recessed medicine cabinet takes on an interesting design shape, featuring a large framed mirror with three sneaky dual swing doors. Unlike other oval mirrors, this one lies horizontally and is packed with 6 glass shelves in total, with 2 being fully adjustable.
Buying Guide
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A recessed oval medicine cabinet is not the usual choice for a bathroom because of the more common rectangular or square shape. But it fits in well with certain necessary and desired decor arrangements.
A recessed oval medicine cabinet has several important upsides:
- The bathroom appears larger
- Medicine cabinet that is recessed has a subtler profile than a wall-mounted one
- Hinges on the medicine cabinet are hidden by the mirror of the recessed frame to give a more attractive look
- Oval shape complements an item such as a pedestal sink because the mirror has negative space at the corners and the sink as well has negative space around the pedestal base. Another reason a mirror of this shape goes well with a pedestal sink is that both have curved lines.
Generally, the mirror for a vanity should not be as wide as the vanity. The recommendation is to keep it two inches to four inches narrower than your vanity, which includes the sink, counter and storage space around it. The point is to make the medicine cabinet appear to be smaller than the vanity. Keep in mind too that if you want to show a fuller view of yourself in an oval mirror, it needs to be a little larger than a square or rectangular one.
The storage space that a recessed oval medicine cabinet has depends on the amount of space between your walls. Most walls will accept a medicine cabinet that’s recessed four inches. An older home might be able to accept a recess that is a little deeper.
Your installer can tell you whether you have enough space for a recessed medicine cabinet. One that’s approximately 21 inches x 31 inches will yield a fairly good amount of space for keeping items. If you will put the cabinet in place yourself, attach it to a stud and make sure you don’t hit any electrical wiring, plumbing or other vital systems.
A recessed oval medicine cabinet can soften the lines in a bathroom. It’s neither as obtrusive as a large round one nor as bold as a rectangular one. An oval mirror can be either simple or ornate, as is one that might remind you of an intricately detailed frame from the Victorian era.
The frame for an oval medicine cabinet can be made of materials such as rust-resistant metal, stainless steel, plastic or a combination of these. You can also purchase a frameless mirror. It goes well in a bathroom in the contemporary style or in one that has a minimalist look with not a lot of competing decorating elements. This kind of mirror has a lower profile than one with a frame.
A recessed oval medicine cabinet serves the important function of giving you a place to put the items you need for grooming. But don’t forget that it is also an important design element that can help make your bathroom stand out as an impressive space.
