It's practically a universal truth that there are more cabinets in your kitchen than your bathroom. So if you're longing for custom cabinets but find that going custom in the kitchen overpowers your renovation budget, consider the bathroom. While we tend to think of kitchens as more likely venues for impressing guests with design style, in reality, when your guests use the restroom, they become a captive audience. With only a fraction of the cabinetry to replace, your bathroom is a great place to flex your design muscle.

Connect with the Cabinet Contractor

Among other things, bathroom design is about maximizing usable space. And with the growing trend of "spa-like" bathrooms, you want to have plenty of storage options while keeping the overall feel light and airy. If you want your bathroom to be something special, you've probably noticed that the pre-built cabinets at the home store aren't going to work. Maybe you need something with an irregular L-shaped design, or you've got an area where the cabinets need to be extra shallow. No matter what the scenario, a cabinet contractor can help deliver exactly what you imagine--so get imagining!

Custom Shelving Complements Cabinets

While you have the cabinet contractor at your disposal, consider adding custom shelving. Adding shelving on either side of the mirror can make a bathroom appear up to 30% larger--and you know you need the extra storage space to give your bathroom a clutter-free feel.

Don't Forget the Details

Now that you've realized your bathroom cabinetry vision, make sure to do it proud with the right cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures. The newly popular polished nickel creates a regal look for fixtures--and it can make an elegant contrast to custom wood cabinets.

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