Storage and tall cabinets
Avoiding moisture damage in bathroom storage and choosing durable materials.
At a glance
Quick Checklist
Key points at a glance
- 1Moisture-resistant materials essential
- 2Soft-close hinges and drawers
- 3Wall-hung cabinets avoid floor moisture
- 4Check weight capacity for wall mounting
- 5Consider internal organisation options
Questions to ask your installer
Take these to your next conversation with your fitter
- 1Is this material suitable for bathroom humidity levels?
- 2How much weight can this wall-mounted cabinet support?
- 3Are the internal edges sealed against moisture?
- 4What's the best position to avoid shower splash?
- 5Can we add internal lighting?
- 6How do I care for these cabinets long-term?
💡 Tip: A good installer will welcome these questions. If they dismiss them, that's a red flag.
💡Myth vs Reality
Common Myth
"Bathroom cabinets don't need to be special"
The Reality
Standard furniture fails in humid bathrooms. Moisture-resistant construction is essential.
Common Myth
"Wall-hung cabinets are less stable"
The Reality
Properly installed wall cabinets are very secure and easier to keep clean underneath.
What to look for
- •Material: PVC, moisture-resistant MDF, or sealed wood
- •Construction: 18mm carcass, solid backs, sealed edges
- •Hardware: quality hinges and drawer runners
- •Internal features: adjustable shelves, drawer organisers
Common mistakes
- •Placing tall cabinets too close to the shower splash zone
- •Overloading wall-mounted cabinets beyond weight limits
- •Choosing cabinets with unsealed internal edges
- •Not leaving ventilation gaps behind floor-standing units
Quality considerations
- •Quality cabinets have sealed edges inside, not just outside
- •Metal drawer runners outperform plastic in humid conditions
- •Soft-close mechanisms should work smoothly for years
- •Consider resale value - quality storage is a selling point
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