Mirror & Shaving Cabinets

How to specify a mirror or shaving cabinet

Plan the cabinet from the finished wall elevation. Record the available width, height and depth; vanity and tap position; ceiling, wall and door clearances; and the wall construction at every fixing point. For recessed proposals, verify the opening, framing, services and finished-wall build-up before work begins. For surface-mounted models, check projection as well as overall depth. Use the product grid above to compare documented model dimensions and configurations.

Storage usability depends on more than external size. Confirm the number and clear width of doors, hinge side or door sequence, opening angle, internal clear depth and shelf positions. Review whether shelves are fixed or adjustable and whether tall bottles fit without obstructing hinges or electrical components. On multi-door cabinets, consider where reflected sight lines and door edges fall when the user stands at the basin.

Confirm overall and internal dimensions, mounting type, fixing method and net weight. Identify exterior and interior finishes, mirror arrangement, edge details, handles and hardware. Check door swing against walls, lights, taps and adjacent cabinets. List lighting, outlets, demisting or other electrical functions only when the exact model includes them.

Define the supply scope in writing: cabinet, shelves, mounting hardware, electrical components, accessories and any finishing pieces. Request a current drawing, installation instructions, care guidance, packing details and warranty terms for the quoted reference. Where a cabinet contains electrical equipment, also obtain the rating information and destination-specific evidence relevant to that configuration. Requirements can differ by country and project, so catalogue photography should not be used as a compliance record.

For repeated rooms, create a model schedule that locks size, door arrangement, finish and accessories to each room type. Review an approved sample for mirror alignment, finish consistency, shelf access and installation method. Coordinate replacement parts and packaging identification before purchasing, then retain the approved drawing and model reference for site inspection.