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Built in bathroom cabinets, hens teeth?

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 00:51

Hi, I'm looking for a built in bathroom cabinet mirror please. I've looked everywhere and when I've finally found one, it's too deep at 20cm.
Any help on where to buy them where they don't cost the earth please? Thanks.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 20:41

WearyAnne · 23/11/2025 19:33

This is lovely. Closest I can find. They will bespoke but not sure how much this would cost Look what I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4384133878/crown-recessed-medicine-cabinet-mirror?ref=share_v4_lx

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Thank you so much for this, a good size and food price too 😊.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 12:35

This one.

This is lovely. Closest I can find. They will bespoke but not sure how much this would cost Look what I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4384133878/crown-recessed-medicine-cabinet-mirror?ref=share_v4_lx

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 13:30

LupinLou · 23/11/2025 13:06

If cost is an issue, I think it's unlikely that the builder will do something bespoke that's cheaper than an off the shelf solution.

I also think if he was willing to be would have offered that solution already

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Thanks, it looks straightforward enough on YouTube but do appreciate I have no clue of all that's involved in building one in.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 13:29

askmenow · 23/11/2025 12:50

Ah see the photo. If the builder puts in a recess and shelves, then an architrave frame, you can mount a mirror into the frame like you would hang a door.

Thanks, thought this would be an option but builder saying he can't do it. Guessing he doesn't want the faff of doing it. He's happy to put one in if I find the right size though.

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LupinLou · 23/11/2025 13:06

If cost is an issue, I think it's unlikely that the builder will do something bespoke that's cheaper than an off the shelf solution.

I also think if he was willing to be would have offered that solution already

askmenow · 23/11/2025 12:50

Ah see the photo. If the builder puts in a recess and shelves, then an architrave frame, you can mount a mirror into the frame like you would hang a door.

askmenow · 23/11/2025 12:46

LupinLou · 23/11/2025 10:17

Not many houses in the UK would have the sort of wall construction for this to be useful.

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Stud walls in UK homes are usually 4” or 100mm so that’s the max depth you’d be looking at for the mirror front to be almost flush to the wall.

Unless you chase an alcove into the brickwork of an outside wall you’re going to struggle to get the depth for a decent cupboard.
Perhaps try a Google photo match of what you want 🤔

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 12:35

This one.

Built in bathroom cabinets, hens teeth?
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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 12:33

WearyAnne · 23/11/2025 12:01

Could a cheaper solution to make a tiled recess with either mirror tiles at the back or hang a mirror at the front somehow?

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Thank you for the idea, have been scratching my head for a solution but also something that looks good.

This photo would be my top pick.

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WearyAnne · 23/11/2025 12:01

Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 11:42

Thank you for those, semi would work but the cost is what's not great.
Might have to resign myself to a normal mirror cabinet.

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Could a cheaper solution to make a tiled recess with either mirror tiles at the back or hang a mirror at the front somehow?

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 11:42

WearyAnne · 23/11/2025 11:32

Or this srmi recessed is 8 cm https://ukbathroomstore.co.uk/products/hib-atrium-led-illuminated-semi-recessed-mirrored-cabinet?variant=54087820181852&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22282460335&gclid=CjwKCAiA_orJBhBNEiwABkdmjAgfgGbjS4lRPd1Z6eR037kUrtmhMfJpYegpTQ0nQNWyNzmjggRo0xoCLOEQAvD_BwE

Thank you for those, semi would work but the cost is what's not great.
Might have to resign myself to a normal mirror cabinet.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 11:03

DryIce · 23/11/2025 10:46

So do you have a cavity in the wall to fit it in, but you cant find the right size cabinet? If so could you just look at shallow standard cabinets - e.g.

https://www.pebblegrey.co.uk/products/marcel-led-illuminated-bathroom-mirror-cabinet?variant=42328393646263&currency=GBPutm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=google_shopping&utm_campaign_type=google_shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=Shopping&utm_campaign_type=shopping&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22581048188&gbraid=0AAAAAD3hR2U8aj8yQF6l3sUK61KM6aHwL&gclid=CjwKCAiA_orJBhBNEiwABkdmjKJVidRQ2vyZmiVrBkyf4UDVwp4dGZFEnKJy64WdEwh_QTSZSgdd1xoCRdYQAvD_BwE

https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/700mm-slimline-mirror-cabinet-bamboo

Thank you, no cavity yet but builder will put one in, if I provide the vanity.

He's said max depth should be 8cm, which is near impossible to find.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 10:43

Works started next week, so panicking as will be more expensive if builder has to come back to fit it.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 10:42

LupinLou · 23/11/2025 10:32

It would be possible in some houses but I think because it's not common the ones you are going to get will be £££

All the houses I've lived in have sinks on external walls (easier for plumbing) where the internal wall is brick/block. So recessing would be a big job.

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*where I lived even.....

Thanks, not familiar with UK walls, just assumed the one I got would work.

I was so proud when I finally found it ,ha!

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 10:37

DryIce · 23/11/2025 10:31

https://www.hib.co.uk/products/vanquish-bathroom-cabinet

I have this one, is this what you are looking for?

Thank you, yes, but not for that cost as unfortunately budget not there.

Would be happy with a standard wooden one. Small bathroom, so trying to maximise space.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 10:34

Woollyguru · 23/11/2025 10:29

If you're having your bathroom done you could ask builders to make one? Doesn't seem that difficult.

Unfortunately he's said he's not able to, he said if I buy one, he'll fit it, but can't make it.

I've watched YouTube videos and am sure he could, but short of forcing him, not much I can do.

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LupinLou · 23/11/2025 10:32

Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 10:27

Didn't realise this, now can't return the one I got.
Should have asked the joiner but grew up with them being standard when I lived.

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It would be possible in some houses but I think because it's not common the ones you are going to get will be £££

All the houses I've lived in have sinks on external walls (easier for plumbing) where the internal wall is brick/block. So recessing would be a big job.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 10:31

bestbefore · 23/11/2025 10:25

I’ve got this one but if you Google the name of it some cheaper options come up https://www.hib.co.uk/products/vanquish-bathroom-cabinet?size=53cm

Thank you, have been searching for months and finally found one for a good price, but turns out too deep.

I see why it wasn't so expensive now as most walls can't accommodate it.

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Woollyguru · 23/11/2025 10:29

If you're having your bathroom done you could ask builders to make one? Doesn't seem that difficult.

bestbefore · 23/11/2025 10:28

Ours sits in an internal wall.

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Flowersforyourchocolateprettyplease · 23/11/2025 10:27

LupinLou · 23/11/2025 10:17

Not many houses in the UK would have the sort of wall construction for this to be useful.

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Didn't realise this, now can't return the one I got.
Should have asked the joiner but grew up with them being standard when I lived.

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