Bathroom Medicine Cabinets

Antique Medicine Cabinets

Antique Medicine Cabinets In A Historic Home

Purchasing an older home to restore can be exciting, yet challenging at the same time. Finding historically accurate items to fill the home isn't always possible. If you are lucky enough to do so, grab those items up. If not, don't hesitate to purchase something newer and finish it in a way that makes it look like an antique. Either way you go, your home will be sure to be something that you are proud of.

Antique medicine cabinets are a perfect example of something that needs to fit in with the decor of your home. Purchasing a period home requires that you furnish the home with items that would have been popular during that era. Finding or making your own bathroom medicine cabinet to fit that style may be easier than you think.

Online auctions, estate sales, and specialized websites will all be of great help in locating period-appropriate antique medicine cabinets. This will require time and effort on your part, as you will first need to research which cabinet styles were popular at that time. Once you have a few styles that you are comfortable with, begin shopping.

Online auctions and specialized websites are a great place to start as you can do your shopping from the comfort of your own home. Yet, if you find nothing suitable there, contact some local companies that handle physical auctions and estate sales. Ask if they ever receive this type of merchandise and have them put your name on a contact list. They will be more than willing to help.

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If you are unable to locate antique medicine cabinets, don't hesitate to make your own. Determine the measurements needed for your medicine cabinet and sketch the design on paper. Start looking for authentic materials. Don't hesitate to reuse wood from another piece of furniture made during that time period.

Try to find antique hardware and an antique mirror at salvage stores or antique shops, as you want this to look authentic. Last, but not least, use period-appropriate colors, such as browns and greens. Once your bathroom medicine cabinet has been assembled, sand away small portions of the paint on the corners and edges in order to give it that aged look.

Vintage medicine cabinets are a wonderful addition to any historic home. Don't overlook the small details when choosing one, as you want to ensure your cabinet blends in. This is a process that should not be rushed. Take your time in choosing the perfect medicine cabinet for your old house.

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Isela

Posted 691 days ago

I'm glad I ran across this page. I love antiques - I even like reproductions. I didn't know you could buy medicine cabinets that look like they were made 100 years ago. That's awesome!

Marguerite

Posted 695 days ago

You know you can find hardware that is made to look like what they used a hundred years ago. When I was youger, I bought an old bedroom chest of drawers, took off the 7 layers of paint, and refinished it. I checked with an antique store, and they told me the name of a company that made period hardware. I bought a set of brass hinges that looked authentic, and put them on the chest -- beautiful! I'm sure you could find similar hinges and door pulls to use on an antique medicine cabinet.

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