This DIY Hidden Medicine Cabinet Adds So Much Storage To Your Bathroom

Thoughtful storage is the best way to keep your bathroom looking clean and feeling organized, but it's not always easy to come by. If your bathroom doesn't have ample built-ins with drawers, shelves, and under-the-sink storage, it can be difficult to find a home for everything that needs to be tucked away, like skincare products and toothbrushes. Luckily, there's a simple DIY hidden medicine cabinet hack that offers extra storage space without taking up too much room — simply carve out a cabinet area in your wall and cover it with artwork. 

There are plenty of hidden storage ideas perfect for adding space to your bathroom, from mirror drawers that slide open to high-up floating shelves, but this method is unique in that it highlights artwork or pictures, adding to your bathroom's aesthetic. Instead of simply adding more baskets or wooden shelves, you can tuck away the storage solution to make your bathroom feel less cluttered. Ultimately, it's a savvy way to bring art into your bathroom and give you some extra space at the same time. 

In order to install your own medicine cabinet, you only need an X-acto knife to cut through a bit of drywall and wood you've found from a supply store to build your cabinet. Instagram user Kelsey Mackall (@a.dabbled.dwelling) uses the studs in her wall to help anchor the frame for the cabinet; you should employ a stud finder to do the same. DIYing your own cabinet is cost-efficient and realistic, especially considering a medicine cabinet is small enough to be a single-day project. Once you've drilled in some simple shelving, you can cover the cabinet space by finding a piece of art big enough and adding a hinge so that it can easily open and close. 

You can also complete this project with a pre-made version of the hidden cabinet if you're not into woodworking. Amazon sells a few different versions of medicine cabinets made for installation into drywall and studs. Many also come with paintings or mirrors on their doors, so they can effectively hide anywhere. These products will typically cost around $300 to $400, so a bit pricier than simply buying your own wood from a hardware store, but it could be worth the time it saves.