Best VEVOR Medicine Cabinets
Part of our Sinks, Faucets & Storage guides.
A medicine cabinet adds hidden storage without using floor space. The choice is recessed (set into a stud bay, sits flush) vs surface mount, and lighted vs plain.
Quick picks
| Best for | Product | List price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best lighted | VEVOR Lighted Medicine Cabinet 20" x 28" (Recessed or Wall Mount) | See price | Check price |
| Best plain cabinet | VEVOR Medicine Cabinet 14" x 24" with Mirror (Aluminum) | $115.90 | Check price |
| Best over-toilet alternative | VEVOR Wall Cabinet, 2 Doors + Drawer, White | $91.90 | Check price |
1. VEVOR Lighted Medicine Cabinet 20" x 28" (Recessed or Wall Mount)
- Mirror + storage in one
- 3-color dimmable LED
- Sensor light, memory defog
- Recessed or surface mount
20x28 with 3-color dimmable LED, sensor light and memory defog; recessed or surface mount.
- Mirror + light + storage
- Defog
- Needs power
2. VEVOR Medicine Cabinet 14" x 24" with Mirror (Aluminum)
- Aluminum frame
- 2 adjustable shelves
- Recessed or wall mount
- Rust-resistant
Aluminum frame, two adjustable shelves, recessed or surface.
- Rust-resistant aluminum
- Fits a standard 14.5 in stud bay when recessed
- No lighting
3. VEVOR Wall Cabinet, 2 Doors + Drawer, White
- 2 doors + drawer
- Open partition
- White
- Most organized layout
Two doors plus a drawer if you can't recess.
- More storage volume
- No mirror
Can you recess it?
Check the wall with a stud finder and look for pipes, wires and vents. Interior walls between 2x4 studs (about 14.5 inches apart) suit 14-inch-wide cabinets.
Sizes and stud bays
Standard 2x4 interior walls have studs 16 inches on center, leaving about 14.5 inches between them. A cabinet body around 14 inches wide fits without cutting a stud. Wider cabinets require cutting a stud and adding a header, which is a bigger job.
Depth
2x4 walls are about 3.5 inches deep. Recessed cabinets fit within that depth; deeper cabinets stick out slightly. Surface-mount cabinets typically project 4-6 inches.
Lighted cabinets: what to look for
- Front lighting for the face, not just a glow around the edge.
- Defogging if the bathroom steams up.
- Outlets inside the cabinet for electric toothbrushes (some models).
- Mirrors inside the doors for side views.
Safety
Medicine cabinets are easily reached by children. Keep medications in a locking box inside, or store them elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
What height should a medicine cabinet be?
Usually centered around eye level, with the bottom about 40 inches or more above the floor, above the faucet.
Can I put a medicine cabinet on an exterior wall?
Surface mount is better there; recessing into an exterior wall removes insulation.