How to choose the right medicine cabinet

Decide first whether the cabinet needs to lock. Facilities storing medication or controlled supplies, such as clinics, aged-care rooms and workplace first aid stations, should specify a lockable cabinet. General storage in staff amenities or back-of-house washrooms can use a standard non-locking cabinet at a lower cost.

Mounting style depends on the wall and the available depth. Surface-mounted cabinets are the simplest retrofit option since they don't require a wall cavity, semi-recessed cabinets reduce how far the unit projects into the room, and fully recessed cabinets sit flush with the wall for the neatest finish in new-build fit-outs. Choose bright stainless steel for a reflective, clinical look or satin stainless steel to match a broader commercial washroom fit-out.