36" H Medicine Cabinet

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Why Is 36 Inches the Height Most Bathrooms Land On? Medicine cabinets generally come in three heights: 30, 32, and 36 inches. The latter accounts for the largest share of orders, and the reason is mostly about geometry rather than preference. When fit on a standard vanity counter and an 80-inch ceiling, a 36-inch cabinet offers 8 to 12 inches of space above the cabinet. This is perfect for a light fixture, crown molding, or open wall. That's more breathing room than a 30-inch cabinet, and it comes without needing a wider, pricier unit. The 6 extra inches also translate into one more interior shelf in most series. That extra shelf matters most for households storing taller items, hairspray cans, large lotion bottles, and first-aid supplies. It's also the height where clock displays and dual front-and-back LED panels fit without crowding the mirror glass. Bathroom designers tend to recommend 36 inches as a starting point on full renovations, then adjust width once the vanity is chosen. For a shelf-count comparison across all three heights, see our guide on How to Organize a Medicine Cabinet . What Does the 36-Inch ExBrite Collection Bring to the Vanity? Every LED-equipped medicine cabinet at this height shares one feature set, laid out here before the series comparison below: Feature Specification LED illumination CRI 90+ Color temperature 3000K to 6000K, adjustable Dimming Stepless, 10% to 100%, touch sensor Anti-fog defogger Independent switch, automatic 60-minute shutoff LED lifespan 50,000+ hours, roughly 45 years at 3 hours of daily use Installation Recessed or surface mount, hardware included both ways The 60-minute automatic shutoff on the defogger is a small detail worth knowing before you buy. It clears the mirror after a shower, then switches off on its own so it isn't running quietly in the background once the bathroom has cooled. Non-lighted 36-inch cabinets share the same aluminum frame, soft-close hinges, and adjustable glass shelving, just without the w