While your bathroom and kitchen cabinets may look alike, they are not. They aren’t interchangeable between the two rooms due to their size, durability, and strength. Let’s see what makes kitchen cabinets different from bathroom cabinets.

The biggest and most obvious gap among kitchen and bathroom cabinets is true size. Kitchen cabinets are typically 24 inches deep to keep with the proportions of the area. Because bathrooms are smaller than kitchens, normal bathroom cabinets are 21 inches thick. The added depth allows you to store more cookware and more. Along with depth, kitchen and bathroom cabinets fluctuate in height. Kitchen counters must be at the ideal height to prepare meals. Standard kitchen cabinets are 34 inches tall, allowing you to use your countertops as work surfaces. Bathroom cabinets are usually 32 inches taller than kitchen cabinets. While bathroom cabinets can be made to match kitchen cabinets in height, most are 31 inches tall.

Consider your kitchen and bathroom habits. Both have distinct purposes. You cook and enjoy time with your family in the kitchen. Bathrooms are private retreats where you can relax with a hot bubble bath. Ultimately, the cabinets’ construction material must meet the room’s intended use.

The steam from your shower or bathtub can make it incredibly hot and humid. While cooking might make your kitchen hot, the vast space allows for better temperature and humidity circulation. Because bathrooms are smaller, they tend to be more humid. Because frequent showering creates humidity, bathroom cabinets must be made of robust, moisture-resistant materials that will not distort over time.