Articles | Bathroom Vanity

Bathroom vanities are great options for small bathrooms. Most importantly, they can completely update the look of any bathroom for a much lower cost than a complete bathroom renovation. Vanities not only change the look of a bathroom, but they also help keep items such as towels, toilet paper and products concealed. While deciding to add a bathroom vanity may be easy, choosing the right vanity can be a challenge. As with any home improvement project, before buying a new vanity for your bathroom, you will need to plan out your budget for the project and do some homework to make sure you stay on task.

Before purchasing your new bathroom vanity, you will first need to asses what the vanity will be used for and what type of bathroom it will be in. There is a difference between the functionality of a bathroom vanity in a powder room as opposed to a master bathroom. Decide whether this bathroom will be for multiple users, or users who may have a lot to store, and whether one or two sinks will be needed in the bathroom. Finally think about the height of the vanity. Many people overlook this part of the vanity, but it can increase or decrease the ease of use of your vanity. Taller individuals generally prefer taller vanities, while vanities for a child s bathroom may need to be shorter.

Next, take measurements of the area of the bathroom you would like to add a vanity in and head to a local home improvement store. There you can view samples of vanities and bathroom show rooms that will give you ideas on what will work for your bathroom. At this time you should also speak to one of the store s specialists, as they can assist you with the selection process and give you ideas of things that may work in your home. Always tell the design experts at the store what your budget is before they start showing you possible ideas. This will prevent you from falling in love with a vanity that is out of your price range and it will help you stay in budget.

Always consider things like height, size, counter space and price of a bathroom vanity before color and style. If you restrict your browsing, it will be much easier to decide on the look of a vanity you really like. Also many bathroom vanities have the option of being customized, or can have different wood stains applied to change the overall look. While many people focus on the cabinets of the bathroom vanity, the top of the vanity is equally important. In addition to look and cost of the top of the vanity, you need to make sure that you are choosing the right type of material. For example, if you are choosing a top for a vanity in a decorative powder room, materials such as marble or wood may be appropriate. However, if the vanity is for a children s bathroom you may want to choose a durable surface such as laminate or stone.