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Vanities: The Center of a Remodeled Bathroom

vanity The vanity you choose will be the centerpiece of your remodeled bathroom, so be sure you pick a style that coordinates with the rest of the room and the rest of your home. If your house is modern, stick with a contemporary style. Some modern styles make use of glass, stainless steel and other materials. Vanities made in traditional styles are often made from wood. The overall style of your remodeled bathroom should coordinate cabinets, counter tops, the sink, knobs, handles, and more.

Think about the storage space you need and want in your new bathroom. Most vanities include the sink surrounded by cabinets and other storage space. Often the plumbing for sinks takes up much of the storage space underneath the sink, so be sure to include other cabinets if ample storage space is one of the most important aspects of your vanity. If you don’t need a lot of storage space, a pedestal sink is a great way to enhance your bathroom without taking up a lot of room. A medicine cabinet placed over your vanity is an efficient way to store things in a smaller bathroom.

When picking a material for your vanity, remember that the vanity will be one of the first parts of the bathroom to show wear and tear. A child’s vanity bathroom should have a vanity made out of wood, stainless steel, or another strong material depending on the style of the bathroom. Both of these materials are more durable and will require less maintenance over the years. A guest bathroom or powder room has more flexibility with vanity materials, due to lower traffic. Pick a material that suits that overall style of the bathroom and home.

Also keep in mind the size of your bathroom when picking a material. Darker colors make the bathroom seem smaller, so if you have a smaller space to begin with, you might want to steer clear of dark woods and other dark vanities. Lighter colors make the bathroom seem bigger, so selecting glass or a light wood as the material for your vanity and cabinets is an easy way to make the most out of a smaller space.