vanity unit

When it comes to redecorating your home bathroom the vanity unit is a very important thing to consider when putting your design theme together. This is because it creates the main focal because your eyes will be drawn to it the moment you step into the room.

Vanity units serve both a practical storage and grooming function as well as adding strength to the over all design of your new bathroom. In practical terms vanity cabinets enable you to store  your toiletries and conceal any wall cracks or unsightly plumbing. They can further enhance the theme by integrating with the shape, style and color co-ordination of the bathroom.

Today there is a huge range of vanity sinks to choose from that include both contemporary designs and the antique styles to suit the more traditional bathroom. When if comes to redecorating you can choose from an array of different materials to coordinate and contrast colours and surfaces. You can purchase bath vanity cabinets that come together with the frame, countertop and sink as one unit. This is a convenient way to save  time and money depending on the quality of the materials being used. Alternatively, you can have your vanities custom made were you can choose the materials yourself.

If you have a small bathroom you can use vanity base units to maximize the limited floor space. Modern or contemporary styled wall mounted vanity units leave you with more floor space. The choice of colours and the combination of the materials used can set the tone of your new design. Many modern bathrooms use a glass vanity table with mirror to create a greater sense of space and light. The glass countertop can be combined with a glass vanity sink to complete the a very uncluttered look.

If you have narrow bathroom then corner vanity units would enable you to make the most of the limited space. These corner vanities can be standalone or if you are really limited with space then, a wall mounted unit would be your best choice. There are many models that have towel rails underneath to save you needing the wall towel rails.

For the more traditional bathroom the antique oak vanity unit is a popular choice. These come in the cabinet style with either a single or double doors at the front. These open to ample storage space to store your supplies. The antique wood style vanities coordinate perfectly with a dark granite or marble countertop with brass faucets and white sink basin. Many of the antique designs are based on the Regency and Victorian period. They are very elaborate and ornately designed to create a sense of luxury and elegance to the antique themed bathroom

When choosing bathroom vanity units you should make sure that you measure the sizes correctly so the it can fit perfectly to the wall. The width of vanity desks start at about 22 inches for the smaller models and they can go up to 60 inches for the bigger widths. The 48 inch tends to be the most popular size. Do not choose vanity cabinet in isolation as you need it to match the shape and dimensions of the bath tub, shower enclosure and other furniture. The colour and finish of  the sink and vanity unit also needs to coordinate with the rest of the room.