Bathroom vanity cabinets are the mainstay
of a functional bathroom
When thinking about bathroom vanity cabinets it is easy to think just about just a simple base cabinet but there are an enormous amount of bathroom cabinetry options available today to both increase your storage space and your style.
While it is important to think of new and exciting options a good place to start is the traditional bathroom vanity base cabinet. The vanity cabinet has some humble beginnings as essentially a box to support the sink with a couple doors to access the plumbing. As with everything else homeowners and designers were looking for a way to add some style and individuality to the bathroom.
Bathroom vanity cabinets and their design have underwent some dramatic changes in recent years, what used to function as a simple bathroom sink cabinet has become a piece of furniture. Whatever your taste from the traditional oak vanity cabinet to some really cool contemporary bathroom furniture, there are a few things to look for. First, the finish is very important, the bathroom is one of the harshest environments inside your house. Humidity, water and temperature fluctuations can wreak havoc on a finish. Look for a finish that carries some sort of warranty. Most manufacturers of vanity units offer 15 to 20 year warranties on their finishes, some even offer lifetime warranties.
Most finishes will vary depending on the material the bathroom vanity cabinets are made from, for instance a piece of vanity furniture constructed of maple would have a completely different finish than a double bathroom sink cabinet constructed of MDF. Wood bathroom vanities have a stain with a layer of polyurethane or some other protectant while a corner bathroom vanity made of MDF would have a baked on thermofoil finish. Both are durable and long lasting but will carry different warranties and have different needs for care and cleaning. The manufacturers web site can be a valuable aid in determining the exact nature of the finish you choose.
Once the finish for your bathroom vanity cabinets and other storage cabinets are determined, pay attention to functionality. For a large master bathroom a double sink bathroom vanity with several drawers may be just the answer. If size is limited then some of today's stytlish small bathroom vanities will foot the bill. If your style tends toward the contemporary there are literally hundreds of modern bathroom vanities to choose from. No matter what the style remember to think of your current needs as well as your future needs. Will your 8 year old daughter be needing more space for her "supplies" as she gets older? Will more drawers help keep the clutter contained and accessible?
Ever mindful of the average families budget constraints manufacturers have introduced all kinds discount bathroom vanities. A good way to save a few bucks is to shop for bathroom vanities online. Another way to find cheap bathroom vanities is to shop local closeout retailers. Manufacturers have also created package deals with bathroom vanity sets. These have everything you need to get your bathroom remodeling project up and running in no time.
Good luck with your project and remember to contact me at any time with any questions you might have.
