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Bathroom Vanities
If one takes it literally, you would think
that bathroom vanities are just that, bathroom items that cater
to man’s conceit, pride or self-adulation. Well, almost but not
quite. It appeals not only to our need for aesthetic
gratification, but more importantly to our functional needs.
So what is a bathroom vanity? It particularly refers to a
bathroom cabinet that covers the water basin, pipes, and drain.
It has drawers and shelves underneath that are used as storage
spaces for items, usually those that need to be hidden from the
guests.
In buying or redesigning a house, a great deal of time, effort
and money are given to the living room, kitchen, bedrooms and
other more prominent sections of the house. But such is not
always the case for other unobtrusive but equally important
rooms such as the bathroom, shower room or comfort room.
The bathroom is a very important comfort zone in the house, next
to bedrooms. It offers a quite sanctuary for our personal needs.
That is why getting the best design, tile materials, and
amenities for your bathroom should also be a major consideration
in house improvement activity.
One of the most important bathroom amenities is a bathroom
vanity. A bathroom vanity is undoubtedly the main aesthetic
feature of a bathroom in any house remodeling or decorating
project. While it is the best place to keep private things out
of the way and sight of the guests, it need not be bare-looking
or simplistic. Given the best efforts in design, style, or
finish, it becomes an attractive centerpiece for your bathroom.
There is a wide variety of choices of vanity designs, but you
can narrow down your options to either a custom vanity or a
prefabricated one. If you are a little tight on the budget, you
can opt for pre-fabricated vanities that can suit your taste as
well. But if you want more room for creativity and would not
mind spending a fortune for it, then do not hesitate to scour
the local directory to search for custom bathroom vanity maker.
Custom Wood Vanities
Custom wood vanities are the more popular
choices in bathroom vanities, and the cabinet is its’ most
notable feature. If the design calls for a laid-back or
conventional look you can have a framed or American-style
cabinet. A framed cabinet is framed around the front edges of
the cabinet body. This type allows the attachment of hinges to
the frame and the door, thereby providing a durable base for
attaching hinges. On the other hand, if you want to have a more
contemporary touch to your bathroom vanity, go for a frameless
or European style cabinet. As the name implies, a frameless
cabinet has no frame on the surrounding face of the cabinet’s
body. This type has its hinges attached to the door and side
panel of the cabinet body.
A basic rule of thumb in choosing a design for a custom-made
wood cabinet is that it must have to blend effortlessly with the
bathroom’s design. But do not just be contented with what you
see, make sure that you have a functional cabinet with doors,
drawers, hinges, or sliders put firmly in place.
For a wood
vanity, your decision is not only limited to what is appropriate for
the cabinet itself, but to a large extent to the choice of sink
countertop, mirror, and other fixtures or accessories that have to
be incorporated. Other factors that are as important are the storage
space, drawers, size, and other particular details. To get you
started, consider the following suggestions:
Make sure that you allot the appropriate storage space for your
cabinet. You must have an idea beforehand what types of items are to
be placed in which cabinet drawer. Make sure also that the
accessories such as knobs, hanger, faucet matches the style of your
cabinet.
Your choices become even more varied as you get to the countertops.
But again, you can narrow down to wood, ceramic tiles, laminates,
and other composite materials, or solid surface materials such as
concrete, stainless steel, or stone.
Ceramic tile is the most commonly used countertop surface. It is
durable and you can select from a wide variety of sizes, colors and
grain. Wood countertops would make a lovely country-style
countertop, but can stain easily and requires higher maintenance.
The most durable and most resistant to heat, concrete is a wise
choice, but there is also the risk of staining and cracking.
Make sure that you use only durable drawer slides. Avoid having
vanity cabinets that have center-mounted slides or wobbly plastic
slides because these types could not stand up to weight and heavy
use for a long time. Get only the best ball-bearing assembly that
you can afford.
Because it is a very versatile material, wood is the most common
material used for wood vanities. Choosing the perfect wood variety
for your vanity would be largely dictated by your personal taste,
the over-all design of your bathroom, and the accompanying fixtures
and accessories. But it is important to check first on the wood’s
availability and your budget because wood vanities fetch way higher
than vanities made of other materials.
Wood Types
Wood vanities are made
from a variety of wood types, the same materials than can be used
for other household fixtures made of wood. They may also be either
wood veneer of laminated. Different wood species fetch different
prices, depending on its availability and overall appearance. There
are so many materials to choose from: maple, oak, cherry, hickory,
yellow birch, or pine. While oak is the all-time favorite for an
earthy and conventional looking wood vanity, the use of maple and
cherry wood materials have increased.
Exotic wood fetch higher prices as these are the more rare
varieties. Among those belonging to this category are mahogany,
ebony, and walnut. Mahogany is mostly come from tropical
rainforests. Its’ reddish brown color and regular grain qualities
make it a perfect alternative to old oak wood. Walnut colors range
from dark brown to a purplish shade of black. Ebony wood generally
refers to very dark wood or black wood.
Every home decoration or designing project is an investment. As
such, it needs to be carefully planned and executed. To protect you
investment, work with professionals in the industry. You do not have
to compromise comfort, style and taste for money. To have more value
for your money, get only the best in the industry, the JWP Cabinet
Shop in Naples, Florida.
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