Vanity Cabinet
Vanity Cabinet
Choosing The Right Bathroom Vanity Cabinets
There is a reason why bathrooms and kitchens are the most frequently redone or remodeled rooms in the home. For one thing they are relatively inexpensive to redo and they are also expected to be more personal than other rooms. What we mean is that bathrooms and kitchens are often the only the rooms where homeowners can actually express themselves. For some strange reason, nearly every other room in the home is expected to be a showcase for visitors, as if your home were little more than a lived-in museum.
But the bathroom is your sanctuary. It is the place where you should feel free to express yourself and embrace slightly more exotic styles and designs. Probably the single most important consideration when you choose to remodel your bathroom is the vanity. After all, that is where you and partner will be spending most of your bathroom time, tending to daily hygiene needs, i.e., brushing your teeth, flossing, shaving, etc.
So, how do you select the right bathroom vanity cabinets? As with any piece of furniture or appliance, you must first make certain that the vanity is the right size. But what exactly is the right size? After all, a vanity is not a washer or a dryer, but rather it is the center of any bathroom. That is why it is important to locate a vanity that offers you all the cabinet and counter space you need without taking up too much space. This goes double if you have a small bathroom that cannot accommodate a large vanity. The easiest way to determine how much space you have is to take precise measurements beforehand. Remember, it is important to not only consider the length from end to end, but also the depth from the wall and the height.
What do you need it for? Yes, that seems like an especially easy question to answer, but the fact is that a vanity can be used as a merely functional device or one that serves many roles. For example, if both you and your spouse plan to use the vanity in the morning, then you will need a much longer vanity that can accommodate two people. You may also require two separate sinks (double sinks) as well as different cabinets and drawers.
After you have determined the basic function of the vanity, you can consider the style of the unit and whether or not you want a contemporary or traditional design. As you might expect, style depends in large part on the type of materials that are used. Some of the most popular materials in contemporary vanities include wood, glass, stone, metal and ceramic. But unless the bathroom is being completely gutted and redone, it should not be difficult to locate a vanity that matches the existing décor.
Ideally, the last thing that you will want to consider is the price. But being sentient beings, we realize that this is a near impossibility. In the end, if you want to find a reasonably priced vanity, you will most likely have to sacrifice style and design. Units that were designed a season or two ago and are already considered out-of-date, will likely sell for substantially less than new models. So, if being hip or au courant is not all that important to you, you might want to consider an old design
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Distance between the top of the vanity to the bottom of the mirror/medicine cabinet?
In a bathroom…is there a standard distance between the top of the vanity to the bottom of the mirror/medicine cabinet???
Hi Jenni, this is a very good question and I’m going to try to give you a common sense type answer, Two things, what is the height of your mirror and is there a light on the wall above your mirror? Or just a light on the ceiling? If you have ceiling only lumes, and your mirror is 18 to 26 inches in height, the mirror might be as much as 8 to 10 inches above vanity. Just keep in mind a person who 4 foot 2 would like to see a much as a tall person. If mirror is 42 inches or more, about 1 to 2 inches off vanity is very smart looking. Never mount mirror right on vanity due to cleaning and periodic repair of caulk that should be around your vanity. If you have a light on the wall try to balance a smaller size mirror (18 to 26) between the vanity and light, usually about 6 to 8 inches above vanity. And if by chance you got a tall one (36 to 42 and more) about 1 inch off vanity looks great and really opens up the room. Good luck, sorry about long reply. I’m just anal that way. jim…
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