Bathroom vanity cabinets are an essential component of any bathroom
and can add drama to your design and decor. Bathroom sink cabinets
provide countertop space, a place for the sink and faucets and great
storage below. It's amazing how often bathroom cabinets and storage
are left out of the planning process. It's important to have a place
for everything in your bathroom that is easily accessible to
everyone. Bathroom vanity cabinets and storage provide home
organization and reduce clutter. You never can have too much
bathroom storage!
Here are some considerations before buying bathroom vanities online
or in stores:
Bathroom vanity cabinets are available in widths of 18 inches up to
48 inches and in increments of 6 inches. When looking for bathroom
vanities online or in stores, shop where you can find a wide variety
of styles and sizes. From traditional to contemporary, you should be
able to choose from vanity cabinets made of woods such as walnut,
oak, maple, cherry and finished with high-gloss lacquer that
showcases the natural wood finish.
Here are types of bathroom storage cabinets:
1. Cabinetry - bathroom vanity cabinets, wall cabinets, recessed
cabinets and medicine cabinets.
2. Open shelving - recessed shelving, corner shelving and surface
mounted shelves.
3. Over the toilet cabinets - cabinets that use the wall space over
the toilet for storage cabinets.
4. Linen closets, towers with baskets, built-in closets and cabinets
or freestanding bathroom sink cabinets that often extend from the
floor to the ceiling and provide excellent bathroom storage for
linens and other bathroom items.
You should be able to find bathroom vanity cabinets in these two
styles:
1. Face-frame vanity cabinets. These bathroom cabinets will give
your bathroom a more traditional and formal look. The frame and
panel doors are designed to frame the cabinet box, and the hinges
can be either hidden from view or visible.
2. Frameless vanity cabinets or European style cabinets. These
modern bathroom vanities will give your bathroom a more contemporary
look. Frameless vanity cabinets will provide you with heavy-duty
cabinet boxes and hinges that are hidden and easily adjustable.
When selecting bathroom sink cabinets and door hardware, make sure
you match the period cabinets with period style knobs and pulls. You
can sometimes find the antique type of knobs you may be looking for
at flea markets. Knobs for your cabinets can be $3 to $5 each, and
some can run $20 or more each, perhaps creating a problem for your
budget.
For your bathroom vanity cabinets countertops, you have several
options. You can choose from laminates, ceramic tile, wood,
composite materials or solid surface materials such as stone,
stainless steel or concrete. Laminates, composite materials, solid
surface materials and stainless steel are more susceptible to
scratches. However, composite or solid surface materials can be
repaired and replaced very easily. Stone countertops are beautiful
and durable, but they can stain easily and are expensive.
Ceramic tile is the most commonly used countertop surface. It is
durable and you can select from a wide variety of sizes, colors and
textures. However, the grout used between the tiles can stain and
the tiles can have irregular surfaces. Wood surfaces are beautiful
but can stain or mildew if not maintained well. Concrete is a
durable and heat-resistant countertop surface, but it can discolor
or crack.
Whether upgrading an existing bathroom or planning a new one, the
bathroom is one of the best home improvement investments you can
make. You, your family or guests will enjoy the bathrooms in your
home every day. And should you ever sell your home, attractive and
functional bathrooms add to the desirability and to the selling
price of your home. Before you buy, read as much as you can on
choosing the bathroom vanities online or in stores that will be the
best for you and your bathroom. Learning as much as you can will be
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