Styles of Bathroom Vanities

You’re probably so used to seeing your old bathroom vanity every day that it’s hard to imagine another one in its place. You’ve been in other bathrooms, but nothing has really struck your fancy. It looks like picking between bathroom vanities is going to be harder than you thought. Vanities123 makes it easier for you to make your decision by explaining the different types of bathroom vanities so that you can narrow down your choices.

Bathroom Vanity Style

There are primarily two different bathroom vanity styles:

• Antique – The antique style is usually made out of wood and is inspired by bathroom fixtures of the past. Ranging from very ornate to fairly simple, their classical structure lends distinction to most bathrooms. Antique style vanities can be very expensive depending on the materials required to build the vanity and the level of craftsmanship. However, it is possible to find less expensive vanities in the antique style that have been made with durable, but less expensive materials.

• Contemporary – Contemporary vanities come in a wider range of sizes than antique vanities, from wall-mounted single basins to expansive double basin vanities. The materials used to make a contemporary vanity can be quite diverse, including wood, metal, glass, and plastic. Due to this variety, the mood a contemporary vanity gives a room can be anything from fun to elegant. If you know you aren’t interested in an antique vanity, start looking at different contemporary vanity materials to narrow your choices down.

Material for Bathroom Vanities

• Wood – The most common material for bathroom vanities, wood can be expensive or reasonable, elegant or kitschy, modern or classic.

• Glass – Typically very contemporary in design, glass vanities can add a polished, sophisticated look any bathroom. Glass vanities are usually combined with other materials and can be striking wall-mounted basins or have ample storage underneath.

• Marble, ceramic, copper, and other less traditional materials – Technically, any material that can hold water can be used to create a one of a kind vanity. Most of these vanities look very contemporary, but some are rustic or Greco-Roman.

Sizes for Bathroom Vanities

• Single Basin – Most vanities are single basin. The plumbing hook up is very simple and these vanities can usually be installed directly in the area occupied by your current

vanity.

• Double Basin – These vanities have two sinks and are usually found in master bedrooms. They give couples or siblings the convenience of separate sinks, but they do take up a good deal of space.

• Multiple Basins – Typically for commercial use, these vanities have more than two sinks. If you have a very large family and lots and lots of space, you can custom order vanities with multiple basins.

Almost every vanity varies in length, width, and depth. Be sure to measure your bathroom to ensure that your vanity will fit comfortably with your other fixtures. As you start to narrow down your choices, you’ll realize that your drab bathroom will be a distant memory sooner than you thought.

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