Choosing a Bathroom Vanity

So you’re renovating your bathroom, and you want to make it as stylish and classy as you can make it. If your idea of making that happen is to install a vanity in your bathroom, then you’re on the right track. A vanity, which is basically a combination of the bathroom sink or basin and the storage that surrounds it, is pretty much the centerpiece of the bathroom. Apart from holding the sink concealing the associated plumbing, a bathroom vanity also provides much-needed storage.

Since they come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and designs, you might find choosing a bathroom vanity a little tricky. Here are some tips that we hope can help you when choosing a bathroom vanity.

Consider Bathroom size when choosing a Bathroom Vanity

One of the first things you have to consider when choosing a bathroom vanity is the size of the bathroom itself. Remember, bathroom vanities come in many different sizes. There are bathroom vanities that are just wide enough to hold the sink, while some bathroom vanities are big enough to span the entire length of a bathroom wall. So take a good look at the size of your bathroom, and pick a bathroom vanity that is in proportion with it.

Choose Bathroom Vanities according to your needs

Most homeowners go for bathroom vanity for the storage it provides. If storage is what you need, then make sure to choose a bathroom vanity that has more than enough room for toiletries, cosmetics, hairdryers, cleaning products, medications or whatever it is you want easy access to. For proper storage of a variety of stuff, we recommend a combination of shelves and drawers. If you have a big family and it’s absolute pandemonium in the mornings, you might want to consider two sinks.

Keep the Style you’re going for in mind

As previously stated, bathroom vanities also come in a number of styles and designs. Today, bathroom vanities come in traditional, French provincial, art deco, modern, country-style, minimalist, or any other style out there today. Being the centerpiece of the bathroom, your bathroom vanity will likely dictate the overall style of the bathroom itself. So if you’re going for a more modern look, don’t buy a bathroom vanity that is ornately designed. Conversely, bathroom vanity with all the clean, sleek lines of modern furniture will look a little out of place in a bathroom that you mean to appear a little more traditional than usual.

Choosing a Benchtop

One of the most important parts of a bathroom vanity is a benchtop, which comes in stone, reconstituted stone, cement, wood, laminate, and more. Typically, these benchtops are moisture resistant or waterproof, but they are still going to need a certain amount of maintenance. A solid timber benchtop, for instance, may look great, but it will eventually suffer water damage and lose its luster if you don’t clean and maintain it properly.

While there are no ironclad rules in choosing a bathroom vanity, the preceding tips above should give you a general idea on the kind of bathroom vanity that should work for you.