Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Antique Bathroom Vanities - What You Need To Know

By Ferdinand Mekinsy

Antique bathroom vanities are one of the perfect ways to add dignity and elegance to a home. As antique items usually tend to capture attention or raise eyebrows, your vanity can serve as both a functional piece of furniture as well as a conversation starter. Depending on the age and style of the antique bathroom vanities you purchase, you can stand out as being unique among your friends and family.

There are many things that you must be conversant with before buying your antique bathroom vanities. First, you would like to understand the age of the vanity. Numerous people try to match the furniture of the same age as the vanity looked. Regarding the lighting fixtures, the lights may look like candles in appearance to maintain the correct appearance. Secondly, you will like to have a great idea of what condition the antique bathroom vanities are in The less damaged the vanity is, the more it is worth. The value of the vanity will be a combination of its age and its condition. You can expect to pay thousands of dollars for an antique vanity that is in nearly perfect condition. On the other hand, you can acquire a damaged vanity for significantly less, especially if you are willing to do minor repairs and patches to the furniture.





When you buy antique bathroom vanities, you will want to check that they are decently protected against the heat and moisture associated with contemporary bathrooms. As many antique vanities did not need to be treated against heat damage, many collectors will only use these vanities in cold and slightly warm water bathrooms to prevent the build up of steam. - 15252

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