Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Select just the right Bathroom Vanity

By Sebastian Zidan

If you are working on redecorating your bathroom, you may not have considered replacing your bathroom vanity. However, if you simply have a sheet of glass in place above your sink as many old homes do, the very first thing you will want to think about is a new mirror. Believe it or not, the mirror above your sink is the strongest item that you can purchase for the restroom, and the largest item you have a direct say in.

Obviously, when it comes down to the toilet, sink, and shower besides replacing them with newer models, there is not much you can do about their size, location, and overall look. Therefore, you outside of a shower curtain and toilet seat cover you are kind of stuck. The bathroom vanity however, is the other large item in your bathroom that you have complete control over.

Therefore, it is the one item that is going to speak the loudest about your decorating style and represent the overall feel of your restroom. After all, if you have seen one toilet, you have seen them all. On the other hand, not many houses have the same bathroom vanity, making them a piece that stands out on its own merits.

You will have various styles to assist you with the remodel but choosing the bathroom vanity is just the start of the whole project. The color scheme and theme will also need to be determined to continue with the bathroom project. When a natural wood trimmed vanity is chosen comforting earth tones enhance the cold porcelain fixtures. When deciding on a new counter top a stone type can intensify the wooden framed vanity. There are tiles and peel and stick tiling that will coordinate nicely with the new counter top.

There are many ways that you can choose your bathroom vanity, but the best way to approach the matter is by looking at the size of your sink and the overall theme of your bathroom. In general, you want your mirror to be about the same size as your sink. If you have a small sink you may go a little larger, and vice versa, if you have a large sink you may go a little smaller.

Basically, you want your bathroom vanity to be the centerpiece of your restroom since you can control the type you pick, but you don't want to dramatically overpower the bathroom. Along the same lines, you don't want it to be so small it starts to lack a practical purpose. One great way to balance your mirror if you have a larger sink is to place potpourri holders on either side or a towel holder. You can match the trimmings of this with the mirror for a more stellar feel.

When you are finishing up with your personalized bathroom, you can look into purchasing a bathroom vanity with silver or gold glass etching several inches from the frame. Warm colors works very well with gold and for a simple and sleek style you need to use silver. No matter whatever you choose it will have personality for your future guests. - 15252

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