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Bathroom Vanity Cabinets - Considerations Before Buying Bathroom
By David Buster, Fri Dec 9th
Bathroom vanity cabinets are an essential component of anybathroom and can add drama to your design and decor. Bathroomsink cabinets provide countertop space, a place for the sink andfaucets and great storage below. It is amazing how oftenbathroom cabinets and storage are left out of the planningprocess. It is important to have a place for everything in yourbathroom that is easily accessible to everyone. Bathroom vanitycabinets and storage provide home organization and reduceclutter. You never can have too much bathroom storage! Here are some considerations before buying bathroom vanitiesonline or in stores: Bathroom vanity cabinets are available in widths of 18 inches upto 48 inches and in increments of 6 inches. When looking forbathroom vanities online or in stores, shop where you can find awide variety of styles and sizes. From traditional tocontemporary, you should be able to choose from vanity cabinetsmade of woods such as walnut, oak, maple, cherry and finishedwith high-gloss lacquer that showcases the natural wood finish. 1. Cabinetry - bathroom vanity cabinets, wall cabinets, recessedcabinets and medicine cabinets. 2. Open shelving - recessedshelving, corner shelving and surface mounted shelves. 3. Overthe toilet cabinets - cabinets that use the wall space over thetoilet for storage cabinets. 4. Linen closets, towers withbaskets, built-in closets and cabinets or freestanding bathroomsink cabinets that often extend from the floor to the ceilingand provide excellent bathroom storage for linens and otherbathroom items. You should be able to find bathroom vanity cabinets in these twostyles: 1. Face-frame vanity cabinets. These bathroom cabinets will giveyour bathroom a more traditional and formal look. The frame andpanel doors are designed to frame the cabinet box, and hingescan be either hidden from view or visible. 2. Frameless vanity cabinets or European style cabinets. Thesemodern bathroom vanities will give your bathroom a morecontemporary look. Frameless vanity cabinets will provide youwith heavy-duty cabinet boxes and hinges that are hidden andeasily adjustable. When selecting bathroom sink cabinets and door hardware, makesure you match the period cabinets with period style knobs andpulls. You can sometimes find the antique type of knobs you maybe looking for at flea markets. Knobs for your cabinets can be$3 to $5 each, and some can run $20 or more each, perhapscreating a problem for your budget. For your bathroom vanity cabinets countertops, you have severaloptions. 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 susceptibleto
scratches. However, composite or solid surface materials canbe repaired and replaced very easily. Stone countertops arebeautiful and durable, but they can stain easily and areexpensive. Ceramic tile is the most commonly used countertop surface. It isdurable and you can select from a wide variety of sizes, colorsand textures. However, the grout used between the tiles canstain and the tiles can have irregular surfaces. Wood surfacesare beautiful but can stain or mildew if not maintained well.Concrete is a durable and heat-resistant countertop surface, butit can discolor or crack. Whether upgrading an existing bathroom or planning a new one,the bathroom is one of the best home improvement investments youcan make. You, your family and guests will enjoy the bathroomsin your home every day. And should you ever sell your home,attractive and functional bathrooms add to the desirability andto the selling price of your home. Before you buy, read as muchas you can on choosing the bathroom vanities online or in storesthat will be the best for you and your bathroom. Learning asmuch as you can will be time well spent. Copyright 2005 InfoSearch Publishing About the author:David Buster is VP of InfoSearch Publishing and webmaster of http://www.yourdreamloghome.com - visit the website to learn more about home decoratingand remodeling, home plans, kitchen and bathroom design anddecor tips, home storage, outdoor decks, fireplaces, log cabinrentals and more.
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