For most of the bathrooms vanity is the focal point. While vanities can definitely cost quite a few thousand dollars, you do not have to expend a fortune to find an option that you will love. You do not have to sacrifice style and function for the sake of budget. When shopping for a reasonably priced bathroom vanity, use these tips to succour your choice.
• Dodge the custom cabinets.
The vanities that are premade from a home centre or catalogue are much less costly than custom or specially ordered designs. It might take more time to discover the accurate unit but the savings can be considerable.
• Pay care to size.
Afore you begin shopping, measure to decide what size of vanity (maximum width, height and depth) your lavatory can provide accommodation for and take these numbers with you. Always remember to account for the drawers and doors that will open into the space. Also, if you are supplanting a cabinet then pay care to the flooring below it. Having to replace hardwood or tile to house a new cabinet can change a value vanity into a budget buster.
• Look for construction cues.
Shake the cabinets to test if they are robust and sturdy, and pass on those that clatter under the slightest of pressure. If you are buying a wooden cabinet, dodge particleboard if possible. Vanities produced from solid wood or plywood will last for a longer time and are less vulnerable to water damage.
• Be storage-smart.
Vanities are intendedto simply hold a faucet and a sink but they can do so much more. Think about how you will utilise the cabinet and select the one that goes with your lifestyle. If space is inadequate, capitalize on storage with a cabinet featuring adequatelyenough of drawers and shelves. If your children are not known for being neat, choose a cabinet with storingspace that is concealed behind the doors.
• Add details.
A custom vanity may not be in the budget but that does not mean that you cannot get a design which is one of a kind. Upgrading a stock cabinet by replacing the countertop with a reasonably priced granite remnant, swap out the knobs for an attractive glass or sleek brushed nickel and etc.
• Think outside the box.
With a little imagination and elbow grease, you can transform a table, dresser, or cabinet into a vanity. This DIY methodology can barout spending few dollars and will give your bathroom anexceptional look.
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