Perhaps the most popular room of a house to renovate or redecorate, the bathroom is also one of the rooms that’s easiest to do over. Whether it’s a coat or two of new paint, a shower stall redo, or simply the installation of new vanities with fixtures, changes not only the look of the room, but sometimes, its very function as well.
Do you want a showpiece that’ll give people pleasure on entering it or simply something to get quickly in and out? Whatever the purpose, you may be in for a treat. Our article below covers several important steps to consider before getting into that bathroom and vanity renovation project of your dreams.
Decide On The Layout
Knowing the size of your vanity, and just where you want to fit it, is a prime element when designing a vanity and bathroom designing project. Galley layouts are meant to save space. Leaving a space between two vanities gives ample room for two-vanity functionality.
Horizontal vanities, with only one piece of cabinetry, are efficient and are the best designs for storage shortages and small counter spaces. L-shaped vanities, particularly in master bathrooms, can offer generous leg and arm room; moreover, they also give an illusion of spaciousness.
Determining Your Sink Capacity Or Preferences
When given a choice, most homeowners prefer to go a double sink route that accommodates two persons at the same time. However, there is a problem in that vanities are then restricted in size, and you may have trouble finding a vanity that accommodates both sinks.
That said, vanities that come in less than a 60-inch size are usually meant for one sink alone. If you can do with one sink, then that’s preferable as this will free up space for a larger counter-top space. Likewise, bear in mind that sinks can be placed in the center, to the right or to the left, and that vanities can be ordered or bought with or without drawers as well.
Choosing A Style
Coming next in your bathroom vanity project is selecting the proper vanity design. Will be it a traditional cabinet design, a pedestal sink with no vanity underneath or an antique furniture piece? If you go with traditional designs, then you’ll also have to factor in whether to use a paint or stain for the cabinet, the color used, the style of the door and whether you want drawers, doors or pullouts.
What Kind Of Counter-Top To Use
Granite, quartz, faux marble, authentic marble, laminate, concrete, wood and solid surfaces in general are only some of the materials most often used today. Most popular in today’s bathroom vanity designs are granite and quartz which prove to be the most durable. However, granite does need to be sealed regularly because it is a highly porous stone.
Most beautiful in the eyes of many homeowners is marble; however, just like wood, it does tend to scratch easily and retains moisture stains. When planning your project it’s best to consult a remodeling expert, such as Alair Homes, to better advise you on the preferred material to use.
By taking into consideration these above stated factors, you’ll be closer to bringing that dream bathroom renovation project to a satisfying and rewarding end. Moreover, you’ll have something you’ll take pride in as well as selling time approaches.