Whether you’re planning an entire bathroom remodel, or a bathroom makeover that involves a new bathroom vanity, you’ll need to plan out your style choices as well as your budget. The following are some questions you should ask yourself when settling on a final design.
What Style Would You Like?
You can choose between paint or stain with your new bathroom vanity. You’ll have to decide on the color whether you pick stain or paint. Deciding if it should match the room or be contrasting is another factor to think about for your vanity. The option of drawers or doors on different sections is something you should factor into your decision too.
How Many Sinks?
The amount of sinks will depend on your desires, but they’ll be limited by whether you have the space for two or more sinks. The space for the vanity should be more than sixty inches. In a space with less than sixty inches, you’ll only have room for one sink. If you have two places in the room for vanities, you might think about having two vanities for separate sinks.
Will You Repurpose A Vintage Piece?
There are ways to add a unique, personalized piece into your bathroom makeover. If you have a vintage desk or table, it can be repurposed for use as a bathroom vanity. It can give new life to a piece of furniture that’s been in your family for generations, or a piece you love bought at a local flea market.
Do You Need Storage?
When planning for your bathroom vanity, think seriously about whether you’ll need extra storage as well as how much you’ll need. If you don’t have a linen closet, you could need the vanity to hold towels and other supplies.
What Kind of Countertop
The countertop is vital to the look and feel of your bathroom vanity. The choices would be granite, tile, quartz, marble or concrete. These are all sturdy choices that work well in a bathroom. Other surfaces like laminate or wood can be beautiful in a bathroom too. You should consider how steamy and wet the bathroom will get before picking a counter material.
Will the Vanity Hold the Weight?
For the base of the vanity that is made of repurposed furniture, you’ll want to ensure that it can hold the weight of the counter. Some materials are incredibly heavy, and the table won’t be able to hold the weight. You might need to rethink the vintage piece as a vanity or reinforce it with extra wood or brackets on the wall.
What Shape Fits Your Bathroom Space?
With a galley bathroom, you will need a thin vanity, but you can include a long, thin accent table on the other side. This creates a well-balanced space. Some bathrooms have a full wall that can be used for a vanity. From one end to the other, you can have more than one sink and lots of cabinets and drawers. An L-shaped vanity can be a beautiful addition to the space depending on the size. It might not fit in a small bathroom.
Once you’ve answered these questions, you’ll be ready to pick your bathroom vanity. It’ll be exactly what you want and fit into the bathroom without making it feel cramped.