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A Guide to Bathroom Vanities
When it comes to sharing bathroom space, the vanity set up can
make or break the relationship! Many couples spend a great deal
of time focusing on spa bathtubs and marble showers, but neglect
the space where they actually spend a greater amount of time -
the vanity area.
A "His" and "Hers" vanity set up is a must for couples sharing
the same master bath. There are many double sink styles that
give each person their own space for washing up and brushing
teeth. If you are both on the same work schedule or often find
yourselves getting ready for bed at the same time, the double
sink lets you both be in the bathroom at the same time.
The "His" side of a bathroom vanity needs to take into account
everything a man will be doing in the vanity area. If he shaves
at the sink, then there should be enough room on the vanity top
to hold shaving supplies or ample drawer space to keep
everything tucked away. Any groom supplies can fit neatly below
the sink or in a built-in cabinet next to or behind the mirror.
The "Her" side of the vanity is a bit more complicated. Most
women spend more time getting ready and often like to sit down
for their lengthy morning routine. An electrical outlet on her
side should be able to support the hair dryer and curling
equipment. A larger counter top on her side apart from the sink
will allow her spread out her makeup and leave out decorative
perfume bottles.
In planning your vanity area, take into account what other types
of appliances will need to be plugged in all of the time. Will
you have an electric toothbrush or automatic contact lens
cleaner? Will one of you be operating a hair dryer while the
other uses and electric razor? One of the biggest mistakes in
planning out a bathroom vanity is not having enough outlets.
Some outlets
can be below countertop level and special spaces
can be cut into the vanity top to allow cords to come through.
This will help keep the clutter of tangled cords off your vanity
top.
The base part of vanities varies greatly with personal
decorating styles. Traditional vanities with drawers and
cabinets are extremely affordable and easy to install. There are
also vanities that resemble a beautiful chest of drawers. These
can be topped with marble counters and an illusion basin to
create a stylish blend of old world tradition with modern design.
Another feature of the bathroom vanity that has become popular
of late is to use natural stone products. This includes tiles
made of unpolished marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and
slate. These blend well with tub surrounds and flooring of
natural products as well as with ceramic tile. They are also
easy to clean and maintain.
There really is nothing quite like the luxury of a custom bath
and vanity. Just remember in choosing your vanity's features to
consider who will be using the vanity, if it will be shared, and
what materials will give you the longest lasting beauty for the
least amount of care.
Don't forget your bathroom floor - Bamboo
Flooring is the perfect choice. Bamboo is a natural product,
actually classified as a grass, but it has all the warmth and
beauty of hard woods.
About the author:
Martin Johnson, the home improvement wizard. Simple and straight
forward advice to transform your home - cost effectively.
Starting with your bathroom floor.. Learn about a floor that is
more durable, often more affordable, and entirely more
environmentally friendly than the more obvious solutions.
http://www.mybambooflooring.com
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