Classifications And Uses Of Bathroom Vanity Cabinets
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Bathroom vanity cabinets basically serve a dual purpose: adding an elegant touch to your bathroom and providing more storage. The dramatic feel that this piece of furniture gives is definitely very efficient when it comes to making an impression and the storage it provides is invaluable. You will have and extra space where you will be able to keep different accessories and make your bathroom clutter-free.
A few words about bathroom vanity sink cabinets
A bathroom vanity sink cabinet can be a great addition to your room since it will accommodate both the sink and the extra space needed for storage. You will also have space for storing things like soaps, toothbrushes and other similar items.
Besides the single version, you can also get the double sink vanity cabinet, which is well suited for large bathrooms. This will give this space a more antique feeling, and for people who are passionate about elegance and unique style this is a very good option.
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Different Sizes
The standard sizes for bathroom vanity cabinets range from 18 inches to 48 inches, in increments of 6, and you will easily be able to find the following sizes: 18 inches, 24 inches, 30 inches, 36 inches, 42 inches and finally 48 inches. There are also sizes in between, but these are the most frequent. The numbers refer to the width of the cabinet.
Styles
You will definitely not have a shortage of options when choosing a style for your new cabinet. First of all, you can choose for an Asian inspired cabinet. These usually have intricate Asian themes and decorations and take your room to a whole new level of drama and style. What is even more impressive is that these cabinets are usually hand painted.
The Victorian style is another type of very popular cabinet. These gorgeously looking items offer a traditional yet sophisticated look and are made out of hard wood. The may also have porcelain sinks and marble or granite countertop.
European style is also very popular nowadays. They are frameless cabinets and offer a touch of modernism, as opposed to the formal cabinets, which offer your bathroom a very traditional look and which are face framed. Both of them can come in versions which have hidden hinges, and European style cabinets usually do. Finally, you can also choose the art deco style. This is mainly defined by clean lines and carefully matched veneers. Another classification in style can be made and from this point of view there are traditional and contemporary bathroom vanity cabinets.
As far as the materials go, the most popular one is definitely wood. Common essences in wooden cabinets include oak, maple, walnut, pinewood and cherry. You can opt for a natural finish or maybe you prefer a lacquer, high-gloss finish.
Now let’s refer a little bit about the cabinets themselves and how they can be classified. First of all, you have the general cabinets, which have a general purpose, of course. Then, there are the wall cabinets, recessed cabinets and finally we have medicine cabinets. If you want to save some space, you can always use a wall cabinet which will give you enough extra storage in order to avoid clutter.
The countertops in cabinets can also vary from laminates, wood or ceramic tile to stone, steel or even concrete. Those which have solid surfaces (like stainless steel, laminate, etc) get scratched more often than the rest. However, their main advantage is that they can be easier to repair and to paint. Painting a laminate countertop can be done quite quickly and easily.
Every countertop material has its own advantages and disadvantages. For instance, the ones made of stone can be incredibly beautiful and last for a long time but they are quite on the expensive side. Ceramic tile can also last for a long time, and it also comes in a wide variety of colors, textures and sizes, but it is quite common and can have irregular surface. Countertops made of wood are also very beautiful but they need extra care, while concrete offers a durable countertop but which is susceptible to cracks.
If you have just decided to purchase a new bathroom vanity cabinet, it is probably a pretty good choice since it is a solid investment. There are various ways in which you can save some money. For instance you can buy a RTA (ready to assemble) cabinet or an unpainted one. Or, you can prefer a raedy made bathroom vanity cabinet. You can look for discounts and probably the best place where you can find cheap bathroom vanities is eBay. There are also online stores which offer free shipping. Or, if you want to save the effort, you can order the preassembled version which is ready for you to use. As for the color, it can be either white or a darker tone, depending on the overall theme of your bathroom. Take your time before buying and make sure you absolutely love your new bathroom vanity cabinet.
