The bathroom receives most of the traffic inside the house. But no matter how often family members use it, one can’t discount the fact that the bathroom is where everyone enjoys privacy and uninterrupted comfort. Therefore, homeowners strive to design and renovate their bathrooms, even going so far as to purchase expensive vanities that instantly lighten their appeal and make it easier to organize toiletries.
Buying vanity units, however, involves careful consideration of space and functionality. Aside from the quality, features, designs and style, one must also ask if the available space would allow for mounting a vanity or if the unit would just clutter up the bathroom.
Usually homeowners would just survey the space and decide on the style of vanities they would like to have. While this is a wise step in redecorating the bathroom, paying attention to toiletries that need organization is also a must. For example, single vanities can fit in the available bathroom space, but would that be enough to store makeup, hair products, and towels? Or would you need to buy a separate cabinet that can get rid of the clutter, but would eat up the space and a big chunk of your budget?
In this regard, it is imperative to follow these steps to ensure that the bathroom vanities you choose to purchase are not only stylish and space-saving, but also functional and affordable:
Step One: Get a tape measure and find out the dimensions of the space you are about to work with. Keep in mind that standard vanity heights range from 29 to 31 inches. The two-inch difference is crucial as it defines how much the vanity needs to bend when you wash. There is not much freedom in choosing the standard width of the vanities, since the height becomes the basis of the dimensions.
Step Two – Visualize where the vanity will be placed. Consider how family members would move around the room and check to see if the unit will take up too much space. Make sure that the location of the unit does not interfere with maneuvers around the bathroom and toilet.
Step three: Think design plus function. Vanities with double sinks that measure around 60 to 72 inches may be available, but this could cost you storage space and legroom. While single sink vanities offer a standard cabinet depth of 16 to 21 inches. The deeper the cabinet, the more clutter you can clear. So decide what amenities you really need and take note of what needs to be stored and organized inside the bathroom. You can go for something in the middle, like a 42-inch bathroom vanity.
Step Four – Choose a design that will suit the space you have well and complement the overall design of the house.
Homeowners with a larger bathroom space are often free to choose any unit from the endless options. Those with limited space and budget, however, can settle for a stylish and functional corner dresser. The best thing about this is that it can be versatile when it comes to design and utilities.
Instead of taking up an entire wall, this vanity can elevate the function of the often overlooked corner of the bathroom. It can also be an addition to larger shelves, mirrors and bathtubs while offering ample counter space.