Sink And Vanity Finishes
Modern vanities are vital bathroom components that provide practical storage and spaces and visual appeal. Other than providing plumbing and fixtures, vanities also make bathrooms clean and organized as they also provide storage spaces for various bathroom contents. Currently, there is a surge in vanity designs that make them widely available in the market; some are offered for as low as $50, while other high-quality and furniture-like pieces can be bought for $5,000 and above. Generally, there isn't a best style when it comes to vanities as there are many options available to befit wide variety of bathroom designs; below are some of the most common types of vanity sink.
First in line are wall-mounted modern vanities. Wall-mounted vanities are perhaps the most common kinds of vanities usually employed in homes that have limited bathroom floor spaces. As their name connotes, wall-mounted vanities are suspended on walls without floor support. They are attached to walls using hanger brackets that are then connected to the wall and wall back up for, while their supply lines and plumbing can be exposed or hidden depending on the owner's choice.
Vessel sink cabinets are new vanity designs that are gaining a wide following among homeowners and designers. In this form of vanity, the sink is situated atop a countertop held by a floor vanity base, which is fastened to a wall for firm sitting. As its name suggest, a vessel sink vanity with cabinets has a bowl shaped sink into which a faucet pours water and drawers for storage. The vessel may be constructed from different materials such as glass, porcelain and granite to name a few.
A pedestal vanity, just like wall-mounted vanities, is a contemporary vanity design that suits smaller bath spaces. As its name connotes, a pedestal vanity is a stand alone furnishing that holds the sink on a pedestal, often fastened to the wall for stability. Plumbing and supply lines can be concealed behind the pedestal, which makes the fixture appear clean and organized. This vanity usually comes as a set, complete with faucet, detached mirror, sink, towel rack, ptrap and drain.
Contemporary vanity with cabinets, as its name suggest, appears like a high quality furniture appropriated for the bathroom to hold various types of sink including vessel sink, drop-in sink, undermount sink as well as surface mounted sink. It can be in the form of single sink or double sink vanity, and is larger than other vanities, making it a popular preference for large bath spaces. It has a solid countertop often made from hard materials like marble granite, solid wood and metals. The good thing about this type of vanity is that it integrates the mirror, sink and cabinets in a single fixture.
All in all, there's a wide variety of modern vanities that could suit any bathroom space and design. If you are about to purchase a vanity, always look at the design and materials that could blend well with your bathroom's overall design. Go for a vanity that will suit your budget, but also take into account the quality of your choice. With all the vanity designs available today, you'll never run out of a piece that would blend well with your bathroom's aesthetics.
Modern vanities are always good additions inside bathrooms. Aside from serving as the focal points of bath spaces, they also provide spaces to store bathroom supplies and tools, keeping bath areas clean and organize. There's a whole variety of contemporary vanity designs available. Some boast drawers and excellent-looking sink such as vessel sink cabinets, while some are stand alone fixtures like pedestal vanities.
Published July 24th, 2010
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