Keys to Selecting the Perfect Vanity

A well-sized and positioned vanity can make or break a bath’s look, feel and functionality.  The key factors to consider when selecting a vanity include:

• Style/aesthetic preferences
• Materials used to make the vanity
• Countertop material
• Number of sinks wanted or needed
• Location of the vanity
• Amount of storage space required or available
• Existing infrastructure

When selecting a bath vanity for the master, powder room, or other baths in (name of service territory), the pieces chosen should complement the home’s existing décor.  While there is benefit to adding an occasional piece or accent that contrasts stylistically, putting a European modern vanity in the powder room of a Victorian home could seem awfully out of place.  

While it might be tempting to use an old piece of furniture as a bath vanity, vanities made specifically for bathrooms account for fixtures and plumbing, and are crafted with moist environments in mind.  The height of the vanity influences plumbing fixtures needed to meet your goals.  Vanities that are less than 34 inches tall may be best served with a vessel-style sink.  Another critical factor in selecting a vanity is the finish used to seal and decorate the cabinet.  Finish refers both to the process used to seal the wood and the materials used to change the appearance of the wood. Finishes used to seal bath vanities are able to withstand moist and humid environments.

The countertop selected for the bath needs to account for functional and practical considerations. Bathroom countertops come into contact with nail polish remover, cosmetics, toothpaste, shaving cream, hair dryers and curling irons among other common bath staples. Many bath products can damage a countertop that is not sealed properly or not made to withstand abuses that occur in the daily use of the bathroom.

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