A Guide to Bathroom Vanities When it comes to sharing bathroom space, the vanity set up canmake or break the relationship! Many couples spend a great dealof time focusing on spa bathtubs and marble showers, but neglectthe 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 sharingthe same master bath. There are many double sink styles thatgive each person their own space for washing up and brushingteeth. If you are both on the same work schedule or often findyourselves getting ready for bed at the same time, the doublesink lets you both be in the bathroom at the same time.
The "His" side of a bathroom vanity needs to take into accounteverything a man will be doing in the vanity area. If he shavesat the sink, then there should be enough room on the vanity topto hold shaving supplies or ample drawer space to keepeverything tucked away. Any groom supplies can fit neatly belowthe sink or in a built-in cabinet next to or behind the mirror.
The "Her" side of the vanity is a bit more complicated. Mostwomen spend more time getting ready and often like to sit downfor their lengthy morning routine. An electrical outlet on herside should be able to support the hair dryer and curlingequipment. A larger counter top on her side apart from the sinkwill allow her spread out her makeup and leave out decorativeperfume bottles.
In planning your vanity area, take into account what other typesof appliances will need to be plugged in all of the time. Willyou have an electric toothbrush or automatic contact lenscleaner? Will one of you be operating a hair dryer while theother uses and electric razor? One of the biggest mistakes inplanning out a bathroom vanity is not having enough outlets.Some outlets
can be below countertop level and special spacescan be cut into the vanity top to allow cords to come through.This will help keep the clutter of tangled cords off your vanitytop.
The base part of vanities varies greatly with personaldecorating styles. Traditional vanities with drawers andcabinets are extremely affordable and easy to install. There arealso vanities that resemble a beautiful chest of drawers. Thesecan be topped with marble counters and an illusion basin tocreate a stylish blend of old world tradition with modern design.
Another feature of the bathroom vanity that has become popularof late is to use natural stone products. This includes tilesmade of unpolished marble, granite, limestone, travertine, andslate. These blend well with tub surrounds and flooring ofnatural products as well as with ceramic tile. They are alsoeasy to clean and maintain.
There really is nothing quite like the luxury of a custom bathand vanity. Just remember in choosing your vanity's features toconsider who will be using the vanity, if it will be shared, andwhat materials will give you the longest lasting beauty for theleast amount of care.
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