With so many choices in design, color, and materials the cost of a new bathroom vanity can skyrocket. There are ways to achieve the same look designer's use for a fraction of the cost. In this article we will discuss how to take the simple, well built cabinet and use it as part of our decorating ideas. Think of the cabinet as the foundation of your project. With a good solid base you won't have to worry, for years, about doing this job again.
Bathroom vanities come in all shapes and sizes. They can be purchased pre-finished or ready to stain. If you have a flair for painting this is a very easy project to take on. Cabinets can be painted or stained in the garage, before installing the cabinet, where you have more space and better ventilation. There are a lot of new techniques for finishing cabinets. Visit your local home improvement store, paint department, and see what they have available. You can also purchase a pre-finished cabinet which will reduce installation time.
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If you find a cabinet that you like but are not impressed with the hardware features, you can easily change them with quality, better functioning, parts. Drawer slides, hinges, and knobs are a few of these hardware items that can be changed out. Drawers take a lot of abuse with daily use and a new drawer slide can make them operate like butter. There are even self-closing slides available that do not allow the drawer to slam shut. Although there are quite a few different types of hinges, you are limited to the style of the hinge already installed on the cabinet. European style hinges typically are completely hidden from view and have a large adjustment range.
These are my favorites as they don't take away from the natural beauty of the cabinet. If your new cabinet does not have such a hinge you can still upgrade but the choices are more limited. The most important hardware feature, to show off your new bathroom vanity, may be the handles you choose. There are so many styles, textures, and designs that your imagination is the only thing limiting your decision. When shopping for new handles look for quality as a bathroom environment can tarnish a cheaply plated knob. There are several specialty stores that cater solely to this type of hardware. I would recommend visiting one of these stores to get your best ideas.
Ideas For Your New Bathroom Vanity
Ideas for bathroom vanities can be found in this article by Jim. Vanity hardware can help with looks and functionality of your new vanity.