Instructions
1. Consider the style of your overall bathroom. For a modern bathroom space, you can construct a vanity made from dark wood. Clean lines should be used in the vanity design and construction, especially if the bathroom is used by two people and the space needs to remain stylish but useful for both sexes. For an antique style bathroom vanity, choose items like distressed wood accented with metal drawer handles or mirror borders to help you accomplish the look you want. If you're creating a bathroom vanity for a child's bathroom, using primary colors for the wood or sturdy plastic elements to trim the cabinets or mirror space can make the bathroom fun and upbeat.
2. Think about the amount of time you'll spend at the vanity, and select mirrors and lighting based on this, along with the overall size of the bathroom. For floor-to-ceiling vanity cabinets, mirrors should be about half this length, so that that you can use the bottom portion of the vanity for drawers and storage and reserve the middle of the vanity for a chair or stool. If your bathroom is smaller or you want the vanity in the corner of the room, a slim, full-length mirror will complement the space, look great against any material you've chosen for the vanity itself, and make the bathroom space seem bigger. For a calm or relaxed environment, dim lighting is key, but you'll want to make the lights slightly brighter for the vanity, since you'll be using the space to apply makeup or arrange your hair or shave. Lights installed around the actual mirror will help you to see more clearly, and smaller lights in the drawers or shelves of the vanity will make it easier to find the things you need.
3. Factor in enough space for all your vanity uses. If you will also be using the bottom of the vanity to store towels and washcloths, have install extra shelves installed for this purpose. If you need more space for cosmetics and toiletries, work with a contractor to build a vanity with exceptionally long drawers so that you can fit all your items into the cabinet without taking up too much extra space. Give your contractor all the measurements you've taken for the bathroom area, and use pictures from home design magazines or websites for style inspiration or specifications.
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