The bath vanity is the focal point in the bathroom.
The is the central point of focus and attention in the bathroom: it's where the mirror and sink reside, where people wash their hands, brush their teeth, check their makeup and fix their hair. An endless amount of activity occurs in this area and its decor and overall appearance can add a sense of harmony, or lack thereof, to any given bathroom.
Eradicate Clutter
One of the common pitfalls of even the most elegantly designed bathroom vanity is that it becomes a magnet for clutter, toiletries, makeup and hair products. In this manner, you can easily lose the harmonious design of the vanity. A way to prevent this is by having shelves installed on either side of the mirror. This will provide ample space for your products and you can even keep them in decorative baskets or tins so that the products are invisible. An alternative to this is to build drawers underneath the sink area of the bathroom vanity for storage. Or, you can design your vanity so that there is no space whatsoever around the sink to leave objects; this prevents the area from careless clutter in the first place.
Maximize Lighting
The focal point of any vanity is usually the mirror. The bigger the mirror you install, the more light that you will reflect in the room. Also, keep in mind that if you share this bathroom with anyone, you want to install a mirror that is wide enough to accommodate two people standing in front of it side by side. Choose lights that not only brighten up the bathroom but also contribute to the overall style of the vanity. For example, for a modern and futuristic sink and mirror, chrome light fixtures surrounding the mirror or mounted on either side of it brighten the room and correspond to the the decor. For a Victorian-styled vanity, think soft brass fixtures above the mirror and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Convert Furniture
Converting furniture by installing a sink in it to function as one of the main components of your bath vanity is one way to guarantee that you will have a vanity that is absolutely unique. Such a choice gives the entire room a cozy homey feeling, or a rich sophisticated feel, depending on the style of the furniture that you select. For example, according to Better Homes and Gardens, the best pieces to convert are dressers or desks that are "...sized to suit your room, the right height for hand washing, and large enough inside to accommodate the sink and plumbing."
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