| Renovating a bathroom is always an exciting | | | | the damage seen on cheaper units. |
| experience. Out with the old and in with the new | | | | When purchasing a vanity unit, consider whether it |
| brings a sense of expectation, trepidation and a | | | | will be fitting into a restricted space, or whether the |
| yearning to get the whole thing over and done with | | | | width is irrelevant. There are a number of different |
| the least possible disruption, and within budget. | | | | sizes, including 24, 30, 48 and 60 inch models. The 48 |
| If you are on a budget, it's still possible to make | | | | Bathroom Vanities being one of the more popular |
| some great modifications to your bathroom without | | | | sizes. The 60 inch vanity is a good choice if space |
| breaking the bank. Installing a new vanity unit can add | | | | permits. The 60 inch models usually provide a good |
| some space and style to your bathroom. | | | | sized cupboard and additional shelving, great for |
| When considering purchasing a new bathroom vanity, | | | | storing towels and flannels. |
| you need to consider whether it needs to be | | | | A new vanity unit looks good in any bathroom, but I |
| constructed of moisture resistant material, the width | | | | am particularly taken with the more antique styles |
| of unit required, and whether you are going to use it | | | | with elaborately turned spindles and fancy mouldings. |
| to provide additional storage for towels etc. | | | | These look great in a period property. I particularly |
| Many bathrooms are prone to condensation, | | | | like the models with the stand-alone faucet sinks, |
| particularly smaller rooms with inadequate ventilation. | | | | which have a particular charm to them. |
| Many bathroom vanity units are constructed of | | | | There are some great resources available online to |
| compressed fibre board materials, if these are not of | | | | find and purchase a new bathroom vanity. If you're |
| a type that are water and moisture resistant, swelling | | | | considering either a complete remodelling, or just a |
| of the boards can occur over time. Some of the | | | | spruce up, a new vanity unit may be just what you |
| more expensive units will be constructed of | | | | need. |
| hardwood timbers; these are far more resistant to | | | | |