When it comes to bathroom remodeling a new bathroom vanity can help bring new life into an old space. Depending on your personal preference and the style of your home you may opt to go with a modern or contemporary bathroom vanity. Here are a few tips to help you on your way to choosing the right bathroom vanity.

Replacing your existing bathroom vanity is one of the quickest and easiest way to give your bathroom a face lift. Simply replacing a vanity can change the whole look and feel of your bathroom. Modern bathroom vanities are a great choice for adding color and style to your bath. Depending on the functionality of the bathroom you may want to do other upgrades as well. IN master suites its important to have a large double vanity with plenty counter and mirror space. This will drastically increase the value and appeal of your home when you decide you are ready to sell. A quick bathroom remodeling can help add to the value of your home.

When buying bathroom vanities its best to look for an all inclusive package that has everything you will need including fixtures and vanity tops. There are many e commerce sites that are selling individual pieces that seem like a good deal till you add them all up. Typically you will pay an extra 25-30% on individual items.

If you are interested in a glass bathroom vanity or vanity top you want to make sure that the glass is tempered. There are many cheaper manufacturers that do not use tempered glass. This can be dangerous and compromises the strength of the bathroom vanity. Large temperature changes can cause the glass to crack and break if it is not tempered. Glass bathroom vanities have become very popular in the last few years. Typically a glass bathroom vanity should cost between $900-$2200 depending on size and style.

Ceramic bathroom vanities have also been gaining in popularity. They offer a similar look and design as glass bathroom vanities with a traditional twist. Ceramic has been used for years in manufacturing of bathroom products because it is stain resistant and very durable. Ceramic also gives the bathroom a more traditional sterile look. It’s great for incorporating traditional vanities with contemporary bathrooms. By adding a simple ceramic vessel sink to a traditional vanity you can incorporate many styles into a functional piece of art.

When shopping for bathroom vanities its best to shop online. Even if you don’t purchase a bathroom vanity online its best to look too see what is out there. Modern bathroom vanities are overpriced in big box stores such as Lowes and Home Depot typically you will save 100% while shopping online. There is also a larger selection. Many sites offer discounts on purchases of multiple items so shopping online is your best bet.

Make sure when shopping online to check the sites return policy. Return policies vary between companies and some may have expensive return and restocking fees.

If you are in the market for a new bathroom vanity than you are already familiar with the vast selection of materials that bathroom vanities are made from. Typically they are constructed of steel, glass, stone or wood. When it comes to wood vanities there are several things to take into consideration before purchasing.

Wood vanities are either constructed out of a hard wood such as maple plywood or a fiber board with a veneer finish. Plywood is very durable and fairly water resistant depending on the type of finish it has. Plywood vanities tend to be more expensive than fiber board vanities. Both can be economical and offer a great finished look.

Most wall hung bathroom vanities are constructed out of MDF with a veneer finish. It depends on the type of veneer finish how water resistant the bathroom vanity is. If you’re purchasing a bathroom vanity for under $1000 be prepared to have a lower quality item. It’s not that the vanity is cheap it’s just not as durable as some more expensive vanities may be. Make sure you shop around and talk to salesmen to ensure that materials used are high quality therefore making a good decision.

It’s also important to make sure that any glass used in the construction of the bathroom vanity is tempered including vessels sinks and countertops. Tempered glass is much stronger than normal glass it also shatters into pieces with rounded edges in case there is an accident. Glass bathroom vanities are very hard to break however they can chip. It’s not recommended to use glass vanities in bathrooms that are used by young children.

Stone vessel sinks have also become somewhat popular in recent years. These are made of manmade or natural stone.