More and more our bathroom becomes a refuge and a place not just to clean ourselves. It is a place where we relax and rejuvenate ourselves. When renovating the bathroom, most of the attentions are focus on what bath or shower to install, what tiles or color scheme you will use, don’t forget bathroom vanity unit. Bathroom vanity unit can enhance the design or theme of the bathroom while it is a functional piece of furniture. It is an important part of a bathroom. They are stylish, elegant and trendy that will fit any size, shape, and style of a bathroom.

There are so many varieties of bathroom vanity units. Some are free standing that are made of wood with vanity basins either fitted in the unit or on top of the unit. Some are made out of pvc materials, water resistant MDF board, natural stones, glass, stainless steel and some are made of combination of these materials. Some can be custom made depending upon your specifications.

Depending on the design of your bathroom, there are unit that are free standing, wall mounted, and some bathroom vanities that are specifically made for corner of the bathroom. And there are modular unit that include the counter top, cabinet, sink and even water closet in one unit.

Gone are the days that the only place where you can store something in your bathroom is in a medicine cabinet and your bathroom cleaning item are place just under the sink. When you spend money to renovate your bathroom you don’t want to see those unsightly items cluttering under your sink or water closet.

Apart from adding style in your bathroom, the main benefit of bathroom vanity units is to provide additional storage space while it covers the pipes under the sink. Aside from the bathroom cleaning item, it is where you can keep the extra towels, toilet papers, other toiletries, hair dryer, make-up and other beauty products.

There are important considerations before you buy a bathroom vanity unit:

Size of the Bathroom

It is advisable to measure the space where you will install the bathroom vanity unit. For smaller space, there are unit that have 24 to 29 inches in width while if you prefer dual sink on your bathroom vanity unit, you will need 60 inches in width of vanity unit.

Style of the Bathroom

Choose the appropriate style to fit your bathroom designs. There are casual, modern, contemporary or traditional styles of bathroom vanity unit. If your preference is to coordinate the bathtub or walk in shower unit with your bathroom vanity unit, just to make sure that you will have the same shade of color, it is advisable to purchase all of them with the same brand. Different brand may have the same name color but there might have some variations with the shade of the color.

Storage

Decide what items you will need in the bathroom and how much storage space you will need. It is important that the bathroom vanity unit that you will purchase have enough drawers and cabinet space for the entire item you need to keep, to keep away the clutters off the counter top or under the sink. But if you feel you don’t need storage space, then pedestal vanity might be your choice.

Space and Convenience

If you and your partner are rushing during morning and have the same business hour, to prevent bumping to each other during the morning rush, you could install a bathroom vanity that has double sink in it.

Lighting in the Bathroom

If you have subdued lighting in your bathroom, you could consider purchasing bathroom vanity unit that has light beside the mirror to give you enough light while fixing your hair and putting on a make-up.

Budget

Depending on the brand and the materials used, bathroom vanity units can cost from $200 to $6,000 and more. When purchasing a bathroom vanity unit, some includes the sink and mirror while other are sold separately. So make sure you ask what are included in the bathroom vanity unit when you are purchasing one.