Okay. Maybe that is a bit overstated, but consider where each of your days begin and then consider where they end. If you are like most people your answer will be 'in the bathroom.' Read this article to learn more about custom vanities, overall bathroom design and why it is so important to consult a professional before you begin any bathroom project...
 Have you ever given your bathroom more than a passing thought? You should. This is the room where our daily routines begin and end. It can help set your mood for the day ahead or soothe and relax you right before bed. Some baths are inviting and can make you feel good, where others are dull and do little to please the senses. Is your bath unsettling because it is not what you wish it was or is it simply missing that certain ‘something’ that your particular pallet requires? This is where the right design elements and a custom vanity can make all the difference. The design of a custom vanity will often set the mood of the entire room, so it is obviously one of the key elements. Sure a box with doors on it holds the stuff you need and keeps the sink where you put it, but does it have the right appeal?
Do you desire to have the traditional feeling of fine furniture in your bathroom? Legs, posts, bun feet, carved wood ornamental appliqués, and decorative base moldings turn an ordinary cabinet into furniture. The right color, glaze accents, possible distressed appearance, and a great finish make it fine furniture. Maybe your tastes tend to go toward the contemporary with clean, straight lines, little or no clutter and bold bright colors. Or perhaps you enjoy elements of both styles and you would like your custom vanity to have more of a transitional feel about it?
Are these the types of design questions you know to ask yourself when considering your bathroom and custom vanity?
Another aspect of a custom vanity design is the counter top. The counter top should crown the custom vanity cabinet. With the wide variety of materials and colors available today, getting the right one is probably more difficult now than ever before. I realize that seems contradictory, but the fact is that there are so many choices and so many factors that you should most certainly seek professional guidance before making a final decision. Here are some for instances: How easy is it to clean? Does it scratch easy? Will my flat iron burn the surface? If so, can it be repaired? What color or texture will best fit my needs and tastes? Should I have an under-mount or overlaying sink or have the sink be part of the top or should I have a vessel bowl?.. The questions can go on and on… Simply put, there are a myriad of counter top materials to choose from; Laminates, cultured marble, actual marble, wood, granite, quartz, concrete, glass and probably some materials that you would never think of. The color and texture choices are virtually endless.
How about custom vanity functionality questions? Does your custom vanity make your morning preparation ritual easy? Are the things that you want to use accessible? Can you have too many drawers? Do you know what a comfortable height is for your sink and counter top. Making them a little too tall or too short can really be a functional disappointment that you may have to live with for years to come. What about the distribution and access of your things? You must have enough organized space to store your bathroom essentials in a way that is convenient, but also hidden. This will eliminate the potential mood altering clutter you find on most vanities. Again, these questions speak to the level of attention you will get from a professional designer. They can help make your custom vanity a perfect fit for both your taste and lifestyle.
Here at Harlan Cabinets we go beyond custom vanities by also offering the following items: mirror frames, linen cabinets, decorative fronts for your tub, medicine cabinets, etc. (all of which will be custom designed to compliment your bath). So, are you thinking about your bathroom now? If so the Harlan Cabinets design staff is here to assist you in translating your needs and styles into a beautiful, useful space. Whether it’s time to rise and shine or time to start counting sheep your custom vanity will set a comfortable tone that pleases your senses.
Come in and meet our design specialists. They will assist you in making these difficult custom vanity decisions easier.
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