Thursday, January 29, 2009

Customizing your bathroom with a bathroom vanity

By Jamie J. Zidan

When you're looking for a different theme for your bathroom you may also be considering the purchase of a brand new bathroom vanity. You will find quite a few older homes that simply have a piece of glass on the wall serving as a mirror. Now you will find most new homes have some type of framed vanity mirror. The vanity mirror situated above the sink has become an extremely crucial component of your bathroom. The reason for this is because it can be changed out regularly while the other bathroom fixtures (toilet, bathtub, sink) are permanent because of piping layout.

If you set out to do a total renovation of the bathroom you will be able to change out your toilet, shower or sink. But if it's just a new design your focusing on there isn't much you can change with them. They are still used in the same fashion. The theme of the shower curtain can be changed as well as the seat on the toilet. You may want to go with a wood, plastic or cushioned style. These are just two of the cosmetic changes that can be made to the permanent fixtures periodically. The only item that you have total control over is your bathroom vanity and mirror.

The bathroom vanity will speak miles on the type of style you are trying to present. It will tell the guests who you are and what your focus in life is. A toilet for the most part is just a toilet so it sure isn't any special item in the bathroom. With the wide range of vanities available on the market, it won't be easy to make your bathroom widely known.

To make sure that everything coordinates well you need to match the trim on the bathroom vanity, the frame of the mirror and any type of artwork that is displayed on the bathroom walls. When looking for a warm atmosphere in your bathroom, add a wood framed mirror and some warm tone such as a dark green or an amber red. These colors can be used in the blinds or roman shades that are hung in the windows. The bath towels can also have a splash of the color scheme on them. A towel rack can be added to either side of the vanity mirror or you can add an elegant touch of candle light in matching candle holders.

The trim of your bathroom vanity does not have to be oak it can be other types of wood also. It can be matched with the frame of your vanity mirror. To add an extra flare, there are mirrors that have a trace of gold on the edge of the glass.

When working with warm tones in your bathroom, you may want to decide on gold fixtures. You could also add some gold accents by picking a bathroom vanity that could have gold trim. The simple way for a mirror to fit into the theme of your bathroom is to make sure that it coordinates with the trim on the vanity and it can all be looked at by the overhead lighting.

When you are designing your bathroom you need to look at how much room is available and the appropriate size of bathroom vanity you need. You also don't want it too crowded so use accessories sparingly. The whole idea about theme is not just to bring out the wood around the mirror but also on the vanity. - 16752

About the Author: