| Bathroom vanities come in a great variety of woods, | | | | the bath. Wood veneers are used to give a piece the |
| materials, and today can be custom ordered in | | | | look of fine wood without the price commitment. |
| almost limitless combinations. This article will discuss | | | | Alternative woods including everything from |
| some of the choices that are available in today's | | | | zebra-wood (once used for the interior of luxury |
| antique bathroom vanity market. | | | | automobiles) to mahogany, are also making inroads |
| Vanity Size: | | | | into home design. |
| Today's bathroom vanities are available in almost any | | | | Vanity Top Materials: |
| size to fit the needs of your bathroom. It is certainly | | | | For the sink area, customers should look out for a |
| possible to use a vanity sink in even a small guest | | | | stain and warp resistant top that will stand the tests |
| bathroom, if you desire to do so. Vanities come in | | | | of time and frequent use. Selections for vanity top |
| single and double sinks and can provide counter | | | | materials are usually marble or granite. Now available |
| space, drawers, cabinets, or open storage shelving. | | | | in a huge array of color choices, granite is the harder |
| Much more than a free standing or pedestal basin, | | | | of the two surfaces. Marble has more natural color |
| antique vanity sinks allow you a world of storage | | | | variance, and is preferred by those looking for a |
| options for linens, supplies, children's bath toys, and | | | | warmer look, such as is found in French country |
| other needs. | | | | design. Many people express concerns with marbles |
| Sink Type: | | | | stain resistance, but if properly sealed and |
| A big trend in bathrooms at the moment is the | | | | well-maintained, marble can last for many years and |
| vessel sink. A vessel sink sits on top of the vanity, | | | | retain its beauty. Copper sinks are available, but much |
| and may require special plumbing accommodations | | | | more rare in the bath. It is, however, a metal prized |
| depending on the type of faucet that you choose. | | | | in French country kitchen decor, so why not |
| Integral sinks, are, of course, a part of the vanity | | | | experiment? |
| itself. They may be the same color as the vanity top | | | | Engravings and Design: |
| or they may be a contrasting color. | | | | Last, the various designs available are numerous and |
| Woods: | | | | can bring out the personality of the homeowner, |
| Today's custom furniture availability combined with | | | | primary user, or theme of the room. The engravings |
| the ease of shopping and comparing on the Internet | | | | and wood designs the face of antique vanity facades |
| makes the wide range of woods that exist accessible | | | | can include floral designs, scrollwork, and even natural |
| to all who re interested in pursuing them. The most | | | | designs such as butterflies, or shafts of wheat. Of |
| traditional choices for antique or reproduction | | | | course, the design of a vanity might also be plain and |
| bathroom vanities are cherry, walnut, and distressed | | | | unadorned, such as those seen in a mission or shaker |
| or antique white wood. Both choices are assured of a | | | | style. |
| long lasting popularity and a finish that will develop | | | | Whatever type of antique vanity sink you choose it |
| "character" over time. In addition, many woods are | | | | is sure to add style, storage, and a presence to your |
| gaining increasing popularity with buyers seeking a | | | | bathroom. |
| more unique or less expensive piece of furniture for | | | | |