The Perfect Bathroom Vanity

If you take 30 minutes getting ready each morning, that means PER YEAR you spend 10,950 minutes or 182.5 hours in front of your bathroom vanity. If you could design this space knowing the amount of time you would spend in it’s vicinity, how would you approach it? Here’s our approach to the perfect bathroom vanity:

Budget
Storage needs
Performance needs
Fixtures
Aesthetic

Budget

Depending on your bathroom remodel budget, this may allow relocating plumbing lines, or for a cost savings approach may require leaving plumbing in existing locations. Of course having the flexibility to place plumbing where it makes the most sense in the space allows complete customization and optimal performance. However, no mater the budget, creatively approaching this millwork piece can improve the use of such a highly used spot in the home.

Storage Needs

What specific items will you be storing in your vanity? Do you have a separate designated storage space for items such towels, and dirty laundry. Is there a separate storage spot in your bathroom for back stock of toiletries? Or perhaps, each of these items needs to be designed into the storage of the vanity.

Performance Needs

How exactly will you use the vanity? If this is a makeup zone, do you need specific small drawer storage for small makeup items? If you daily use hair tools, do you need a spot designated for storage of hot tools with an immediately adjacent electrical outlet? Do you have other electrical tools that needs to be plugged in and charging a majority of the time such as a toothbrush or razor? These can be planned strategically to be placed behind cabinet doors to eliminate countertop clutter.

Fixtures

Closely tied to aesthetics, fixtures are an important aspect of any bathroom vanity. Will the faucets be wall mounted, or deck mounted, heights and sizes of light fixtures and sizes of mirrors should all be determined prior to construction beginning. What would be worse than beginning construction to then fall in love with a wall mounted faucet, and not be able to install it without adding cost to go back and frame for the in-wall valve? There is no detail to small to evaluate early in the design process before construction is planned.

Aesthetics

Notice budget, storage and performance needs always come prior to aesthetics. We always approach with a performance mindset prior to engaging the thought of aesthetics. ‘Form follows function’ is the name of the game. However, once the form is designed, aesthetics are the important next step. This includes the style of the cabinet doors, the countertop height, door panel inserts (glass, mesh or solid). Also, this is the time to think about the texture and feel of the finishes.