Archive for January, 2010

Tips On How to Size Light Fixtures for Your Bathroom Vanity

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Lighting fixtures are extremely important when it comes to bathroom remodeling, and should not be overlooked. These need to be included in your remodel brainstorming and planning. It’s important to make sure the new light fixtures measure up nicely with the bathroom vanity.

 

First, you need to know how to size bathroom lighting fixtures. Basically, you will need to find lighting fixtures that are most suitable for the overall size of your bathroom and that coordinate well with the size of other items in the room.

 

It is important that you measure properly. An oversight of even an inch can leave you with a lot of trouble that cannot be easily solved. For the bathroom vanity, measure the space for width, length, and height. You will also need to know the measurements of your vanity first before deciding on the lighting fixtures you will incorporate with your vanity.

 

You can make a small bathroom feel warm and inviting by incorporating the appropriate light fixtures. Try recessed can ceiling light fixtures concentrated on work areas. You could also utilize indirect lighting somewhere at the wall junction. Sconces can save up a lot of space because they are attached to the walls, so you may place them on either side of the bathroom mirror above the sink. You can use more lighting fixtures if you layer your lighting and manage it with dimmer switches.

 

Large bathroom usually require extra lighting. Here you should consider recessed cans combined with over mirror wall lighting. If you have a wide sink or double sink vanity, you can consider a small lamp in addition to a hanging wall fixture. This is really only applicable for large bathrooms.

 

The first thing you need to do to start any bathroom remodel is to determine the style you want to employ. You need to have an idea of your overall theme before tearing the space apart or ripping your bathroom vanity off the existing floor plan. Fortunately, you can find very simple ways to establish the style that you want online. You could even easily find the size and prices you require for your particular project. Once you have a basic concept of what you want, start measuring. Remember, this job does involve water and electricity so keep safety a top priority.

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Adding a New Bathroom Vanity

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Home improvement projects are something that can greatly increase the resale value of a home, or just add value for the current homeowners. Often times, these projects can become costly, but there are smaller projects around the house that can be completed on a budget. Since the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in a house when it comes to resale value, putting in a new bathroom vanity is a simple, cost effective project to take on. In order to be successful with this type of project, there are a few key things that you need to know.

 

First off, you are going to need to get rid of the old bathroom vanity and sink that are already installed. Taking a look underneath the vanity will tell you how it is attached to the wall, and thus how to detach it from the wall. This might require taking out some screws, so having a good set of wrenches or a power drill on hand can save you some work. Once the vanity is detached, you might have to take a utility knife to run it around the edges to make sure it is completely away from the wall.

 

As with any pluming project, it is a good idea to shut off the water to the bathroom before you start getting too far. This will prevent any major mishaps if you do make a mistake. Taking off the countertop of the vanity first will save some work in getting the rest of it away from the wall. Once the top of the bathroom vanity is off, then you can look around again underneath and make sure any cabinets or molding are ready to be taken off. When you are sliding out the old vanity, or if you have to pry it away from the wall, it is a good idea to have a thin sheet or blanket in place to protect the flooring. You might also need to put a thin piece of wood between the pry bar and the wall to get the base of the vanity removed.

 

Once you have the old stuff taken out, then it is time to install the new bathroom vanity unit. Shopping online is a great option because it will afford you a fantastic selection of many styles and sizes of vanity. Take your time and be sure to find a vanity that fits your budget and the style you want to achieve.

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Organizing With a Double Bathroom Vanity

Friday, January 8th, 2010

There are many ideas that can be implemented in the bathroom to add space and organizational ideas and one such way is with a double bathroom vanity. Instantly you create a separate area for at least two users in the bathroom. Nothing keeps things more organized than having a place specific and personal to each user. A long enough vanity with detailed places for his and hers, so to speak, is a great way to get started.

Possibly the best way to be organized in such a small room would be to have separate rooms but if this is just not possible for most homes. Do not think of it as having all hair products on one side and all body products on another. Concentrate on specifically having one side for one person and the other side for the other person’s needs. A mutual ground can be determined for items needed by both. If there is a place for everything and everything in its place in a small room it can instantly be more organized, more efficient, and it will feel larger.

A double sink vanity can be found in a variety of designs and prices. Finding one may depend more on the price tag then on specific designs. Do you want marble slab or marble tile? Does a laminate counter seem ideal for your pocket book and perhaps a look fitting with the age of the house? Although, if again the main reason for the double space is for organization then the most important thing to consider is space for each person. Concentrate on finding a vanity with ample drawer and cabinet space for your needs and that will fit your budget too.

There are a lot of vanities that are more aesthetically pleasing then they are necessarily an efficient use of space. Is there a way to incorporate your designs with function? Yes! The online furniture style vanity market is growing all the time and with a little time invested in shopping, you will find a vanity that is both aesthetically pleasing and that fits your storage needs.

Remember, while shopping; know your budget, know your storage needs, know the dimensions of your space, and know what you want as far as style. Keeping all of these things in mind while you do your shopping with make the process fun and easy.

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