Where else would it be best to store all your bath and body pampering kits but inside the bathroom vanity cabinets? These lovely wooden, metal or plastic fixtures double as excellent storage compartments as well as countertops for various bathroom accents or accessories.
Bathroom vanity cabinets also contribute to the general theme or appearance of your bathroom. The kind of material used or the type of finishing shifts your bathroom’s theme from Oriental to Western or contemporary to rustic. You may ask how is this so.
Bathroom vanity cabinets are mostly made of wood – you can have cabinets made out of walnut, oak, maple, cherry and whatever else strikes your fancy. You can also choose have it painted, or have designs carved on it for more elaborate bathroom themes. Usually though, bathroom vanity cabinets are finished with lacquer or varnish. It is this variety of choices or possibilities that make bathroom vanity cabinets complement any and all kinds of bathroom themes a decorator or home owner wishes to recreate.
Besides being aesthetically pleasing, bathroom vanity cabinets are clever ways of eliminating clutter from the bath area. You can have several vanity cabinets set up to maximize storage space and allow each family member (granting there are several persons sharing the bathroom) to arrange their toiletries and personal shower and bath accessories as they deem proper. This way each member of the family still feels that the bathroom is a “personal space”
Of the many types of bathroom vanity cabinets available, there are four which are most commonly used in American homes.
1. The wall mounted bathroom vanity cabinet
As the name implies this kind of bathroom vanity is mounted on the wall. It may resemble a medicine cabinet but can contain shampoo, conditioners, bath soaps, gels and the likes.
2. The open shelf bathroom vanity cabinet
This kind is perfect for maximizing corner space and can be used to hold scented candles, knick-knacks or even reading materials.
3. The over the toilet bathroom vanity cabinet
Can be used for toilet paper, soap, lotions and hand towels. It serves as a low-lying shelf which can also be used as a display case.
4. The freestanding bathroom vanity cabinet
When it comes to versatility, this type of bathroom cabinet is the cream of the crop. Some of these models can be stacked one on top of the other to hold a variety of contents. You can choose to use this as a linen closet or a laundry hamper.
