Add Value with a Double Sink Bathroom Vanity
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
There are many ways to add value to an existing bathroom but none are more lucrative than adding an additional sink with a double sink bathroom vanity. A double vanity adds practicality and convenience, especially for a growing family or a family that has to share a single bathroom. In today’s market there are many different styles, shapes, sizes, materials, and levels of function to choose from. Recycling an existing piece of furniture like a sideboard is another alternative. Custom bathroom vanities such as this can be easier and cheaper to purchase because there are many types of furniture pieces that can serve such a function.
The size of your bathroom is the most important thing to take into account when searching for a new double sink bathroom vanity for your bathroom. If you are replacing an existing single vanity, make sure there is space available to expand the size to fit two sinks. Some single vanities are large enough to accommodate a second sink without the need to replace the entire cabinet. In this instance, replacing the countertop is the easiest way to go. Adapting an existing vanity cabinet is also very affordable and requires very little labor. The majority of your labor will be spent adding the additional plumbing needed for the second sink. Countertops are easy enough to purchase once you have the exact measurement. The biggest decision there is which material will best fit your design.
The addition of a second sink or basin is also a great opportunity to upgrade other vanity components the sinks themselves. Shopping for sinks is actually very enjoyable and anything goes as long as you can find a matching pair. Materials like porcelain, glass, and metals are the most popular choices but your choice will depend on how modern you want your bathroom to be. Metals are usually associated with a more modern look but a clean or sleek white porcelain sink is also considered very modern. The mounting of a sink is also a way to update the look of your bathroom. Under-mount and self-rimming sinks are considered more traditional while integral-basin and above-counter fall into a more modern look.
New fixtures should also be at the top of your list when deciding which components to upgrade in a bathroom. New faucets, mirrors, and lighting will make a dramatic change in your existing bathroom. Faucets come in a wide array of finishes and styles. The style will basically coincide with the type of sink you choose. Look for a style that best fit your sink mount and can easily be turned on by visitors of all ages. For instance, a small child might not be able to figure out how to operate a faucet that is not as self explanatory as one that is marked with separate handles for each, the hot and cold water. Mirrors and lighting is fairly simple. The style, size, and placement is entirely up to you as long as it provides you with the function and look you are trying to reach.
It is hard to believe unless you try it yourself, but small changes can add up to big improvements when it comes to bathroom upgrading especially if the upgrade is to add value and function to an existing bathroom. Double sink bathroom vanity installations do not have to be difficult, expensive, or time consuming. The last thing you want is a non-functioning bathroom especially when the bathroom is used by the entire family. A new vanity, sink, faucet, mirror, lighting, and coat of paint on the walls is all it takes to bring new life into your bathroom and to increase the value of your home. Search for items that are marked down or on clearance and watch how you can stretch your budget to get just the right look for your new bathroom design.
