|
Wood lends itself readily to
many uses, including bathroom furniture. There is
no other material that can be made in exactly the same
way, but look completely original each time as the
natural features ensures that no two pieces are ever the
same.
Good quality vanity cabinets are
an excellent addition to any bathroom and can add
character and charm. Sink cabinets aren’t only a
place to put the sink and faucets either. They can
add to the overall character of the room. All
these pieces of furniture add practicality and storage
to a room that traditionally has none.
Bathroom furniture, cabinets in
particular come in standard sizes which makes it fairly
straightforward when planning a room. They
generally measure anywhere between eighteen inches to
forty eight, in six inch increments. This allows
you to plan the furniture properly and ensure the stuff
you buy will fit in the room.
There are many styles to choose
from allowing a lot of freedom when designing or
planning a bathroom. From contemporary to
traditional, metal, glass and wood. Wood is by far
the most popular because of its usability, relative
cheapness and the range of finishes possible. You
can easily find cabinets made of oak, maple, walnut or
cherry, or synthetic finished wood like chipboard.
They can be naturally finished, lacquered, painted or
just polished or oiled. Each finish produces a
completely different effect from exactly the same piece
of wood, this is one of the reasons it’s so popular.
Even if you redesign a bathroom, or change the style
from traditional to contemporary, the furniture can come
with you. Just change the finish and it fits right
in again!
Bathroom furniture is generally
cabinetry or shelving. Cabinets range from
vanities, wall cabinets, recessed or medicine.
Shelving is pretty much shelving really, but can also be
recessed or corner mounted. There are two distinct
styles to consider when thinking about cabinets, framed
and frameless. Framed cabinets are the traditional
box with drawers or compartments that fit inside.
These lend themselves to most design styles but
especially the traditional or colonial.
 Frameless
are often more modern and don’t have the traditional
“box” but more innovative designs. They are often
found in contemporary or European designs.
With the explosion of the DIY
industry the world over, there are now more choices than
ever before. From Swedish superstores offering
flat pack furniture to your local craftsman who can
build something totally unique, there is bound to be
stuff out there to match your taste.
When planning your room it makes sense
to co-ordinate your furniture to fit an overall theme.
Because of the wide variety of bathroom cabinets, in a
myriad of styles and materials, this should be no
problem at all. You don’t have to buy new all the
time either. Good quality wooden furniture can be
reclaimed with a little effort. These furniture
items can add real character and uniqueness to the room
as well as an air of satisfaction for a job well done.
|
