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Bathroom vanities are a necessity not only in our homes but also in airplanes, restaurants, hospitals and other public places. They are used for freshening up, washing hands, sanitizing and even washing the face. Not only are they functional but are also very decorative to create visual appeal. The bathrooms vanity takes the centre stage in a powder room.

A bathroom furniture vanity sink has the same functions as a standard sink. The only major difference is that a vanity sink has more space. They are available in two designs which are the double sink and single sink. The double sink is longer and has two sink basins. The single sink vanity has only one sink basin.

The sink vanities have cabinets where toiletries and other bathroom supplies can be stored. The smaller cabinets can be used for hair tools and toiletries and the larger ones for towels and cleaning supplies. With the variety in modern styles and designs, where you store different things vary depending on the particular sink vanity you are working with.

Basically, a sink vanity is made up of a porcelain sink and a wooden cabinet. A stone counter is added to protect the wooden cabinet from the moisture from the sink. The counter can also be made from marble, granite, or a manmade altered stone. The sink basin can also be matched to the counter. A mirror is also placed on the counter to complete the sink vanity.

To choose the right vanity sink for your bathroom, you have to consider the amount of space that is available in your bathroom. When you are out looking for a bathroom vanity sink, you should not only be guided by style but also by functionality. Consider the design of your bathroom and that the sink vanity must come with a cabinet and mirror.

You should also consider the material that has been used to make the sink vanity especially the counter. Keep in mind where exactly the sink vanity is going to be placed. Is it going to stay in a place where it is going to get a lot of splashes of water or will it be in a place where there is a risk of it getting scratches?

Some will come with drain and faucets assembly and save you the trouble of matching the basins to the fixtures. The construction of the counter should also be looked out for. They can come in a variety of shapes like round, square, lip, and oval sink counter console. The ‘vessel sink’ is a new design in the market which has the sink basins sitting on the counter like bowls.

Exquisitely handmade designs are now available from some manufacturers but they are painfully expensive.