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An easy way of giving your bathroom a facelift is by changing the bathroom vanity. When looking for vanities there is a wide range to choose from. You have the option of contemporary vanities that are made using glass and wood or the traditional wooden type. The traditional wooden vanities have undergone plenty of modification to be able to stand the bathroom environment without warping. Most makers opt for hard wood which is durable. Due to space limitations most people now prefer vanities that have sink and cabinet components. Almost all vanities of this type have porcelain sinks. The storage part that includes the drawers and cabinets is wooden. When choosing wooden vanities, there are several factors that you need to consider.

Type of wood

Wooden vanities can be made using natural or man made wood materials. Natural wood vanities include for instance those made form mahogany while made wood materials include components like plywood or block boards. Each of these vanities has their own advantages and disadvantages. The cost is also different although it is also dependent on other factors like size and additional features. No matter the kind of wood used, it should be given a clean finish to make it attractive.

Use

The use for the vanity is an important factor that must be put into consideration. A vanity that will be used as a storage unit must include sizeable cabinets and drawers. The amount and size of items to be stored will determine the size of the drawers. If you have no intention of using it as a storage unit, you then do not need a wooden vanity with drawers. A vanity that will be used to store sensitive items like chemicals should have closed cabinets. An open cabinet in a bathroom which is accessible to children can be dangerous.

Components

These are the vanity features that you need to be included. Some prefer wooden vanities with sinks while others don’t. Some have double sink features while others have a single sink. All these types vary in sizes. Their cost is also different depending on the type of features included.

Cost

Cost is also a major factor that determines what kind of wooden vanity to obtain. Bathroom vanities that have more components usually cost more than simple wooden vanities without many features. A simple wooden vanity that does not have mirror and double sink features will cost less than one with these features.