Jane Worthington asked:


If you thought all bathroom furniture was essentially the same, think again! It is not all the same, and every piece has its own utility for specific reasons. Most bathroom furniture may have the same basic functions, but there are many differences if you look a little closer. Bathroom vanities, sinks, cabinets, mirrors and shelving come in many different styles to meet various needs, and depending on yours, you can use the following guide to help you pick the perfect furniture.

What do you need your bathroom vanity and furnishings to do for you? Do you have a small space and not a lot of room? There are bathroom vanities designed to fit in the corner to help you make the most of your space. You can also go with shelving instead of a linen cabinet when you’re short on floor space, so that you have somewhere to organize all your bathroom necessities instead of piling them on the countertop or stacking them on the floor. If you don’t have a lot of room for a wall mirror, you can always go with a full length mirror that installs on the back of your bathroom door, a space that is often underutilized and very handy.

If you have more space in your bathroom, you will have different options. You always want to get a double vanity rather than a single vanity if you can fit it in the space, because a double vanity is always a luxury and you’ll use that second sink more than you might think. You may want the matching vanity set mirrors that hang on the wall above the sinks, and with more floor space, you may opt for a more spacious enclosed linen cabinet so that everything is tucked away rather than visible on the open shelving.

Besides utility, there are the aesthetic considerations when you are upgrading your bathroom. You will want to narrow down what bathroom furniture style you want to put in there before you start shopping. Not all vanities are designed in the same style! You may prefer the antique style, the traditional wood vanity furnishings, or a more contemporary design. An antique vanity and modern vanity have very different looks, but they will essentially serve the same purpose. Now that you know the basics of choosing the right bathroom furniture for your home, you can get started and create your dream bathroom today!

Jon Ruppel asked:


We all have one.  It’s that bathroom that’s just not quite large enough, or doesn’t have quite enough storage space for the linens and the other necessities of a bathroom.  But there is usually more space available than meets the eye at first glance.

A traditional linen cabinet is wonderful if you have it, but if you don’t, look at the options.  You can get a corner linen cabinet to fit in the corner, which will take up significantly less space, and the styles and finishes are quite attractive.  But it does still have some small footprint that takes up floor space.

Another area that is often overlooked is the area above the toilet.  While many bathrooms have a linen cabinet over the toilet already, most small bathrooms don’t.  You can always install one of these yourself, but that can be fairly complicated and sometimes expensive.

One other great alternative is to use a spacesaver design that has a cabinet that basically straddles the commode.  While you can find many of these that are simple open shelves, you don’t need to be limited to only those designs.  You can find many of these that are very attractive.  Not only open shelves, but there are some with doors to cover the linens or other necessities.  There are some with just a shelf or two, while others feature multiple shelves or even some drawers.

The styles include simple metal units, to ornate country designs.  Wood finishes such as oak, maple, or even cherry are common.

If you have a student headed to college that will be sharing a bathroom with another student or three, this can be a great way to free up room in the common bath.  Dorms never seem to have quite enough room, but this can help.

A small bathroom can be a problem, but with a little creative thought you can find great places to attractively store your linens and necessities.