Bathroom Vanities | Iowa City | Cedar Rapids | Davenport | North Liberty

The amount of space you have to install a bathroom vanity is going to be one of the largest determining factors. The size of your vanity will dictate the amount of storage and counter space you have to work with. Mostly, the depth and width of the vanity will be determined by the physical dimensions of your bathroom. It is very important to take accurate and detailed measurements. Or, when measuring with bathroom vanities, you are more than welcome to call us at KBD to assist you with measuring, design, and installation. When measuring, make sure to account for any swinging vanity doors, as well as the bathroom door and shower door that may swing into the vanity itself. The height of the cabinet may be a personal preference. You will also want to consider the addition of a mirror or medicine cabinet that may hang above the bathroom vanity.

The purpose of the bathroom vanity is to hold the bathroom sink, so now is the time to decide if you want one or two sinks. One sink is more common. This is mostly due to the fact that one sink is more space efficient and gives the most amount of counter space to work with. Two sink vanities do have their advantages though. They are ideal for shared bathrooms or for a bathroom that must function for a family. If considering a two-sink bathroom vanity, you will want to account for at least 48 inches of space.

After you have determined if you want one or two sinks, you must also decide on what type of sink will sit on your bathroom vanity. Typically, there are three main styles of sinks to choose from. The first is an under-mounted sink. This sink is mounted under the hole cut into the bathroom vanity and provides a clean edge from the top. This is a very easy to care for and maintenance-free design. The second style of sink is a self-rimming sink, more commonly called a drop-in sink. This sink is dropped into the hole in the bathroom vanity with its edge sitting on top of the counter. Lastly, you can select a vessel sink. These sinks look like a bowl sitting on the counter and does not require a hole in the bathroom counter.

When looking at bathroom vanities, there are plenty of options to consider in regards to design. Many bathroom vanities come as part of a bigger collection. This may mean that there are medicine cabinets or light fixtures that coordinate well with the vanity. Also, think about what type of faucet you want to install. Most bathroom vanities come pre-drilled for the faucet. These holes will be lined up for a single hole, a wall mount, a widespread faucet, or a center set faucet. Make sure the holes align with the type of faucet you want. If you are having trouble trying to decipher the various options for bathroom vanities, please feel free to visit us at KBD with any questions or concerns for your bathroom design.