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Wood Is The Top Material For Bathroom Vanities

Early bathroom vanities were manufactured in wood. It was the first choice because it is durable and pliable for a breathtaking finish. Wooden materials are also versatile enough in the construction of a single vanity or even a double bathroom vanity, and natural hardwood is truly lovely used in tandem with beautiful sinks and countertops in an array of great materials. Whats more, hardwood is accommodating to homeowners at almost any income level, so it is affordable for any potential buyers.

The popularity of wood vanities is easily attributed to their versatility and their global visual appeal. It will accommodate a rustic, antique, modern or even artistic motif whichever looks best in your bathroom. To really have this work out, though, you ought to be knowledgeable of many different types of wood, including their characteristics and caretaking needs. Once you’ve established the beauty of the wood, let this guide your decisions on other vanity materials, especially for your vanity accents.

For an old country look, light wooden tones, such as light oak, painted in white appeal to many. This will give your bathroom a warm, homey feel but with a hint of elegance. Traditional styles, like the classic European style, also carry an old world charm to it. It is usually made of dark wood tones, such as mahogany, cherry and hickory, and the countertops are white, made of marble or granite. Classic wooden vanities are often handcrafted and feature beautiful floral designs and other ornate patterns.

A modern themed bathroom can use a rustic wooden vanity that has dark stained wood with swirls of organic grains on its surface and a white drop sink. People seem quite attracted to dark-colored birch vanities as well, especially when paired with glass coutnertops and vessel sinks. This is common in middle to high-end establishments for its stylish but simple look. There are modern vanity designs that do not take up too much space; these are usually found in small bathrooms. These are pedestal bath vanities, constructed in oak wood but with nickel stainless steel tower bars.

Wooden bath vanities come in different wood variations, and some useful knowledge about the different wood materials will guide you to buying a durable bathroom vanity. Oak is popular because it has a classic earthy look that is conventional but rich. For a richer, more colorful wood, consider investing in mahogany, which is a bit more costly than oak. To make sure your wood vanity stays beautiful for a long time, you should clean it and polish it with regularity.

Furniture buyers might also go for other wood varieties. Maple and cherry woods are also used frequently in vanities – the former because of its durability and susceptibility to warps, cracks and rots, while the latter is popular for carved bathroom vanities. Choosing mahogany or ebony woods, or perhaps a rich walnut, is a great way to instill some ‘exotic’ flavor into your interior. Lesser quality woods, such as the medium-density fiberboards, are used as back panels for plumbing.

Moisture and humidity are very damaging to wood, so it is essential that you purchase only a high quality bathroom vanity. Being an organic material, wood decays unless it is kept in a dry environment. Termites and other pests can seriously damage your bathroom vanity, but nothing is more dangerous to wood furniture than humidity. To avoid this, make sure to keep a dry but ventilated home so moisture does not collect. Also, buy the type of wooden vanity that is protected from moisture. The wooden cabinets in vanities made in oak, maple, walnut and cherry wood are best when finished with urethane to prevent moisture.

The material wood is not just used to make antique bath vanity where craftsmen carve designs on. Nowadays, the use of wood in making vanities extends to modern and artistic vanity designs. The versatility is easy to see here, as wood is used in single vanities as well as double vanities. As long as the owner knows how to take care of wooden vanities, there is no problem with regards to its durability.

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