MainFaucet Makes Picking a Vanity Easy by Adding Tons of Top Vanity Brands

Despite our name, MainFaucet.com sells more than just faucets. We have everything you need to give your entire bathroom a make-over, including a fabulous selection of vanities. In fact, we have recently added six new brands including Wyndham Collection, Avanity, MTD Vanities, Bellaterra Home, SilkRoad Exclusive, and Ove Decors which offer some of the most beautiful, highest quality, and most affordable vanities you will find.

The bathroom vanity is an essential focal point to any bathroom and with all the different options we offer at MainFaucet.com, it can be often be difficult to know where to even start, but fear not; we’ll provide you with the information you need to find the perfect vanity for your bathroom.

Your Vanity Buying Guide

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Bathroom Type

The Powder Room

The first thing you will need to take into consideration when deciding on a vanity is the size of your bathroom. Obviously, if you have a smaller bathroom, you will need a small vanity. For instance, the powder room is generally the smallest bathroom in the house and leaves very little room for a vanity, so you will need to look at small single sink vanities that won’t make it difficult to navigate around.

Also, be sure to take into account that the powder room doesn’t have a shower or bath, so you won’t need tons of storage for toiletries items like shampoo and washrags. This works perfectly since single sink vanities don’t have as much storage bulky double vanities.

You’ll also need to decide what type of sink you want to go with your vanity. This all depends on what style you are aiming for in your bathroom. If you have an affinity towards the modern look of a vessel sink, the powder room provides the perfect opportunity to install one. Unlike guest bathrooms or master bathrooms, the powder room is lightly used, meaning counter space is not necessarily needed. This is convenient for vessel sinks because they tend to take up the most counter space.

Guest Bathroom

The vanity you choose for your guest room is dependent on your personal lifestyle. If the guest bathroom is only going to be used by the occasional guest, find a vanity that is simple. You won’t need and excessive amount of storage if the guest bathroom is strictly for guests. Find a vanity that has enough counter space to accommodate a small amount of items for overnight guests.

However, if you have kids using the guest bathroom, be sure to choose a vanity that is functional for them. If you have multiple kids that will be using the restroom around the same time, try and find a double sink vanity to keep them from fighting over sink space. Also, be sure to find a vanity that has enough space to store blow dryers, cosmetics, toiletries, etc. Also, since teenagers often bring with them clutter, find a vanity that has enough counter space to take this on.

Master Bathroom

Again, the size of the vanity you purchase is directly related to the size of your bathroom. Since the master bathroom is traditionally the largest bathroom in the house, you’ll probably want to choose a wider vanity. This gives you the added benefit of more storage and more counter space for towels and toiletries.

Whether you want a single sink or double sink vanity in the guest bedroom depends on your individual lifestyle. If you are single and are the only one using the master bathroom, you might want to consider a wider vanity with one sink. This will provide you with even more counter space. However, if you are not single and both you and your significant other are using the master bathroom, it is more practical to find a double sink vanity so you don’t have to be constantly dodging the other person while trying to get ready. Just be sure that your bathroom is large enough to place a double vanity in.

Height

Most design experts agree that the proper height to aim for in a vanity ranges from 32-35 inches. However, you’ll also need to take your height into account. If you are an average height, then the 32-35 inches will be fine, but if you are super tall or super short, you will need to take that into account when deciding on a vanity height.

Style

The style of your bathroom vanity is all dependent on your own personal tastes. You can either style your bathroom to fit with the theme of the rest of your house, or you can step out of the box and make your bathroom have its own individual style. Here are few things to consider when deciding what style you want to go with:

Modern/Contemporary Style

A modern or contemporary vanities usually has cabinetry with smooth, crisp edges, symmetrical placement, and a sleek-looking faucet. They are also usually characterized by smooth textures. The monochramtic colors allow the vanity to pop and contrast with its surroundings, making it the central focal point of the bathroom.

The contemporary style is ideal for the person who likes a crisp, clean and minimalist feel or look.

Traditional/Classic Style

Don’t be fooled by its name; the classical/traditional style is far from being outdated. Traditional vanities usually have ornate decorative trim, which gives them those classic lines. The colors of a classic vanity are most often subtle and quiet colors that allow the vanity to subtly blend in with its surroundings. Combining smooth textures with sculpted trim work gives off a fabulous balanced combination of serenity and sophistication.

This is the ideal style for those who don’t like redecorating very often and want something that will always be in style.

Transitional Style

Transitional style vanities combine aspects of both traditional and modern designs. It’s the perfect style for those wanting to bring in a modern look without completely sacrificing classical characteristics. Usually a traditional vanity is made from more traditional materials like wood, but also has the crisp clean lines of a modern piece. Some modern vanities attach to the wall and don’t have legs to give it a floating appearance.

This style is perfect for those who just can’t make up their mind or like aspects of both modern and traditional styles.

Cabinet Finishes

There are a ton of choices when it comes to finding the color or finish of the vanity’s cabinets. Most cabinets are made of a solid wood like oak, maple, or cherry or other materials like wood veneer or laminates. They are usally then stained with a color or left in their original wooden tone. The color all depends on what your own personal tastes are and what the rest of your bathroom looks like.Here are the dozens of choices of vanity cabinet finishes offered at MainFaucet.com:

• Biscuit
• Black
• Brown
• Cherry
• Grey
• Espresso
• Neutral
• White
• Stainless Steel
• Wood Tones
• Glass
• Green

Vanity Top Materials

Once you’ve made a choice on what color of finish you want your cabinets, you’ll need to decide what type of material you want your vanity top to be made of. Not only do you need to take into account what color you want, but you will also want to find something that is durable, spill-resistant, and easy to clean. Here are the varies types of vanity tops MainFaucet.com offers with a description of their pros and cons:

Materials	Pros	Cons
Marble & Granite	Available in a Wide Variety of Colors Easy to Clean Stain and Mildew Resistant	Difficult to Repair Scratches and Chips Higher in Price
Ceramic	Durable Easy to Clean Moisture Resistant Available in a Wide Variety of Colors	Grout Needs to be Resealed Periodically Grout Stains
Stone	Very Durable Easy to Clean Moisture Resistant Stain Resistant Chip and Scratch Resistant Available in a Wide Variety of Colors	Needs to be Resealed Periodically Higher in Price Difficult to Install
Glass	Bacteria and Mold Resistant Heat and Moisture Resistant Moisture Resistant Easy to Clean	Not Scratch Resistant Not as Durable as Other Materials Not Chemical Resistant Can be Expensive
Wood	Easy to Clean Creates a Warm and Relaxing Atmosphere Lots of Finish Options Very Durable	Absorbant Surface Makes it Less Sanitary Must be Resealed Periodically Not Chemical Resistant Tedious Maintenance

Storage

The amount of storage you will want in a vanity is all dependent on how much stuff you have stored in your bathroom. Go to your current vanity and take an inventory of everything that is being stored in your vanity. Doing this will give you a general idea of what vanities you need to look at. The general rule of thumb suggested by the experts is to add 20% on to however much space you think you will need. This will ensure that you are not left with items that have no place to go.

If you have a smaller bathroom and have to go with a smaller vanity that has limited storage space, consider hanging an extra linen or medicine cabinet. Don’t worry; we’ve got those too. Check them out here.

Faucet Buying Guide

When replacing kitchen faucets or bathroom faucets that no longer work properly or just because you want something different, visit mainfaucet.com. Before checking out our wide selection of taps and spigots, look over some basic information to help you get the one that best meets your needs.

Buying Tips

Two important items in thinking about new faucets are construction and configuration. All follow the same basic design-they are one pipe connected to another via a hole through which water flows. Turn the faucet handle to close the hole and stop the flow. In configuration, variety is almost limitless; a simple stainless steel kitchen faucet might have an oil rubbed bronze faucet in the bathroom next door. Most people look for practicality in kitchen faucets, but they want to have fun with their bathroom faucets. Ask yourself: What look or style do I really want for my bathroom or kitchen?

Faucet Construction

Modern faucets are usually made of brass, an alloy that’s durable and rust resistant. New materials, like the ceramic disks which have replaced rubber washers, mean new faucets are less likely to spring a leak. On the outside, there is something for every taste, with finishes to match any bathroom or kitchen decor. These finishes include chrome, brushed nickel, polished brass (gold-tone), oil rubbed bronze, antique copper and antique bronze. Some of these new surfaces are extremely durable, requiring little maintenance.

Faucet Configuration

When it comes to the design, there are only two rules: Match the fixture to the rest of the decor. Like what you buy, because you’re going to live with it every day for a long time.

Center set faucets have the valve and spout in one unit. Dual handle faucets have one for hot water and one for cold; water temperature depends on how far you turn each valve. Single lever faucets have one lever or knob; water temperature depends on how far to the right or left that lever or knob is turned or pulled.

Widespread faucets feature separate mountings for a hot water valve, a cold water valve and the stem. These were very common in older homes, and many people are buying modern reproductions as part of renovation projects.

Waterfall faucets (also called a vessel faucet) feature a wide stem that creates a waterfall effect to the flow. Many of these have a modern, pop-art look and use uncommon materials, such as glass or ceramics to achieve a unique appearance. A waterfall faucet would be an excellent choice for the post-modern home that’s filled with the latest and greatest hi-tech toys.

Wall-mount faucets are similar to a shower head; the levers and stem are attached to the wall, instead of the sink. Could be the perfect choice for a very small sink in a powder room, or just to surprise your guests with something they might never have seen before.

Other Things to Consider…

What type of sinks do you have? You won’t want to use a single handle center set faucet if your sink has three holes for a widespread faucet. What do you like? Do you prefer a modern or traditional look? Sleek or sassy? What are the accessories and colors in your bathroom or kitchen? Whatever you have chosen, or are planning to choose, there is a faucet and a finish that will fit in beautifully.

Remember that a faucet is not only a fashion statement, but an investment. Spending a little more now can save you greatly in the long run.