Black is a unique color for bathroom furniture. Most decorators choose traditional colors such as wood tones or metallic or white. Black is a daring decorating decision that can make a truly unique and beautiful statement if done well. The other fixtures such as toilet and tub should be a coordinating color, black or possibly dark gray, or the presence of a black bathroom vanity will be very jarring to the eye. Another consideration is the size and lighting in the room. A small bathroom will seem even smaller with black furnishings. A poorly lit one will seem even darker. White or light colored furniture adds a sensation of light and space and is preferable. But if black will complement current bathroom decor and the room is well lit with access to natural light, a black bathroom vanity unit will be a striking addition to the decor. Many other homeowners and decorators have come to that decision, so manufacturers have created a very nice selection of vanities available in black.
Ensure that you know the correct measurements for the vanity. Keep in mind that wall space is not the only issue: the amount it projects from the wall in relation to other furnishings in the room is important. Measuring is simpler if replacing a current vanity–just measure it. Check and double-check your measurements. If ordering online, carefully read any instructions on how to measure, as getting the wrong size shipped from an online retailer could be very expensive, if you have to pay to ship it back. Shipping a large, heavy item is quite costly.
If adding a vanity to the bathroom for the first time, be careful not to get one that is too big that will overwhelm the room, and restrict access to other fixtures. The usual size for a vanity in the average home bathroom is around 28-32 inches. The prices for vanities in this size range will run from $500 up, depending on what features and materials you want in the vanity. $1,000 is not unreasonable for a well made vanity using quality constructions materials such as good hardwoods, granite countertops and a decorative basin. One example of a nice vanity is the Seville Single Bathroom one by Stufurhome. It is 32 inches and has a genuine granite countertop for $670. Stufurhome also has a black Seville Single Bathroom vanity, with a travertine marble stone top for just $463. You can check these out at the online retailer FixtureUniverse.com. One nice shopping feature at this particular website is that pricing is much easier, since the price includes tax and shipping.
Many big department and home improvement stores offer nice black bathroom vanities. Wal-Mart, Sears and Home Depot all have a very nice array of them to look at. Checking offline first is a good idea, to get an idea of what the dimensions and features look like in person, and to better visualize how a given style might look in your bathroom. You can usually have the advantage of a salesperson who can answer a few questions for you. Shipping and returning an item that is not the correct size is usually much simpler if shopping at your local retail store.
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