People often associate adjectives like “classical” and “old fashioned” with vanity furniture. While this is often the case there are other styles of vanity furniture available. A different type of style that you may be interested in looking at is contemporary vanity furniture. Most bedroom vanity sets still maintain a classical look, so we will focus our attention to contemporary vanity furniture in the bathroom.
If you are going for a modern look in your bathroom or your old vanity just has been around for too long, you may want to look at the different types of contemporary vanity furniture available. There are many different types modern vanity styles and materials that are used, but we will discuss some of most popular trends. Contemporary vanity bathroom furniture is often made of materials such as acrylics, stainless steel, glass or unfinished wood. Decide which materials you like the best in order to make the selection process easier on yourself. Of the materials mentioned, stainless steel has become very popular in recent years.
When choosing contemporary vanity furniture for your bathroom, you should try to think about the finished product. For instance, think about the type of sink you want. A very popular modern bathroom look is having a vessel sink. A vessel sink is essentially a bowl that sits atop the vanity. You have probably seen this type of sink before at a new or trendy restaurant. Vessel sinks come in various colors and materials, from porcelain white to green tinted glass. Another popular type of contemporary vanity sink is the waterfall sink, which is more a style that the water disperses from the spout than a reflection on the bowl itself. With waterfall sinks, the water comes out in a thin, wide stream that has a waterfall effect. Whichever type of sink you choose for your contemporary vanity, make sure it is compatible by thinking about the end product ahead of time.
When it comes to purchasing contemporary vanity furniture, there are many options to choose from. Any store that sells home furniture or bathroom furniture is a good place to start looking. Some of the best places to check out are Loews, The Home Depot, Sears and Crate And Barrel. From a price point perspective, a contemporary vanity piece of furniture will most likely cost at least a few hundred dollars. One of the better mid-priced options on the market right now is the 5370-RM Modern Wall Vanity Base by Decolav. This piece is reasonably price at about $530.
Contemporary vanity furniture ranges in price based on factors such as the type of materials used and the size of the product. An additional cost you may have to consider is shipping and installation costs. If you are purchasing your contemporary furniture from a major home furnishing store like Loews, it is possible that they will offer incentives like free shipping and possibly even discounted installation fees. Be sure to ask, because these will be costs you will have to deal with one way or another.