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VANITIES & SINKS - There are many options when it comes to vanities and if you're re-tiling your floor the options are even greater. The reason being that you're not limited by the footprint left from the old vanity. Many times there is not tile under the vanity.

Whether it be plain and simple to ultra contemporary to purely traditional, you're sure to find a vanity to suit your tastes and needs.

Vanities come as free standing, resembling more of a table than a traditional vanity. They can be ornate and elevated slightly off the floor with decorative legs. One very nice vanity that I installed was purchased at a local Home Goods store. It came with the marble top and faucet.

Traditional vanities are rectangular in shape but that's where the traditional construction stops. Styles can vary from the simple to the ornate. Some manufactures make vanities with a bottom drawer that spans the entire width of the vanity.

Finishes come in white melamine, walnut, maple and solid cherry to name a few. In many cases you'll find today's vanities to be slightly larger. This is great in hiding a footprint or paint lines on the wall.

Not all vanities are free standing. Today's contemporary vanities can be wall mounted and can have hidden drains. The water simply disappears along the back of the vanity instead of going through a standard drain. This provides excellent storage.

Thomasville carries a nice line of bathroom vanities, but there are many companies specializing in bathroom vanities. Kitchen cabinet manufacturers like Kraftmaid and Shenandoah also manufacture vanity cabinets and can provide a more custom application if needed. If storage is not required, a pedestal sink may provide the look you're going for. It can make a small bathroom look more spacious.

Note that the plumbing behind a pedestal sink must look very nice since it's exposed and visible. All supply tubes, valving, and drain must have a polished finish. Pedestal sinks can be purchased with a matching toilet to create a nicely uniform appearance. Some companies combine the look of a pedestal sink with an open style base as shown in the first picture at the top of the page.

Another option for your vanity is a vessel style sink that sits on top of the vanity. One question I ask is if it's a trend in sinks. If it is, it may be outdated sooner than you'd like. It does provide a unique appearance though and some very cool options for faucets. If you have young children, it might not be a great choice as the height is difficult for a young child. You might end up with more water on the walls, floor and your child than you care to see.

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