Vanities vary in size and what features they come with, so the style really depends on the homeowners taste and budget. The size of the family and their needs can also play a part in the decision making. For a small or single person family, a basic one sink model will most likely fit the bill, but a bathroom shared by a larger family may be in need of a vanity with a double sink.

The standard features on most bathroom vanities will include storage space under the sink, a countertop, and possibly a mirror. Other options that are available are outlets for curling irons or hairdryers, drawers for extra storage, and sometimes hangers for towels or washcloths. Of course when you start adding all of the extras, the price will naturally go up.

credit: danperry.comThe style of your bathroom vanity has options as well, such as molded synthetics, marble, wood, shiny chrome, or an elegant antique look if you so choose. You can often turn your vanity into a gorgeous showpiece by adding actual antique parts, then design the rest of your decor around it for a complete look. If you choose a wooden vanity, you can pick between a finished product, or unfinished wood that you can either paint or stain yourself.

Another way to get the great look you want without the hefty price tag, is to peruse some garage or rummage sales and look for used furniture to fashion a vanity with a custom look for less. When it comes time for placing your vanity in it’s new home, a person who is good with home improvements can cut the opening and get the plumbing ready to go. Since the vanity will be exposed to a lot of water, the counter top should have a water resistant finish.

Many stores carry a decent selection of ready made bathroom sinks and vanities, with a reasonable price and style that will suit most tastes. The larger home improvement stores tend to carry a wide variety and frequently have sales, or one could check out online dealers who often have discounted vanities. Most vanities can be purchased for only a few hundred dollars, even though the price range continues upwards from there, but a basic bathroom vanity can be a small investment that brings a large appeal to enhancement.