When planning your bathroom rehab, you find rather quickly that the budget you may have originally thought would get the job done is way short of what it will take to give you the bathroom you really want. If you are going to rehab your bathroom and like most people you have a limited budget, you must look for ways to take some of the cost out of the project. One way to do that is to look at ways to find discounted items, and finding a discount bathroom vanity is one way you can save a lot of money.
The choices of bathroom vanities have never been better. There are countless choices in styles, colors, and designs of discount bathroom vanities. While there are opportunities to save a considerable amount of money, you must also make sure the vanity unit is not constructed of less than quality material. Be aware of little flaws in design or workmanship, and remember that there is a difference between a cheap bathroom vanity and a discount bathroom vanity. You can find great vanities at a discount, but when you get into the “cheap” category you might have gone over the edge in terms of quality.
The best way to find good discounts on bathroom vanities is to check wholesale stores or outlets, or even normal furniture stores that may have overstocked items. And remember, some discounted items are not always advertised. You just have to keep your eyes and ears open in order to find them.
When you find what appears to be a good discount bathroom vanity, pay close attention to the material it is made from. Is it a solid wood, or perhaps thick plywood? These types of construction will normally hold up to daily use for extended periods of time. If the vanity you chose is made from particle board or some type of laminate, you probably want to move on and keep looking. Those kinds of materials will wear quicker and in the long run the great deal you thought you got will not seem so great. Remember, the bathroom is a moist place. With shower activity, it is a humid environment. That takes its toll on inferior products.
Check the drawers to see if they stick or do not operate smoothly. Such things can be the result of parts beginning to warp. Check any shelves in the unit to be sure you can adjust them to the heights you need, and make sure the shelves are made of a thicker material so they do not bow with the weight of your stored items. A good rule of thumb for shelves is that they be at least 5/8” thick.
You can estimate the price range of a vanity cabinet by knowing which of the following types it is:
- “Stock” bathroom vanity cabinets are usually the least expensive. They are pre-assembled and almost always factory made, and many times you can take them home with you instead of having to wait. You will find a limited variety of these cabinets in terms of size, style, and color.
- Semi-custom vanity cabinets come in a much wider variety of styles and colors. The downside is they are also factory made for the most part, so the amount of different sizes they are available in is limited.
- Custom vanity cabinets will always be the most expensive because they are custom made to your specifications. When looking for discount bathroom vanities you will only be dealing with these if the store is selling the custom bathroom vanity someone else ordered, then never actually purchased.
As you search for a discount bathroom vanity, you will definitely get educated on the market. You will see the huge selection of bathroom vanities available, and will be able to compare products made by different companies. You can do much of your legwork on line these days, and that is a big help in narrowing down your selections and comparing prices. In fact, many people do both their research and purchasing online as there are many reputable online vendors. When you find the discount bathroom vanity that merges both your style and your budget, you will have succeeded and that is when you get to savor the moment. But not for long, because then you get to start planning the next part of your bathroom rehab.