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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Joanne Dorin | Posted under Home Improvement
Granite Vanity Countertop
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To help you decide what features are most important, begin by asking yourself these questions about your current space and ideas for change: Do you want privacy, or should two people be able to use the bathroom at the same time? In your current space, are there frequent traffic jams? How do you want the bathroom to relate to adjoining rooms? Do you want the basic ensemble of toilet, tub/shower, and sink, or would you like something extra, such as a spa, a double sink, granite vanity countertop or a luxury shower? Do you want space to shave or apply makeup in the bathroom? Do you need more light in the bathroom? If you have a window, is it in a place where water collects and causes problems? Do you need better ventilation, another electrical outlet, or more counter space around the sink or at other places? What do you like or dislike about the wall, ceiling, and floor materials in your current space? Do you have enough towel racks and other storage room? Is the shower or tub large enough? Does anyone who will use the bathroom have special needs, such as a child or a disabled person? After you have narrowed your lists of potential projects to what is most important to you, using bath design software can help you plan your project. If you have decided that you want to use glass blocks and if you fancy yourself an amateur architect, designing with glass block just got easier. There is EZ Design software powered by SketchUp that lets you start with loose proportions and add exact dimensions and details as you go. You can work with any shape, style, or size of Pittsburgh Corning glass block. There are actually several pre-designed shower enclosures that can save you even more time and trouble. Once the design is complete, EZ Design will develop a bill for materials, listing the number of blocks by size and shape, plus other materials to complete the job. Glass block shower enclosures look really nice in a bathroom with a granite vanity countertop. Choosing the color of granite for a granite vanity countertop is not easy and really depends on the lighting and décor of your bathroom. Granite comes in many different colors. I have seen red granite vanity countertops in Texas Red, Radiant Red and Sunset Red. I have also seen black granite vanity countertops in Academy Black, Black Galaxy, Brazil Black and Charcoal Black. The most elegant granite vanity countertop I ever say was in a showroom and was Rockville White. For the project in my bathroom, I chose the Rockville White because it looked so striking with nickel plated fixtures and a brushed nickel framed mirror. I have a nice collection of perfumes that stand out on my countertop. I have had many compliments on my granite vanity countertop. I have also had a lot of compliments on my choice of faucet. When it came to choosing a faucet for my bathroom remodel, I thought that and electronic faucet made sense at home. I liked Delta's e-Flow that operates by infrared sensor, so it shuts off if the kids forget. Now there are no more germs or soap glop on the handles, either. The e-Flow can also be set to a maximum temperature for safety. Water, combined with aesthetically pleasing materials, is a perfect relaxer. For ways to create your own relaxing space, think out-of-the-box. Asian-inspired open-base vanities and faucets or traditional granite vanity countertops are spacious, simple solutions. These ideas will work even in the smallest bath. There are new formats in tubs that offer the luxury of a deep soak or even the exhilaration of a hydro and air-jet massage. Showers can be powered by multiple heads and body sprays that can provide the ultimate in wake-up stimulation or end of the day relaxation. For an even richer spa experience, look for the combination steam and shower units. The shower units can really be coordinated to match the granite vanity countertop that you select. It really has never been easier to create the perfect spa bath to suit your needs. For a true spa feeling, look for a bidet. Bidets are traditionally an upscale fixture that is now becoming more and more common in new construction and remodeling projects. I did decide that my remodeling project needed an extra bit of personal appeal. My old bathroom had a built into the wall vanity that was unattractive but functional. I decided to go with an unfitted look and purchased a freestanding bathroom sink cabinet that would house my granite vanity countertop. I was very happy with the final look of the piece. The craftsman that put the cabinet in was very complimentary about my choice of granite colors for the granite vanity countertop. He suggested that I consult with a decorator before I purchased any cloth accessories for my bathroom. I'm glad that I listened to him. I had thought of using fire engine red towels and rugs in the bathroom. The decorator that I consulted with recommended mint green accessories. I was skeptical, but the look is lovely and very sophisticated. I really like my granite vanity countertop. About The Author: Joanne is an author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more countertops & decorating ideas for your home and garden visit http://www.decorz.com. |
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