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Devon & Devon’s Victorian Inspired Bathroom Vanity

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Victorian style meets Retro chic with Italian company Devon & Devon’s black lacquered Colette collection. they reject clean straight lines in favor of sexy curves and tapered legs. Devon & Devon has made a name for itself with bathroom habitats “decisively characterised in [their] style, inspired by the more well bred and refined european traditions, recognisable by its attraction to the past, unaltered by time in its absolute originality.” The console table embodies sophisticated elegance as opposed to the traditional styles we’ve become accustomed to. 

Colette Collection. Designed by Devon & Devon.

Devon & Devon’s bathroom vanities are at home in harmonious classical contexts or can serve as “historical pieces” in a contemporary context.  The more decorative aesthetic, exposed plumbing, and overall shape give the pieces Victorian-era sensibilities while the smooth, glossy lacquered finishes modernize the look.  Cast aluminum legs are available in a modern, high-polished chrome finish or in gold tone or nickel plate for a more traditional aesthetic.  The console is available with the choice of Carrara, Nero Marcquinha or Afyon Bianco marble vanity top. they are pictured with tuxedo-chic white porcelain basin sink (also available in black) and the glossy lacquer surface complemented by clear-crystal drawer pulls . the bathroom vanity measures approximately 107x58xH85 cm.

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“the Devon&Devon brand name was born from an idea to re-create the bathroom as inspired by the characteristics and atmosphere from the Victorian era to the first half of the 1900s. A bathroom decorated with ‘historical pieces’ that have become present day due to the particular attention to the modern day requirements of comfort and practicality.”  Devon & Devon brings an attraction and appreciation to the past, inspired by refined european traditions, to modern-day bathroom design.

Devon & Devon’s Victorian Inspired Bathroom Vanity

Palacio single-family estate floor plan introduced at Marsala in Tiburón

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WCI Communities has introduced the Palacio, the fourth single-family estate floor plan in the Marsala neighborhood at Tiburón.

Marsala, a neighborhood of 56 oversized homesites overlooking nature preserves, lakes and nine Greg Norman-designed golf holes, features a private gated entrance on Livingston Road, north of Vanderbilt Beach Road. Tiburón, WCI’s 943-acre resort-style community in Naples, is home to the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples.

The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath Palacio offers a dining room, den, great room, tech center and breakfast nook, plus several optional features that allow buyers to personalize the 3,333-square-foot floor plan to meet their lifestyle needs.

The Palacio features coffered ceilings in select rooms, a gourmet kitchen with an freestanding center island and walk-in corner pantry, and an owner’s suite with his-and-her walk-in closets, and a bathroom with a separate tub, shower, water closet and his-and-her vanities.

Designed to optimize the Florida lifestyle, the Palacio has zero-corner sliding glass doors that open the great room and breakfast room to the large screened lanai and separate outdoor living area. Buyers can enhance the indoor-outdoor experience by adding a French door from the master bedroom to the lanai and a fireplace and summer kitchen equipped with a grill, refrigerator and sink to the outdoor living space.

Additional options include adding a dry bar and a lower island countertop in the kitchen, and replacing a tub with a shower in a guest bathroom.

The Palacio also offers a three-car garage with dual doors and 4,963 total square feet. the floor plan is base priced at $702,990. a designer furnished model of the Palacio plan is planned for completion by year’s end.

Marsala’s three additional estate floor plans include the four-bedroom, 3,526-square-foot Treviso; the Cortez, offering four bedrooms and 3,822 square feet of living space; and the two-story Estrella with four bedrooms, a second-floor club room and 4,412 square feet of under-air living space.

A fully furnished model of the Cortez is open for viewing.

Tiburón also offers three-bedroom luxury penthouse condominiums with 2,900 square feet of living space in Marquesa Royale and Esperanza. Marquesa Royale is nearly sold out, but features a furnished model available for viewing. Esperanza’s pricing begins at $705,000.

Buyers can enjoy the amenities of Tiburón Golf Club, featuring a Mediterranean-style clubhouse with fine dining, private member locker rooms and lounge areas, and a fully-equipped golf shop. Tiburón Golf Club also features two 18-hole golf courses designed by Greg Norman.

Tiburón’s member-only Fitness and Health Club includes state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, a spacious aerobics room, massage treatment rooms, men’s and women’s locker rooms, steam rooms and a club room for private member functions.

Tiburón’s sales center is at 2520 Tiburón Drive, off Airport-Pulling Road.

Online at www.TiburonWCI.com.

Palacio single-family estate floor plan introduced at Marsala in Tiburón

A small space gets a wide-open makeover

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LOS ANGELES — when Joe Borst bought a run-down 1952 house in Marina del Rey, Calif., he and girlfriend Maria Torres hoped to transform the 1,200-square-foot cookie-cutter plan into something that felt larger, more open and modern — a tall order given the limited budget.

The couple could afford to renovate the house but not to expand it, so the mission became to rethink the floor plan — to leave the perimeter of the house intact, adjust how the existing space was used and make the most of the house's backyard.

Mr. Borst called on close friend Robert Sweet of the design-build studio Ras-a in Redondo Beach, Calif. (www.ras-a.com), to handle the makeover.

“I gave him free rein,” Mr. Borst said. “I had seen a lot of his work, and he knew what I wanted: lots of light and open space.”

The house came with low ceilings and a complicated series of rooms. One bedroom was sealed off from the rest of the house as a separate rental unit. In the backyard, Mr. Borst said, marijuana plants were growing amid the rebar remnants of a partially completed garage.

Mr. Sweet took the house down to the studs. Working with a reconstruction budget of about $150 per square foot, he started by opening up the home's three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout, which had made the interiors feel dark and cramped.

“Everything was compartmentalized, and there was no open space,” Mr. Sweet said. “That was not the way Joe wanted to live.”

Going against prevailing wisdom about resale value, Mr. Borst went along with Mr. Sweet's proposal to reconfigure the home with two bedrooms instead of three. the kitchen was moved from the front of the house to the back, so it connected to a relocated and enlarged living area that flowed onto a new deck.

“We decided to use the backyard deck as our dining room and the giant bar in the kitchen as informal dining,” Mr. Borst said. “In Southern California, it works perfectly.”

Mr. Sweet improved natural light and cross ventilation by deleting partition walls, adding a cathedral ceiling in the living area and installing operable skylights to each quadrant of the house. he made the master bedroom larger by forgoing a closet and building a long wardrobe instead. Clerestory windows above the cabinetry and the bathroom vanity allow light to pass through and make both spaces feel bigger.

In the kitchen, Mr. Sweet installed inexpensive white IKEA cabinets along with some upgrades: a custom peninsula, a Blanco sink and Emtek hardware. Mr. Sweet said he saved about $15,000 by using IKEA's Applad cabinets, leaving money for other premium touches such as the Miele cooktop and counter made of Prima Decora, a Corian-like surface by Basix International. Windows in the kitchen look out to a fire pit, barbecue and meditation garden.

“I wanted it so that when you are standing at a work surface, you never have to face a wall,” Mr. Sweet said.

In the minimalist living area, Mr. Sweet created a TV and desk console using a prefab system by Rakks (commonly used in stores), which he combined with custom cabinets. the desk acts as a screen, further separating the master bedroom and living area.

Three outdoor rooms extend the indoor floor plan. the garage was pushed toward the alley behind the house, creating an L-shaped courtyard in back. because the garage was so prominent, Mr. Sweet designed it to look like a modern shed with a sloped roof. he also painted the James Hardie fiber-cement plank fence along the alley in alternating tones of gray.

After five months of construction, Mr. Borst got what he wanted: a low-maintenance house that feels brighter and more open without growing in size. Small-space living isn't for everyone, he said, but it works for him and Ms. Torres.

“We do a lot of entertaining,” Mr. Borst said. “We keep the doors open to the patio and fire pit and can easily host a lot of people. Rob made sure every little thing had a functional purpose.”

Mr. Sweet said he prefers working on smaller homes. “Americans are used to excess,” he said, noting how dense living has led to creative design in places such as Hong Kong and Tokyo. “We are now starting to rethink living,” Mr. Sweet said, “and go for quality of space over quantity.”

A small space gets a wide-open makeover

A Selection of Designer Bathroom Vanities with Metallic Accents for Superior Style in Modern Bathrooms is introduced by HomeThangs.com – Home Improvement Super Store

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(PRWEB) August 01, 2012

HomeThangs.com – the Home Improvement Super Store has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced.

HomeThangs introduced a line of bathroom vanities with metallic accents to suggest more flexibility for creative modern bathroom design. Designers at HomeThangs give some tips on how these vanities can be incorporated in the bathroom décor.

1.    in a piece of furniture that has a strong tradition of being made exclusively of wood, even small metallic accents can elevate something relatively ordinary into something with designer quality to spare. Jamestown Vanity by Cole+Co is a good example. Without the metal insets, it’s a rather average modern bathroom vanity. but the mirrored metallic drawer fronts add a dimension of depth that puts is solidly in the realm of designer bathroom vanities. Having a reflective surface in a bathroom plays great visual tricks on the eye and can help add gorgeous visual complexity to the room, even if the surfaces themselves are relatively simple.

2.    Silver Vanity from Legion Furniture, for example, adopts a fairly traditional antique form, but then turns the design on its head by covering a rather traditional oak body with silver foil. the luxurious metallic finish takes this vanity entirely out of the realm of the expected, and turns it into an excellent focal point for a highly designed bathroom.

3.    with a little detail added to the reflective surfaces, like setting them at a variety of angles, a more dramatic effect is conveyed. New Hollywood Vanity from Cole+Co for example, adopts a rather traditional form, but the reflective surfaces make it more abstract and slightly jarring. From a design standpoint, this is a good choice for a stark black and white bathroom, a modern take on a vintage style.

4.    Metallic accents on designer bathroom vanities can be a little more subtle, too. For example, Natasha vanity from Decolav is modern from head to toe without any metal accents at all, from the minimized silhouette-cutout legs to the tiger-striped wood paneling. but the belt-like handle on the front drawer is the perfect finishing touch, adding just a hint of masculine, industrial steel to an otherwise very delicate vanity. the contrast is creative, eye catching, and a great design compromise to balance out the feel of a master bath.

5.    Metallic accents are common in designer bathroom vanities, if only because they’re incredibly flexible and play well with other materials. For example, Jakarta Vanity from Sterling is much more traditional, but has a sleek, glossy modern finish that makes it an excellent choice for a designer bathroom. here, the metallic accents act like the leaded seams in a piece of stained glass, only instead of framing glass, they frame lustrous, honey-toned stone. the design is simple but utterly sophisticated – definitely a piece to build a bathroom around.

6.    not only do various metals play well with other materials when it comes to bathroom vanities, but they’re also quite versatile on their own. even a single type of metal can come in a variety of finishes, and with a wide range of techniques for etching, aging, bending, shaping, staining, or otherwise altering the appearance and shape of metal, even a single sheet can be finished with an amazing variety of two dimensional patterns and three dimensional shapes. the Addison Vanity by Cole And Co is a stand out example, with nine raised drawer faces in three distinct patterns, all made out of the same satin nickel.

HomeThangs.com is not only a home improvement superstore, it also provides expert design tips and a comprehensive shopping guide, taking the ideas from professional interior designers, and offering tips to the consumers on how to pick the products to best suit their needs.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/designer-bathroom-vanity/metal-accents/prweb9757551.htm

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Woodworker’s art and day job dovetail into lifelong craft

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LEAVENWORTH — Fine art that comes with drawers? Dave Cleveland’s hand-crafted storage chest is, literally, just such a case.

The 49-year-old woodworker originally designed his three-drawer, award-winning cabinet as a high-class toolbox. but now, he humbly admits, the intricate piece marks a culmination of skills learned from a life in woodcraft.

“A lot of what I know how to do is right here,” he said, running a hand over the polished wood’s flowing grain.

Two weeks ago, Cleveland’s Craftsman-styled, Asian-accented storage chest was named overall winner in an annual woodworking contest sponsored by Lombard’s Hardwood Supply of Wenatchee. The contest drew 15 entries in three categories — high school, amateur and professional — for an exclusive display of furniture and art pieces by some of the Wenatchee Valley’s top woodworkers.

Pieces were judged by professionals from four local cabinet shops on each work’s style, creativity, finish and joinery, said the supply house’s owner Mark Lombard. “But (Cleveland’s) stood out above the rest because of his attention to detail and precision woodworking. everything about it is near perfect.”

Made of mahogany and curly maple with drawer pulls and accents of hand-shaped African ebony, Cleveland’s cabinet measures 24 inches wide, 16 high and 14 deep. It weighs 20 pounds and took 100 to 120 hours to design and build. It’s one of a trio he made simultaneously. The other two were gifts for his wife and boss.

The cabinet is the kind of project favored by woodworking schools to teach novice builders how to choose woods, use hand tools and make the different kinds of joints, said Cleveland. “I started with something simple like that, and the design grew from there.”

Before beginning, Cleveland sketched the box’s front view so he’d know, roughly, the piece’s style and proportions. “But the rest of it … well, it just emerged as I went along,” he said. “Grew organically. took shape kind of on its own.”

The cabinet’s larger pieces were initially cut with a power saw, said the woodworker. but a nearby spread of hand tools — chisels, mallet, saw, plane, marking knives, compass and square — were used to make most of the mortises, tenons, dovetails and pegs holes that hold the cabinet together.

Plus, he said, working with hand tools has its own rewards. “This kind of work can be exacting and challenging,” said Cleveland. “But there’s also a meditative quality that allows me to shove aside all the mental clutter and” — he laughed, a little embarrassed — “find a kind of clarity.”

Cleveland, of East Wenatchee, began woodworking in high school and, after college, went on to build houses in southern California. He’s worked in Leavenworth for 18 years as a cabinet and furniture maker at Traditional Woodcraft, a supplier of kitchens, entryways and wall-sized display fixtures for high-end homes in the area.

Cleveland uses Traditional Woodcraft’s shop after hours to build two to three personal pieces a year. next project, he said, could be a full-sized desk.

Company owner Jay Acheson said Cleveland’s wood skills cross over to his day job, too. “Dave brings a real artisan’s touch to the job that you don’t see in many cabinet shops,” he said, using an iPad to show photos of Cleveland’s hand-crafted tables, bathroom vanities, and elaborate doors. “Some of his work is pretty amazing.”

Cleveland picked up his favorite dovetail saw. “The more you use these hand tools — whether it’s a big commercial project or a smaller personal one — the more you learn how the process works. The cutting edge, how it acts on wood, how the wood reacts, how it all fits together.”

He smiled. “And the more you learn, the more satisfying the process becomes.”

irwin@wenatcheeworld.com

Woodworker’s art and day job dovetail into lifelong craft

A Selection of Antique Bathroom Vanities with Unique Aged Finish for an Authentic Appeal is introduced by HomeThangs.com – Home Improvement Super Store

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HomeThangs.com has introduced a selection of antique bathroom vanities with unique aged finish and a shopping guide on how to pick the right one to convey that antique look and feel.

(PRWEB) August 17, 2012

HomeThangs.com – the Home Improvement Super Store has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced.

The best antique bathroom vanities are those with high quality finishes. Real antiques don’t look like they were bought brand shiny new from a boutique, and to get an authentic antique look and feel, bathroom vanities shouldn’t be, either. there are a lot of different types of antique finishes, from simple aged paint to elaborate multi-tone designs, each one accenting a different aspect of the antique style.

HomeThangs.com has introduced a selection of antique bathroom vanities with unique aged finish and a shopping guide on how to pick the right one to convey that antique look and feel

1.    Shadowed DetailingMany of the best antique bathroom vanities have finishes that come in multiple tones, highlighting or shading different parts of the wood in ways that mimic natural aging. for example Halee vanity from Soci recreates the natural darkening of wood over time, putting the ornate panels on the front of the vanity in deep shadow. this creates the impression that the wood has been rubbed, worn, and discolored over time, but in a way that’s pleasing. The prominent wood carvings are accented in the same way, enhancing the antique look while attracting the eye to the vanity’s points of interest.

2.    Highlighted DetailingSimilarly, drawing attention to the woodwork on antique bathroom vanities with a lighter or even metallic color, like with the Juno vanity from Stufurhome has somewhat the same effect. instead of making the vanity look worn down and stained with time, doing this makes it looked rubbed light. especially when the rest of the stain varies slightly in color, this gives the impression of uneven wear and tear. instead of making it look either faded or too-new, this type of finish strongly visually accents the wood detailing, making even a fairly simple carved design stand out.

3.    Two-Tone or MoreThe more colors and layers of finish on antique bathroom vanities, the greater depth the piece will have, both in terms of color and visual interest, as well as antique authenticity. The Trentino vanity from Virtu is made of solid walnut, but with no less than three different stains, darkening the outside edges of the vanity to contrast the lighter paneling on the doors and drawers. The wood detailing has an even darker stain, which makes it stand out dramatically and enhances the appearance of texture. Not only does this intensify the three dimensional aspect of the vanity, but it also creates the impression of a variety of expensive wood types.

4.    Pure SimplicityGoing back to antique methodology gets the most authentic antique style. The Celine vanity from Herbeau is made of heirloom quality solid ash wood with a painstakingly hand-applied antique finish. It’s the wood here that’s the real star, with beautiful, visible, completely natural wood grain with a finish that’s designed to allow the wood to age naturally over time. Not only does this vanity look like an antique to start, but is of such a high quality that it’s actually an antique in the making.

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Bathroom Vanity Cabinets – Considerations Before Buying Bathroom Vanities Online

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Bathroom vanity cabinets are an essential component of any bathroom and can add drama to your design and decor. Bathroom sink cabinets provide countertop space, a place for the sink and faucets and great storage below. It’s amazing how often bathroom cabinets and storage are left out of the planning process. It’s important to have a place for everything in your bathroom that is easily accessible to everyone. Bathroom vanity cabinets and storage provide home organization and reduce clutter. You never can have too much bathroom storage

Here are some considerations before buying bathroom vanities online or in stores:

Bathroom vanity cabinets are available in widths of 18 inches up to 48 inches and in increments of 6 inches. when looking for bathroom vanities online or in stores, shop where you can find a wide variety of styles and sizes. From traditional to contemporary, you should be able to choose from vanity cabinets made of woods such as walnut, oak, maple, cherry and finished with high-gloss lacquer that showcases the natural wood finish.

Here are types of bathroom storage cabinets:

1. Cabinetry – bathroom vanity cabinets, wall cabinets, recessed cabinets and medicine cabinets.

2. Open shelving – recessed shelving, corner shelving and surface mounted shelves.

3. Over the toilet cabinets – cabinets that use the wall space over the toilet for storage cabinets.

4. Linen closets, towers with baskets, built-in closets and cabinets or freestanding bathroom sink cabinets that often extend from the floor to the ceiling and provide excellent bathroom storage for linens and other bathroom items.

You should be able to find bathroom vanity cabinets in these two styles:

1. Face-frame vanity cabinets. these bathroom cabinets will give your bathroom a more traditional and formal look. The frame and panel doors are designed to frame the cabinet box, and the hinges can be either hidden from view or visible.

2. Frameless vanity cabinets or European style cabinets. these modern bathroom vanities will give your bathroom a more contemporary look. Frameless vanity cabinets will provide you with heavy-duty cabinet boxes and hinges that are hidden and easily adjustable.

When selecting bathroom sink cabinets and door hardware, make sure you match the period cabinets with period style knobs and pulls. You can sometimes find the antique type of knobs you may be looking for at flea markets. Knobs for your cabinets can be $3 to $5 each, and some can run $20 or more each, perhaps creating a problem for your budget.

For your bathroom vanity cabinets countertops, you have several options. You can choose from laminates, ceramic tile, wood, composite materials or solid surface materials such as stone, stainless steel or concrete. Laminates, composite materials, solid surface materials and stainless steel are more susceptible to scratches. however, composite or solid surface materials can be repaired and replaced very easily. Stone countertops are beautiful and durable, but they can stain easily and are expensive.

Ceramic tile is the most commonly used countertop surface. it is durable and you can select from a wide variety of sizes, colors and textures. however, the grout used between the tiles can stain and the tiles can have irregular surfaces. Wood surfaces are beautiful but can stain or mildew if not maintained well. Concrete is a durable and heat-resistant countertop surface, but it can discolor or crack.

Whether upgrading an existing bathroom or planning a new one, the bathroom is one of the best home improvement investments you can make. You, your family or guests will enjoy the bathrooms in your home every day. And should you ever sell your home, attractive and functional bathrooms add to the desirability and to the selling price of your home. before you buy, read as much as you can on choosing the bathroom vanities online or in stores that will be the best for you and your bathroom. Learning as much as you can will be time well spent.

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Bathroom Vanity Cabinets – Considerations Before Buying Bathroom Vanities Online

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A Selection of Ornate Antique Bathroom Vanities for Small Bathrooms is Introduced by HomeThangs.com – Home Improvement Super Store

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(PRWEB) August 04, 2012

HomeThangs.com – the Home Improvement Super Store has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced.

Smaller traditional bathroom vanities usually tend to be a little generic – truly ornate antique bathroom vanities under the 40 inch range are fewer and farther between. Beautiful, designer bathroom vanities that will fit a smaller space are out there, one just needs to know where to look.

HomeThangs introduced a selection of luxurious bathroom vanities to fit the smallest bathroom, while being a stylish centerpiece in an antique style bathroom.

1.    Barcelona vanity from Cole + Co is a good example: it’s small, but ornately designed and clearly antique inspired. unlike more generic pieces, which have minimal or no detailed woodworking, this vanity has beautiful tooled legs and delicately carved feet. As well, it has a skillfully aged, painted cross patterning that adds both authenticity and visual interest. and at a lean 28 inches wide, it’s perfectly suited to even the most compact bathrooms.

2.    All the difference is in the detailing. truly luxury antique bathroom vanities have a lot more personality. The Gatsby Vanity by Cole and co is deliberately designed, with a lighter base wood and dark stain on the extensive detailing. The wood work, the color, and even the curvy shape of the vanity all make it eye catching and authentic. and at a mere 30 inches wide, it’s the perfect way to cement a period inspired bathroom design even in a very small bathroom.

3.     Monroe vanity by Soci is another good example of compact antique bathroom vanities. Clocking in at just under 30 inches, it’s perfect for a smaller bathroom, and it has enough detailing to make a foundation for an opulent antique bathroom. where a traditional vanity would probably have similar detailing on the two front posts, the spectacular quality of detail on the front drawers, plus the antique hardware takes this vanity to an entirely different level. Antique design is all about texture, and the subtly dimpled drawer faces are nothing if not tactilely pleasing.

4.    at 37.5 inches at the widest point, the Sydney vanity by Soci is a little on the larger side of small bathroom vanities. but the curved, semicircular shape is a little more forgiving than a traditionally rectangular bathroom vanity. plus, this vanity has something that many, even larger antique bathroom vanities, don’t: in addition to the carved detailing on the feet and borders, this vanity also has three enameled, metallic panels. The enamel allows for a wider range of colors and more subtle, fine detailing – plus a little water resistance – that one won’t get from plain wood.

5.    Antique bathroom vanities that are, plain and simple, made out of a higher quality wood can go a long way towards creating an authentic antique look and feel. The Lorraine bathroom vanity by Cole and Co is made of solid, high quality alder wood with fine cherry wood veneers. The woodwork is subtle, enhancing the elegant curves of the vanity without overwhelming them, but the most beautiful part of this vanity is the wood itself. The cherry wood is polished to a deep, radiant luster that speaks to antique quality without a lot of ornamentation. this lean, 31 inch wide vanity will create an air of luxury and decadence in even the smallest bathroom.

6.    High quality finishes are another thing that set apart truly opulent antique bathroom vanities from more average traditional ones. The Regal Row vanity by Cole and co is hand painted, distressed, and glazed for an aged, almost marbled pattern that looks both sophisticated and as though it’s been taken through its paces.

7.    The WB19653A Antique Vanity from Legion Furniture is pristine white with gilt detailing to bring out the delicate floral carvings, with a jade marble counter to top it off. The white finish is softer, brighter, lighter, and will make the bathroom seem more open… and that little glint of gold will add an unmistakable touch of royalty and luxury. All that in a package that’s less than 32 inches wide.

Even with a truly small bathroom, a luxurious antique design isn’t out of reach.

HomeThangs.com is not only a home improvement superstore, it also provides expert design tips and a comprehensive shopping guide, taking the ideas from professional interior designers, and offering tips to the consumers on how to pick the products to best suit their needs.

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A Guide to Modular Bathroom Vanities is Introduced by HomeThangs.com – Home Improvement Super Store

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Available in all possible finishes, made of high quality materials, bathroom vanities with a modular design are stylish, sophisticated, and quite practical.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2012

HomeThangs.com – the Home Improvement Super Store has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced.

"Modular" means out of the box, easy to match, often quite affordable. it comes in pieces that fit together, like building blocks. available in all possible finishes, made of high quality materials, bathroom vanities with a modular design, such as Galatian Vanity DEC360-DS by Design Element for instance, are stylish, sophisticated, and quite practical.

HomeThangs.com provides a few reasons why modular bathroom vanities are worth considering.

1.    Modular bathroom vanities are available in all StylesFirst, to dispel a myth: not all modular furniture (nor all modular bathroom vanities) are modern. Modular only means that it comes in pieces that fit together. The pieces themselves can look like just about anything – from the simple building blocks of a modern design all the way to ornately carved, antique-inspired vanities, like Modular Antique Vanity HYP-0907 by Silkroad. Modular double vanities typically include two single-sink vanities plus a connecting storage cabinet (or "bridge") that assemble to form a single seamless unit, but don't always make something simply blocky – many of the most popular modular vanities are actually quite large and elaborately designed.

2.    Modular Vanities Are Easier To Assemble In a larger BathroomModular bathroom vanities will be a good fit for very large master bathrooms, where a big ornate bathroom vanity is preferred, and to have one custom built can get much more expensive. Because modular double vanities come in three or more separate pieces, it's easy to move each piece through a standard doorway. They assemble seamlessly, creating the appearance of a massive double vanity without any of the hassle of having one moved in or the disruption (and stylistic limitation) of having one custom built inside the bathroom.

3.    Multi-Piece Double Vanities Make For a More Flexible Bathroom LayoutHaving a modular design – whether it's modern or vintage inspired – makes it easy to have matching furnishings spread throughout the bathroom. Instead of having a big, solid double vanity, the three pieces can be installed farther apart, to get exactly the look one is going for. Modular wall mounted vanities are even more flexible, as the height can be adjusted to each individual user.

4.    a Modular Design Means For Flexible, Compact Storage In a Small BathroomModular bathroom vanity sets aren't just for big bathrooms or for building double vanities, they work great in small bathrooms, too. They are compact and storage efficient, but can also be placed just about anywhere in a bathroom, and tend to have a much smaller footprint than any other kind of vanity.

A Guide to Modular Bathroom Vanities is Introduced by HomeThangs.com – Home Improvement Super Store