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Tips and tricks for smaller renovations

Planning a small renovation (maybe for a secondary bathroom) and want to customize your furniture? You can! We’ve put together our top tips to help you get the most for your money when choosing a vanity.

WHAT TO CHOOSE

Opt for melamine

The materials you choose will have a huge impact on the cost of your furniture. Today’s melamine imitates wood very well and ranks first among materials offering the best value for your money!

Choose a classic design

Select traditional furniture, without embellishments, and stick with straight facades, which are more affordable than molded ones.

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Limit the number of drawers

As a rule of thumb, the more drawers there are, the more expensive the furniture will be. Choosing a vanity with a single large drawer or with doors will save you money.

Go for a mirror instead of a medicine cabinet

A mirror will obviously be cheaper than a medicine cabinet.

Take the time to properly assess your storage needs based on the number of people who will be using the bathroom. Sometimes there’s enough storage in the vanity or linen cabinet so you can skip the medicine cabinet. This is true for secondary or children’s bathrooms as well as powder rooms that don’t require much storage space for personal care products.la)

Choose your countertop and sink wisely

A PURESOLID molded vanity top is a good option for people who want the best value for their money. The 2-inch-high models are even more affordable because they’re made from standard molds and come in fixed dimensions.

If you prefer quartz, pair it with a porcelain undermount sink.

WHAT TO AVOID

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More expensive materials

If you have a limited budget, avoid high-end materials like wood or satin lacquer. This will save you valuable dollars you can instead put toward functional storage solutions.

Trendier designs and transitional looks

Vanities on legs are generally more expensive than wall-mounted furniture. Avoid molded drawer facades with a transitional look as well as overly elaborate designs. Some decorative elements, such as metallic accents, also increase the furniture’s cost.

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Overloaded configurations

Remember, the more drawers a vanity has, the more expensive it will be. Medicine cabinets are also more expensive than regular mirrors, especially models with built-in LED lighting. Also, try to keep the number of add-on options to a minimum.

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