A bathroom vanity is a cabinet for storing items you may need to access quickly without leaving your room. It combines the sink, drawers, countertop and cabinet in which all that is stored. These cabinets can also have shelves for storing small items like toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Ready-made vanities are usually a pretty simple affair. You get an unfinished wood frame and then fit the counters and cabinets in your bathroom. Your choice of style for that vanity starts with the basic options like mirror or glass tops, to a more elaborate mix of decorative accessories such as the bathroom vanities with lights. On the other hand, custom vanities are usually made with better wood and the cabinets are more durable. They will have many more options to choose from when styling your vanity. You get to choose your style, the number of drawers, color and countertop color. You'll encounter two main vanity top styles: granite and marble. Granite tops are usually darker, especially if they have a dark granite color to go with your marble floor.

You'll have the option of either one or two sinks, depending on what you want. You can also mount them on the side or front of your vanity, which is great if you want to conserve space. A single sink is a smaller, more compact option ideal for a small bathroom. A side-mounted sink lets you use your vanity as an extra space for storage and other uses like a laundry room or linen closet. Multiple sinks are great too because you can use them for activities like shaving, makeup application and other grooming needs.

When you are shopping for a vanity for your bathroom, there are a few important things you will want to look for. You will want to choose the style that fits best with your current bathroom style. Some are very plain and simple, while others are ornate, intricate and heavily carved. You will also want to think about the size of the vanity. You will want to ensure that the vanity fits into the available space and that there is enough room to move around it. The material that the vanity is made of will also be a consideration. You can choose from metal, glass, or a combination of these and more. The last thing you will want to consider is the price of the vanity. While you will be able to find some that are inexpensive, you will also find some that are very expensive. With some research and shopping around, you should be able to find a vanity that is both functional and beautiful.