Bathroom vanity cabinets are often not thought about, because bathroom storage space is often overlooked when building bathrooms. If you are planning or building new bathrooms or remodeling bathrooms in your home, consider the following types of storage:

1- Bathroom vanity cabinets - can be found in a wide range of sizes and styles, from modern to traditional. Bathroom vanities are available in widths of from 18 to 80inches.

A very small vanity cabinet could be only 18" x 16" in dimensions, with a height of 19 1/2". This type of cabinet will have only one door and no drawers. These can be used in very small bathrooms.

Bathroom vanity cabinets that have six drawers and two doors will probably have the following dimensions - 48" x 21". This is considered a spacious vanity.

Bathroom vanities give your bathroom storage and they hold the counter top, sink and faucets. If your bathroom is spacious, you can have a longer vanity with two sinks.

The bathroom vanity cabinets that combine drawers and doors are very functional. However, if you have people with disabilities (in wheelchairs) at home, this type of vanity may create problems accessing the sink.

For anyone using a wheelchair, the sink needs to have knee space below so the person can reach the sink and the faucets. Make sure the hot water pipes are also insulated to prevent burning. For a person in a wheelchair to access a sink, allow 36 inches of clear horizontal width at the floor level.

Remember that a person in a wheelchair also needs enough space to turn around when inside the bathroom. The required standard is a clear circle measuring 60 inches across to allow the person in a wheelchair to turn around. If don't need to have barrier-free fixtures at home, a bathroom vanity cabinet can make an important visual statement and give style to your bathroom.

Vanity cabinets are important visually since they hide the plumbing and can be used for storage for most of your grooming and cleaning supplies.

You will find bathroom vanity cabinets in two styles:

• Face frame vanity cabinets will give your bathroom a more traditional style.
• Frameless vanity cabinets will give your bathroom a more modern or contemporary look.

When you look for bathroom vanity cabinets, you should find a variety of different styles from traditional to contemporary, made from woods like walnut, oak, maple, cherry and finished with a high-gloss lacquer.

When planning your bathroom storage, you should make a list of the items you keep or would like to keep in the bathroom. That way, you'll have to consider what type of bathroom vanity furniture you need and how much storage space can you have in your bathroom.

• Cosmetics
• Dental care accessories
• Personal grooming accessories
• Appliances (hair dryers, electric shaver, hair removal systems and much more) and cleaning products are examples.

Once you have your bathroom vanity cabinet, you can add other side cabinets to the room for extra storage space. Over the toilet cabinets are a good option for extra storage and you will use the available wall space above the toilet.

2- Open shelving units - consider using some wall space for some type of storage by creating high-level shelving.

Some "dead spaces" (like over the toilet) in the bathroom can be used for shelves or other freestanding units. You will find toilet cabinets that can be hung over the toilet.

Large open shelves are a great place to keep your towels and bed sheets, for example.

3- Linen closets or towers - these bathroom vanity cabinets tend to be tall, narrow and great for storage. Some of these closets can even be built from floor to ceiling.

Most of these closets will add style and eliminate any clutter in your bathroom. They are versatile storage and they provide ample room for your linens and bathroom supplies.

Are you looking for bathroom fixtures? If you are looking for a hardwood vanity with antique details, then check out this wide range of styles and finishes of bathroom vanity cabinets. For a simple yet elegant old-world design, make sure you review the Porcher Absolute vanities in dark mahogany, cherry veneers and solid maples.

Want a mod or trendy addition to your bathroom design? Then shop the extensive collection of Lacava contemporary bathroom vanity cabinets - for stainless steel, glass, smooth wood finishes and more.

Bathroom vanity cabinets can have countertops made of tiles (ceramic, stone, slate and marble), laminates and solid surfaces (man-made product available in several colors and patterns).

Sinks for your bathroom vanity cabinets exist in a variety of styles:

• Self-rimming or surface-mounted sinks - the sink bowl gets dropped into a hole but the hole is smaller than the outside rim of the sink.
• Rimmed sinks - the sink is dropped into a hole in the countertop, and the rim joins the sink and the countertop which forms a seal.
• Undermounted sinks - the rim is attached to the bottom of the countertop, creating a clean look to your vanity.
• Integral sinks - one piece sink and countertop unit made from the same material. The only disadvantage to this style is that if any part gets damaged, the entire unit needs to be replaced.

Here are some popular bathroom vanity cabinets and related products...

Handcarved Antique 42" Vanity

PRODUCT FEATURES:
Available In Dark Walnut, or Pearl White
Dimensions: 42" x 21.6"
Bottom Width: 44"
Vanity Has 1 Door and 8 Drawers
Countertop and Bowl Not Included

Contemporary Cigar Stain 24" Vessel Vanity

PRODUCT FEATURES:
36" W x 29" H x 22" D
Cigar Stain on Solid Maple
Top Drilled for optional above counter basin
Optional above counter basin available in white with a single hole on ledge

Contemporary Dark 72" Double Vessel Stand Vanity

PRODUCT FEATURES:
Cherry wood solids and veneers
Distressed Asian finish on case
"Antique Dark Crackle" on base
Antique brass hardware on doors, wood pulls on drawers
Adjustable levelers
Two functional doors
Two interior drawers
Vanity dimensions: 72" wide x 23.75" deep x 33.75" high

Tempered Obscure Glass Counter with Ceramic Vessel and Dark Cherry Stand

PRODUCT FEATURES:
Tempered Obscure Glass Counter with Ceramic Vessel and Dark Cherry Stand
Overall: 37" wide, 19 11/16" deep, 31" high (counter)
Set includes:
Stand
Counter
Vessel

Contemporary 39" Wall Hung Vanity Collection

PRODUCT FEATURES:
Wall hung bottom base with Stainless Steel Towel Bar
Ceramic Basin- white
Wall mounted mirror with medicine cabinet
Tall unit with shelving and make-up mirror
Floor unit on wheels
Available in choice of two finishes