When to Use Small Bathroom Vanities

Small vanities are useful in small bathrooms whereGuest bathrooms tend to be smaller than a
space is minimal, and expansion is not an option.normally used bathroom anyway, and a small
They provide the amenities but not at thevanity will give it the uncluttered look. You do not
expense of the overall bathroom layout. If yourwant your guests to become claustrophobic by a
budget is a consideration, something simple, smallbathroom that has a feel of no space. Unless it is
and economical will fill the need without busting thethe look and feel you want to discourage guests,
budget. A small vanity will look in proportion to athen by all means shoe horn in the biggest vanity
small space. It will not take up valuable space andin you can find.
will not make the bathroom look cluttered.A half bath for visitors not staying the night will
Before deciding on a vanity, give some thought tobenefit from a small vanity. Like a guest
the intended purpose of the vanity. If it is a placebathroom, it is only meant to provide incidental
to keep personal hygiene tools or towels andstorage for guests. A place to keep hand towels,
facecloths, something small will fit the bill. Ifsoap and toilet paper are all that is necessary in a
storage will include makeup, hairbrushes, hairsmall half bath. A half bath is usually pretty small
dryers, etc., something small may not work foranyways, so be a gracious host and leave your
you. Buying jumbo just because it is there andguest some room to maneuver.
you can afford it, is not a compelling enoughIf you are a minimalist and strive for the
reason to buy a vanity bigger than you need.uncluttered look, a small vanity might just be for
Small vanities work well in children's bathroom.you. The more space you have, the more you
Kids only need minimal storage, and that is mostlyare inclined to fill it up. Once that space is filled,
for their bubble bath supply and fleet of toy boatsyou will look for more space rather than clean out
they use in the tub. A small vanity will leave moreand then need more stuff to fill it because you
space for mom or dad as they watch their childneed more space. That is why a lot of people
bathe. Always remember and never forget tobecome pack rats. Their space is out of
never, ever leave a small child alone in aproportion to the stuff they need. That is where
bathroom. It can be an equation for disaster.a small vanity can help. Discipline yourself to have
If you have a guest bathroom to go along with aonly that which will fill a small vanity. Once you
guest bedroom, a small vanity will work well. Allhave the small vanity licked, you can move on to
you want to provide is a place for towels andother parts of your life and become streamlined.
soap and small storage area for your guest.