Practical Luxury Two of The Hottest Trends In Vanities: Floating and Duel Vanities

Bathrooms aren’t just a utilitarian space in today’s home; they’re a statement of practical luxury and convenience. 

This year’s hottest trends in vanities will not only add style and class to your bathroom, but they’ll add a new level of functionality too. Most of the hottest vanity trends this year revolve around keeping things elegant, simple and extremely practical. Whether you’re looking for a spa retreat feeling or just a little more practicality, these three trends are worth taking a look at.

Floating Vanities

Floating vanities are one of the hottest trends for bathrooms right now and for good reason. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they are extremely practical and add a hint of luxury to a bathroom. Floating vanities can be made from a large variety of materials from wood and metal to granite and tile, just about anything goes. Storage can also be added, either in cabinet form or open shelves for the ultimate in convenience and practicality.

Without the legs and cabinets found under a traditional vanity, they take up a lot less space and make the bathroom feel more open. You spent a lot of time picking out the gorgeous flooring in your bathroom so why cover it up with a chunky vanity? With a floating vanity, every inch of that floor will be visible. They also make it much easier to clean in those tight corners under the sink that used to be such a pain.

Double Sink Vanities

If you share a bathroom with your significant other, you know how hectic mornings can be and how difficult it is to share a single sink. Tooth brushing, hair styling, shaving, it’s all got to be done and taking turns can be tough. Duel vanities are a must have for couples that just don’t have enough room for all those products you need every day. The added storage and extra space to spread out can really make a difference when it comes to elbow room.

You don’t have to have a football field sized bathroom either; even homeowners with a small master bathroom can get in on the act. Storage drawers underneath allow for his and hers areas that keep everything neat, clean and out of site which is a huge bonus. Plus, they come in floating styles as well so cleaning underneath is a breeze.

Clean lines, simple, practical, yet elegant designs make a bathroom truly spectacular. Floating vanities and duel sink vanities are one of the best ways to accomplish this in your bathroom. If you’d like to find out more about these hot new vanity trends or if you’d like some other ideas, contact us, we will be happy to help you design and build the bathroom of your dreams.

Practical Luxury Two of The Hottest Trends In Vanities: Floating and Duel Vanities

What Does a 10" x 10" Kitchen Include?

The 10′x 10′ kitchen is an almost mythical thing.

Billboards, websites, and Sunday newspapers are full of advertisements for 10′ x 10′ kitchens, but according to an ABC news report, fewer and fewer homes have kitchens this size anymore. In fact, the average kitchen has ballooned to over 300 square feet, so why do cabinet manufacturers advertise 10′ x 10′ kitchens so widely?

Easy Comparison

Simplicity is the answer. A long time ago, cabinet manufacturers realized that 10′ x 10′ was a good size for a kitchen: large enough to accommodate all the standard appliances and services, but not so large that floor space began to figure heavily in square footage. 10′ x 10′ began to be used as the yardstick or base measurement unit for kitchens. Since kitchens come in all shapes and sizes, the cabinets that comprise them also come in infinite varieties. Without a standard yardstick, sight-unseen price estimates would mean very little and comparison shopping from one manufacturer to another would have little value.

What Comes in a 10′ x 10′ Kitchen?

Custom cabinets, unlike stock cabinets, are made to order, not pieced together from mass-manufactured kits. This means custom cabinets have a lot more flexibility, but it also means defining precisely what is included in a 10′ x 10′ kitchen can be difficult. However, a typical custom 10′ x 10′ kitchen will include a certain number of common components, such as upper and base cabinets, drawers, upper refrigerator cabinets, hood cabinets, and a sink cabinet. 10′ x 10′ kitchens usually only include cabinets, so it’s important to remember what typically isn’t included: appliances, flooring, a sink and faucet, moldings and decorative cabinet hardware, and countertops.

When comparison shopping, using a 10′ x 10′ sample kitchen as a yardstick can be helpful to a point, but it’s important to remember that not all 10′ x 10′ kitchens are created equal. A helpful analogy is automobile shopping. Vehicles with longer wheelbases are generally more expensive, but there can be huge differences in price and quality between two similarly-sized vehicles.

If you’re in the market for a new custom kitchen, we can help. Talking to a professional is a huge help when designing a new kitchen. We can show you different layouts and cabinet designs and help you choose one that fits your taste, your lifestyle, and your budget. We offer free estimates and we can often meet or beat big box store prices, so if you’re ready to renovate or redo your outdated kitchen, contact us today.

What Does a 10" x 10" Kitchen Include?