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The Bath Vanity: Past and Present
With the possible exception of the La-Z-Boy recliner, there may be no other piece of furniture so aptly named as the bathroom vanity. Bath vanities as we know them today are most easily traceable to England during the Victorian era. In those days, style was such that dressing and hairstyling would take many laborious hours. Generally with the help of numerous maids, women of status would sit on a comfortable chair surrounded by mirrors, grooming themselves for hours on end. Not much has changed, some might say.
The word ‘vain’ of course means “excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance.” Someone who is infatuated with their appearance might spend a long time improving and admiring their beauty, and would like to do so comfortably and with ease. Hence, this fixture resided in bathrooms to facilitate one’s vanity.
Modern bathroom vanities are designed with functionality and the beauty of your home in mind, rather than just your self-image. While you can and should use your vanity as a means for ensuring your impeccability, you can rest easy knowing that you and your loved ones will also be able to use it for more practical purposes. In addition to assisting with your primping, your vanity will provide storage and counter top space, as well as improving the decor and value of your home.
Another fantastic quality of bathroom vanities is their varied selection. Contemporary vanities have a distinctively sleek and lustrous look that compliments many modern homes quite well. However, it is still possible to bring that historic charm to your home, upgraded for the modern era. In fact, traditional style vanities are some of the most incredibly beautiful and ornate interior furnishings around. There is even quite a selection of antique style vanities for those who want to recreate that historic Old World charm.
But more than just their style has evolved. The different components of bathroom vanities are now made from almost any material imaginable, including wood, glass, metal, stone, marble, granite, porcelain, and even synthetic materials. Your plumbing will be fully integrated into your vanity, allowing you to customize your sinks, which are also available in innumerable styles and materials.
As you can see, bathroom vanities have been around for quite some time, and for good reason. Practicality and aesthetics tend to be inversely related when it comes to home furnishing. But the bath vanity proves that it is possible to provide gorgeous looks and incredible functionality, all in the same fixture. They have survived through countless changes in popular fashion throughout the centuries, and have endured as a cherished addition to any bathroom.
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