Tip 1: Stick to your budget
Seeing the wide range of options available it is easy to get carried away with your purchases, however, why not try and set your budget and stick to it? You will be pleasantly surprised at what you can find. If the bathroom furniture you like is out of your budget, try and wait for it to go on sale, or search around for a cheaper, similar alternative. Don't be discouraged if you fail to find the perfect furniture that is within your budget at first. The perfect furniture is out there, try the January sales if all else fails.
Tip 2: Understand your needs
Before beginning your search, it is necessary for you to think about what you need. Firstly, think about the size of your bathroom. Do you need to get compact furniture or is size, not an issue? Where will you put towels? Is there a need to invest in a large cabinet for extra storage space? What would you prefer - an attached wall cabinet or a freestanding cabinet? Bathroom fitted furniture is all the rage these days. Are there any special features you are on the lookout for? If you understand your needs better, you will be able to shop better. Don't forget to keep your budget in mind when planning your bathroom too.
Tip 3: Think about your taste
Of course, it is necessary for the bathroom furniture to be functional and practical, however, it is equally important for your bathroom to be aesthetically pleasing. What styles do you like? Are you looking for a large wood cabinet or will a medicine cabinet suffice? Do you prefer dark or light wood or are metal cabinets more your style? Are you looking for something simple or ornate? There are plus points and negative points with materials - wood cabinets can mark easily whilst metal can rust with the moisture in the air, so think about this carefully. A custom cabinet may be for you if you have specific tastes. Check out Custom Cabinets Dallas for quality construction and craftsmanship.
Tip 4: Explore
After deciding on your budget and knowing what you want, go ahead and start your search. Instead of visiting the usual home improvement stores though, why not check out second-hand shops, speciality shops, antique shops and auction sites? You never know what you might find and you could end up with a unique bathroom that no one else will have.
Tip 5: Assembly, fitting and delivery service
Check if they can deliver the bathroom furniture to the room of your choice, as this can reduce the risk of damaging the furniture. If it is pre-assembled before the delivery this can be a lot easier for you, rather than having to assemble, fit, install, and place the bathroom furniture in your bathroom. Check out the cost of delivery too, as it all adds up to the overall budget.
I hope this guide has been useful, let me know if you have had any challenges when buying bathroom furniture.
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This is such a helpful post. I'm sure people who are thinking of refurnishing their bathroom suite will find it useful. I love the style of the bathroom in the photo, too. Those cabinets are gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteThis is something I need to give some serious thought to soon. I'm planning the bathroom as my next big job.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips in making purchase decision for bathroom furniture. As there are many products available in the market, these step by step plan really helps. Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThanks for these great points. I agree with what you have highlighted here.
ReplyDeleteThe fitting service - that's key. The husband is convinced he is a natural at every DIY job under the sun and whilst he is quite handy, he's not getting his hands on our bathroom. Ps - if you see him don't mention that....
ReplyDeleteReally helpful tips - we actually just renovated our bathroom at the end of last year and I couldn't agree more x
ReplyDeleteSome really useful tips here . Thanks for sharing :)
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