You’re tired of your old, dated bathroom, but not yet ready to do a full-on remodel – it’s a common scenario.
Here is an easy fix that can cost you as little as $200 and about an afternoon’s worth of time: a new vanity/sink combo.
An updated sink and vanity will stand out and draw the eye to it, instead of to other bathroom elements that may be less than perfect. And if you happen to be replacing an old pedestal sink, you will instantly give yourself more storage space.
Many vanity styles are available at your local home improvement store. They come in all shapes and sizes to fit just about any bathroom, even the tiniest of rooms. Some models even have a matching mirror to help you complete the new look of your bathroom.
The best part is you can save a lot of money by doing the installation yourself. Here are tips to help get you started.
Selecting a vanity/sink combo
- Consider the size of the room and the space you have available for the sink. You want to select a vanity that not only fits in the room, but also is in correct proportion to the room and the other elements within it. For example, you may not want to put a tiny vanity in a spacious bathroom with lots of light. The same is true of the opposite scenario: Be wary of putting a large vanity in a small bathroom, even if the room technically has enough space for it.
- Select a vanity that coordinates well with the style and color scheme of not only the bathroom, but also your home overall, and any future updates that you may have planned for down the road.
- Make certain to purchase a vanity that has no back. This will make it much easier to fit the cabinet around the plumbing, and provide easy access for the installation.
- Don’t forget about the faucet! In most cases you will need to purchase your faucet separately. Be certain to pick one that is an “easy-install” faucet.
Installation tips
- Allow enough time to complete the project, especially if this is the only bathroom in your home.
- Before beginning your project, make sure you have all the tools and materials you need at hand. It’s also a good idea to check the box that the new sink/vanity came in to make sure that all fasteners and hardware are there. There is nothing worse than getting halfway through a project only to find that you’re missing a screw or a drawer pull.
- Install the new faucet into the new sink prior to installing the new vanity.
- Plan for the removal of the old sink. For example, if the new vanity is a different size than the old, you will most likely need to touch up the wall paint in the area, and possibly even repair parts of the wall.
- It never hurts to have a helper. You may need help with removing the old sink and putting the new one in place.
With your new vanity installed, your bathroom will look and feel newer and better, and you will have the pride of having done the job yourself.
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