Streamline brand vanity (How is this price possible?)
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Where to find a nice but reasonably priced vanity?
Comments (9)After weeks of looking and recovering from the sticker shock in the plumbing stores I finally went on line and ordered one. Some of the vanities I saw in the shops ranged from $2000 to over $5000 for a 36 in vanity! I'm only a poor hard working Civil Engineer and I'm not paying thousands for a @#$%# vanity! You could also try Costco or maybe Sams Club. I finally ordered this one. http://www.menards.com/main/bath/vanity-ensembles/fresca-caro-natural-wood-modern-bathroom-vanity-w-mirrored-side-cabinet/p-1729847.htm It's not actually American oak it's made from parawood or rubberwood which turns out to be an excellent wood choice for a bathroom. See http://www.ehow.com/about_5098656_rubberwood-furniture.html The vanity is very well made, has excellent cabinet hardware, and comes with everything including the faucet and p-trap. The mirror and and the side cabinet are included. Fresca does have other styles and colors. By the way here is something interesting. Over the space of two weeks I kept going back to different sites looking at vanities. By doing so the the price dropped from $900 to $760.00 for the one I bought. Be careful of anything less than $500. Most of it is particle board or is cheaply made. Check to see if the doors and drawers are square and how well the drawers close. Good luck....See MoreNice vanity and top for $800 or less?? Is it possible? (36')
Comments (18)Check both Home Depot and Lowe's for vanities in their special order departments. They have options that are not on the floor and not in stock, but usually come in about two weeks or so, and the prices are excellent. Also, both places sell granite vanity tops in a pretty good array of standard colors in several common sizes -- way, way WAY cheaper than going to a stone yard, because they buy in such bulk. I am pretty sure 36" is one of their standard sizes -- I was looking at 30" so I'm not positive, but I think it is. Definitely check out these options before buying elsewhere. If you have your heart set on some special granite color, it might not work, but as I recall they offered about 6-10 basic colors, like absolute black, blue pearl, some kind of gold, etc. Nice basic colors, and you absolutely cannot beat the price. For me, the price would definitely be worth choosing one of their color options -- and the options are actually pretty good, so it's not as if it's a big sacrifice or anything. Good luck!...See MoreStreamlined versus Cozy
Comments (20)Cat Mom, Yeah, all those little jobs end up being a lot of work and money, don't they? Over what period of time have you done all of that? I have to rein in my impatience and desire to get everything done NOW. Last year we replaced our aging furnace before it started giving us problems. This year we put in new floors on the main level of our home, as well as replacing all the baseboards and painting all walls. I'm hoping to give attention to the kitchen next year. Unfortunately, other than needing to replace most of our appliances (all over 20 years old), it will be a mostly cosmetic update, as we will not be getting new cabinets or making any structural changes. I am hoping to replace our countertop, sink, and backsplash. We replaced the faucet this year, so we will reuse it. However, we also think that we should replace our roof next year, as it is aging and we want to do so BEFORE we have problems. It's hard to wait for updates to the house when I'm already planning and even gathering some of the small ticket items when I find them on sale and can't wait to make the changes. On the other hand, I value following our budget and not going into debt over getting things quickly. When I know we haven't exceeded the budget and have saved ahead for what we are doing, I can actually enjoy the changes when they are made instead of worrying about the cost. Julie, YES! You do understand. In fact, when I read your post I realized that you were mentioning things that I hadn't even connected to my more streamlined (i.e., paring down on possessions everywhere). In fact, lately when someone mentions that they REALLY like a piece of jewelry I'm wearing, I've often taken it off and given it to them right then. (I'm not talking about someone casually complimenting something.) I have more than enough jewelry, so if I can give it to a friend and have it wornmore often, so much the better. Tinan, I certainly don't count books as clutter, either (unless, of course, they are permanently piled on the floor around the room). I consider books necessities. I have pared down my collection of cookbooks, but I still have plenty. The rest were donated to our county library system so that, if I suddenly remember I gave away a book wtih a favorite recipe that I hadn't made a copy of, I can just borrow it from the library. I also agree that your home looks quite cozy and very welcoming. Lavender, I agree that I don't want too sterile of an environment. All main living areas, as well as all bedrooms, have at least one throw to wrap up in. In fact, that's one thing I'm missing in my living room right now and I'm planning to either find one I already have or go get another to use in there. I also like pillows. I have to admit that I choose pictures to go with the decor, rather than fine art. I appreciate fine art in museums, but I find that I like to concentrate on making all elements in the room, including the pictures, cohesive---not matchy-matchy, but each item contributing to the overall look I'm envisioning. Now I'm just trying to do that with less stuff than I've used in the past. I'm beginning to relax and feel that it's coming together and won't look too sterile, as I add the finishing touches (especially after seeing the photos people have shared here). I am still in the process of deciding what artwork will go on the walls in my living room. After painting the walls recently, I'm wanting to put less stuff up this time, both in terms of reducing the visual clutter and making fewer holes in the wall. Lauren, Thanks for the support and reassurance. I appreciate hearing from someone who hasn't put a rug over their hardwood and finds that it works well, without sacrificing comfort. I am also coming to realize that I don't have a contemporary home, nor do I have a traditional home---but I do have elements of both. I don't have anything really ornate, but some of the furniture legs have a more traditional shape. My upholsered furniture has a bit softer edge than I see in most contemporary homes, a few curves, but still mostly clean lines. I find that I'm enjoying just that little extra room to navigate through a room, by not feeling I have to fill every nook and cranny of each room. Glad to hear there are others who feel the same way....See MoreHoly Cow! Vanity price quote came in for Strasser
Comments (81)Well, I never think wood floors are a good choice for a bathroom, so I'd go with tile. However, my own prejudice is that woodgrain tile is something that will look dated in 10 to 15 years. Many people love it, but it seems overly popular, and there are a lot of other fads that looked terrific at the time that now are also dated. I keep a file of decorating ideas, and sometimes I'm shocked at what I thought looked really great 10 years ago. My own -- admittedly biased, curmudgeonly, and opinionated -- view is that something that looks like wood should be made out of wood, something that is made out of tile should look like tile, and something that is made out of Formica shouldn't look like denim. However, you should do whatever makes you happy. I'm just suggesting that choosing a tile that is clean and classic, and that doesn't necessarily match the wood floor, is worth considering....See MoreMittens Cat
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