1. Antique Bathroom Vanities With Unique Aged...
by S. Lewis - http://www.homethangs.com/blog/2012/06/antique-bathroom-vanities-with-uniqu
e-aged-finished-for-an-authentic-appeal/
Antique Bathroom Vanities With Un
ique Aged Finished For An Authentic Appeal
The best antique bathroom vanities are those with high quality finishes. Real antiques don't look like you bought
them brand shiny new from your favorite boutique, and to get an authentic antique look and feel, your bathroom
vanities shouldn't be, either. There are a lot of different types of antique finishes, from simple aged paint to
elaborate multi-tone designs, each one accenting a different aspect of the antique style. Here are a few good
examples, and types of finishes to keep an eye out for. Shadowed Detailing
Halee Antique Bathroom Vanity From Soci
Many of the best antique bathroom vanities have finishes that come in multiple tones, highlighting or shading
different parts of the wood in ways that mimic natural aging. This Halee vanity from Soci recreates the natural
darkening of wood over time, putting the ornate panels on the front of the vanity in deep (but not solid) shadow.
This creates the impression that the wood has been rubbed, worn, and discolored over time, but in a way that's
pleasing. The prominent wood carvings are accented in the same way, enhancing the antique look while attracting
the eye to the vanity's points of interest. Highlighted Detailing
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2. Antique Bathroom Vanities With Unique Aged...
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e-aged-finished-for-an-authentic-appeal/
40 Inch Juno Single Sink Antique Bathroom Vanity From Stufurhome
Similarly, drawing attention to the woodwork on antique bathroom vanities with a lighter or even metallic color, as
with this Juno vanity from Stufurhome has somewhat the same effect. Instead of making the vanity look worn
down and stained with time, doing this makes it looked rubbed light. Especially when the rest of the stain varies
slightly in color, this gives the impression of uneven wear and tear. Instead of making it look either faded or
too-new, this type of finish strongly visually accents the wood detailing, making even a fairly simple carved design
stand out. Two-Tone Or More
Trentino 72 Inch Antique Bathroom Vanity From Virtu USA
The more colors and layers of finish on antique bathroom vanities, the greater depth the piece will have, both in
terms of color and visual interest, as well as antique authenticity. This Trentino vanity from Virtu is made of solid
walnut, but with no less than three different stains, darkening the outside edges of the vanity to contrast the lighter
paneling on the doors and drawers. The wood detailing has an even darker stain, which makes it stand out
dramatically and enhances the appearance of texture. Not only does this intensify the three dimensional aspect of
the vanity, but it also creates the impression of a variety of expensive wood types. Pure Simplicity
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3. Antique Bathroom Vanities With Unique Aged...
by S. Lewis - http://www.homethangs.com/blog/2012/06/antique-bathroom-vanities-with-uniqu
e-aged-finished-for-an-authentic-appeal/
Celine Wooden Cabinet From Herbeau
Of course, to get the most authentic antique style, you really need to go back to antique methodology. This Celine
vanity from Herbeau is easily the most expensive of any of the antique bathroom vanities pictured here, simply
because it's made of heirloom quality solid ash wood with a painstakingly hand-applied antique finish. It's the
wood here that's the real star, with beautiful, visible, completely natural wood grain with a finish that's designed to
allow the wood to age naturally over time. Not only does this vanity look like an antique to start, but is of such a
high quality that it's actually an antique in the making. Weathered White
Weathered Antique White Bathroom Vanity From Silkroad Exclusive
White is one of the most common colors you'll see antiqued, because it's just that much easier to pull off than
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giving wood a weathered finish. Why? Because it's much easier to reproduce the wear and tear of decades on a
painted finish than on a piece of bare wood. While natural wood can take decades to acquire the beautiful, slightly
faded glamor of age white vanities like this Weathered White Vanity from Silkroad Exclusive can be painted to
look worn down, and then roughed up to ramp up the authenticity. If you're looking for time worn antique bathroom
vanities, a white vanity is really the best place to start.
Savannah 40 Inch Batrhoom Vanity From Soci
They can even create fragile-looking white bathroom vanities that look as though the paint has been crackled over
time. Like old paintings or painted antique furniture, the hairline cracks in the finish on antique bathroom vanities
like this Savannah vanity add both texture and age, but without adding actual flaws to the vanity. If you don't like
the look of wind-blown, worn-down edges on a white vanity, this is a good way to get a cleaner cream finish while
still adding antique authenticity. Weathered Black
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5. Antique Bathroom Vanities With Unique Aged...
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e-aged-finished-for-an-authentic-appeal/
Guild Hall 48 Inch Vanity From Kaco
Black is another excellent choice for truly antique bathroom vanities. This Guild Hall vanity from Kaco is a
personal favorite. Kaco's specialty Sherwin Williams finishes are their greatest claim to fame, and this beauty is
certainly no exception. Painted a not-quite-solid black, this vanity has a particularly homey feel, like the vanity has
been in the same spot, being used for generations to the point that the finish is starting to grow thin. In fact,
they're just giving you a head start - perfect for a casual, old fashioned bathroom if you happen not to live in the
house your great grampa built.
Arlington 24 Inch Antique Vanity From Kaco
Aged black bathroom vanities can pull off sophisticated just as well as homey, though. This Arlington vanity - also
from Kaco and with that same Sherwin William's finish - uses a similar technique to create quite a different style.
By wearing down the edges of all the wood detailing, it perfectly creates the impression of being well-worn, but the
slightly faded gold stenciling is what really cinches the look. Hand painted to look like it was fresh and new a
couple hundred years ago, the faded, period-authentic design is what really makes authentic antique bathroom
vanities. Antique Paint
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e-aged-finished-for-an-authentic-appeal/
Aquarelle Antique Bathroom Vanity From Sterling Lighting
You can pull off colors in an antique bathroom design as well, but it's a little harder. Bold colors, even
well-weathered ones, are homier than they are antique (like Kaco's signature kitchen islands). To do it right,
you've got to find antique bathroom vanities that start with a historical design, paint it in a historical color, and the
finish it with a historical design (much like the one on the Arlington vanity) before wearing it down and dirtying it up
a little to add age. This Aquarelle from Sterling Lighting is a great example, with a gorgeous silver leaf pattern to
go along with the vanity's rugged, time-worn complexion. What kind of finish are you looking for in antique
bathroom vanities? Would you prefer a vanity with a distressed wood finish or a weathered paint?
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