The last several homes I have lived in were newer and not really in need of a lot of renovation. In fact, the bathrooms of one of my homes had been lavishly remodeled right before I bought the house.

Now I am living in an older home and it is in dire need of upgrades in both bathrooms and the kitchen. Those rooms have outdated fixtures, and in one bathroom there is rust in the skink. I’m not happy about that. Although things are tidy and more than functional, I want to have modern fixtures and a stunning design.

In order to afford all of the renovations that need to be done I am going to do all or most it myself. My first order of business is to replace both the sink and the vanity in the main bathroom. The sink, as I mentioned, just plain needs replaced. The bathroom vanity is out of date, not attractive, and mounted too low for my personal comfort. I think just replacing the whole mess is my best bet.

I’ve got some tile work to maneuver around, but that aside, I think there is room in the bathroom for a smaller antique-style vanity, something like the picture I have posted here that I found on the Premiere Vanities website. Not only is this look in style right now, it is not likely to look out of date anytime soon. I think it is only when you go for an ultra-modern look that you run the risk of having fixtures that eventually look dated. If you stick to classic or antique-style bathroom vanities, you are ensuring that a timeless quality is woven into the look of your home. Vanities are especially susceptible to looking outdated. The sinks themselves tend to stay the same in design year after year, but the cabinetry is ever-changing.

Unfortunately, the tile work is in fantastic shape. The design is classic, but I don’t like the color. It is a sort of aqua, but I am going to work around it. There is no reason to replace something that is both high-quality and generally attractive, even if I don’t personally love the color.