Regardless of their sizes, contemporary vanity cabinets that are aesthetically appealing and highly functional are considered a major selling point (as they are considered “good-living” features) for homes that are up for resale. So, if you have the intention of selling your home sometime in the not-too-distant future, make sure that you buy bathroom vanities and install them elegantly in spaces where they are needed the most so that they can add significantly to your home’s resale price. The vanities inside your home don’t have to appear boring like the standard designed cabinets with counter tops. In fact, vanities today come in different finishes that could suit any homeowners design preferences; and to help you out with your search, here are three of the top vanity sink cabinet designs available in the market.

First in the list are the natural stone modern bathroom cabinets and vanities that are constructed out of granite, marble, limestone, sandstone and other stone materials. What makes these vanities appealing is their easy to maintain nature, which many busy homeowners prefer for their furnishings. They are also long lasting, which makes them good fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens because they can withstand consistent exposure to moisture, steam and water. This finish is also highly revered due to its design flexibility that could fit any room type, thereby maintaining interior design consistency.

Meanwhile, a solid wood vanity sink cabinet are constructed out of wood materials ranging from oak and teak, to mahogany and maple. What’s really good about wood finished vanity is that it can induce a sense of country living. Because wooden fixtures acquire the laid back character of country living, wood vanities are perfect for bedrooms as their presence can provoke feelings of comfort and relaxation. Although wood vanities also work for bath spaces, it is more likely that they will wear out overtime due to moisture and steam.

The combination of glass and stainless steel are perhaps the most popular design for vanities today. Preferable as double vanity cabinet, glass and stainless steel vanity finish usually has frameless mirrors and clear looking cupboards. Glass and stainless steel vanities with transparent cabinets are not common in the market; however, if you want this unique finish you can have your vanity custom made. Perhaps the only drawback with this design is that you have to clean it frequently as it can acquire watermarks and other water scale build up that could affect its sleek and flawless look.

With the wide selection of finishes available for modern vanities; you can be as creative as you want. However, always remember that if you have the intention to sell your house later on, pick vanities that would complement the other furnishings inside your space. There are home buyers who also consider the furnishings inside homes that are up for sale before they make their buying decisions. By taking this into attention, you have to make sure that your vanities are functional and durable enough as they also add value to your home’s price.

Modern Vanities are among the most popular home furnishings today. Aside from their various purposes and design functionality, contemporary vanity cabinets also play an integral role in adding value to homes. No matter what type of vanity you have, whether it is a double vanity cabinet or a standard designed vanity, the most important thing you have to remember is to maintain its sleekness and functionality. This way, you would be able to impress possible home buyers with your fixture’s durability. Buy bathroom vanities today!

With that, I’d like to take a moment to talk about modern platform beds.

No matter if you are interested in giving your bedroom a complete redesign or are simply looking to get a new bed frame, you should look into the opportunity of adding style to your sleeping quarters by purchasing a modern bed. If you are particularly in search of one that has a contemporary touch and has a functional space-saving property, then you should do away with a traditional bed and look at platform beds instead.

Regardless of the design scheme of your sleeping quarters, one can easily find a modern platform bed that suits it. Such beds have a unique sense of warmth and style from the particular bed frames they are available in. Solid wood frames are generally the most popular, but Asian designs such as those in Japanese platform beds are steadily becoming more popular.

The reason why Japanese platform beds are becoming so popular – in addition to other Japanese furniture – is because of the simplicity and elegance which defines their designs. To that extent, the Japanese furniture aesthetic is a major influence on the design trends of contemporary furniture. As such, many modern beds utilize the same design elements.

In homes where space is a premium commodity, one of the great things about a modern platform bed is that they place the sleeping surface into an elevated position which frees up enough space for storage underneath. The only way such a modern bed design could possibly be a bad thing is if you are one of those clutter-prone types who carelessly puts his or her things away under the bed.

Furthermore, the need for a bulky box spring is obviated by a modern bed that has a platform design. These springs are necessary for traditional beds in order to support the mattress, but unfortunately they also compromise sleeping comfort by making use of thin metal cross supports that are very inadequate in providing comfort. A platform design uses a solid panel foundation and/or slat support instead, which gives you the liberty of placing the mattress directly on the frame, as well as having a very chic and minimalist look that is easy to maintain.

Another thing is that when you purchase a platform design bed frame, you can save money and avail yourself of a wise investment. Traditional bed frames can exceed platform designs in cost because you need to pay for three separate components: the box spring, the headboard and the foundation. Platform beds on the other hand, have a foundation that obviates the need for these components.

This article looks at the increasing interest in modern bed designs among individuals interested in overhauling their bedroom design or simply looking to replace an old bed frame. For those who want to save money, free up valuable space and obtain greater comfort, this article recommends modern platform beds, particularly Japanese platform beds that have a unique and attractive aesthetic.

I have not dropped off the face of the planet. I haven’t gone public about the direction my life recently took. While it’s very personal, I do feel like people should know since there are some delays in replies since these “changes” have taken place.

Out of nowhere I’m in the middle of a divorce. This resulted in me moving back to the USA from Canada, which took place late last month. Soon after my arrival “home” my grandfather passed away. Both of these things left me in a state of shock. I’m healing from both, so I’m pushing forward.

I am currently writing this post on a dialup connection. It makes “work” very difficult, even loading email takes a long time. My high speed internet will be set up early next week, so with any luck I’ll be finalizing the few projects that remained when all of these changes began to happen in my life.

I’m currently responding to some emails, and emailing those of you that have purchased premades. If you do not get a message from me within the next 24 hours, please check your spam box. If you find no messages there and I’ve somehow overlooked a purchase, please do not hesitate to let me know. I can be reached at sochicdesign@gmail.com. I will have access to email while I wait for the high speed, so I’ll do my best to reply right away.

Thank you for your understanding, and I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

An early holiday gift from us to you!

#4; A festive theme just in time for the holidays. Illustrations are by me, please do not use them outside of the intended purpose – this theme.

TO DOWNLOAD THIS FREEBIE, CLICK THE SCREENSHOT BELOW OR CLICK HERE.

By downloading this, you are agreeing to leave the credits intact (in the footer & style sheet of the theme). You are also agreeing that it will be used for personal use only, and that you will not resell or redistribute it. Just to clarify that personal use thing; if you have ads or sponsored content on your personal blog, that is quite alright. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at sochicdesign [at] gmail.com.

Using this freebie for commissioned projects is STRICTLY prohibited.

Hope you enjoy them.

#2; a 2 column Wordpress (self-hosted by way of Wordpress.org) theme called “A Blue Theme”. This theme is done is soft blue hues with elegant swirls.

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#3; a fun seamless tartan pattern in lovely shades of brown and pink.

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By downloading these freebies, you are agreeing to leave the credits intact (of the theme). You are also agreeing that they will be used for personal use only, and that you will not resell or redistribute them. Just to clarify that personal use thing; if you have ads or sponsored content on your personal blog, that is quite alright. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at sochicdesign [at] gmail.com.

Using these freebies for commissioned projects is STRICTLY prohibited.

Now, on with the announcement!

The winner was selected at random via Random.org. I selected 1 random number between 1 and 101.

The winner is…..

Alexa of Cleveland’s a plum, with entry #63!

Congratulations, Alexa! You’ll be contacted by us within the next couple of days regarding your blog makeover.

Up first; a 2 column Wordpress (self-hosted by way of Wordpress.org) theme called “Lullaby”. This theme was inspired by whimsy, and we hope you enjoy it to bits.

By downloading this freebie, you are agreeing to leave the credits intact. You are also agreeing that this theme will be used for personal use only, and that you will not resell or redistribute it. Just to clarify that personal use thing; if you have ads or sponsored content on your personal blog, that is quite alright. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at sochicdesign [at] gmail.com.

Using this theme for commissioned projects is STRICTLY prohibited.

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- We have gotten a face lift!

- We have added more than 10 new templates & themes to the premade shop! The prices have also been lowered and slashed! Go check it out.

- We have also added some new freebies to the freebies page. Be sure you don’t miss those!

-We are happy to announce “Fabulous Freebie Friday.” What is this? Well, starting this Friday, November 14th, we will be releasing one free item each Friday. It could be a free Blogger/Blogspot template, a free Wordpress template, a free blog header or even a free background pattern. The image in the sidebar will eventually lead to the “Fabulous Freebie Friday” category, so it will be so easy for you to find all those awesome freebies when you check back with us.

- We are even happier to announce the launch of our new contest – the November Giveaway!

We hope you enjoy our new look, our new freebies, our new premades in our shop and best of all, our new giveaway!

We’re happy to announce our first giveaway here at So Chic Design! One lucky blogger will receive a completely custom blog makeover (Blogger/Blogspot.com & self-hosted Wordpress only) absolutely free. Free? That’s right! The winner will not have to pay a single penny.

There are a few requirements that must be met in order to qualify as the winning entry.

1) You must be using either the Blogger/Blogspot.com or self-hosted Wordpress (wordpress.org).
2) You must not have a project scheduled with So Chic Design.
3) You must leave us a comment (aka, your entry) here on this entry explaining why you think YOU should be given this awesome makeover. All entries must be made by 11:59pm EST on November 21st. Comments are held in moderation per my settings. If they don’t show up right away, it’s likely because I haven’t had the chance to approve it! Don’t fret!

This isn’t a requirement but it would certainly be appreciated.
4) If you have a blog, whether you’re participating in the giveaway or not, we would love it if you could help spread the word about our giveaway! Feel free to snag the image below to use in your blog entry!

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Our comments on this entry will be closed at 11:59pm EST, November 21st. The winner will be announced on November 22nd. We’re hoping this will allow time to create the winner’s design just in time for the holidays!

What are you waiting for? Add your entry now!

All of these themes are 2 column, and all support widgets. They’re using fun colors that are accented with various shades of brown – perfect for Autumn!

NEW TO THE SHOP;

NEW FREEBIES;
Please be sure to read over the Terms of Use for them before choosing to get them. Once you’ve done that and are ready to grab your own, hop on over to our freebies shop!