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Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry has crafted a line of classic bathroom cabinetry in cherry with a custom stain fnish. The full-overlay framed cabinet is designed with the Presidential door style. Shown is a design by JL Design in Millburn, NJ. Circle No. 213 on Product Card Kountry Wood Products has introduced the Jamestown Driftwood door style to its existing American-built cabinetry line. The Jamestown door style with Driftwood fnish is an oak shaker-style door with a wide rail in a soft gray tone. Circle No. 214 on Product Card precedence over storage and functionality, while a guest bath will typically ofer a 36" to 48" vanity with adequate storage and counter space. Neilson Howard adds that, in the master bath, dual vanities with a bridge or storage shelving between are becoming very popular, allowing for the enhanced storage space needed. In powder rooms, she says, smaller vanities with less storage space are quite common. Draper, however, sees a move toward smaller vanities overall. "The vanity area is no longer wall-to-wall cabinets but now is just a single vanity, and takes up less space," she says. "Designers are making a small area look larger with a simple and sleek design that adds a sense of serenity to the bath." ECONOMIC INSIGHTS In a slow economy, consumers become more careful about choices and more aware of what they are purchasing. "The bath vanity market has been impacted by the economy," Hergenrother says. "Consumers are much more price conscious than they have been in the past, sometimes sacrifcing quality over price for the look they are trying to achieve." Wilcox adds, "The current economy is certainly a challenge. There are plenty of things to attract the consumer and compete with our products. We attempt to have a very strong value proposition to attract the consumer when it comes to style, features, benefts and price." Some manufacturers are seeing a slow rebound in the economy, moving things in a positive direction for the industry. "As the economy is slowly improving and housing values are increasing, we are seeing a renewed emphasis on quality items that are built to last," says Neilson Howard. "Durability, beauty and sustainability all become key criteria when choosing bath furniture, as people are more comfortable investing in their fxtures." Weinstein adds that, with the rebounding economy, there has been an uptick in overall sales in the furniture bathroom vanity business. The slower economy shrunk the market, compressing the luxury end and expanding the lower end of the business, he says, but that has begun to shift. "The lowest price point is giving way now to the mid-price point, and where the luxury had shrunk down into the high end, you're starting to get a delineation now where people will reach out for the luxury goods," he says. Draper adds that bathroom remodels are a frst step that people take when an economy is recovering. "It might just be the powder room, but it's a start toward moving forward and seeing what the market does," she says. New to The C.G. Collection by Christopher Grubb designer bathroom furniture, the Acclaim vanity combines classic features, such as tapered legs and countertop with backsplash, with modern elements that include a square sink and brushed metal hardware. The design includes a variety of shallow storage drawers for stowing smaller items. Available in six sizes, the solid oak vanity is ofered in Espresso and White fnishes. Circle No. 220 on Product Card The Laurel vanity from Ronbow Corp. is an example of a neo classic or rustic design, according to the company. It displays an old weathered furniture look, coupled with the modern technology of self-closing drawer glides and environmentally friendly fnishes. Circle No. 216 on Product Card Arstar's new bathroom vanity program includes a wide range of cabinets in standard Shaker, oak, maple and white. Shown is a contemporary vanity with an open center and bottom drawer. In addition, Arstar has added vanity tops in several new styles and colors, including white tones and spray-on granite in a matte fnish that resembles solid surface. Tops available include large rectangular and square bowls. Circle No. 215 on Product Card The Jefrey Alexander Astoria This vanity console from Dura Supreme Cabinetry features oversized legs for a distinctive look. A towel bar mounted to the side of the console keeps hand towels within reach. A beveled mirror coordinates with the cabinetry, which features a Cashew fnish that is part of the company's new gray stains. Circle No. 217 on Product Card This full-access vanity from Bishop Cabinets features the FR04 door style with Oyster Bay textured foil. The circular pulls, which are factory integrated, include a soft-close trap door system that keeps the center of the pulls fush with the door when not in use. Circle No. 218 on Product Card The tranquil beach house bath by Christiana Cabinetry showcases a Rittenhouse door style in cherry wood with an Espresso fnish and Gunston Posts for the legs. The company ofers more than 120 door styles and formaldehyde-free fnishes. Circle No. 219 on Product Card August 2013 Modern Bath Vanity series from Hardware Resources features sleek, contemporary lines and a stepped door profle. Astoria is fashioned from solid birch wood, and includes fully functional dovetail drawers with soft-close glides. Satin Nickel hardware and an Emperador Light engineered marble top with white porcelain bowl complete the design. The vanity is available in four sizes, in either Espresso or Cream White. Circle No. 221 on Product Card ForResidentialPros.com | 51