Like all good furniture makers, bathroom cabinetmakers can choose from a variety of styles. This gives you, the consumer, the same variety. Read on to learn more about the different styles available.
Scandinavian designs have very clean lines, focusing more on the materials used than the design itself. There is very little ornamentation, if any. French Provincial, on the other hand, relies on heavy ornamentation, with most of the actual woodwork hidden beneath paint or gilding. Each flat surface is painted, while the edges and corners shine with gold.
Early American Colonial, as the name implies, comes from the chairs and tables used by the colonists. These are based on pieces of joinery and steam-bent, rather than nails or screws, and emphasize useful, fruit-bearing woods like cherry or walnut. Other deciduous hardwoods are sometimes used as well.
Rustic or log cabin style is the least finished of all styles, allowing you to appreciate the natural qualities of wood. Sometimes a border will be completely raw, with the contours and features of the parent tree readily apparent. A very utilitarian design, common wood choices are pine, cedar, spruce, and spruce.
Mission’s design has very bold lines and uses primarily flat oak paneling. The hardware, made of black iron, is heavy and dark. This style is often associated with the art nouveau movement of the early 20th century.
Oriental or Asian design easily uses renewable materials such as bamboo and rattan. It is usually painted red, for luck, it is usually adorned with paintings of landscapes or Asian characters. Some old pieces can be quite heavy.
Finally, Shaker furniture focuses on function and symmetry and looks good on the eye and is practical in the home. Rooted in the egalitarian Shaker religious community, he caters to the needs of that community rather than the wishes of his creator.
Now you know the different styles used by bathroom cabinetmakers. The bathroom of your dreams awaits you!
