Prefabricated cabinets are a perfect option for those who want to build a new home. Your bathroom, playroom, powder room, and guest room can have prefab cabinets if you need storage and aesthetic details in these non-primary areas of the house. They can make do on your tight budget or if your home construction is facing time constraints. 

There are standard sizes for prefab cabinets or vanities, and you can also choose from a selection of materials. Consider the budget, time, space, and design when you want a prefabricated cabinet in your new home. 

Time

Choosing a prefab cabinet is a decision you will not regret if time is against you in your home construction. You just have to order it, and when the premade cabinet arrives, you will simply have to install it.

The installation will be quick compared to assembling a custom cabinet, which requires sourcing and buying the materials from different vendors and subcontractors. 

Budget

The cost of the prefab vanity depends on the brand and the quality you want. It will be more expensive if you choose to customize it because it requires more work by several subcontractors. 

It may need a carpenter, a stone fabricator, a plumber to set up the hardware, sink, and plumbing fixtures, a painter, and a finisher. Purchasing a prefab cabinet means the whole thing with its components is all set for installation. You can also buy a prefab cabinet that is fully assembled already, and this thing can be very affordable. 

Space

Make an assessment of the building and see whether the space makes the option of a prefab cabinet possible. Prefab vanities typically have standard sizes, such as 24”, 30”, and 36”. In recent years, you can also find sizes of prefab cabinets, such as 32” and 37”. If you are looking for a non-standard size other than those mentioned, your search will probably be futile. 

If you want to place your cabinet in between walls and do not want a gap on either side, it may not be a good option for you to choose a prefabricated cabinet. That is why you should assess the size of the room before deciding to buy one. Moreover, consider the countertop when assessing the space (assuming the countertop is included). 

If you want to purchase a floating vanity, do not forget to check the plumbing location. In contrast to built-in or freestanding vanity, the drain stub-out of a floating vanity sits higher. You will need to move your plumbing if it is in a standard position. 

Design

Some people want their cabinets or vanities to look according to their preferences. But custom-building requires some money and time to accomplish. Thus, it is preferable to choose a prefab because it will be challenging to customize a cabinet or vanity to look vintage or something that satisfies your aesthetic bias. 

If you want a kind of distinctive design for your prefab cabinet or vanity, it is helpful if you take note of these tips for your prefab vanity design. 

• If you want a specific sink or countertop design, it is still possible to opt for a prefab. You can buy a vanity with no countertop and it is up to you how to customize the counter that satisfies your aesthetic preference. 

• If there is a preferred faucet you want for your prefab vanity, look at the faucet installation type for the prefab you like before buying it to ensure there is compatibility between the two. 

• U-shaped drawers are not uncommon for vanities, and some of them have a gap in the middle through which the drain passes from the sink. If the vanity has U-shaped drawers, consider using p-traps or metal drain pipes to match the hardware and fixtures. The visibility of these components makes them more aesthetically interesting as you open the drawers. 

• Do not fret too much if the prefab cabinet or vanity you want does not have hardware that blends with the design elements of the bathroom. You can mix metal finishes to make the room more appealing. For example, you can mix and match chrome with black matte, brass with chrome and black matte, and brass/gold with polished nickel. It is also possible to modify the hardware of your prefab cabinet or vanity because most hardware has standard fitting dimensions. 

Final Thoughts

Now you know the things to consider when choosing a prefab cabinet or vanity for the non-primary rooms of your new home. Prefabricated cabinets are popular today because of how convenient they are to install. So, if you are looking forward to buying a prefab cabinet, make sure you take into account your budget, time, the space in your new home, and the design of the prefab cabinet or vanity you want.