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When it comes to interior design in the loo, playing with bathroom vanity ideas is an easy way to give your space serious panache. After all, the cabinetry often serves as a focal point—a vital component in any successful bathroom remodel. wall mounted water closet
“The bathroom vanity serves as a crucial functional hub where people can perform daily tasks,” says Mike Fisher, creative director and founder of Studio Indigo in London. “Like a kitchen, it must do a lot. First, it establishes the overall look of the space. Second, it’s functional and provides valuable storage for all your personal grooming paraphernalia.”
A bathroom makeover is a way to express creativity and add an element of surprise—striking stone, architectural curves, cantilevered sinks, and vibrant colors are all ways to wow. Here, 37 unique bathroom vanity ideas to consider without undergoing a major renovation.
A powder bath is the perfect spot to play with a vanity that is all about drama. Morrison Interiors zhuzhed up the marble slab with a fluted front detail, brass accents, and a dark patterned wallpaper to give it that jewel-box ambiance. “This vanity seamlessly combines refined elegance with modern touches, where bold wallpaper and softer accents come together to create an elevated powder bath,” says principal designer Rachel Morrison.
As Kast can attest, concrete does not have to be drab and boring. The Orme pedestal basin seen here features a silhouette that is both practical and artistic thanks to the ridged columned pedestals and a platform for soap and hand towels. Consider a pedestal sink to create a sculptural moment in the bathroom.
In this bathroom inspired by the earth, designer Jordan Weisberg opted for a curved custom-made vanity. It hugs the corner of the room, and benefits from soft, natural light that illuminates it just so. The touch of blue in the countertop stone is complemented by the palette of pink and sand.
A custom soapstone sink on a vintage cabinet elegantly blends old-world charm with modern sophistication. “Its rich color and veining create striking contrast while the honed marble floors add an upscale, contemporary touch, ensuring the space feels intentional and unique,” says interior designer Lindsey Colhoun.
This vanity creates contrast between Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble and much softer travertine stone. A bronze-tinted mirror–framed with a brushed brass outline–opens up the space. Having two very large mirrors face-to-face allows the daylight to be diffracted to give a feeling of loftiness, says designer TK of Girodroux & Delpy.
A white oak vanity can command special interest when the silhouette has clean lines. AD Pro Directory member Kristen Pena of K Interiors accented this custom Shade Designs piece with Brizo fixtures and hardware, a CB2 mirror, and Modern Metier sconces.
You can’t go wrong with a navy vanity, but adding blue tile around gives your bathroom more impact. For a curated monochromatic effect, the vanity is painted a Hauge Blue by Farrow & Ball and enveloped by hand-glazed Ann Sacks tile. Designer Jeff Andrews, an AD Pro Directory member, aimed to make this utilitarian piece more like furniture. “A simple and symmetrical vanity is easy on the eyes and maximizes storage,” he says. “The antique brass hardware from the Golden Lion and the lighting by Apparatus contrast the polished nickel fixtures by Waterworks. The result is a bathroom vanity that is balanced, beautiful, and functional.”