What to Consider When Choosing a Bathroom Vanity
Beyond looks, there are some important logistics to keep in mind before you fall in love with the look of a certain bathroom vanity style. Consider these factors to narrow down your search:
- Do you want a version with or without a sink?
- What size vanity does your bathroom have space for?
- Does the hardware on the vanity match or work with your other bathroom hardware?
- Does this bathroom vanity have enough storage to meet your needs?
- Do you want single or double sinks?
Modern Bathroom Vanities
Pared down and minimal, yet stylish — modern bathroom vanities feature less ornamentation in both the overall design and hardware. But they’re available in of-the-moment colors like navy, gray, deep greens and light natural wood. Some of the vanity styles even include specialty details like fluted fronts and gold hardware.
Transitional Bathroom Vanities
Exactly what it sounds like, transitional style toes the line between traditional and modern to create a space that never feels outdated. It allows for lots of flexibility to add modern surfaces like chrome and glass but still incorporate personal touches too. For a big commitment piece like a bathroom vanity in a transitional style, look for monochromatic colors and clean-lined hardware to get the look in your own bathroom.
Traditional Bathroom Vanities
If you can’t resist a little extra embellishment, traditional style is all about ornate design. Traditional bathroom vanities are no exception. Think more embellished door and drawer fronts and maximalist hardware. If you want to play up the more traditional elements of your bathroom design, pair this type of vanity with other pretty details like patterned wallpaper or curvy bathroom hardware. If you want to blend design styles, traditional and modern designs work well together. If you choose a traditional bathroom vanity, keep the other décor details minimal and streamlined.
Shaker-Inspired Bathroom Vanities
A Shaker-inspired bathroom vanity highlights the basic tenants of Shaker furniture design: a focus on craftsmanship, quality and simplicity. Bathroom vanities in this style have simple door and drawer fronts with minimal embellishment, tapered legs and rounded legs/edges. Incredibly versatile, this style of bathroom vanity pairs well with a variety of design types from traditional to boho to Scandinavian. It’s a style that has staying power and won’t need updating as trends come and go.
Farmhouse Bathroom Vanities
Thanks to a surge in popularity, there isn’t a room where farmhouse style’s laid-back and warm aesthetic doesn’t belong. A bathroom vanity is no exception. Choose between two subcategories: traditional farmhouse or modern farmhouse. The first feels a little more country and relies heavily on barn-style hardware and rustic finishes. The modern farmhouse aesthetic is dialed back and features neutral color schemes and more streamlined finishes. Both add personality and texture to your space, choose a vanity that channels the style of the rest of the room.