A traditional-style washstand offers timeless, elegant ambience in an all-white bathroom. In this bathroom by ARCHWRIGHT, classic tubular chrome legs with towel rails have been finished off with the palest gray marble top for a sculptural look that blends in unobtrusively with the vintage-look bathroom. The washstand has no drawers or cabinets, so you’d need to use another wall for your storage.
Sometimes a single vanity is all you need — or can fit. This modestly sized bathroom is just big enough to fit in a good-size sink with practical cabinet space beneath to ensure that surfaces are kept clutter-free. To further maximize space, choose wall-mounted faucets, too, which enhance the streamlined aesthetic.
The curvaceous vanity in this design by Armstrong Keyworth feels more like an elegant piece of furniture than a practical bathroom necessity. The freestanding vanity has a seamlessly molded sink with handy side “wings” for storing and displaying bathroom essentials, plus a black lacquered cabinet underneath to hide the remaining odds and ends. Stick to monochrome for a timeless bathroom design, and highlight with a bright accent for extra pizzazz.
If your storage needs are already covered, your choice of vanity doesn’t need to revolve around umpteen cupboards and drawers. Instead, you can pick a striking piece that emphasizes aesthetics. In this bathroom by Sims Hilditch, a pair of modern sculptural sinks sits on a thick, wall-hung plinth, and the result is a light and airy visual feast. The shelf below is perfect for stashing fresh towels.
You can never have enough storage when it comes to kids — and that definitely applies to the bathroom. If the younger members of the family are lucky enough to have their own separate bathing area, then try to squeeze in as much cabinet and drawer space as possible. The rainbow stripes on this long, lean vanity by LDa Architecture & Interiors add a sense of fun.
If a wall-to-wall fitted bathroom unit is too kitchen-y for your tastes, consider compromising with a sizable vanity equipped with wide, deep drawers beneath. Opt for pure white cabinets, a pale stone top and acrylic handles so the piece doesn’t overwhelm the room, then fill it up with your toiletries for a clean and clear bathroom in minutes.
A vanity can become the star of the powder room if you seek out one with the right dimensions. This Victorian-style number in a design by Jamie Hempsall offsets a traditional sink and faucet with an ornate metal cupboard for a serious dash of vintage style. The graphic wallpaper adds a cool contrast.
You can’t beat a vanity that’s tailor made to fit your space and style. This handsome and luxurious wooden creation designed and built by Chalet is topped with a slab of marble and two inset white sinks. But don’t forget that all real-wood units need to be treated to make them water repellent and resistant to humidity. Avoid direct, prolonged contact with water and make sure the bathroom is well ventilated.
A “floating,” or wall-mounted, vanity is perfect for compact bathrooms, as the clear space underneath promotes a light and airy look and is easy to keep clean. Choose handleless door fronts with a neat, recessed grip to enhance the streamlined silhouette, as was done in this bathroom by Ellis Architects.
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