From color to hardware to cabinets, get inspired by these bathroom vanity ideas.
Are you an old soul?
Find a vintage piece.
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A stone sink basin is perfect.
This stunning yellow vanity from the2022Southern LivingIdea Houseincorporates a charming scallop design for a lovely vintage feel.
Match With The Mirror
Bathroom vanities andthe mirrorsabove them go hand-in-hand.
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Small accents, like the art and a potted plant, complement the color scheme.
The industrial-looking brass faucets, wood tones, and flower vase give the space a rustic charm.
And the shiplap finishes the look.
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We atSouthern Livingcouldn’t agree more.
Choose A Dark Wood Stain
A dark wood stain adds an element of sophistication to furniture.
Plus, the dark wood hides stains and scuffs.
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Hand-Paint Some Florals
Don’t be afraid to experiment with motif designs on your vanities.
The result is a bold, artful statement that’s not too heavy-bearing.
Welcome Wicker
For a charming, breezy look, choose a wicker vanity.
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The color, too, adds more interest to the room.
Plus, the frame catches any splashes from the sink.
Don’t be afraid to mix in textures and patterns, too.
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The contrasting wallpaper and sconce lampshades here elevate the look and give the space a collected feel.
Remember Towel Storage
Storage is key to having a clean bathroom.
This vanity features slots meant forbath towelsthat displays them in a neat, organized fashion.
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You’ll never be stuck in the bathtub without a towel in this space.
The color is both elegant and nondescript, allowing other features of the room to take centerstage.
This bathroom vanity uses a dark navy for a sophisticated, refined look in the space.
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Double The Vanity For Symmetry
With a double vanity, picking the right cabinetry is important.
It’s what makes the bathroom look put together.
This vanity uses a mirroring technique on the cabinets so there is perfect symmetry as well as added space.
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This will cover up any storage in the vanity.
It also gives the room a playful, feminine feel.
Plus, you might easily change out the curtain whenever you want a new look in the space.
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Try Long Cabinet Fronts
Wood is a safe option for almost any bathroom vanity.
And using a piece of furniture for a vanity ups the space’s sophistication and custom look.
This vanity is a stunning distressed wood with long cabinet fronts for a classic, homey look.
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Choose A Cool Wood Pattern
Patterns don’t have to be saved for your walls and towels.
After all,towels get replacedmore often than your vanity.
This bathroom vanity uses aherringbone patternon the cabinets to make a subtle yet eye-catching look in the space.
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This lets everyone have a drawer for their own personal uses.
It’s a perfect way toincorporate colorinto your home while still maintaining a natural, agreeable look.
This bathroom vanity uses a lovely light blue shade to add a soft color to the neutral palette.
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Look for antique or vintage furniture pieces to add some age and patina to your bathroom.
This bathroom vanity uses aretro-inspiredmaterial to make a groovy statement in the bright space.
On this vanity, ring pulls were used instead of typical handles for an interesting, bold look.
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That bold look from the hardware is perfectly juxtaposed with the more traditional toile wallpaper.
Take this neon yellow bathroom vanity.
Instead, opt to expose your sink’s pipework.
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Raise the sink up, and choose a beautiful stone basin in a material like marble orquartz.
This gives your bathroom a modern, organic refresh while maintaining some traditional elements.
Bonus: It’seasier to clean.
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Go to your local stone yard to source a new topper.
Or, if that’s out of the budget, trycultured marble.
Also, the backsplash can help pull the eye up the wall.
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However, that doesnt mean you cannot customize your vanity.
Give it a personalized touch with a new paint job or hardware.
If you really don’t want to use a prefab vanity, don’t!
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Vanities can be anything you want them to be.
Let your vanityand your whole bathroom, for that mattershow off your personality in whatever color you prefer.
However, you should opt away fromhigh-gloss finishes, which could look too shiny in such a small space.
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