Bathroom vanities come in all sizes, shapes, and styles, but the vast majority are made of wood, or at least made to look like wood. Other materials – either used for the body of the vanity or as accents – are almost unheard of, and tend to have a very assertive, distinctive, and usually modern […]
Simplicity is the key to designing a small bathroom, both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. When there isn’t much room to go around, it’s important to choose furniture and fixtures that are compact and efficient, but also ones that have a simple style that won’t make a small bathroom feel even more crowded. Wall […]
Gray is one of the hottest colors in home design right now. It’s showing up in everything from tile to tea towels, and recently there’s been a big surge in the popularity of gray bathrooms, and gray bathroom vanities in particular. This seemingly neutral color is the perfect transitional bridge between a cool modern color […]
Almost by definition, most modern bathroom vanities tend to be fairly visually similar: lots of sharp 90 degree angles, straight lines, a boxy shape, and a dark espresso or black finish, with maybe some shiny chrome hardware. Where modern vanities show their personality, though, is in the sinks. Modern bathroom sinks are anything but ordinary, […]
There are a lot of ways to get a sleek, modern look in a bathroom, but one of the easiest – and one of my personal favorites – is to choose a bathroom vanity with a tempered glass vanity top. These are totally unique, instantly eye catching, and are absolutely gorgeous and elegant looking – […]
At a first glance, modern bathroom vanities might look rather simple – even more than a little bit similar. But despite sharing a similar aesthetic, modern bathroom vanities actually offer a surprisingly diverse array of features. From innovative and customizable designs to small details that stand out against a stark, minimalist aesthetic, modern bathroom vanities […]
More often than not, bathroom vanities have a simple, straightforward wood finish. But lately trends have started favoring painted bathroom vanities, especially in colors and finish styles that evoke a shabby-chic farmhouse or cottage style, or a few with a slightly more modern twist. If you’re considering a major bathroom renovation any time soon, we’ve […]
Discussions about bathroom vanities often revolve around functionality – about size and shape or the quality, quantity, and variety of storage. But as important as it is to have a vanity that’s intuitive and usable and that fits the way you use your bathroom, today I’d like to put all that aside and talk simply […]
There are two schools of thought when it comes to choosing a bathroom vanity. First is the belief that they should be more like kitchen cabinets – built in and designed primarily for utility. On the other end of the spectrum are those who believe that bathroom vanities offer a somewhat rare opportunity to personalize […]
You might think of white as being sort of a blah color – the neutral, the default, the blank slate. But when it comes to bathroom design in general and bathroom vanities in particular, white is one of the best and most flexible colors out there. It helps keep a bathroom looking clean, bright, open, […]