18 Sumptuous Vanities for Singular Bathrooms
Uncommonly beautiful or dazzlingly detailed, these dream vanities bring a rarefied air to bathrooms
This roundup of sensational vanities is giving me an unhealthy level of vanity envy. Is that a thing? If you long for a bathroom vanity that is truly unique, then these will get you thinking creatively about your space. All but two of these are custom creations. Some make use of architectural salvage, some use natural materials found around their property and still others use repurposed pieces of furniture.
These kinds of pieces take some planning and extra work to pull off, and you may need the help of a designer or an exceptional cabinetmaker. But the results are worth it when you can start your day at a vanity that makes you feel like a million bucks.
These kinds of pieces take some planning and extra work to pull off, and you may need the help of a designer or an exceptional cabinetmaker. But the results are worth it when you can start your day at a vanity that makes you feel like a million bucks.
How would you like a vanity with legs as shapely as Tina Turner's? This award-winning bathroom features a vanity made with legs from an 1800s piano. The large basket underneath provides plenty of towel storage. It is a very light and bright space with a generously proportioned mirror framed in a style and scale that hold their own above the vanity.
Another fabulous vanity that incorporates found objects. The corbels below were bought by the clients on their travels overseas, and the custom builders incorporated them into the twin vanities. I love the contrast of the rough wood of the corbels against the glossy white wood of the curved front cabinetry.
This vanity is just spectacular, with the architectural copper surround for the mirror, which entirely covers the wall. The green color is the natural patina on the copper, not a faux finish. The simple wall-to-wall slab of wood as the counter complements the bold scale of the design. The next time you stop in an architectural salvage store, think about how large-scale pieces might be incorporated into a bathroom vanity area.
There's nothing like a beautiful stone slab to make a vanity a showstopper. The minimalist wood cabinet topped with the same stone allows the stone to take center stage.
Here is a simple and beautiful pedestal that you can buy ready made. Stone Forest creates these lovely pieces. This vanity area has a very minimalist aesthetic that is complemented by the simple mirror and stonelike walls created with plaster and paint.
This floating vanity makes expert use of the wood grain to create interest. With beautiful wood like this, you don't need ornamentation.
The floating counters above a floating cabinet create a light and airy feel in this double vanity area. Plenty of storage in that cabinet is a real bonus.
The decorative details of twigs are what caught my eye here. They seem to echo the lines in the stone countertop. The branches are from aspen trees local to the project. Look around your own property. Is there something you could use to create a unique vanity in your home?
Repurposing older furniture pieces is a beautiful way to create a vanity that adds the warmth of well-loved pieces to your bathroom.
A graceful Chinese console table teams up beautifully with a contemporary, low-profile vessel sink.
The custom-designed molding applied on the front of this vanity makes for a real statement piece, which is set off beautifully by the lit jars on top. You might check out millwork stores to find interesting moldings if you want to re-create this idea.
This is such a fun, curvy piece of furniture. It works well in an Asian motif or an eclectic-style bathroom. You can buy this by following the store links.
Glossy green paint, a stone sink, a vivid wall covering and dangling bead wall sconces all combine to create a vanity that would really wake you up each day.
This is one of my personal favorites. That carved texture on the supports adds luxurious hand-crafted detail. This designer (click photo for contact info) will make this vanity in custom sizes for you.
These are fit for a movie star's bathroom. Leather tufted fronts with Swarovski crystals add a luxurious look to the fronts of these golden, glass-topped vanities. You can order various sizes and options from the designer.
This deep, black niche has just enough shine with a stainless counter and twin counter-to-ceiling mirrors. If your dream vanity is a clean-lined minimalist space, then this would be a peaceful spot to start your day.
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