Jeffery Kane
Picking a bathroom vanity sounds like such an easy thing to do, but when you look at all of your options, you may be overwhelmed to think of how many different styles, color combinations, and features you have to choose from. Modern vanities are characterized by sharp lines, black and white color combinations, and simple drawer pulls.
Modern design seeks to create something that is visually pleasing and equally functional.
Smooth surfaces make it easy to keep your bathroom clean with a simple wipe down.
You’ll see this in the materials used, which often include steel, concrete, dark wood, etc. Transitional vanities feature many of the basics of modern design yet they include some simple decorations such as beveled doors in geometric shapes.
Transitional is very modern with some hand carvings for a bit of detail. We like this example because it feels formal, but still fits in with the rest of the modern bathroom design aesthetic. The reclaimed wood tells a story and better yet, it’s a great environmentally conscious choice. Reclaimed wood that is used for farmhouse vanities is gathered from old barns and run down farm houses. Here we see bathroom furniture come alive and become a part of the rest of your home decor. Furniture style vanities are ornate, decorative pieces that really help bring the entire home together.
Some of the key features include the staple gray ash finish, push drawers, integrated sinks, and often narrowed design. Rubberwood has become a popular “Green Home” option as it is derived from the parawood rubber tree.
Rubberwood is a sustainable materials that offers 90% the strength of solid oak, making it perfect for the bathroom.
Most manufacturers use frosted glass which gives a hazy finish that provides privacy to your personal bath products beneath the sink.
French provincial home furnishings are characterized by cabriole legs, scalloped carvings, aged patinas, and limited staining. This style originates from the French provincial towns of Blois, Orleans, Lyons, and more.
Bowfront vanities are popular with antique and vintage designs but can also be found in many other styles. Louvered doors have a charming appeal that is reminiscent of plantation style, rustic, and country homes.
Pulling their design from the classic window shutter, louvered vanities help you continue a common theme throughout your home. This is just one way that you can help make your small bathroom look bigger as floor space is the baseline for measuring the perceived size of a room.
With literally thousands of vessel sink options out there, you have the ability to completely customize your bathroom. Walnut Bathroom furniture is noted for its rich color and unmatched level of durability.
Many luxury furnishings are made out of walnut wood because of its special qualities and unique appearance. So some of the ideas above may seem nice but “will they fit in my bathroom.” Well first of all, many of the vanities you see are available many, many different sizes, finishes, top options (including topless), and more so keep this in mind while you’re shopping.
Tradewinds Imports is the premiere online retailer of high end bathroom vanities.
Here you will find thousands of bathroom vanities, faucets, fixtures, and even full shower enclosures.
Cheryl Khan is a designer and writer at TradewindsImports.com, an online specialty site dedicated to retailing fine bathroom furnishings. She has extensive knowledge about all the finer details that go into planning the perfect bath renovation project and is an expert on all things bathroom!
