11 bathroom vanity ideas that are pretty and practical

A beautiful bathroom doesn’t have to be huge. But when it comes to giving this important room serious panache, the vanity — the sink and cabinetry — is a way to create a focal point with style. It’s an easy tweak if you don’t want to go ripping up tiles in a reno, or it can play a major role in the new look you’re going to achieve.

The bathroom vanity is a crucial and functional hub by which we can perform our daily tasks. A bathroom cabinet provides valuable storage, and a vanity goes a long way to establishing the overall look of the bathroom. After all, even the most stylish bathrooms can be defeated by a common foe: the clutter created by bottles, soaps, toothbrushes, makeup and other toiletries left out on every available surface.

11 bathroom vanity ideas that are pretty and practical

You can bet on red in this bathroom (specifically Dulux’s ‘Red Wine’). The curves of the custom vanity soften the look, as well as the peach basin by Nood. A brass tap from Phoenix Tapware matches the mirror frame, injecting some glamour, while coloured terrazzo tiles from Signorino add to the sense of fun.

The bathroom vanity gives us as chance to be creative, even without doing an entire bathroom renovation. You can either reflect the look of your entire home, or go a little out-there and do something different. You can add a striking stone or go for architectural curves or a cantilevered sink.

Many retailers have plenty of ready-to-install vanity options, or you can tweak the look, colour, benchtop material, and hardware according to your style. Or you can choose something a little more custom and then top it with a vanity basin you love. Some designers put a spin on the vintage dresser, with a sink on top and the tapware installed on the wall.

What type of bathroom vanity is best?

There are vanities that hang on the wall and there are stone behemoths that take pride of place in the room. There are double sinks and single sinks and sinks that span the width of the vanity. Bathroom cabinet finishes, benchtop and taphole options, plus the basins themselves all help create an individuality as much as they contribute to the wildly varied cost of these essential items.

Wood-fronted cabinets were a popular choice for vanities in 2023, slightly topping the other favourite choice, white. According to ABI Interiors, white and gold together have maintained their status as one of the most quintessential bathrooms colours for an elegant and refined space.

If you would rather avoid cutting holes and mounting vanity cabinets to the wall, an easier option is to add a freestanding piece of furniture.

11 bathroom vanity ideas that are pretty and practical

The bold combination of Calacatta Viola marble, pink stucco walls and brass fittings and fixtures create a sense of whimsy in this striking powder room designed by Alexandra Brown of Alexandra Brown Interiors.

How much should I expect to pay for a bathroom vanity?

The bathroom vanity can have a big impact and look great without a cost blowout, but it’s also possible to spend on one little room what others might spend on an entire house renovation. Materials, the cost of labour — think laying intricate tiles — and how much you have to undo before you actually start creating a new bathroom, all impact the final price.

A marble bathroom vanity creates a jewel-box effect, and can add a lot of personality to the room. But it comes at a cost. A more budget friendly alternative is a non-custom vanity unit for which you can choose from a series of pre-determined sizes and materials. In Australia, companies such as The Blue Space, ABI Interiors and IKEA offer excellent and more affordable vanity ideas.

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