34 Bathroom Vanity Ideas That Are Stylish and Functional (2025)

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  Try a Vessel Sink Vanity

  

  Create a tailored look with a vessel sink vanity that features a sink that sits on top of the countertop. Becca Interiors topped a wood and cane-front vanity with a graphic stone bowl sink that creates a focal point and feels custom.

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  Upcycle a Vintage Buffet

  

  When choosing a bathroom vanity, consider upcycling a vintage or antique piece of wood furniture and adding a sink and waterproof countertop.

  Interior designer Abbie Naber of A. Naber Design transformed a midcentury modern credenza into a handsome bathroom vanity with character and plenty of storage.

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  Add Metallic Legs

  

  Give a modern vanity a contemporary feel by setting it on metallic legs. Neva Interior Design paired sleek lacquered white hardware-free drawers and countertops with brass accents and a pink square tile bathroom backsplash in this bright Parisian bathroom.

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  Try a Marbled Look

  

  Give your bathroom a high-end look with all-over marble or stone from the floors to the walls to the massive vanity.

  This glamorous bathroom from interior designer Kara Mann has a contemporary glam rock elegance thanks to its bold use of heavily veined stone.

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  Mix Materials

  

  Mix materials and finishes to add interest to a small single vanity. Desiree Burns Interiors mixed light wood cabinets with woven door fronts, quartz countertops, brass knobs, a stainless steel faucet, and a mint green standalone sink to add interest to this light and airy powder room.

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  Repurpose an Antique Chest

  

  Lend your bathroom a one-of-a-kind look with a vanity made from an antique piece of furniture. In this bathroom from Andrea May Interiors, an antique chest fitted with a black sink and countertop and fitted with gilded details sets the tone for the elegant, formal room and its boudoir color palette of pink and black.

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  Opt for an Industrial Look

  

  Give your bathroom an industrial feel with a concrete vanity. The Home Consultant floated space-saving, wall-to-wall double vanities in this galley-style bathroom, with room underneath for storage baskets and a mirrored medicine cabinet above the vanity for storing toiletries.

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  Build a Vanity Island

  

  Build a massive bathroom vanity island in the middle of a spacious primary en suite. This bright and airy bathroom from Andrea May Interiors is anchored by a large sage green vanity that is divided by a central wall and includes storage on all sides.

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  Try a Wall-to-Wall Vanity

  

  Outfit a niche with a custom vanity that runs wall-to-wall to maximize space. Cathie Hong Interiors added a grounding element to this light and airy bathroom by painting it in a deep and saturated black.

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  Outfit a Rustic Wood Piece

  

  Add a rustic feel to your bathroom with a natural wood vanity. A freestanding wooden vanity gives this modern farmhouse bathroom from Rockport Building Partners a custom look.

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  Add Custom Lighting

  

  Light the underside of a floating vanity to make it feel like it's floating above the floor. Custom lighting lifts the dark tones of this bathroom from Tiffany Home Design.

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  Built In Towel Cubbies

  

  If you're building a vanity from prefabricated cabinets that don't entirely fill the space, create extra storage by adding shelving.

  Desiree Burns Interiors outfitted this spacious primary bathroom with a double vanity that includes built-in cubbies between the two sink stations that provide storage for rolled-up towels.

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  Try a Minimalist Vanity

  

  Complement a contemporary powder room with a minimalist vanity. Desiree Burns Interiors installed a chunky wall-mounted shelf with a shallow sink that blends in with the beige pink walls in this stylish space.

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  Choose a Pedestal Sink

  

  Erin Williamson Design chose a retro-style pedestal sink to preserve the vintage vibes of this timeless Austin bungalow bathroom. The freestanding porcelain and chrome sink perfectly complements classic details like a beveled mirror and penny floor tiles.

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  Include Open Shelving Below

  

  Include an open shelf below your vanity to maximize storage while maintaining a light profile. In this modern farmhouse bathroom from Cathie Hong Interiors, an open slatted shelf on the bottom keeps the vanity from feeling too heavy while providing storage for towels or other essentials.

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  Float a Wall-Mounted Vanity

  

  Floating vanities aren't just for modern bathrooms. In this quietly luxurious bathroom from interior designer Kara Mann, a large floating double marble-topped vanity provides storage while maintaining a light and airy feel in an updated historic home.

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  Install Twin Vanities

  

  Fill the space between twin vanities with a cozy window seat. In this spacious bathroom from Desiree Burns Interiors, double wood vanities with gold-toned hardware and white quartz tops are complemented by a built-in window seat big enough for two.

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  Paint It Dark Green

  

  Paint your vanity in a bold shade to add a color accent to a neutral bathroom.

  Emily Bowser chose dark forest green paint on the wooden vanity base to contrast the bright white quartz top, matte black fixtures and tile floors, and white walls of the clean, modern bathroom.

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  Try a Freestanding Model

  

  This petite powder room from Kate Marker Interiors has a freestanding modern farmhouse-style wood and marble sink and vanity that maximizes space and storage while adding charm and warmth, complementing the gray shiplap half walls, and darker gray-and-white wallpaper with a woodland theme.

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  Double Up

  

  Interior designer Andrea Pietragallo of Britt Design Studio made use of the wide proportions of this spacious primary bathroom by installing twin vanities on opposite sides of the room that allow couples to get ready at the same time with ease.

  The warm wood vanities have white marble tops and are accented with gold-toned fixtures that balance the white tones of the room.

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  Add Farmhouse Vibes

  

  This renovated historic Westchester farmhouse bathroom in Pound Ridge, New York from interior designer Kara Mann looks like it's always been there, with its antique-style wood double vanity topped with a clean white countertop that provides plenty of open storage for neatly folded towels.

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  Stain It Dark

  

  Dark brown wood with plenty of visible grain adds texture to this primary bathroom vanity from Leclair Decor which houses double sinks and a mixture of closed and open storage.

  The earthy palette of black and brown is complemented with antique brushed brass mirrors and plumbing fixtures add warmth.

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  Choose Decorative Hardware

  

  Dress up your bathroom vanity with fancy hardware. Desiree Burns Interiors finished this double vanity with brass-toned knobs and pulls that look like jewelry.

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  Choose a Complementary Style

  

  Match the style of your vanity to the style of your home. This coastal powder room in Maine from Tyler Karu features a weathered gray wood vanity with a white and gray marble top that complements soft blue-gray wallpaper with an illustrated rope pattern and silver-toned accents.

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  Add a Sink Skirt

  

  To create more storage beneath a freestanding sink or a vanity without built-in cabinetry, add a simple curtain to hide clutter.

  Lobster and Swan hung a linen curtain beneath a reclaimed wood countertop topped with a modern square sink for a mix of old and new.
  

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  Pair Black and White

  

  Pair white Shaker cabinetry with black knobs and pulls for a classic look that will complement any style. Mary Patton Design installed a large double vanity in this polished primary bathroom that mixes a clean black-and-white palette with vintage decor.

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  Choose a Single Vanity

  

  Install a single vanity to save space in a small powder room. Desiree Burns Interiors chose a classic white vanity with a white marble top and hidden storage underneath in this stylish guest bathroom.

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  Create a Full-Wall Vanity

  

  In a spacious primary bathroom, install a full wall of vanities that will give each person room to spread out. Whittney Parkinson Design sandwiched a built-in dressing table between the vanities for added functionality.

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  Top With Glossy Stone

  

  Juxtapose matte and high-gloss finishes to add interest to a small space. This powder room from Kate Marker Interiors has a pale gray painted vanity with gold-toned hardware, and an elegant black marble top that complements the black-and-white floor tiles.

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  Paint It Pink

  

  Give your kids' bathroom vanity an easy makeover with a coat of paint. The spacious wood vanity in this girls bathroom from Mindy Gayer Design Co. is painted in pastel pink, topped with white quartz, and accented with warm antique bronze finishes.

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  Anchor With Wall Mirrors

  

  Anchor an extra-long double vanity with a trio of mirrors and extra wall sconces. Desiree Burns Interiors structured this primary bathroom vanity and makeup station with arched mirrors flanked with vertical wall sconces for a balanced feel.

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  Go for All-White

  

  Create a clean and simple feel with an all-white bathroom vanity. This single bathroom vanity from Emily Henderson Design disappears against the room's white finishes, allowing the wallpaper to become the focal point.

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  Corner Vanity

  

  Optimize space in a small powder room or guest bath with a corner vanity. Louis Duncan-He Designs wedged a single vanity into the corner of this polished space, foregoing countertop space to provide storage below.

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  Match the Color to Walls

  

  Paint your bathroom vanity in the same bright color as your walls for an integrated feel. This space from Studio Peake mixes fresh green paint and vibrant patterned wallpaper, with a hammered silver sink that adds a cool-toned metallic element.