How to Style a Bathroom Vanity

From bustling mornings to relaxing evenings, the bathroom vanity is the centre stage for all the daily rituals that prepare us to face the world but also unwind from its challenges. Given its constant use, the vanity deserves extra styling attention for an elevated bathroom experience. Minimalist, maximalist or somewhere in between, creating a vanity display that reflects your taste and supports your rituals can help streamline your everyday.

Functionality First 

Clutter is the worst enemy of any high-traffic zone and the bathroom vanity is no exception. Organising your cosmetics, toiletries, hygiene essentials, and accessories can save precious minutes if not hours on morning prep time. Plus, it creates a more visually pleasing environment, ensuring your rituals are met with Zen, not fuss. 

Stylish and functional storage solutions like designer soap dishes, floating shelves, caddies, tumbler holders, and towel rails can lend an aesthetic edge to everyday items while keeping the countertops clean and tidy. These fixtures and storage accessories come in various attractive designs and finishes to suit different tastes, so you can easily find the perfect match for your bathroom.

Decor with a Purpose

When styling your vanity unit, prioritise scale and purpose to avoid making the area feel cramped. In this regard, you shouldn’t underestimate the decorative potential of tapware. Basin mixers, and spouts can be the crown jewels of your bathroom vanity, adding a touch of style that enhances but not overwhelms.

That said, incorporating additional pieces of purposeful decor like candles for aromatherapy and relaxation or plants for a pop of life and greenery can further add to the style and functionality of your vanity element. 

Clever Lighting 

As the vanity is often the focal point of the bathroom, you can highlight and complement its features with a modern LED mirror. This lighting solution is the answer to three key bathroom requirements: task lighting, physical observation, and ambience. LED mirrors, especially those with cool white temperatures, provide even, shadow-free illumination, perfect for shaving, applying makeup, and other personal hygiene rituals. Plus, the illuminated frame itself adds a sophisticated edge to the mirror, transforming its utilitarian nature into a style statement.

 

View the full range of vanities available at Highgrove Bathrooms today. We have a fantastic array of wall hung, floor mount and curved vanities. For additional help or tips on styling, ask one of the knowledgeable team in-store today.