You might think of white as being sort of a blah color – the neutral, the default, the blank slate. But when it comes to bathroom design in general and bathroom vanities in particular, white is one of the best and most flexible colors out there. It helps keep a bathroom looking clean, bright, open, and large, and unlike some wood tones, it isn’t limited to a single design style. In fac

Building an antique inspired bathroom isn’t easy. After all, you certainly don’t want to expose real antiques to the harsh, humid, and ever changing environment of the bathroom, and replicas designed specifically for the bathroom aren’t always easy to come by. Traditional bathroom vanities easier to find, but truly ornate antique styles – with elaborate wood carvings and ex

As a bit of an occupational hazard, I’ve really fallen in love with bathroom design in all its shapes and forms. From historical restorations to the most contemporary spaces, I think the bathroom is the most fun place in the whole home to play with design. That’s why, today, I want to take a minute to look at the history of bathroom design – or, specifically the history of bathro

Interior designers say that bathrooms are trending more modern than ever, moving away from traditional and especially antique design. But if you love the look of ornate, traditional bathrooms, never fear – there’s still plenty of room for a lavish style, and an antique bathroom vanity is a great place to start. But while there are plenty of Victorian and Edwardian antique replicas out

I’ve talked a bit before about wood bathroom vanities, but usually in the context of structural integrity or rustic style. They come in all shapes, sizes, styles, and shades, and work well in a variety of bathroom decors. If you like the look of natural wood, and are considering a bathroom renovation, but aren’t quite sure what look you’re going for, here are a few ideas to get y

Not everyone is a designer, and no matter how many hours you spend plastered to your favorite home remodel show, making great bathroom design choices and pairings might never come naturally. Getting the perfect look for your bathroom vanity takes hard work, time, searching, and a little bit of a natural eye. So if you aren’t super confident in your own design skills, or if you just want to s

I recently visited a friend who’s in the middle of the long and arduous process of renovating her new, lovely-but-outdated ranch home. We were most of the way through the dones and to-dos tour when she showed me her master bathroom. I burst out “I love it!” just a moment before she told me she hadn’t done a thing to it yet. Now, I might have felt a little silly if her bank

Bathroom vanities are the centerpiece of most bathrooms. Unless you have a particularly stunning freestanding bathtub or an elaborately tiled custom shower stall, there’s a good chance that your vanity is the most unique fixture in your bathroom. In a smaller or average sized bathroom, then, the best way to add style and customization to your bathroom is to look for a unique bathroom vanity.

If you want to build a decadent, period-inspired bathroom, chances are you’re going to want an antique bathroom vanity to round it out. But antique bathroom vanities tend to be big, even if they only have a single sink. Smaller traditional bathroom vanities are more common, but tend to be a little generic – truly ornate antique bathroom vanities under the 40 inch range are fewer and fa

The best antique bathroom vanities are those with high quality finishes. Real antiques don’t look like you bought them brand shiny new from your favorite boutique, and to get an authentic antique look and feel, your bathroom vanities shouldn’t be, either. There are a lot of different types of antique finishes, from simple aged paint to elaborate multi-tone designs, each one accenting a