All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.When it comes to interior design in the loo, playing with bathroom vanity ideas is an easy way to give your space serious panache. After all, the cabinetry often serves as a focal pointa vital component in any successful bathroom remodel.The bathroom vanity serves as a crucial functional hub where people can perform daily tasks, says Mike Fisher, creative director and founder of Studio Indigo in London. Like a kitchen, it must do a lot. First, it establishes the overall look of the space. Second, its functional and provides valuable storage for all your personal grooming paraphernalia.A bathroom makeover is a way to express creativity and add an element of surprisestriking stone, architectural curves, cantilevered sinks, and vibrant colors are all ways to wow. Here, 37 unique bathroom vanity ideas to consider without undergoing a major renovation.Photo: Lance Gerber1/39Infuse with dramaA powder bath is the perfect spot to play with a vanity that is all about drama. Morrison Interiors zhuzhed up the marble slab with a fluted front detail, brass accents, and a dark patterned wallpaper to give it that jewel-box ambiance. This vanity seamlessly combines refined elegance with modern touches, where bold wallpaper and softer accents come together to create an elevated powder bath, says principal designer Rachel Morrison.Photo: Kast2/39Sneak in a pedestal sinkAs Kast can attest, concrete does not have to be drab and boring. The Orme pedestal basin seen here features a silhouette that is both practical and artistic thanks to the ridged columned pedestals and a platform for soap and hand towels. Consider a pedestal sink to create a sculptural moment in the bathroom.Photo: Michael Shvadron3/39Play up the natural lightIn this bathroom inspired by the earth, designer Jordan Weisberg opted for a curved custom-made vanity. It hugs the corner of the room, and benefits from soft, natural light that illuminates it just so. The touch of blue in the countertop stone is complemented by the palette of pink and sand.Photo: Public 311 Design4/39Seek old-world charmA custom soapstone sink on a vintage cabinet elegantly blends old-world charm with modern sophistication. Its rich color and veining create striking contrast while the honed marble floors add an upscale, contemporary touch, ensuring the space feels intentional and unique, says interior designer Lindsay Colhoun.Photo: Courtesy of Agence Girodroux & Delpy5/39Lighten upThis vanity creates contrast between Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble and much softer travertine stone. A bronze-tinted mirrorframed with a brushed brass outlineopens up the space. Having two very large mirrors face-to-face allows the daylight to be diffracted to give a feeling of loftiness, says designer TK of Girodroux & Delpy.Photo: John Merkl6/39Follow the linesA white oak vanity can command special interest when the silhouette has clean lines. AD Pro Directory member Kristen Pena of K Interiors accented this custom Shade Designs piece with Brizo fixtures and hardware, a CB2 mirror, and Modern Metier sconces.Photo: Christopher Stark Styling: Rachel Forslund7/39Double-drench in blueYou cant go wrong with a navy vanity, but adding blue tile around gives your bathroom more impact. For a curated monochromatic effect, the vanity is painted a Hauge Blue by Farrow & Ball and enveloped by hand-glazed Ann Sacks tile. Designer Jeff Andrews, an AD Pro Directory member, aimed to make this utilitarian piece more like furniture. A simple and symmetrical vanity is easy on the eyes and maximizes storage, he says. The antique brass hardware from the Golden Lion and the lighting by Apparatus contrast the polished nickel fixtures by Waterworks. The result is a bathroom vanity that is balanced, beautiful, and functional.Photo: Christopher Stark8/39Mix modern with cottagecoreTo counterbalance the tunnel-like effect of a small powder room, Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors, an AD Pro Directory member, selected a custom walnut vanity that offset the verdant wallpaper, creating a cozy space. Opting for a wide mounted vanity also adds generous storage without the bulk. Sleek sconces echo the linear texture and balance the rest of the design to keep it from skewing too flowery.Photo: Lance Gerber9/39Anchor with natural stoneCombining raw materials with thoughtful design, This vanity stands out for its bold simplicity, creating a space thats both grounding and visually dynamic, Morrison, who designed the space, says. The natural stone sink, with its bold veining and monolithic form, sets the tone, and the textured black tile backsplash adds depth. Matte black fixtures provide a modern contrast to the warm wood tones and organic details.Photo: Courtesy of Agence Girodroux & Delpy10/39Sprinkle in terrazzoDesigned by Girodroux & Delpy, this entire bathroom is covered in blue custom-made terrazzo. The smart choice make the vanity the star and elevates a simple design into a focal point. Think of it as an alternative to marble that is both refined and elegant.Photo: Nick Johnson11/39Bring out the black marbleTo keep the Nero Marquina marble vanity from plunging into the depths of darkness, interior designer Maria Pollard of Crosby Designs added custom Fromental wallpaper in emerald chinoiserie. Pollard worked with BVA BarnesVanze Architects to create the little jewel box. The jambs of the sink were angled and mirrored to help the space feel larger, says Stefan Hurray, architect at BVA BarnesVanze Architects. The black stone for the vanity ties into the classic floor tile, while the trim was painted blue to emphasize the Fromental wallpaper.Photo: Courtesy of Lindsey Colhoun12/39Elevate rustic wood vanitiesRustic-looking vanities are the trick to making a space feel warm. But if youre worried about overdoing it and leaning into the cabin aesthetic too much, consider pairing the wood with textured tile. Colhoun created a contemporary en suite by balancing the carved wood with handcrafted Cle Zellige tiles and leathered Taj Mahal countertops. The result? Cozy farmhouse charm that reads more like a sanctuary than camp digs.Photo: Cassandre Charpentier13/39Have fun with hardwareAdd whimsical cloud hardware to a childrens bathroom. Meryl Motyka and Simon Mimoun, cofounders of Mersi, surrounded the otherwise minimalist light oak vanity with iridescent tiles that winked at the theme without making the space too kitschy.Photo: Cassandre Charpentier14/39Bring on the brutalist aestheticThe blue-gray ceramic washbasin from Cielo Ceramica picks up on the silver travertine veins on the floor and the wall. Mersi embraced the minimalist look that borders on brutalist aesthetic and plays out well in a bachelor pad bathroom.Photo: Laura Metzler15/39Think pinkA raspberry pink bathroom vanity can look subdued with the right backsplash. Vanities with an accented backsplash can create a timeless look and feel, says E. Norton, principal of Norton Interiors. The curve in this backsplash [reflects] the lines in the mirror and wallpaper, which creates cohesion. Layering in heritage elements with playful ones, such as the rose gold faucet, further highlight the silhouette.Photo: Andrew Wrisley16/39Evoke spa vibesA quartzite vanity pairs seamlessly with a wall-mounted Waterworks faucet and a backlit mirror. You cant go wrong with a creamy palette to give your bathroom an elegant look worthy of the most luxurious spa, as seen in this space designed by Sarah Latham of Latham Interiors.Photo: Asa Weinstein17/39Try unexpected materialsFraming a laminate vanity is one way to differentiate your bathroom. Metal banding gives it an upscale look and feel with zero maintenance, says interior designer Meredith Heron, whose client was keen on lilac tones. Select a design with plenty of drawer storage to house all the lotions and potions.Photo: Luke White18/39Mix modernity with historical elementsStudio Indigo embraces the historical period details but adds strikingly contrasting modernity when coming up with design ideas for this bathroom. The artful vanity dominates thanks to a strong grayscale palette of grey and white that is as bold as it is harmonious. The surface features a dynamic assortment of stone levels, mixed with Dover White marble and Breccia Suprema stone, which creates sleek clean lines, with recessed vanity mirrors framed by marble surrounds. To add depth and warmth, a Charcoal Tamo veneer has been added to the joinery to provide storage space that seamlessly blends in with the vanity, Fisher says. Meanwhile, vanity lighting by Apparatus and Charles Edwards plays an important function by highlighting the architecture and providing a decorative feature.Photo: Jared Kuzia19/39Bring on the blueSusan Hayward, founder, Susan Hayward Interiors in Milton, Massachusettes, used gold-and-white patterned wallpaper by Quadrille and brass hardware on a royal blue double vanity topped with a marble slab countertop to create a sophisticated and global allure. Two fluid rattan mirrors from Selamat sit above each sink, imparting natural materials into the space which are further echoed by subtle details such as bumblebees on the vanity light fixtures.Photo: Muriel Silva20/39Spruce up bathroom cabinetsPaint the bathroom vanity a verdant shade for a fresh take on design. While white cabinetrywill always be classic, it is fun to break out of the box sometimes and go bold, says Casey Putney, Putney House Interiors in St. Augustine, Florida. Using color on cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms is an unexpected choice, and when it is executed well, really makes a space come alive. In this bright and cheery bathroom renovation, the owner wanted a Florida-inspired space that her children could growto enjoy over the years. Selecting a vanity that featured a bold color was an easy choice to make the space seem more youthful and fun. Putney used the peppy green on the vanity to tie the wallpaper to the penny tile, creating a cohesive design.Photo: Natalia Robert21/39Accent with a backsplashThe steel blue vanity with detailed molding anchors the rest of the detailsspecifically the white backsplash set against the silver metallic leafed wallpaper, the etched glass vessel sink, and the honey bronze faucet. Jennifer Verruto, founder and CEO of Blythe Interiorsin San Diego, also notes that the small drawers flank the center sink cabinet, creating a lovely storage idea that fits seamlessly in the elegant bathroom.Photo: Colin Price22/39Embrace the wood vanityFor San Francisco interior designer Noz Nozawa of Noz Design, a modern bathroom entails bringing in warm and organic elements. She custom-designed a flat-panel walnut vanity to complement the monochromatic geometric floor space. Ilove how the vertical grain walnut wood vanity and the perky brass hardware give a nod to midcentury modern nostalgia in this otherwise contemporary bathroom, Nozawa says.Photo: Laura Steffan23/39Add trim to the cabinetryInterior designer Megan Evans of Covington, Louisiana, elevated simple slab front cabinet doors with trim pieces to create a playful fretwork design. Swapping out the hardware on the vanity instantly dressed the space up, Evans says. This is one of the best small bathroom vanity ideas you can do on a DIY budget.Photo: Laura Steffan24/39Make space on the vanity topEvans loves using natural bamboo to invite a spa-like feeling into a bathroom makeover. We used Carrara marble for the countertop, and mixed brass and nickel tones to add interest, Evans says. Having that extra vanity top space allows for extra storage for toiletries or decor ideas like an ornate vase with greens.Photo: Amy Lamb/Native House Photography25/39Extend the countertopThe team behind Chinotto House in Gainesville, Florida, spruced up a bathroom renovation when working on a teenage girls space. We customized her vanity to have a drop-down seated area where she could experiment with make-up and hair styling, says cofounder Rachel Rector. The design included plenty of storage space for toiletries, eyeshadow colors, lipsticks, and hair accessories. The same walnut wood vanity tone is carried throughout the home to pull in the mid-century modern undertones of the design. The bathroom mirror reflects Fireclay tiled walls in shades of pink.Photo: Muriel Silva26/39Create a white color paletteTake a page out of this designers style book: JuliAnne Kelly, principal of Carrier Design Co. in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, coordinated a white sink vanity with glitzy brass legs with a whimsical mirror and darling lamp shades that all pop against the patterned wallpaper. With blue tones and shapes reminiscent of sea urchins, the wallpaper is quite fitting for a home at the beach, Kelly says.Photo: Margaret Rajic27/39Choose a floating vanityOne way to optimize the bathroom wall is to install a floating vanity, which is synonymous with quiet luxury. Crafted with utmost care and precision, this floating vanity showcases walnut wood, clean lines, and the illusion of weightlessness,says Kelly Sopel, owner of Trim Tech Designsin Naperville, Illinois.Photo: Courtesy of Pottery Barn28/39Introduce concrete to the vanity topConcrete details are excellent if youre looking for a modern vanity. This Pottery Barn freestanding vanity with a single sink can fit well in a farmhouse bathroom or a contemporary condo. The water-resistant acacia hardwood open shelving makes this vanity look airy and not too industrial.Photo: Stephen Karlisch29/39DIY a bathroom vanity designDallas-based interior designer Jean Liu got creative when she turned a piece of wood into a vanity with a vessel sink that contrasted against the neutral bathroom tile on the wall. Keep in mind that such a DIY project does require specific measurements and plumbing expertise.