How To Design the Perfect Bathroom Vanity

A vanity space is more than just a section of your bathroom design. It is a place to practice your morning and evening beautifying rituals, a place of confidence and self-care, and a place to get ready for special occasions. With this area of the bathroom playing such an important role in our day-to-day lives, offering comfort as well as practicality, it’s essential to get the space right.

A vanity space should suit your getting ready and winding down routines, offering the surface space, storage and reflection you need. Whatever your bathroom interior style or your vanity space requirements, follow this step-by-step guide to design your perfect vanity space.

Step 1: Pick Your Furniture

A great place to start when designing your vanity space is by selecting your furniture. This is the key feature of the space, around which all other elements are built. When selecting your furniture, it is important to consider both design and space. The style, colour and design need to reflect your personal tastes and chosen traditional interior, especially as this is something that you will be using almost daily – it needs to be something you love! It’s also a good idea to consider both storage and surface space to ensure it can hold all your bathroom and beautifying essentials as well as provide the surface space you need when completing your daily rituals.

For a rustic and artsy aesthetic, opt for a Guild furniture unit. The Guild Collection is inspired by the late 19th century Arts and Crafts movement and features minimalist yet striking details that make for a bold and creative design. If you’re looking for more of a classical beauty, our traditional freestanding furniture units are the way to go. With a wide variety of sizes and the option of either doors or drawers, find the perfect unit for your space and storage needs that brings sophistication to any traditional design style. To bring the opulence of Art Deco design into your daily routine, opt for a Riviera furniture unit. Full of style and glamour, the Riviera collection is inspired by the lavish designs that lined the prosperous Mediterranean coast in the 1920s.

Once you’ve picked your furniture style, the next thing to think about is your basin. Your first option is to complete your furniture unit with an integrated basin, creating a sleek, all-in-one design. Alternatively, you can finish your furniture with a worktop. This allows for extra space around your basin for your beauty products and provides a wide choice of shapes and styles when selecting a countertop basin.

Step 2: Select Your Brassware

Once you’ve decided on your furniture and basin, the next thing to do is complete that element of the design by selecting your basin taps. The type of brassware you choose largely depends on the basin style you have opted for. An integrated basin allows you to select from a range of wall-hung or deck-mounted brassware designs, whereas a countertop basin leaves you with stylish wall-hung or tall mixer options.  

Finding the right brassware for your design depends on both the traditional style you have chosen for your bathroom interior and the experience you would like to have when using the taps. If you’ve opted for a Riviera or Guild furniture unit, continue the theme of the design area through to your brassware with Riviera or Guild basin taps. These taps harmonise perfectly with the furniture styles and offer a range of tap types, such as wall hung, deck mounted and tall mixers. For an all-round classical style, opt for our traditional basin taps. These basin taps feature a beautiful historical appearance that integrates seamlessly with a wide range of traditional design styles and eras.

Step 3: Complete The Space with A Mirror and Lighting

Now that you have the main feature in place, it’s time to turn it into a functional vanity space with a mirror and lighting. When conducting your daily beautifying rituals or getting ready for that special occasion, achieving the perfect lighting and reflection is essential.

Start by choosing your mirror. Consider the size you need to make getting ready a breeze and the shape that most suits your style. Our mirror selection offers a range of shapes, from square and rectangular, to oval and arch. With a range of colours and fixing options available, style your mirror to your personal tastes and chosen traditional interior.

When thinking about lighting, it’s important to consider both appearance as well as achieving the perfect reflection. Framing your mirror with a wall sconce on either side creates a beautifully symmetrical appearance while enhancing the traditional styling of the space. Our selection of bathroom lights features a wide range of traditional designs perfect for any classical interior.