It used to be that a bathroom sink vanity was a fairly plain piece of cabinetry with doors underneath and perhaps a set of drawers for storage on one side. Not anymore. Homeowners today are leveraging all sorts of interesting materials to create a custom vanity.
In fact, one of the most popular bathroom styles these days is to forgo a vanity all together by utilizing old-fashioned pedestal sinks. These are great solutions for small spaces, or bathrooms where little storage is needed, like a powder room. Pedestal sinks can be used to create vintage, traditional or modern looks depending on the style chosen and fixtures selected.
Another trend is to take an old dresser and make that into a vanity. For homeowners who have a cherished dresser this is a unique way of integrating it into a modern home. Another option is to purchase a piece of unfinished wood furniture and custom paint it in a color that matches the dcor or faux finish it for a truly unusual look. Given the popularity of this style, some cabinet companies are even designing bathroom sink vanities to look like old pieces of furniture that have been transformed. Often these pieces are more of a larger...