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Stylish + Functional Single Bathroom Vanity Designs

January 13, 2021

When only a single-sink vanity will do — in small, guest and kids' bathrooms — there are still an abundance of designs that don't sacrifice storage space or style.

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Hello Light + Bright

Modernize your bathroom with of-the-moment metallics. Gold hardware and light fixtures add contemporary glamour to this streamlined white vanity. A small built-in shelf houses all your morning and evening essentials, keeping the countertop clutter-free.

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Boost Your Bathroom's Hue

Have fun with your vanity by opting for a completely unexpected shade. This glossy hot pink vanity brings an explosion of color to the bright white bathroom. Clad in a chunky but clean-lined white countertop, the vanity features playful U-shaped knobs and pulls.

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Photo: Dustin Peck; Builder: Mary Ludemann of New Old Custom Homes; Design Team: Vicky Serany, Elizabeth O’Neal, Paige Adams. From: Southern Studio
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View Through an Opposing Lens

Create an interesting and stylish design by working with contrasting elements. Black-and-white wallpaper in a striking foliage print juxtaposes against the natural wood vanity in this organic contemporary bathroom. Linear sconces, along with well-chosen accessories, bring in modern geometrics.

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When in Doubt, Go Timeless

Neutral hues are a timeless option to instantly brighten the bathroom. Here, a light oak vanity pops against sparkling white walls while cane detailing on the cabinet’s face gives added flair.

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Toy With Traditional

Classic blue-and-white wallpaper makes a bold statement in this traditional bathroom. Furniture-inspired vanities, such as this natural wood piece topped in marble, deliver timeless appeal, and chrome accents — from the sconces to the faucet — generate a reflective shine.

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Round It Out

A slate blue floating vanity adds just the right amount of pizzazz to this otherwise neutral bathroom. Matte black fixtures, a round mirror and a wooden accent wall contrast beautifully with the vanity to create a bright, modern space.

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Go Big on Style

Small baths can still be big on style. Here, designer John McClain created an accent wall with glazed green tile installed in a herringbone pattern that serves as a stunning backdrop for a large, single sink vanity. A thick marble countertop and chic brass accents combine to create a luxurious addition to the space.

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Embrace a Style You Love

This traditional romantic setting is ready for relaxing at the end of a hard day. Elegant detailing dresses the vanity while subtle distressing adds a timely vintage aesthetic. In place of an antique buy, an ornate border is painted around a simple mirror — a clever and budget-friendly idea.

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Even Out the Design

At times your vanity is the centerpiece of your space, while other times it's the balancing act. Light blue penny round tiles and lively floral wallpaper are a captivating combo in this bathroom. To offset the abundance of patterns, a simple white vanity is chosen. Delicate pink knobs pick up the subtle blush hue of the wallpaper.

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Top With Marble

The powder room’s freestanding white vanity has a rustic wood framed mirror and 3-light vanity light for illumination above. Sophisticated black walls with a subtle softness provide a dramatic backdrop and add moody style to this chic space with a Western flavor.
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Coordinate Metals

In this posh powder room, metallic gold grout gives the marble hex flooring an added bit of sparkle and visually ties it into the sink's brass fixture and the vanity's gold trim. The deep navy hue of the vanity creates much-needed depth against the energizing floral wallpaper.

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Go With the Curve

Instead of straight clean lines, this vanity has a graceful bend that adds softness to the space. The expansive single-sink vanity has plenty of open and closed storage to keep the bathroom neat and tidy. Delicate wallpaper establishes a subtle touch of pattern.

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Pick Distinct Patterns

Compelling motifs energize this petite bathroom. Panda marble (a white backdrop with prominent black stripes) tops the white Shaker-style vanity, and graphic black-and-white wallpaper creates movement and contrast throughout.

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Make It Fun

Kids' and guest bathrooms tend to be on the smaller side and lend themselves to fun patterns. Zebra wallpaper sets the scene for this playful jungle bathroom and is met with a bright blue vanity with gold accents. Tile that looks like wood planks is laid diagonally to ground the space in a toned-down hue.

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Feel Like a Spa, Everyday

When selecting the color palette for your small bathroom, cool neutrals will never steer you wrong. Bright whites and pale grays instantly create a serene environment. Classic subway tile lines the shower walls and acts as a backsplash behind the marble-clad vanity.

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Maintain Practical Living

Single vanities don't mean you have to sacrifice storage. This rustic piece has ample drawer space and open shelving underneath for stowing fresh towels. Reflecting its lakeside locale, the bathroom is a perfect mix of natural materials — the blue-hued wood paneling and distressed mirror framing — and nautical influences — lantern-inspired sconces and striped window shades.

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Infuse Contemporary Elements

For a quick and easy update to an existing vanity, swap outdated fixtures and hardware for on-trend brass pieces, instead. Here, the contemporary fixtures on the wooden, single-sink cabinet are complemented by two brass sconces flanking the mirror while an eye-catching wallpaper adds a burst of print behind.

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Amp Up the Color

Oh, what a fresh coat of paint can do. To makeover this bathroom, the existing vanity and mirror frame are painted a bright salmon hue. The walls are papered in a black-and-white picture frame print that conveys a certain amount of whimsy to the space.

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Strip Down to Basics

Raw materials play a major role in this bathroom design. Concrete floors ground the space, while brick-like tile establishes rough texture on the wall. A simple vanity delivers pattern to the room with its terrazzo countertop.

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Add Containers for Order

Use baskets or bins to keep open shelving in your vanity organized. A clean-cut basin sink tops this natural wood vanity that sits against a backdrop of watery blue wallpaper. A grand round mirror helps to enlarge the space visually and bounces light around the room.

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Photo: Photography: Christian Torres; Design by Pippa Lee and Tali Roth. From: Pippa Lee
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Reflecting Style

Step outside the vanity box and look for something wholly unexpected. A mirrored vanity is a chic addition to this tile-heavy bathroom. Contrasting hexagon tiles line the shower walls, and smaller mosaics spell out a fun surprise on the floor.

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Form a Counterbalance

A little asymmetry gives this bathroom a completely modern vibe. The satin brass wall-mounted faucet and sink are offset to one side of the sleek gray vanity and balanced by a bubble pendant light hanging on the opposite side. The large mirror reflects the rest of the bathroom, making the space feel bigger.

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Float Along

To infuse an airy quality in your bathroom, opt for a floating vanity. This pale wood vanity is no exception to the rule and helps to balance out the patterned-filled room. Terracotta-striped floor tiles are a bold addition, and the unique wall covering produces chic tactile appeal.

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Update the Traditional

Classic with a twist, this bathroom utilizes all the trappings of traditional style — Venetian mirror, elegant molding, timeless furniture-inspired vanity and basketweave floor tile — but in a fresh, new way. The thin moldings are painted spring green, statement-making chrome pulls are added to the vanity and the sconces are literally tied up with a bow.

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Think Inside Your Layout

Often a single-sink vanity makes the most of a tight space. The blueprint of this bathroom maxes out the floor space while taking full advantage of the soaring height. Counter-to-ceiling graphic tile creates an impressive display behind the deep-navy vanity. Underfoot, blue-black penny rounds have a lustrous effect.

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