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A bathroom vanity is not only functional in and of itself but it can also be used to enhance the look and feel of a bathroom. Bathroom vanities can be traced to the beginning of civilisation where ancient societies such as the Egyptians and the Greeks were known to use them both for practical and aesthetic purposes. While they were previously the preserve of those in the upper echelons of society, they have become more affordable and accessible to a large proportion of the population.

Just like other pieces of home furniture, bathroom vanities come in a variety of designs and styles ranging from traditional to contemporary to country. A bathroom vanity in the category of traditional design will most likely have a dark wood grain finish while sporting carved metal details evoking a sense of grandeur and elegance. A bathroom vanity in the category of contemporary design has a sleek appearance sporting a smooth finish with clean lines and an open style in what is essentially a minimalistic design. A bathroom vanity classified under the country design category has a relaxed, almost casual look. It will most likely resemble the architecture of the countryside in France.

Bathroom vanities come sporting a variety of features and it is up to the buyer to decide what they want the bathroom vanity for. Some vanities come equipped with a jewellery armoire, a stool, a mirror and so on. A bathroom sink vanity could also be shipped with a marble top. Bathroom sinks with a marble top have the advantage of being resistant to staining and scratching or chipping.

The bathroom vanity offers consumers an elegant, functional, and in some cases necessary pedestal for their sink. Some would choose a sink-in-vanity over a freestanding basin because of the storage space the former offers. Depending on the theme of the bathroom, the vanity can also serve as an important design fixture, acting as a focal point in the room and tying other elements together.

Among the most elegant and most distinctive bathroom vanities are those made by Madison, Imperial Bathrooms, and Villeroy & Bosch.

Madison’s double basins with wall hung vanity unit – with Stonewood accents and available either in an oak or walnut finish – seems to float in the air. Raised and balanced on a thin footing, the Madison vanities are the perfect addition to the clean-lined, Scandinavian-inspired bathroom.

The Imperial Bathrooms Cuda open vessel bowl vanity unit is a true landmark in bathroom elegance. It’s distinctive, luxurious, and a true achievement in interior design. It fuses natural wood, chrome, and stone elements using clean, geometric lines. It evokes both modernity and ancient washing places all at once. It’s also practical since its natural elements almost never need cleaning and will, for all intents and purposes, last for a lifetime. The Cuda vanity unit has three drawers and a large shelf underneath the basin for storage.

The intricate and handsome Imperial Bathrooms North Shore three bay basin and vanity unit seems best suited to the country. Wood elements perfectly accent the taupe front and the chrome faucet.

Finally, true to form, Villeroy & Bosch also offers a line of simple, clean porcelain vanities that would look great in almost any bathroom.

The bathroom vanity offers consumers an elegant, functional, and in some cases necessary pedestal for their sink. Some would choose a sink-in-vanity over a freestanding basin because of the storage space the former offers. Depending on the theme of the bathroom, the vanity can also serve as an important design fixture, acting as a focal point in the room and tying other elements together.

The Vitra Pera Bathroom vanity unit and basin is a simple white box, perfect for small, simple lavatories. Likewise, the shelf-based Laufen PRO B is a minimal, economical solution for everyday living.

Those looking for more distinctive vanities would do well to look at the Gelson Rhone and Elbe vanity units. Both long rectangles with rooster-looking taps, the former sits flush on the floor while the latter stands atop elegant chrome legs. Also creative are the Laufen PRO A vanity units, which wrap around and conceal the sink’s pipe without themselves touching the floor. The Laufen PRO A comes in single door and two versions of a double door variety. All have frosted sliding doors that opaquely reveal the cabinet’s contents.

Imperial Bathrooms and Ideal Standard also make truly elegant and truly distinctive vanities. The former’s Westminster Oaky Esteem and obsidian Linea both look like fine furniture, giving the bathroom sink the look of an heirloom. The Ideal Standard Create, in a choice of finishes, looks more like cabinetry or a chest of drawers. In this way, the Create is perfect for seamlessly integrating bedroom and bathroom.