The bathroom features Chromtech tile, a Toto toilet, Kohler vanity, and powder-coated steel countertop.

Think about proportion and size. For instance, are you swapping out your old one because it’s too small? Are you planning to install a new vanity in a tiny powder room and need to find something small enough that would fit?

In modern bathroom vanities, timber can be used a number of different ways. It’s at its most basic in this simplistic modern bathroom, tied together neatly with matching shelving in the cut-out above.

Dual, white square-shaped sinks make the perfect modern bathroom vanities for granite countertops, like the contrasting black one seen here.

The flooring in the master bath is vein-cut Ocean Silver travertine. The custom bathroom vanity is stained birch, the polished chrome fixtures are from Hansgrohe’s Axor Uno2 line, and the chair is upholstered in Checker by Alexander Girard for Maharam.

“The old living room and balcony on the sixth floor were transformed into the master bedroom with an en-suite open bathroom,” Hammer said. Flos lighting illuminates the space above the vanity.

Short on space? Modern bathroom vanities for small spaces don’t have to scrimp on style, as evidenced by this diminutive porcelain sink with chrome cross handles.

Counter and sink (€6,800), mirror (€680)

The difference a Solatube tubular daylighting device can make in these spaces is dramatic.

Made of stained beech wood with pulls by Mockett, the bathroom vanity was custom-designed by the architects. A Caesarstone counter, Toto sink fixture, Tech Lighting mirror, and Kohler toilet and sink are surrounded by Mosa tiles.

The Vanity Table from Magis features rounded corners and either a mirrored or glass surface.

We dig Inga Sempé's new wall-mounted vanity for Hay (also available in non-gradient versions).

Tubular daylighting is particularly effective in interior rooms, like closets, hallways, and bathrooms, where accessing daylight isn't as simple as putting in a window.

Seattle’s Special Projects Division designed the custom cabinetry throughout the house. A Vola faucet is integrated with the Carrara marble vanity.

This prefabricated home in California sought to minimize waste in everything from the construction process to the appliances and fixtures inside. The sink in the powder room is made from recycled tires.

Powder Room

House Two Bath

Measuring is key. Once you’ve decided on your ideal vanity size, confirm that you have enough clearance around any opening doors, shower stalls, and drawers, as there is nothing worse than installing a big new vanity and not being able to open the bathroom door all the way.

Guest Bathroom

With its slender table and wall-mounted mirror, Florian Schmid's Carla, Carlo design for Zeitraum scans as a deconstructed vanity.

And for a dose of desktop sculpture, delve into Totokaelo's artier options: Vanity Dumbbell by Faux/Real, $380.

Ensuite

Powder room.

Master bathroom vanity and 'wet room'. Materials are encaustic concrete tile, limestone tile.

The cabana bathroom's custom vanity provides storage with a contemporary feel.

engineered quartz vanity tops and shower surround

The Master Bath features luxurious materials of Mahogany wood and natural stone.

The ensuite bathroom shares a angular skylight with the main bedroom - allowing views to the sky and providing bountiful natural light.