The vanity is the focal point of any bathroom - it's the first thing you see and the piece you interact with most. A custom bathroom vanity is designed to fit your space perfectly, match your style, and provide the storage you actually need. Here's how to choose the right one.
Vanity Styles
Floating vanities are mounted to the wall with no visible legs, creating a clean, modern look and making the floor easy to clean. They work beautifully in smaller bathrooms because the visible floor makes the room feel more spacious.
Freestanding vanities sit on the floor like traditional furniture. They can include decorative legs, feet, or a full base. This style suits traditional and transitional bathrooms.
Double vanities provide separate sink and storage areas for couples. In a master ensuite, this is often the most requested feature.
Choosing the Right Material
Bathroom vanities need to withstand moisture, steam, and daily water exposure. We recommend moisture-resistant MDF for painted finishes (it won't swell or warp like particleboard) and solid hardwoods with catalyzed lacquer for stained finishes. All our bathroom cabinetry receives extra protective coats compared to kitchen work, creating a more robust moisture barrier.
Fixtures and Finishes Worth Considering
Your vanity's faucet and sink set the tone for the entire bathroom. Kohler and Delta both offer extensive collections that range from modern matte black to classic polished chrome. For countertops, quartz from Caesarstone is the most popular choice for bathroom vanities due to its non-porous surface and low maintenance.
Exploring a broader bathroom renovation? Our guide to countertop materials covers quartz, granite, marble, and solid surface options in detail. For cottage properties, read our Muskoka cottage bathroom guide.
Countertop Pairings
Quartz is the most practical choice for bathroom vanities - zero maintenance, non-porous, and available in hundreds of colours and patterns. Marble is stunning but requires sealing and is more susceptible to etching from acidic products. Concrete and solid surface materials offer unique, modern options.
Storage Solutions
Smart storage makes a bathroom functional. Consider full-extension drawers instead of doors (easier to access), built-in electrical outlets inside drawers for hair tools, tiered organizer inserts, pull-out hampers, and dedicated medication storage. For bathrooms with linen closets, a custom linen tower built to match the vanity creates a cohesive look.
Sizing Your Vanity
Standard vanity depths range from 18-24 inches, but custom allows you to go deeper or shallower based on your space. Comfortable vanity height is 34-36 inches (vs. the old standard of 30-32 inches). Width should be maximized to fill your available wall space - this is where custom really shines compared to stock options that leave gaps.
Ready to start your project? Book a free consultation with our design team, or call us at (705) 726-1711 to discuss your vision.