Most people's bathroom vanities were built by a builder who was more interested in saving money than investing in quality design.
They tend to all look the same - white cabinets without hardware, large unframed sheet mirror, basic light fixtures, and that is about it.
Here are a few interior designer tips, tricks, and ideas to give your bathroom vanity a high end designer look.
photo courtesy of Alex Beattie flickr.com/photos/therubyring/6919665239/Focal Wall
In order to create drama and give your vanity a high end designer look, you should have a focal wall behind your vanity.
The easiest way to create a focal wall is to paint the wall behind your vanity from countertop to ceiling.
Another option is to tile the wall.
You can use whatever tile appeals to you, however a natural stone will probably stay in style longer (but make sure to seal it appropriately).
The tile on the focal wall can set the color scheme and style for your entire bathroom.
Light Fixtures
Get rid of that ugly light bar over your mirror.
Replace the light bar with lights on either side of each mirror for better lighting and a more high end designer look.
Mirror
Instead of a large sheet mirror on your wall, replace it with an interesting framed mirror that is beveled.
Make sure the mirror is oversized.
Use an abundance of caution when removing your sheet mirror so it doesn't shatter and cut someone.
Faucet
Your basic builder faucet probably cost $20 and could break at any minute since it is the cheapest faucet ever made, so invest in a stylish new faucet for your high end designer bathroom vanity.
Opt for a faucet that is not only beautiful, but also well built with excellent reviews and made by a company with excellent customer service.
Countertops
If you have a little more money in your budget, consider replacing your cultured marble countertops with a natural stone countertop instead.
Make sure to learn about the maintenence requirements of whatever stone you select since some will not perform well when coming into contact with water, makeup, hair spray, nail polish, and more.
Cabinet Knobs and Pulls
One of the least expensive decorative touches you can add to a bathroom is to add cabinet knobs and pulls.
Try to find something interesting, vintage looking, or artsy to add a designer touch to your bathroom vanity.
Many cabinet pulls are 3 inches wide. Consider getting pulls that are wider for a more high end look.
Crown Molding
To top off your vanity focal wall, consider adding crown molding to all the walls in your bathroom for a final touch.
