30 Gorgeous Vanities and Wash Basins From Across the Globe
Feast your eyes on some of the finest bathroom vanities and basins you will ever see
Georgia Madden
20 January 2018
A fabulous vanity or basin is not only practical, it can create a show-stopping centrepiece in your bathroom. If a bathroom renovation is on the cards, you’re in for a treat – we’ve gathered together our all-time favourite vanities and basins on Houzz to get your creative juices flowing.
1. Location: Willoughby, NSW
Why we love it
Every room needs a hero piece and the bathroom is no exception. We love how this elegant black and white vanity sets the tone for the rest of the scheme in this family bathroom.
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Why we love it
Every room needs a hero piece and the bathroom is no exception. We love how this elegant black and white vanity sets the tone for the rest of the scheme in this family bathroom.
Take a look at some of the most fantastic monochrome bathrooms
2. Location: Townsville, Queensland
Why we love it
A verdant green vanity is an unexpected – but thoroughly effective – choice for an otherwise plain bathroom in this Queensland family home. A perfect example of how thinking outside the box can deliver fabulous results. Nice job Ethos Interiors.
Why we love it
A verdant green vanity is an unexpected – but thoroughly effective – choice for an otherwise plain bathroom in this Queensland family home. A perfect example of how thinking outside the box can deliver fabulous results. Nice job Ethos Interiors.
3. Location: Mosman, NSW
Why we love it
A narrow marble basin, an exposed concrete wall, a stunning circular wall light from Christopher Boots – what’s not to love?
Why we love it
A narrow marble basin, an exposed concrete wall, a stunning circular wall light from Christopher Boots – what’s not to love?
4. Location: Salt Lake City, USA
Why we love it
If you adore the modern country look as much as we do, you’ll be sure to love this freestanding white oak vanity unit with its sweet silver-toned drawer pulls. Note how the timber picks up on one of the colours in the floor tiles – a nice touch from designers Studio McGee.
Why we love it
If you adore the modern country look as much as we do, you’ll be sure to love this freestanding white oak vanity unit with its sweet silver-toned drawer pulls. Note how the timber picks up on one of the colours in the floor tiles – a nice touch from designers Studio McGee.
5. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it
With its exquisite timber grain patterns, this custom-made vanity by Ingrain Designs looks more like a work of art than a functional piece of bathroom furniture. Simply stunning.
Wondering which vanity is right for your bathrooms?
Why we love it
With its exquisite timber grain patterns, this custom-made vanity by Ingrain Designs looks more like a work of art than a functional piece of bathroom furniture. Simply stunning.
Wondering which vanity is right for your bathrooms?
6. Location: Toorak, Victoria
Why we love it
A plain timber bench, an eye-catching black and white basin, sleek black tapware – a simple set-up that delivers maximum impact.
Why we love it
A plain timber bench, an eye-catching black and white basin, sleek black tapware – a simple set-up that delivers maximum impact.
7. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it
The chunky basin and benchtop running the full width of the room were the perfect choice for this spacious, light-filled bathroom. The floating timber shelf beneath the bench is bang on-trend, and provides handy storage for towels and bathroom paraphernalia.
Why we love it
The chunky basin and benchtop running the full width of the room were the perfect choice for this spacious, light-filled bathroom. The floating timber shelf beneath the bench is bang on-trend, and provides handy storage for towels and bathroom paraphernalia.
8. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it
With its graceful lines and tapered legs, this bespoke vanity from Zuster for Reece evokes the feel of a luxury hotel – a look we can’t get enough of.
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Why we love it
With its graceful lines and tapered legs, this bespoke vanity from Zuster for Reece evokes the feel of a luxury hotel – a look we can’t get enough of.
Check out the most lavish and luxurious bathrooms on Houzz
9. Location: Sydney, NSW
Why we love it
Black, white, timber and plenty of greenery – there’s a simple honesty to the choice of finishes and fixtures in this bathroom by Harper Lane Design that we adore.
Why we love it
Black, white, timber and plenty of greenery – there’s a simple honesty to the choice of finishes and fixtures in this bathroom by Harper Lane Design that we adore.
10. Location: Randwick, NSW
Why we love it
A curvy basin, bronze accents and handmade encaustic tiles – there’s much to love in the bathroom of this renovated 1910 Randwick cottage.
Why we love it
A curvy basin, bronze accents and handmade encaustic tiles – there’s much to love in the bathroom of this renovated 1910 Randwick cottage.
11. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it
Because there’s no mistaking the star of the show in this chic bathroom by PLANtoBUILD.
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Why we love it
Because there’s no mistaking the star of the show in this chic bathroom by PLANtoBUILD.
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12. Location: Cremorne, NSW
Why we love it
Deep drawers and a dark timber finish on this vanity set a glamorous, Gatsby-esque tone in this Cremorne bathroom.
Why we love it
Deep drawers and a dark timber finish on this vanity set a glamorous, Gatsby-esque tone in this Cremorne bathroom.
13. Location: London, UK
Why we love it
Because the combination of navy and white with a dash of marble creates a sophisticated coastal vibe that we can’t get enough of.
Why we love it
Because the combination of navy and white with a dash of marble creates a sophisticated coastal vibe that we can’t get enough of.
14. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it
At first glance this renovated family bathroom has quite an industrial feel, but look a little closer and you’ll spot several luxurious little details, including brass tapware, a claw-foot bath and exquisite floor tiles.
Why we love it
At first glance this renovated family bathroom has quite an industrial feel, but look a little closer and you’ll spot several luxurious little details, including brass tapware, a claw-foot bath and exquisite floor tiles.
15. Location: Bedford, WA
Why we love it
Who says that buffets only belong in a dining room? By turning an antique buffet into a vanity and adding a sky-blue enamel sink, the owners of this Bedford bathroom have created a show-stopping centrepiece.
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Why we love it
Who says that buffets only belong in a dining room? By turning an antique buffet into a vanity and adding a sky-blue enamel sink, the owners of this Bedford bathroom have created a show-stopping centrepiece.
See these extraordinary basin designs
16. Location: Balmain, NSW
Why we love it
An old cabinet has been given a new lease of life as a vanity here. It adds a touch of charm to this simple, contemporary bathroom, plus plenty of storage.
Why we love it
An old cabinet has been given a new lease of life as a vanity here. It adds a touch of charm to this simple, contemporary bathroom, plus plenty of storage.
17. Location: Wahroonga, NSW
Why we love it
There’s a satisfying sense of symmetry with this double vanity, and this has to be the prettiest shade of blue imaginable.
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Why we love it
There’s a satisfying sense of symmetry with this double vanity, and this has to be the prettiest shade of blue imaginable.
Check out these twin vanities for his & her pleasure
18. Location: Mosman, NSW
Why we love it
Just the sort of low-key glamour with broad appeal; a thick Elba marble slab sets a luxurious tone, while the timber shelf beneath adds a warm, earthy touch.
Why we love it
Just the sort of low-key glamour with broad appeal; a thick Elba marble slab sets a luxurious tone, while the timber shelf beneath adds a warm, earthy touch.
19. Location: Toronto, Canada
Why we love it
Because layering different timber tones, as the owners have done here, is one trend we’re particularly loving.
Why we love it
Because layering different timber tones, as the owners have done here, is one trend we’re particularly loving.
20. Location: Toorak, Melbourne
Why we love it
This renovated family bathroom is a study in contrasts – the sleek pedestal basins are the perfect counter-balance for the richly patterned mosaic floor and wall tiles.
Why we love it
This renovated family bathroom is a study in contrasts – the sleek pedestal basins are the perfect counter-balance for the richly patterned mosaic floor and wall tiles.
… and a close up of those gorgeous Japanese mosaic tiles.
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21. Location: San Francisco, USA
Why we love it
Rustic timber, a thick marble benchtop – there’s a relaxed charm to this bathroom set-up that we can’t go past.
Why we love it
Rustic timber, a thick marble benchtop – there’s a relaxed charm to this bathroom set-up that we can’t go past.
22. Location: Miami, Queensland
Why we love it
With its striking black finish, slender profile and elegant, turned legs, this vanity is the perfect finishing touch for a luxe bathroom such as this one.
Why we love it
With its striking black finish, slender profile and elegant, turned legs, this vanity is the perfect finishing touch for a luxe bathroom such as this one.
23. Location: San Jose, USA
Why we love it
Because the warm timber tone of this mid-century-style vanity is the ideal pairing for the vibrant blue floor tiles.
Why we love it
Because the warm timber tone of this mid-century-style vanity is the ideal pairing for the vibrant blue floor tiles.
24. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it
We adore the asymmetrical touches here, such as how the vanity appears to hug one wall and the mirror has been hung off-centre… but what we love even more is how it’s all balanced out with open shelving on the far of the unit. Genius.
Why we love it
We adore the asymmetrical touches here, such as how the vanity appears to hug one wall and the mirror has been hung off-centre… but what we love even more is how it’s all balanced out with open shelving on the far of the unit. Genius.
25. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it: Pared-back lines, sumptuous materials – this compact vanity in a bathroom by GIA Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations was one we couldn’t tear our eyes away from.
Why we love it: Pared-back lines, sumptuous materials – this compact vanity in a bathroom by GIA Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations was one we couldn’t tear our eyes away from.
26. Location: Elwood, Victoria
Why we love it
We love how the rough-sawn American Oak bench speaks thematically to the timber eaves and the mirror frames. A simple story well told.
Why we love it
We love how the rough-sawn American Oak bench speaks thematically to the timber eaves and the mirror frames. A simple story well told.
27. Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Why we love it
A black and white vanity with oversized knobs sets a fun, playful tone here. We’re also loving the carefully considered touches, such as how the subway tiles on the wall are repeated on the base of the unit.
Here are 6 ways to design with subway tiles
Why we love it
A black and white vanity with oversized knobs sets a fun, playful tone here. We’re also loving the carefully considered touches, such as how the subway tiles on the wall are repeated on the base of the unit.
Here are 6 ways to design with subway tiles
28. Location: Haberfield, NSW
Why we love it
A narrow wall-hung vanity is the perfect choice for this compact bathroom. Plus, we’re loving how the cleverly positioned lighting in the base of the unit makes it appear to float in mid air.
Why we love it
A narrow wall-hung vanity is the perfect choice for this compact bathroom. Plus, we’re loving how the cleverly positioned lighting in the base of the unit makes it appear to float in mid air.
30. Location: Malvern East, Victoria
Why we love it
Colour blocking can be a very effective design tool, and it works a treat in this family bathroom. A broad stroke of blue-grey on the vanity picks up on the colour in the floor tiles and contrasts beautifully with the intricate patterning.
Read more:
How to Design Your Dream Bathroom
Tell us:
Which of these vanities or basins is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below.
Why we love it
Colour blocking can be a very effective design tool, and it works a treat in this family bathroom. A broad stroke of blue-grey on the vanity picks up on the colour in the floor tiles and contrasts beautifully with the intricate patterning.
Read more:
How to Design Your Dream Bathroom
Tell us:
Which of these vanities or basins is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below.
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Thanks for the feature!!
Hi, Would it be possible to get credit for image number 28 at Haberfield?
this is one of our projects. you can find a full set of images in relation to Haberfield house on our Houzz profile and also at our website www.sydesign.com.au.
Go Rebecca and Nancy!
Honestly, people are so judgey here! Not everyone lives the same way! So not everyone has the same storage requirements. When we encountered a bathroom window less storage we took a critical look at how much “stuff” we had, vs what we genuinely needed in the bathroom on a regular basis and found that we could easily get 75% of it out of the bathroom without any hardship. It is so easy to keep too much in the bathroom if you have excessive storage. Don’t condemn other’s choices on the basis of how YOU choose to live YOUR life.