At the heart of most bathroom renovations is one great piece of furniture: the vanity.
“The vanity can make or break the design of the bathroom,” said Hema Persad, the founder of Los Angeles-based interior design firm Sagrada Studio. “It takes up a lot of square footage, no matter how big or small the bathroom is, so you have to think about it really carefully.”
There are two key points to consider: how to maximize storage space, and how to bolster the design vision for the room.
“The vanity should always meet a functional need,” said Gabriela Gargano, the founder of New York-based interior design firm Grisoro Studio. “But how bold or discreet it is really depends on the design goal for the space.”
The answer to those questions can lead to vastly different designs, from expansive built-in cabinetry to compact wall-mounted units. Here are some of the designs that Ms. Persad, Ms. Gargano and others have implemented to make bathrooms look, and function, their best.