Confused about what type of countertop is best for your bathroom? It ultimately depends on the room’s traffic, your styling preferences, and your overall budget. For high-traffic master and secondary bathrooms, you’ll likely want countertops that are resistant to stains and built for durability (think granite and white quartz.) If you’re shopping for a smaller guest bathroom or powder room that won’t see as much regular use, then you can get away with decorative but porous countertops made of marble, concrete, or wood. For tighter budgets, ceramic and laminate are both good economical choices that are relatively easy to install.

When selecting a vanity top, it’s important to make sure that you choose a design that suits your style as well as your bathroom’s dimensions. A vanity top generally adds about an inch to the vanity’s size, so keep this in mind when narrowing down your options to ensure that the top you choose will work in the available space. Ideally, vanity tops should be an inch wider and deeper than the vanity cabinet itself. Taking the time to measure your bathroom space is especially important when you’re mixing and matching tops and bases – and it’s an essential part of finding the perfect fit.

Pro Tip: When in doubt, quartz is always a smart option. It’s just as durable as concrete and granite, and its non-porous finish is more resistant to stains and bacteria.

Popular Bathroom Vanity Styles

Today’s selection of bathroom vanities comes in a wide range of styles to complement your overall home décor. Choose from tried-and-true traditional favorites with slatted doors and wood-heavy construction for a touch of nostalgia, or refresh your space with contemporary pieces made with on-trend details and silhouettes. Modern vanities reflect mid-century styling with louvered cabinet doors and wide paneling, while transitional vanities blend these mid-century influences with the latest innovations for extra versatility. Whatever your preferred look, these designs add their own unique charm to your home’s bathrooms and offer the perfect pairings of form and function.

Lighting is such an integral part of every room in your home, and bathrooms are certainly no exception. From sleek metallic fixtures to extravagant bath bars and sconces with three or more bulbs, these designs illuminate your master and guest baths to perfection. Let your preferred aesthetics guide you toward choosing a style that reflects your great taste. Whether you favor mixed metals, ornate details, frosted glass, or exposed bulbs, these essential lights frame your vanity and brighten your morning and evening routines. (Read “From Blah to Spa: How Bathroom Lighting Can Turn Your Space into an Oasis” for more styling inspiration.)

Pro Tip: Always make sure that the bathroom fixtures you choose are UL rated for damp or wet locations.

Visually speaking, the finish of your vanity is one of the most important considerations for how it will look in your master and guest baths. Whether you love the soft effect of everyday neutrals or prefer contrasting shades that command attention, there are more than enough finishes to accommodate your sense of style.

Choose from classic brown cabinets and natural rattan for down-to-earth charm. Black and charcoal, of course, are always in style. Or try a stained wood vanity in cherry, walnut, or mahogany. Gray is a versatile option that works well with a wide range of color palettes, while classic black and white finishes are timeless favorites that never fail.

Your Style, Your Pick

Begin and end each day at a bathroom vanity that speaks to your personal sense of style. Browse our complete collection of vanities to find the perfect design for your needs, and check out “10 Easy Bathroom Updates to Impress Your Guests” for more ways to beautify your space.

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