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Vanity Trends Go Clean & Green, Yet Personalization Remains Key

While clean lines and clutter-free styling continue to impact the bath - particularly with regard to vanities and storage cabinets - that doesn’t mean consumers are willing to give up on personalization. Rather, today’s consumers are seeking vanities that offer a custom look, with scaled down details and innovative storage solutions.

Below are some of the hottest trends in bath vanities:
  • Demand for non-traditional storage options continues to grow as consumers seek ways to personalize their bath retreat.
  • Furniture styling remains in high demand, though style trends run the gamut from minimalist modern to nostalgic traditional to Arts & Crafts.
  • As budget-conscious homeowners increasingly remodel in the bath’s existing footprint, rather than expanding the space, smart storage becomes more important than ever, with interior features that help organize clutter hot right now.
  • Finishes are running the spectrum from natural, to deep rich chocolate tones, to painted, with distressing still popular.
  • Maple, cherry, oak and alder remain in demand, though some greener choices, such as bamboo and lyptus wood, are seeing a growth spurt as part of the eco-friendly trend.
  • More value-conscious consumers continue to impact the market, with demand for clean, streamlined vanities that offer quality construction and attractive styling without breaking the bank.
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Burgbad Vanity Suite   American Standard Tropic Collection


The Pli Suite from Burgbad features wall-mounted furniture with high-gloss green accents. The mineral-cast basin is integrated in a high-gloss curved cabinet. A matching mirrored tall cabinet features glass shelves and comes in several heights.
 

Products in the American Standard Tropic collection can be mixed and matched to create a personalized look. The collection’s pedestal sink tops can be used in multiple configurations, including in an above-counter installation with a floor-standing vanity, shown.
 
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This versatile contemporary design is highlighted by exotic figured Anigre veneers in a warm Cognac finish, accented by brushed nickel finish on pulls, custom-made metallic legs and the coordinated beveled mirror. Fairmont Designs, with 25 years of track record in the Residential Furniture industry, is in the forefront of bath fashion trends. Our global business exposes us to innovative ideas from prominent designers throughout the world. Fairmont Designs, with its own product development team, designers and factories, exercise care from selecting sustainable materials to the crafting and hand finishing of a high quality masterpiece.
 
Zoli Art Vanity   Wetstyle M Collection


Zoli Loft & Bath has collaborated with Quartly Fine Art to design a limited edition bath vanity series. The modern 17"x37" Util 51 Program Vanity features a mixed media print by artist Steven Quartly on its face. The cabinets are equipped with a large storage drawer and slow-close guides and are available in three finishes and three width sizes.
 

The M Collection from Wetstyle is a five-component suite of minimalist, modular bath furniture which is available in an array of sizes, materials and finishes. The collection is sealed with a highly moisture-resistant wood finish, according to the company, and is rated level five by the Architectural Woodwork Institute.
 
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PRIVA offers a balanced combination of open storage and precious drawer space while keeping an airy feeling. NEW Optional 1.6" Stainless Steel extensions under the legs will raise the vanity height to 34.5" ; available in Satin Nickel or Polished Chrome or Dark Cherry stained wood.
 
Lacava Bath Furniture   Fairmont Designs Shaker Collection


Aquagrande from Lacava is a collection of vanities and wash basins in a minimalist design. Porcelain wash basins come in two widths, 39-3/8" and 23-5/8". The cabinetry comes in a variety of wood species, features routed finger pulls instead of external hardware and has cubbies for open storage.
 

The Shaker Collection from Fairmont Designs is comprised of bath furniture in classic Shaker designs. Available in dark cherry and polar white, the collection feature vanities with reversed raised-door panels, brushed nickel hardware, an open shelf at the base and tapered legs.




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