How to Design a Custom Bathroom Vanity

Installing a new bathroom vanity may seem like a small part of your bathroom remodel. However, it plays a much larger role than you may think. In addition to providing counter space and storage, a bathroom vanity is critical for creating a functional and unified bathroom design.

While you can easily purchase a prefabricated or stock vanity at your local Home Depot, many homeowners prefer a more custom look. So, they turn to semi-custom and custom cabinets.

Semi-Custom vs. Custom Bathroom Vanity

Semi-custom and custom cabinets offer varying degrees of customization. Most semi-custom options come in predetermined sizes and materials while giving homeowners some autonomy over design elements. On the other hand, custom cabinets offer unlimited options for customization. Everything is chosen by the homeowner, including the size, style, and finishes.

The Custom Bathroom Vanity Design Process

As noted above, a vanity is a crucial part of your bathroom design. Striking the right balance of form and function can be a challenge, and there are many things to consider. After all, you want to ensure the final product is worth the investment.

So, how do you ensure your custom vanity suits the space and your needs? The answer is two-fold:

1. Work with an experienced custom cabinet company.
2. Have an understanding of how the process works before you get started.

The process for designing a custom bathroom vanity might vary from one cabinet maker to the next but will likely include the following steps.

1. Determine the Size

It might be tempting to skip right to choosing paint or stain colors and fixtures. But before you can do that, you have to decide how big your vanity will be. Its size will likely depend on the layout and size of your bathroom.

2. Decide on Sinks

One sink or two? The answer will depend on the size of the vanity and your personal needs. As a general rule of thumb, vanities less than 60-inches wide usually have one sink. If the vanity is more than 60 inches wide but you prefer more storage and counter space, you may be willing to sacrifice an extra sink to get it.

3. Choose the Style & Storage

With the logistics out of the way, you can start finalizing the design details. This is one of the most important steps, as it determines the overall look and functionality of your custom bathroom cabinet. In other words, there’s a lot to consider:

• Which wood species will achieve the look you want?
• What color paint or stain will suit your bathroom design?
• Will your cabinets have a full overlay or inset design?
• What style will the doors and drawer fronts be?

This is also an excellent time to think about storage options. If you use a lot of hot tools, consider adding heat-resistant inside drawers or cabinets. Love a warm towel? Add a warming drawer to the vanity. The options are endless when it comes to customizing your vanity storage!

4. Select a Countertop

The bathroom is not the place to install a porous or fragile surface. Should it look good and compliment your bathroom’s design aesthetic? Absolutely. But, the way it looks isn’t the only thing that matters. A bathroom countertop needs to be just as durable, stain-resistant, and easy to clean as it is beautiful. Some of the best options include quartz, granite, and solid surfaces.

5. Choose Vanity Hardware

Last but not least is adding the finishing touches to your custom vanity design. In this step, you’ll pick out vanity hardware. The key is to pick a style and finish that complements the cabinet style and the overall bathroom design. It can be helpful to compare potential hardware with other finishes, such as the faucet, mirror, and vanity lighting.

Custom Bathroom Vanities in Minneapolis, MN & Nearby

Ready to start designing your custom bathroom cabinet? We’d love to help! At Artisan Custom Cabinets, we place a high value on quality, craftsmanship, and design. Our expert cabinet makers will walk you through the entire design process, from determining the right size vanity for the space right down to choosing the finishing touches.

Contact us at (612) 306-4064 or email trent@artisancabinetco.com to schedule your in-home consultation today! We proudly serve homeowners in greater Chanhassen and the Twin Cities west metro, including Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Excelsior, Edina, Chaska, Shorewood, and nearby.