The vanity is the focal point of a bathroom, so selecting the right one is important in capturing the desired design aesthetic. Shopping for bathroom vanities online is the best way to save money and shop the widest range of options without driving all over the place. Keep reading for tips on selecting the perfect vanity for your bathroom.

Before purchasing the new vanity cabinet for your bathroom, it is best to know what kind of style you are going for. Whatever, your style, there is sure to be a bathroom vanity to fit it. The two most popular designs are antique vanities and modern vanities. Other styles include southwestern themed vanities, Tuscan vanities, basic vanities, minimalist vanities, retro vanities and virtually every other style you can think of.

It is best to have your bathroom vanity coordinate with the fixtures, for instance if you have a contemporary streamlined fixtures, a modern vanity would look best but if you have an antique claw foot tub and other antique accents, consider a complementing antique vanity. For persons that like to constantly change up their theme and dcor, a more basic vanity cabinet would probably work best. If you are replacing the vanity only, assess your existing bathroom fixtures and if you are completely remodeling or furnishing a new bathroom, get a cohesive design together before purchasing the vanity.

The next important thing to consider is the size of the bathroom vanity. This will depend upon the space available in the bathroom. Smaller bathrooms can often feel crowded by a full vanity cabinet, so I recommend taking a look at a pedestal sink vanity or one of modern floating vanity cabinets. These two designs add plenty of visual space to small bathroom and work to really open up the room. They are perfect in guest baths that do not require a lot of storage. However for bathrooms used by multiple persons, it will be more practical to opt for a larger vanity with more cabinet and drawer space in order to reduce clutter. Also, shared, non-master baths usually benefit from more counter space rather than double sinks. Now for the master bathroom, most people prefer double sinks. Double sink vanities are available in many designs and can also be found in wall mounted models to open up the floor space a bit.

Make sure that the master bath vanity has plenty of storage, but also that it does not overtake the bathroom. In any bathroom, take careful measurements and make sure there is ample walk room and that the fixtures aren’t crowded. One good tip for remodels is to use tape to mark out the size of the vanity on the bathroom floor so that you can get a better idea of how it will fit in to your space.

The final step in buying a bathroom vanity is selecting the design aspects. The finish should coordinate with you color scheme and the hardware should match the design. If you are going with an antique theme, popular colors are antiqued white or oak and hardware is often detailed and ornate. For modern vanities, espresso, beech, glass, and stainless steel are great finishes and hardware should be streamlined and simple.

The countertop should match the bathroom as well. For a master bath, opt for quality, long-wearing materials like granite or stone. For guest baths, glass or veneers will work just fine.