1. Open Shelf Bathroom Vanities – Great...
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ays-to-put-your-vanity-on-display/
Open Shelf Bathroom Vanities – Great Ways To Put Your Vanity
On Display
If you're a regular follower of this blog, you know I'm a big fan of bathroom storage, especially when it comes to
well designed bathroom vanities. But while I tend to prefer cabinets and drawers to keep my toiletries hidden, I'm
willing to admit that there's a time and a place for open shelf bathroom vanities, too. Specifically, I love bathroom
vanities that are just slightly impractical, with enough open space on the outside to put a few beautiful bathroom
accessories on display.
Dark Cherry Sink Chest From Legion Furniture
This is actually the biggest draw of open shelf bathroom vanities for me, and it works especially well with an
antique or period-inspired decor. Take this Dark Cherry Antique Vanity from Legion Furniture, for example. The
dark cherry finish and delicate woodwork are all old world elegance, perfect for a truly decadent style. Sure, you
could put some rolled up towels in those open shelves, but I think that's just wasted space. This isn't the kind of
vanity you go for if you don't happen to have a linen closet. Instead, I'd fill these shelves with beautiful antique
glass bottles, delicate vases, decorative soaps, or even vintage style powder room accessories.
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2. Open Shelf Bathroom Vanities – Great...
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Distressed Parchment Antique Style Vanity From Belle Foret
Adding period appropriate accessories to a vanity like this Antique Parchment Vanity from Belle Foret will help
lend authenticity to your decor. Especially if you're going all out with the antique style, you really want to get the
details right. Just make sure that your accessories matches your vanity and your overarching decor. For this
vanity, for example, you'd probably want something a little more delicate and feminine to go with the antiqued
parchment finish, whereas the cherry wood of the other vanity would work well with more masculine accessories,
like a vintage shaving set.
Vermont 48 Inch Vanity From Avanity
Of course, the vanity itself doesn't have to be over-the-top antique for this look to work. In fact, while this Vermont
bathroom vanity from Avanity retains a similar shape and structure to the other two, it's a very pared down version
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3. Open Shelf Bathroom Vanities – Great...
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ays-to-put-your-vanity-on-display/
without any of the intricate woodwork found on the others. This is a great way to bring the impression of
decadence into a more contemporary bathroom. If you aren't in it for the whole parlor-style period-inspired
bathroom, a more transitional bathroom vanity like this is a great way to even the playing field. Opt to decorate
with nice toiletries in pretty maybe-antique-maybe-just-chic bottles for an elegant display.
Cruz Bathroom Vanity From JSG Oceana
Keep in mind, though - a beautiful display doesn't have to have anything to do with a period style. Modern
bathroom vanities are often designed to serve much the same purpose - though obviously with a much different
design. The staggered shelves on this Cruz bathroom vanity from JSG Oceana are anything but practical for daily
use, but they have just a slight museum style flair that makes them perfect for enhancing your decor. Look for
small decorative figurines, especially interesting geometric shapes with a glossy finish. Forget perfume bottles,
this simple vanity is the perfect way to play with modern art.
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4. Open Shelf Bathroom Vanities – Great...
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ays-to-put-your-vanity-on-display/
Oxford 38 Inch Bathroom Vanity From Avanity
It's important to make the distinction between shelves that are practical and ones that are purely for display. The
shelves on this Oxford vanity are just about tall enough to house a bottle of hotel shampoo or a 3 oz. travel
container, way too small to serve any practical purpose. Short of stashing some creatively folded washcloths, the
shelves on this baby aren't good for anything BUT display.
Vineta Vanity From JSG Oceana
The open shelves on this Vineta bathroom vanity, on the other hand, are among the most genius I've seen.
Perfectly curved to give it a hollowed out urn shape, the sloped sides of this vanity are the perfect shape for
stuffing spare, rolled up towels if you need them... or creating a Brady Bunch style display case with four sections
sheltered sections on top of the closed cabinet - perfect for displaying small breakables you don't want bumped or
knocked. So when you're shopping for a bathroom vanity, remember to consider whether or not all of the open
shelves are usable. If not, ask yourself whether you need the storage space, or if buying a vanity with space you
can't use for something practical will give you permission to have fun playing with your design! What are some
things you would love to put on display in your bathroom?
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