When should you replace your bathroom vanity?

Vanities don’t get as much wear and tear as some other items in your home, but when you see the top starting to show wear, or the finish looking dingy, it may be time to start looking for a new piece. Some materials can warp and weather faster, especially in humid bathrooms. If the drawers no longer close due to warping, it is probably time to get a new vanity. Redoing your bathroom’s style does not require a new vanity, but it is a great opportunity to try something new. Because powder rooms are smaller than other spaces in your home, you can make your budget go far with fun accents, new fixtures, and a new vanity.

How tall is a bathroom vanity?

The standard height for a bathroom vanity is generally between 30 and 32 inches from the floor. However, as modern building standards have evolved, you can find bathroom vanities up to 36 inches in height. Remember that if you are installing a new bathroom vanity, you have the opportunity to choose a custom height for the bathroom vanity so that it works best for you and your family.

How do you decorate a powder room?

A powder room is usually the smallest room in the house. This means you can decorate it in a style that flows with the rest of the home, such as a modern farmhouse or industrial chic aesthetic. Or you can take a risk with color and/or pattern by choosing a bold shade or bright wallpaper that will surprise and delight your guests. “Powder rooms are typically small. We like to get a little fancy with our powder rooms. I almost always use wallpaper or tile, sometimes chair rail height if there is good artwork,” said Jeanine Turner with Turner Design Firm. “Go dark, moody powder rooms. You’re more interested in having a good experience for your guests. They’re not necessarily doing their makeup or brushing their teeth. We can do moodier lighting, such as two pendants or sconces on either side of the mirror.”

The 8 Best Powder Room Vanities of 2023

Best Stylish Powder Room Vanities — The Spruce / Sabrina Jiang

Small powder rooms can be difficult to style, but with the right fixtures and setup, even the tightest spaces can be functional while still generating compliments from your guests. “A powder room is really the opportunity to impress your friends,” says Jeanine Turner with Turner Design Firm. “Do the things that you wouldn’t be brave enough to do in another space.”

With a smaller footprint than their full-sized counterparts, powder room vanities are a great way to make a statement—even in the tiniest of bathrooms. The best options still have plenty of storage and style with built-in drawers and cabinets, making the most out of smaller spaces.

Keeping this in mind, we researched dozens of top-rated options on the market, considering their style, size, and functionality.

Our Top Picks

Best Overall:

Joss & Main Knighten Bathroom Vanity Set at Wayfair

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Best Budget:

Wade Logan Lulsgate 17” Teak Single Bathroom Vanity Set at Wayfair

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Best Splurge:

RH Reclaimed Oak Powder Vanity at Rh.com

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Best Floating:

AllModern Andover Single Bathroom Vanity at Wayfair

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Best for Storage:

Zipcode Design Matteo 24” Single Bathroom Vanity Set at Wayfair

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Best Modern:

Mercury Row Renwick 23.5" Single Bathroom Vanity at Wayfair

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Best Rustic:

Sand & Stable Jillian 36" Single Bathroom Vanity Set at Wayfair

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Best Corner:

Fresca Lucida Coda 14" Single Bathroom Vanity Set at Home Depot

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In This Article

Our Picks
What to Look for
FAQs
Why Trust The Spruce

4.2

Caitlyn 24'' Free-standing Single Bathroom Vanity with Ceramic Vanity Top

Wayfair

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What We Like

Modern design
Minimal assembly required
Budget-friendly

What We Don't Like

Need to purchase faucet separately

In terms of convenience, style, and affordability, it’s hard to beat the Caitlyn Knighten Single Bathroom Vanity Set. For a small powder room, this 24-inch vanity with one storage cabinet is ideal. The top surface is just large enough to hold a small cup or toothbrush holder on the edge, and while the drawer isn’t functional, there’s still space in the cabinet below to store extra bathroom items like toilet paper or paper towels.

This vanity set has modern lines that work with a variety of styles, including farmhouse and traditional. Depending on your design preferences, you can opt for either brass or brushed nickel hardware. The body of the vanity is made from engineer wood and comes in four different finishes, including a surprisingly versatile Monarch blue, along with other neutrals.

We love that this vanity comes preassembled, which may make delivery more challenging but allows you to set up the vanity almost immediately. As is usually the case when buying a vanity, you’ll have to purchase a bathroom faucet separately, but there’s a hole that’s already been drilled at the center to make installation easy. You can use this as an opportunity to go for a more statement-making option or opt for a faucet from the same Joss & Main line.

Price at time of publish: $648 for monarch blue vanity

_{Size: 24 x 18.3 x 32 inches | Materials: Engineered wood, ceramic | Storage: 1 cabinet | Assembly: None}

Wade Logan Lulsgate 17â Teak Single Bathroom Vanity Set

Wayfair

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What We Like

Various finishes available
Sleek design
Great for small spaces

What We Don’t Like

Not a lot of space on top

This 17-inch bathroom vanity will fit into even the smallest spaces. It has a minimalist design that works with modern style really well, but it can also fit in with traditional bathrooms with a more ornate fixture.

The sink itself is made of nonporous resin that blends seamlessly into the stone countertop. While it doesn’t have a ton of space around the lip, there’s still enough room to place a bar or bottle of soap and perhaps even a candle. The base of the vanity is made of manufactured wood and has one shelf to store toilet paper and other essentials. Reviewers loved that this set comes preassembled, with many commenting that it was a sleek and easy upgrade to their powder rooms.

While you’ll need to purchase the faucet separately, this affordable vanity allows you plenty of room in your budget for other details

Price at time of publish: $119.99

_{Size: 32 x 16.5 x 12.75 inches | Materials: Manufactured wood, stone, Polyglomerate resin | Storage: 1 cabinet | Assembly: No}

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What We Like

Various finishes available
Handcrafted
Compatible with multiple faucet setups

What We Don’t Like

Expensive
Need to purchase faucet separately

If you want the ultimate luxury and statement-making materials, the reclaimed oak powder vanity from Restoration Hardware delivers. The 25.5-inch vanity is a modern yet rustic and timeless style and is made of reclaimed white oak planks that are stained gray, natural, or brown. The top is available in caesarstone, marble, quartz, and concrete. It has one drawer for storage. It does not come with a faucet, but you can get it with one, three, or no pre-drilled holes.

Just keep in mind that this is an expensive vanity and is likely to be the centerpiece of your powder room. Each one is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. If you want to make a statement in your powder room using luxury materials, this is a good option. It does require assembly.

Price at time of publish: $3,890

_{Size: 25.5 x 21.5 x 34 inches | Materials: White oak, caesarstone, marble, quartz, concrete | Storage: 1 drawer | Assembly: Yes}

AllModern Andover 24â Wall-Mounted Single Bathroom Vanity Set

Wayfair

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What We Like

Soft-close drawer
Various finishes available
Can adjust the height

What We Don’t Like

Need to purchase faucet separately

For small bathrooms that are really tight on space, you may want to consider a floating vanity set. The Allmodern Andover is 24 inches wide and comes in three different finishes, including walnut brown, concrete gray, and white. The vanity is a minimalist design that will fit with a modern or classic-styled bathroom. The countertop is a resin finish, while the base is MDF. It only has one drawer, but it does have a soft-close hinge.

This vanity attaches to the wall with included hardware. It also has a surprising amount of storage for a small vanity, with a pull-out drawer and a shelf that is large enough for a bath towel or small hand towels. Because it leaves space below, you can use a basket or other items to keep things neat. While most vanities are 34 inches tall, this one allows you to hang it where it is best for your needs. You can also customize the faucet, since you will need to purchase one separately. It does require some assembly.

Price at time of publish: $460 for concrete gray vanity

_{Size: 19.69 x 24 x 18.31 inches | Materials: Resin, MDF | Storage: 1 drawer | Assembly: Yes}

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Zipcode Design Matteo 24â Single Bathroom Vanity Set

Wayfair

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What We Like

Adjustable interior shelf
Lip on bottom shelf
Soft-close cabinet doors

What We Don’t Like

Only available in two finishes
Need to purchase faucet separately

Powder room vanities often don’t have a lot of storage, so the adjustable shelving in the Zipcode Design Matteo model is a really great benefit. It has one interior shelf that can be adjusted among three heights. The bottom shelf also has an included lip that will keep your things corralled neatly. With soft-close hinges, the doors won’t slam.

The 24-inch vanity brings a modern look to a bath but only comes in two finishes. Fortunately, they are two of the most on-trend options, white and gray. The front has a subtle chevron design when the cabinet doors are closed. The vanity is made from engineered wood, MDF, with a stone top, and it does require assembly. You will need to purchase a faucet separately, but that allows for additional customization.

Price at time of publish: $400 for white vanity

_{Size: 34 x 23.88 x 20 inches | Materials: MDF, stone | Storage: 2 shelves | Assembly: Yes}

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Mercury Row Renwick 23.5" Single Bathroom Vanity

Wayfair

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What We Like

No visible hardware
Adjustable shelving
Soft-close cabinet doors

What We Don’t Like

Laminate finish feels cheap

This vanity has clean lines and no visible hardware, letting the modern look shine through as the focal point of your bathroom. It includes one adjustable shelf, for a total of two shelves behind soft-close cabinets. The sink basin and top are rectangular, adding to the overall modern look.

This 23.5-inch vanity is made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and particleboard with a walnut laminate on top. It is sturdy, but the laminate is noticeably lower quality than real hardwood would be on the cabinet fronts. However, that does keep the cost much lower than a similar piece would be if it were made with real wood and marble. It requires some assembly.

Price at time of publish: $1,078 for gray/white

_{Size: 32.5 x 24.5 x 18.5 inches | Materials: MDF, ceramic | Storage: 2 shelves | Assembly: Yes}

Jillian 36'' Free-standing Single Bathroom Vanity with Engineered Stone Vanity Top

Wayfair

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What We Like

Limited warranty available
Various finishes available
Sliding barn door

What We Don't Like

Not ideal for small spaces
Installation required

The highly textured, rough exterior of this bathroom vanity is ideal for rustic or farmhouse style. It comes in three colors, rustic brown, charcoal gray, and white wash. It has plenty of storage, including a shallow drawer, a deeper drawer, and a sliding barn door that covers additional shelving.

It is on the larger side for a powder room, so it may not work in all spaces. Make sure that you have the required 36 inches of space where you want to install it. Some assembly is required, which you may need to do right in your bathroom, depending on the size of your door. This vanity is also on the expensive side, considering that it is not hardwood and is made with MDF with an engineered stone top.

Price at time of publish: $1,110

_{Size: 33.86 x 36 x 22 inches | Materials: MDF, Engineered stone | Storage: 2 shelves, 2 drawers | Assembly: Yes}

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Fresca Lucida Coda 14" Single Bathroom Vanity Set

Wayfair

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What We Like

Great for small spaces
Includes hardware
P-trap and drain included

What We Don’t Like

Need to purchase faucet separately
No extra features or design

In the smallest of small powder rooms, a corner vanity is a great way to make the most of the space. The Fresca Lucida Coda is only 14 inches across and still includes a sizable sink basin and two shelves for storage. It does not include a faucet but does come with the P-trap and drain assembly in addition to the vanity and sink parts, plus all required hardware for assembly and installation.

This vanity only comes in white, doesn’t have a lot of extra style features, and needs to be assembled. It is made from manufactured wood with plastic material for the top. It has a more utilitarian and industrial style but can be upgraded with the faucet of your choice. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust your plumbing to get to the corner, which can increase the overall cost if you are using a plumbing professional.

Price at time of publish: $930

_{Size: 34 x 14 x 14 inches | Materials: MDF, plastic | Storage: 2 shelves | Assembly: Yes}

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Final Verdict

Our top pick is Joss & Main Caitlyn Knighten 24” Single Bathroom Vanity Set. It has a clean look with just enough design details to work with various styles. It also requires almost no assembly and comes with plenty of storage. If you’re on a tighter budget, we also love the Wade Logan Lulsgate 17” Teak Single Bathroom Vanity Set, which is super-compact but still offers enough space for the essentials.

Size

The most important thing to consider when buying a powder room vanity is its size. You'll want to ensure that it not only fits in your bathroom but that there's also plenty of space to move around it, as well as enough clearance for the door. Make sure to measure your space and double-check the dimensions carefully before ordering a set.

Storage

You'll also want to think about your storage needs. Most half-bath vanities have some built-in storage, whether it's cabinets, open shelving, drawers, or a combination of these features. If you like to keep things accessible but out of the way, opt for a model with drawers and/or cabinets. On the other hand, you might like the open-shelf look and choose to display your expertly folded towels, a small plant, or other decorative accents. You can also place baskets on open shelves for a casual, boho vibe.

Assembly

Many options you'll find require some at-home assembly. However, some will arrive fully assembled, which can save you time and effort. Just bear in mind that since there's a sink and faucet component, certain components of your vanity will still need to be installed.

Style

Powder room vanities come in a wide range of styles, from modern and industrial to farmhouse and rustic. The option you choose is a matter of taste, though you should consider your existing bathroom decor or home design before ordering a set. Keep in mind that decor styles can be mixed and matched. Having said that, the goal is to achieve a cohesive look, so you'll want to ensure that each piece complements the other accents and finishes, to avoid clashing.

FAQ

When should you replace your bathroom vanity?

Vanities don’t get as much wear and tear as some other items in your home, but when you see the top starting to show wear, or the finish looking dingy, it may be time to start looking for a new piece. Some materials can warp and weather faster, especially in humid bathrooms. If the drawers no longer close due to warping, it is probably time to get a new vanity.
Redoing your bathroom’s style does not require a new vanity, but it is a great opportunity to try something new. Because powder rooms are smaller than other spaces in your home, you can make your budget go far with fun accents, new fixtures, and a new vanity.
How tall is a bathroom vanity?

The standard height for a bathroom vanity is generally between 30 and 32 inches from the floor. However, as modern building standards have evolved, you can find bathroom vanities up to 36 inches in height. Remember that if you are installing a new bathroom vanity, you have the opportunity to choose a custom height for the bathroom vanity so that it works best for you and your family.
How do you decorate a powder room?

A powder room is usually the smallest room in the house. This means you can decorate it in a style that flows with the rest of the home, such as a modern farmhouse or industrial chic aesthetic. Or you can take a risk with color and/or pattern by choosing a bold shade or bright wallpaper that will surprise and delight your guests.
“Powder rooms are typically small. We like to get a little fancy with our powder rooms. I almost always use wallpaper or tile, sometimes chair rail height if there is good artwork,” said Jeanine Turner with Turner Design Firm. “Go dark, moody powder rooms. You’re more interested in having a good experience for your guests. They’re not necessarily doing their makeup or brushing their teeth. We can do moodier lighting, such as two pendants or sconces on either side of the mirror.”

This article was researched and written by Katie Melynn, a freelance writer who specializes in home and family products. Melynn has been writing for The Spruce since 2019. To make this list, she looked for powder room vanities that included storage and were practical as well as great-looking for a variety of styles. For additional insight, she spoke with Jeanine Turner of Turner Design Firm, an award-winning interior design company focusing on residential and commercial spaces.

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