From Pinterest to Real-Life Bathrooms: Find the Vanity That Fits Your Style

Scrolling through Pinterest is easy. Turning those gorgeous bathroom images into a real, functional space at home? Not as easy. The right vanity is the centrepiece of your bathroom, setting the tone, maximising storage, and making your daily routine a breeze. But with so many styles, finishes, and sizes out there, how do you choose? Let’s break down the process and help you find a vanity (and everything to go with it) that’s as practical as it is beautiful.

Step 1: Pin Down Your Style

Every Pinterest board tells a story. Are you drawn to coastal calm, modern minimalism, timeless classics, or bold designer looks? Here’s how to translate your style into a real-life vanity choice:

If You Love Coastal or Hamptons…

You’re all about light, airy spaces, soft colours, and a relaxed vibe. Look for a fluted vanity or curved style vanity in white or sand finishes. Pair with a ceramic basin, brushed nickel mixer tap, and pale wall tiles for that breezy, beachy look.

An ADP 1800mm-wall hung vanity is the ultimate Hamptons vibe 

Want more tips? Read How To Create A Hamptons Style Bathroom

If You Love Modern and Minimalist…

Clean lines, floating vanities, and clutter-free counters are your thing. Choose a wall hung vanity in a matte or timber finish, and keep things streamlined with a concrete basin and matte black tapware. Large-format floor tiles and a frameless mirror complete the look.

The Cantebury Arch LED mirror looks incredible paired with the 1500mm ADP Waverley vanity 

If You Love Classic Elegance…

You’re drawn to timeless shapes, rich finishes, and a sense of luxury. An ADP vanity or the ADP Waverley vanity is a perfect fit. Pair with a ceramic or marble-look basin, chrome tapware, and wall tiles for a sophisticated finish.

Need more guidance? Read A Guide to Bathroom Vanities and How to Pick the Perfect Fit for Your Space.

If You Love Bold and Designer…

You want your bathroom to make a statement. Try a fluted vanity or curved vanity in a dramatic colour. Pair with a coloured basin, brass tapware, and decorative tiles like kit kat tiles or penny round tiles.

If You Need Family-Friendly and Functional…

You’re all about storage, practicality, and easy-clean surfaces. Double vanities, floor standing vanities, and 1800mm vanities are perfect for busy mornings.

If You're Renovating an Ensuite...

Whether you have a big or small en suite, you'll find a range of designer-look bathroom vanities in our ensuite vanity collection. 

Big family? You need a big vanity to go with it. SHOP NOW.

Step 2: Match Your Vanity to Your Space

Not every Pinterest-perfect vanity will work in your bathroom. Measure carefully and consider your layout:

• Small bathrooms or powder rooms: Go for small vanities like 600mm wall hung vanities.
  
• Family bathrooms: 1200mm bathroom vanities, 1500mm wall hung vanities, and double vanities offer more bench space and storage.
  
• Ensuites or large spaces: 1800mm bathroom vanities make a stunning statement and keep things organised.

The Aulic York 600mm wall-hung vanity is small but mighty.

Step 3: Complete the Look With Basins, Tapware & Tiles

Your vanity is only the beginning. The right basin, tapware, and tiles will bring your Pinterest vision to life.

• Basins: Choose from bathroom basins in concrete, ceramic, or coloured finishes. 
• Mixer taps: Explore bathroom basin mixer taps, wall mixer taps, and tapware in finishes to match your style. 
• Tiles: Set the mood with wall tiles, floor tiles, or splashback tiles. Unsure how to match them? How to Match Your Wall and Floor Tiles in Any Room is a must-read.

Step 4: Make It Work for Real Life

Pinterest is all about the dream, but your bathroom has to work for your day-to-day. Think about:

• Storage: Drawers vs. cupboards, open shelving, and how much bench space you really need.
• Cleaning: Wall hung vanities make cleaning the floor easier, while floor standing styles offer more storage.
• Lighting: Good lighting and a well-placed mirror can make your vanity area feel bigger and brighter.

For practical upgrades, check out 6 Little Bathroom Upgrades That Make a Big Impact.

Buy Your Dream Bathroom Vanity Online Today 

Ready to start your own before-and-after story? Shop our full range of vanities, basins, mixer taps, tiles, and baths online, or visit our Melbourne showroom to see your favourites in person and get expert advice.  Your dream bathroom is closer than you think.