By Kerry Hale

Bathroom Furniture Ideas

  • Thursday 8 August 2024
  • 4 minute read

Personalities often shine in living rooms and kitchens, but bathrooms can be bland and indistinct. Adding furniture is a great way to express your identity in your bathroom. Whether through design or the colour of cupboards, cabinets and countertops, your bathroom furniture should reflect your personality.

Enhance your bathroom and make the most of your space with these bathroom furniture ideas. 

Bathroom vanities

Vanity units are one of the most practical pieces of bathroom furniture. If you’re considering renovating your bathroom, swapping your freestanding basin for a vanity unit is an attractive way to hide clutter, toiletries and the sink’s base. 

Vanity units are a great way to add colour and personality to your bathroom. Consider choosing a neutral unit to save it from becoming outdated.

Bathroom cupboards and cabinets

Upgrading your storage units is one of the best ways to refresh your bathroom. Like vanity units, bathroom cupboards and cabinets can be functional and stylish. 

They create storage and declutter your bathroom. Wall-mounted cabinets are great for small bathrooms because they use vertical space, giving the illusion of a bigger room by exposing the floor. Mirrored cabinets are another solution to reflect light around limited spaces.

For those with bigger bathrooms, tall bathroom cupboards maximise storage space and draw attention to high ceilings.

Towel rails

There are plenty of towel rail options, from electric-heated rails to decorative hooks and rings. 

Rails are the best option for bigger households, holding more towels for different family members. Electric-heated rails are an excellent option that you’ll be grateful for in winter, ensuring your towels are always warm and dry. 

Decorative hooks and rings are sleek and stylish, suiting a minimalist aesthetic. They’re also compact and optimise space, perfect for smaller bathrooms.

Mirrors

There’s a myriad of mirrors to choose from. Whichever you choose, they should be practical and stylish. 

If prioritising function, two-in-one bathroom mirror cabinets are space-efficient, helping declutter your bathroom. Wall-hung mirrors are sleek and suit smaller bathrooms as they are flat to the wall, creating the illusion of space. Freestanding mirrors offer versatility; conveniently movable, they make layout changes easy. 

Small freestanding mirrors perch on cabinets and vanity sets, which can be handy for applying makeup and shaving. Illuminated bathroom mirrors also offer improved visibility and ambience when fitted with warm lights.

Seating

Seats are useful for getting in and out of the bathtub, towel-drying, shaving and moisturising post-wash, especially for those with accessibility needs. There are plenty to choose from. 

Stools are functional and don’t occupy too much space in small bathrooms. Meanwhile, benches complement bigger bathrooms. An ottoman is the best choice for decluttering, offering storage for towels and toiletries.

Countertops

Upgrading your countertops is a great way to revitalise your bathroom without adding furniture.

When choosing bathroom countertops, it’s a good idea to consider various shades and finishes. Whether dark or light, gloss or matt, ensure they complement your bathroom fixtures. Regarding materials, granite and marble offer premium luxury and durability, while laminate and tiled countertops are affordable and easy to maintain.

Bathroom furniture FAQs

How do I protect my bathroom furniture from water?

Wooden bathroom furniture must be treated to avoid water damage. Applying a layer of water-resistant oil or varnish to wooden bathroom furniture is the easiest way to protect it from damage. Waterproof paint is another option, although it can be more costly.

Can you upcycle bathroom furniture?

Upcycling is a great way to reduce your environmental impact and upgrade your bathroom on a budget with just a tin of paint and a refinish.

Kitchen cupboards and cabinets can breathe new life into your bathroom, spice racks can become toiletries organisers, and coat hangers make great towel hooks. The opportunities are endless!

Which is better, freestanding or wall-hung furniture?

Choosing between freestanding and wall-hung furniture is a matter of taste and circumstance. 

Freestanding furniture is versatile and moveable, allowing for quick layout changes and is great for renters. Typically offering more storage, freestanding furniture serves bigger bathrooms and larger households. 

Meanwhile, wall-hung furniture is sleek, optimising vertical space and freeing the floor beneath. It suits smaller bathrooms with limited space.

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