Contemporary Vs Modern Bathroom Vanity Units
As bathroom specialists, we understand that contemporary and modern bathroom designs are different – but very similar.
Modern bathroom designs take influence from modernism, postmodernism, art deco design sensibilities and more, and usually have a minimalistic aesthetic.
Contemporary bathroom designs draw inspiration from multiple schools of design, including modern design, making the design features more ambiguous and harder to categorise definitively.
The similarities between the two design styles, and the ambiguities of contemporary design, is why we group our contemporary and modern bathroom vanity units together. Though our team of specialists can work with you to personalise each model and help you achieve the perfect piece for your bathroom’s unique design.
Modern Design Elements to Apply to Your Vanity Unit
Modern bathroom designs tend to have a minimalist feel, and feature clean lines, geometric patterns, hard angles, and utilise materials such as wood, brass, and glass. These are quintessential modern design characteristics we can help you to add to any of our contemporary and modern bathroom vanity units.
Storage Decisions
Our modern units are both stunning focal points that transform any bathroom, and excellent storage solutions that make unattractive toiletries and cumbersome bathroom essentials disappear, to maximise your space and create the ultimate modern look and feel.
Start by considering how much storage you need, and whether you’d like some open storage space, or might prefer your belongings to be hidden in drawers or behind doors.
Our Baildon, Stamford, Yeadon, Brawby, Hawnby, Hummanby, and Culverden modern bathroom vanity units feature stunning solid wood or reeded drawers and doors to help you achieve a sleek, modern look.
While our Cotswold, Harewood, Islington, Denton, Bedale, Bay Scallop, Hever and Penshurst models feature stunning open storage elements.
Basins & Taps
Both countertop and undermount basins can help you to achieve the perfect modern bathroom. Undermount basins are great for a sleek spa-like aesthetic, while countertop basins offer a more timeless look. However, by exploring less traditional basin designs, vanity units with countertop basins can be the perfect addition to any modern bathroom design.
Explore our range of basins from leading brands like Crosswater, Vitra, Victoria & Albert and Villeroy & Boch.
Then discover our stunning range of standard, tall, wall-mounted and deck-mounted taps from Crosswater, Francone and London 1916 to complete your vanity unit. Read our guide to choosing the perfect bathroom basin taps for your chosen basin here.
Materials
Modern bathrooms lean heavily on wood and metal materials in addition to other natural materials like marble and stone.
Our contemporary and modern bathroom vanity units are made from high quality oak and tulipwood in Mirfield Yorkshire, and are available in both a painted or stained finish, to help you tailor the aesthetic impact of your unit.
Marble, quartz, and solid surface materials have become quintessential in modern bathrooms for tabletop surfaces, like those on our vanity units, and we can help you to explore your variety of countertop top options to help create the perfect modern piece that brings your bathroom to life.
You can tailor our modern bathroom vanity units with models from our huge range of taps, which are available in a range of materials including brushed brass, which is a must for that instant modern look.
Colours
Modern and contemporary bathrooms tend to favour high contrast colours, monochrome or neutral colour palettes with splashes of bold and contrasting colours.
We offer our contemporary and modern vanity units in either a stained finish, using industry-leading Rubio Monocoat products, or painted finish. So, whether you’d like to harness the natural wood tones of contemporary Scandinavian design, or the bold colourful finish achieved with a modern painted finish, we’ve got you covered.
Handles
Explore our range of designer unit handles, from leading luxury bathroom brands, to find the perfect finishing touches to bring your finished vanity unit, and bathroom design, to life.
Capture the Look
Beyond our vanity units, there are a number of other factors to make your dreams of the perfect modern bathroom a reality:
- Colourful mosaics, geometric or floral tiling is a staple of modern bathroom design.
- Waterproof wall panels in either simple, or bold colours and designs.
- Freestanding baths and wall hung toilets – Allowing for more tiles to be seen, creating the illusion of a larger room and the feeling of traditional luxury.
- Brushed brass or black bathroom hardware, such as vanity unit handles, shower heads taps, and mirror frames.
- Glass shower enclosures, in quadrant or rectangular orientations, in a range of walk-in options are growing increasingly popular in contemporary and modern bathroom design.
- Large/oversized shower heads.
- Illuminated mirrors in wood or metal frames.
- Heated towel rails – a modern bathroom must if space allows.
Begin tailoring our modern bathroom vanity units using the online builder today, or contact our bathroom specialists today to be guided through the process of personalising the unit for your bathroom.
Beyond Our Modern Bathroom Vanity Units
Be sure to also explore our traditional, Italian, our full range of vanity units, and luxury bathroom storage, to ensure you find the perfect model for your space.
Looking for a full bathroom suite? No problem. As market leaders in bespoke bathroom furniture, we have strong relationships with the luxury bathroom market’s biggest brands to help you create the ultimate bespoke bathroom for your unique tastes and requirements.
Discover our range of luxury bathroom accessories, featuring wall cabinets, mirrors, handles, hooks, towel rails, toilet roll holders, bath trays and more, to find the perfect final touches for your bathroom. Read our guide to choosing bathroom accessories for more help and ideas.
Beyond the Bathroom
Embarking on a full home or multi-room renovation?
Explore our range of bespoke bedroom furniture, designed in collaboration with Emma Merry Styling, to find the perfect bespoke pieces for your very own centre of calm. Read our guide to choosing luxury bedroom furniture for guidance and inspiration.
Our bespoke kitchen islands are an excellent addition to any kitchen, providing additional storage, countertop space, elegance, and all-important wow-factor to your space.
Contact our friendly team for more information or to help guide you through the process of tailoring your bespoke piece.
