Michigan Build Bathroom Vanities
Today, we’re highlighting the bathroom vanities that we picked out for the Michigan build! I bought all three of these vanities on Wayfair and paid a fraction of the cost of custom cabinetry for a similar look! I really wanted wood vanities for the two of the bathrooms. I had to search high and low for the right pieces.
Kids’ Bath Vanity
Let’s start with my favorite! The kids’ bath vanity is even prettier in person than I had imagined, especially for the price. I scoured the web for a wood vanity for this room. I love the wood grain (oak) and the color. Another reason why I picked this one was because of the offset sink. Typically, with this size vanity (36”), the sink would be in the middle which would eliminate most of the drawer space (due to the plumbing underneath). Having the sink off center allows for some great drawer space to the right of the sink. Keep in mind that if you select an asymmetrical vanity like this, you will have to note the placement of the faucet to your plumber before rough in.
I am also impressed by the brass hardware that came with the vanity. It’s gorgeous! Often when ordering from Wayfair, I find myself replacing the hardware. These pulls are solid and heavy.
The countertop is a quartz made to mimic a marble visual. While the top is entirely fine, I wouldn’t have selected it myself as I don’t find it to be a super realistic dupe. That said, for the price, I’m still totally satisfied with the piece!
This vanity comes in a variety of sizes, including some options with a double sink!
Master Bath Vanity
Next, our master vanity! Originally, I had drawn a sketch for a custom wood vanity. The cost came back at around $5k. Ultimately, we decided that it was not an area where we wanted to splurge, so I searched for an alternative. Because we ended up doing wood interior doors throughout the house, it actually worked better to go with a painted vanity in the master as the vanity is directly next to two doors (the bedroom door and the closet door). I had been hunting for the perfect beige without luck. I finally decided to play it safe with white and ordered this vanity.
Again, I was even more impressed after seeing it in person! The inset drawers feel very high end. At $1100, I was not complaining! I did change out the hardware (the hardware it came with felt cheap and I didn’t like the finish). These brass pulls elevated the piece. We are all in at around $2300 (including the quartz and hardware).
Another thing that we did to elevate the basic vanity was installing a wall mount faucet. I would definitely recommend! Not only is it a beautiful feature, it’s so much easier to keep clean as soap scum does not build up around the base. We purchased a quartz remnant from a local supplier for the top and 10” backsplash. The tall backsplash makes the entire vanity feel custom!
You may notice that we only went with one sink! This is a 60” vanity, which is plenty of space for a double sink (in fact, most vanities of this size offer two sinks). I’ve spoken about this on IG many times, but we decided to go with one sink for a variety of reasons. Mainly, I wanted to maximize counter space! There is plenty of space for curling irons and makeup in the morning. Ample counter space feels luxurious! Less sinks/plumbing also allows for more drawer space! Too, going with one sink allowed me to splurge on the plumbing fixture….one less fixture, one less sink, less plumbing labor, and 3 less holes drilled by the quartz supplier (all add up to approximately $1000 in savings). There are very few times that Ty and I require the sink at the same time. I have zero regrets about doing one sink! Personally, I would always go with one sink in a vanity 60” or less! In Florida, we will be going with two, but that vanity is 96” so there is plenty of space for two sinks and ample counter space.
Did I mention I have to clean one less sink, too?
Powder Bath Vanity
Lastly, the powder bath vanity. Let me start by saying that this vanity was not my favorite when it first arrived. Online, you’ll notice that the color appears to be far cooler that it is in real life. I was expecting a wood hue closer to white oak instead of pine. That said, I was disappointed when it first arrived. At first, I considered painting it a dark color but it has grown on me! We ended up decorating with a lot of rather warm tones throughout the house (my Grandma’s piano and our custom desk are not far from this bathroom). The warm wood does flow well with the rest of the main floor.
This vanity comes with a soapstone counter which mimics the counters in our kitchen. The black hardware is solid and high quality and looks great paired with this faucet!
Aside from the color discrepancy, this piece is fabulous and perfect for a small bathroom. The drawers provide some great storage. In a powder bath, the drawer space is just enough for a few extra rolls of toilet paper, some back up soap, lotion, and room spray. You could add a basket under the drawers for additional towels, too.
Below, I’ll link this vanity along with some other sizes and colors that it comes in!
Stay tuned to see what vanities we have selected for the Florida build!
HJ