Just as fashion is continually changing and developing new styles, new layouts and decor eventually become the tendencies of the moment. However when a design attribute or component has stood the test of time and was judged to be of the maximum quality, then it earns a timeless designation. When something is trendy — as with floating bathroom vanities — only time can answer the question as to whether it turns into a vintage or not.
Trendy Bathrooms
A floating vanity will not match in just anyone’s house. Due to their clean, minimalistic look, floating vanities function best in residences currently designed in a modern manner. Contemporary decor elements constantly change, featuring tendencies of the moment that stick to simplistic types and functions. Contemporary residences contain clean, linear surfaces, tons of neutrals, as well as the use of contemporary furnishings and accents.
Classic Bathrooms
Most everyone recognizes these classics in a toilet: a claw-foot tub, pedestal sink or full-sized vanity. A feature of vintage bathroom layout that is trendy at the time of publication entails repurposing; a sink is added into an old thrift-store footed dresser, an antique sideboard or a buffet to transform the piece into a vanity. These pieces have their backs opened to accommodate the pipes inside the dresser when placed against the wall. The cabinet spaces under the sinks put to the closet or dresser allow for plenty of storage area.
Freed-up Space
The main benefit of a floating vanity is the illusion of space it produces in the room; the room seems bigger because of the light that passes under it. In a small bathroom where space is currently a superior, adding strip or spot lighting under the floating vanity helps to boost the illusion of additional space. It also makes the toilet less cluttered and simpler, rendering it less difficult to maintain clean, a plus in any residence.
The Negatives
A floating vanity lacks storage area — a glaring disadvantage — especially when toilet storage is at a premium. Floating vanities require special installation to ensure they remain on the wall, meaning they have to be tied to the studs behind the wall, so requiring the help of a contractor. And while the wall-mounted vanity is a new fixture in most homes, it might or might not pass from fashion. Due to its particular mounting conditions, floating vanities are more expensive than conventional vanities, a consideration if this trend goes down the drain.