While designing the interior of any home, some of the most meticulous detailing goes into designing the bathrooms. The level of functionality and adherence to prevailing standards provides a strict set of constraints within which the design must be formulated, resulting in a carefully curated space that follows the demands outlined by the functional aspects of a space while also seeking to maximize the aesthetic appeal and experience of the bathroom interior.
In doing so, one often finds that the bathroom vanity is the single feature that draws the most attention, in no small part due to its position in the layout of a bathroom. In this light, vanities often end up as a focal feature for any bathroom. If you tour any bathroom vanities showroom in Dubai, you will find an array of options for bathroom vanities of all manner of color, material, size and aesthetic.
Here are some distinct aspects you can look out for when selecting or designing a vanity in Dubai to act as a statement feature in your bathroom interior:
1. CONTRASTING COLOR
One of the easiest and most visually impactful ways of highlighting your vanity as a statement element is through the use of color and contrast. By opting for a darker colored vanity in an otherwise light space, or vice versa, you can easily create a hierarchy of visual focus that elevates the vanity as a focal feature, around which the remaining spaces are arrayed.
Color can be incorporated through the use of paint, or material application. Opting for a material like marble or tile can add another dimension to the appearance of the vanity, thus accentuating its presence in the space
2. LIGHTING FIXTURES
A subtle way of highlighting a bathroom vanity as a statement feature in a space is through the intelligent use of lighting. A combination of targeted lighting and diffused lighting can be employed to bring the vanity to the forefront of visual focus by directing attention towards it.
Concealed rope lighting can be incorporated underneath the vanity counter and behind the mirror to ensure the vanity remains highlighted even when the space is otherwise darkened. Additionally, targeted lighting achieves the same effect while maintaining visibility to an adequate degree. The cherry on top can be the presence of a lighting fixture that also acts as a visual draw, working in tandem with the vanity to enhance the focal feature of the bathroom interior.
3. STORAGE SOLUTIONS
As with any functional space, it is always wise to incorporate storage solutions, to ensure that any extraneous items can be tucked away out of sight, thus reducing visual clutter. Storage elements can be incorporated into the design of your bathroom vanity to enhance the visual aspect and also to cement it as a focal element in more ways than one: both visual, and functional.
Storage centered on a bathroom vanity design can come in the form of open shelves, drawers, cabinets and even integrated dressers. Moreover, integrated storage solutions can also be employed with the intent to create a modular vanity that can be adjusted as per the needs of the inhabitant. The ultimate choice of storage element will depend on the available space and the needs of the user. To find a range of storage solutions that also cater to modular vanities in Dubai, contact our design studio today and book a consultation.
4. PLAYING WITH MIRRORS
While we are discussing bathroom vanities, it cannot be neglected that where mirrors are an essential feature of the vanity itself, they can also be used to enhance the visual effect of a vanity and transform it from a boring, utilitarian feature into a stunning statement piece that brings character to the interior design of space.
For instance, one can harness the reflective properties of a mirror and arrange it so that it appears to exaggerate the size of the space. Playing with scale and shape can also add a sense of depth and dimension that can alter the perception of a vanity mirror. For instance, a mirror split into facets, beveled, or arranged at angles will have a completely different effect on an interior as compared a single, large pane of mirror.
5. EXAGGERATED SIZE
Depending on the nature of the space, that is to say its size, height and depth, the dimensions of a bathroom vanity can be exaggerated to suit the space it inhabits. This can help create a statement element out of an otherwise everyday fixture to be found in any bathroom.
For instance, a long and narrow bathroom can have a vanity counter that extends across its length, this providing a surface where additional décor elements can be placed and arranged and work to complement the overall effect the vanity has on the bathroom interior. This effect of a vanity as a statement piece can be achieved not just by a vanity exaggerated to be larger than standards dictate, but also one that can be exaggerated in smaller proportions.
For instance, in a smaller powder room, one may opt for a custom designed vanity, of a size better suited to its intended space. As a bespoke element, such a vanity would easily become a feature element, defining the aesthetic of the space around it.
6. DEFINED TEXTURE
Instead of flat finishes and painted surfaces, the use of textured materials can also draw attention to a bathroom vanity and highlight it as a key visual feature of the space. Organic materials such as wood, marble, or roughhewn stone can present a delightful contrast to an otherwise manufactured finish of tile.
The presence of a distinct texture draws the eye towards it and highlights the object in question as an attention worthy statement piece.
The wide range of available vanities in Dubai provides you ample opportunities to flex your creative muscles and work out a vanity design that best helps to complement your space. For a professional consultation, head on over to our website or visit our bathroom vanity showrooms in UAE and consult with our design department. Let’s work together to create the best visual experience for your bathroom vanity.
Lynn Martelli is an editor at Readability. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University and has worked as an editor for over 10 years. Lynn has edited a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. In her free time, Lynn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends.
