Floating Vanities

Elevated figuratively and literally.

We’re revisiting the classic topic that suggests the smallest details can drastically change a space. Or, in this case, a bathroom! Every remodel has a unique touch of something special, and incorporating a floating vanity may be the modern twist you’ve been searching for. If you’re not sure, we’ve conveniently laid out all that they have to offer. Keep reading to explore their potential!

If any information about floating vanities has made its way to your ears, you may have heard that they are a striking, modern alternative to your average design. Luckily, it’s true! Not only are they physically elevated off the floor, but they also elevate the overall modernity of your bathroom. This is a great tool if you enjoy simple, clean lines or a sharp, polished look.

The mounted design of these vanities makes them prime candidates for wets rooms, especially if a shower is not enclosed by a curtain or door. By gaining floor space under the floating cabinets, you can better show off a decorative floor tile. It also makes it ideal for cleaning and maintenance.

You could even take this modern style to the next level and add toe kick lighting to the base of your vanity. The undermounted lights stay hidden from direct sightlines while providing a convenient light source. 

Depending on the amount of space in your bathroom, you may opt out from choosing a floating vanity. By gaining floor space, you lose a bit of cabinet storage for toiletries or other products. There are also prerequisites when it comes to installation. Due to their wall-hung design, extra support and reinforcement is needed. This could add slightly more cost due to advanced installation prep.

Continuing the topic of installation prep, there are more specific plumbing guidelines followed to keep a sleek, modern visual for floating vanities. While plumbing work for your typical vanity extrudes through the floor, a floating vanity requires it to come from the wall instead.

With these design components in mind, there are still alternatives to a semi-floating look. Dahlia Design has utilized vanities with feet for a minimally elevated appearance. While it is not as drastic as your typical floating vanity, it offers a less extreme option.

There you have it, all of the reasons why to consider a floating vanity for your bathroom! Would you incorporate one into your next remodel?