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A microscopic vanity with zero counter space and awkward storage can make your daily routine feel like a hassle. But a thoughtfully designed one can inspire you to slow down as you wind down. Luckily, renovators have similar ideas of what a beautiful bathroom vanity looks like—Houzz’s 2026 Bathroom Trends Study laid it all out for us.
The design and construction platform polled 1,619 U.S. homeowners about their bathroom design preferences. In addition to expanding the shower (the bigger, the better) and opting for dimmable lighting (nearly half say it helps them relax), they had a lot to share about vanities. They care so much about where they get ready, 38 percent of respondents suggested they’d splurge on custom millwork. After sifting through the latest data, we determined the ideal vanity looks a little something like this:
Extra-Wide Vanities
Craving more counter space in your bathroom? You’re not alone. More homeowners (21 percent to be exact) are upgrading vanities with wider versions (we’re talking larger than 72 inches, which is usually the max length of a standard double-sink set-up). Sixty-two percent of renovators are also preferring a built-in look over freestanding styles.
Vanities That Make It Easy to Stay Tidy
A rogue electric toothbrush cord or a stack of round brushes can quickly make a bathroom feel messy. No wonder built-in organization is on the rise. Adding outlets and drawer organizers (specifically for hair tools!) inside the vanity are becoming popular add-ons. And when you’re done with your Dyson, you don’t want to hear a slamming sound: soft-close hardware remains a favorite feature on drawers and doors.
Vanities with Double Undermount Sinks
There’s a reason you’ll see real-estate listings spotlight bathrooms with double sinks: couples don’t want to share if they can help it. Undermount basins are the leading type of sink (68 percent), followed by drop-in sinks (16 percent), integrated basins (11 percent), vessels (4 percent), and troughs (2 percent).
Solid Wood Vanities
Three-quarters (!) of renovating homeowners want their bathroom vanity to last a lifetime, so they opt for solid wood over alternatives like plywood, particleboard, and veneer. Maple and white oak together account for over half of those updates.
Up top? Engineered quartz remains the leading material for vanity countertops. But as health and safety concerns emerge, we’re excited to see natural stones like quartzite, granite, and marble gaining more traction.
Vanities with Shaker Doors
If you look through our latest home tours, it’s clear flat-panel doors and dainty knobs are on the rise in bathrooms. But Shaker doors still pull in their fans. According to Houzz, 46 percent of people choose them when upgrading their space, followed by minimal slabs. To finish it off, the majority (62 percent) select bar pulls over knobs (37 percent). For now, getting to your skincare in a speedy manner trumps aesthetics.