Let's face it: the bathroom is the room that gets the most use and often the least attention. We rush through it every morning and night, occasionally stop to clean it, and now and then add a new bottle of bath suds. But with a little planning, you can have a whole new relationship with this room — and it starts with the right vanity.
At Willow Bath and Vanity, we believe the best way to create a calm, practical washroom is with a welcoming yet hardworking vanity. So how do you find the perfect one? Here's our field-tested checklist.
Storage Is Key in a Room With So Many Functions
If you want calm in your daily routine, bathroom storage is a must — you don't want to trip over spare towels or move three things to reach a fourth. The smartest way to add storage is to build it into something you already need: the vanity. From a single-sink to a double-sink vanity, each one gives you drawers, cabinets, and a countertop for the things you use every day.
Our Essential Checklist for Choosing a Bathroom Vanity
Before you spend your hard-earned dollars or start Googling “how much does a quartz countertop cost,” pause and run through a quick checklist. Prep now and the whole project is more fun.
Be Honest With Yourself
Think about your average day. Do you love to preen in front of a big, bright mirror? Do the kids all wash up at once? Do you keep a lot of medications or towels on hand? Your habits decide the right vanity. If you and your partner brush your teeth side by side each night, a double-sink vanity earns its keep. If you have lots of small items, drawers beat a single deep cupboard.
Choose the Perfect Spot
Whether you're doing it yourself or hiring a pro, find the right spot by weighing traffic flow against your plumbing, windows, doors, and any electrical outlets. Your vanity needs to fit around existing pipes and wiring while still allowing access later. Getting this right the first time saves real time and money.
Pick Your Perfect Size
Measure your space before anything else. If you already have a vanity, that's a great starting point — just allow for overhanging countertops or legs that sit wider than the cabinet, and capture depth and height too (don't forget faucet height). Our smallest size is 24 inches and our largest is 96 inches, so there's a fit for nearly any room. Not sure where to land? Our vanity size guide walks you through it step by step.
Choose Quality Wood
The bathroom is humid — water pours from faucets and lingers as steam. Your vanity has to shrug that off for years. That's why every Willow vanity is built from solid teak, solid white oak, or durable painted birch (mango where relevant) — never MDF or particleboard — and topped with a quartz or natural Carrara marble surface over soft-close storage. Solid wood handles daily pressure and moisture, and it can be refinished down the road. Here's a closer look at our woods.
Teak Wood
Teak is one of the strongest, most water-resistant hardwoods there is. Its natural oils make it rot- and warp-resistant even untreated, which is exactly what you want in a bathroom. Browse the full range of teak vanities, including these favorites:
Elizabeth Teak Vanity
A fluted teak vanity that blends into your interior beautifully, with generous storage and a design built to last.
Madison Teak Vanity
A modern vanity with an old-school twist — the piece that transforms a bathroom into somewhere new.
Malibu Mango Wood Vanity
Solid mango wood, plenty of size options, and ample storage for every bathroom essential.
Parker Mango Wood Vanity
Durability and comfort in one, with soft-close hinges and drawers throughout.
Santa Monica Teak Vanity
Enormous storage, high-end durability, and a clean modern design — everything a contemporary vanity should be.
Sonoma Teak Vanity
A reeded, classic-meets-current teak vanity with room for all your everyday essentials.
Durable Painted Birch
Known for strength and stability, our painted birch vanities pair a sturdy solid-wood build with a hand-painted finish that holds up to daily bathroom use — and can be refinished later, just like any solid-wood piece. Here are a few standouts.
Aberdeen Vanity
A modern silhouette with a classic twist, generous storage, and a solid, well-built feel.
Sonoma Vanity
One of our finest reeded-style vanities, with roomy storage and a finish built to shrug off moisture.
Cambridge Vanity
Multiple designs, a sleek build, and dependable quality make Cambridge an easy fit for most bathrooms.
Malibu Vanity
A premium fluted vanity topped with marble or quartz, available in a range of sizes and colors.
Parker Vanity
One of our hottest sellers — a fluted vanity that delivers on storage, design, and reliability alike.
Choose Your Favorite Countertop
We offer countertops across several natural stone families — quartz, quartzite (such as Taj Mahal), marble, travertine, and terrazzo — so you can match your bathroom exactly. Here are two crowd favorites.
Marble
Marble is timeless and always on-trend. It pairs beautifully with undermount sinks, resists heat, and turns every slab into a piece of natural art. Our Carrara marble tops offer pure, easy-to-clean elegance that flatters any bathroom.
Quartz
For sheer durability, quartz takes the top spot. This engineered stone blends crushed quartz with resins for a hard, low-maintenance, natural-looking surface. Popular options include:
- Straight Calacatta Laza Quartz
- Straight Calacatta Nuvo Quartz
- Straight Carrara Quartz
- Double Cove Edge Calacatta Laza Quartz
- Double Cove Edge Empira Quartz
- Double Cove Edge White Quartz
- Straight Empira White Quartz
- Straight Piatra Gray Quartz
- Straight White Quartz
Express Yourself
Being a grown-up doesn't mean the fun stops. There are styles, colors, and designs for every taste. Love mid-century modern? We have pieces that would look at home in the living room. Prefer homey and rustic? Shaker-inspired units are made for you. Want drama? Deep navy and forest green look stunning against a statement wall painted the same shade for an extra illusion of space. Your bathroom will be enjoyed daily for years, so choose the style that expresses you. Browse white oak for a lighter, airier look, or explore all bathroom vanities to start.
FAQ
How do I choose the right bathroom vanity?
Start by being honest about how you use the room, then pick the spot around your plumbing, measure the space carefully, and choose a durable material. Solid wood with a quartz or marble top and soft-close storage checks every box for a busy, humid bathroom.
What size bathroom vanity do I need?
Measure the width, depth, and height of your space, allowing for overhangs, faucets, and clearance to move. Willow sizes run from 24 to 96 inches, so most rooms have a clean fit. Our size guide can help you narrow it down.
Is solid wood better than MDF for a bathroom vanity?
Yes. Solid teak, white oak, and painted birch stand up to humidity and daily use far better than MDF or particleboard, which can swell and fail when they absorb moisture. Solid wood can also be refinished, so it lasts for decades.
Should I choose a quartz or marble vanity top?
Quartz is the most durable and lowest-maintenance choice, while natural Carrara marble offers timeless, one-of-a-kind veining. Both pair well with undermount sinks — pick quartz for worry-free upkeep or marble for classic character.
Ready to find your perfect vanity? Every Willow piece is solid teak, white oak, or painted birch — never MDF — with a quartz or Carrara marble top and soft-close storage.
Shop teak vanities · single-sink vanities · all bathroom vanities.
