Modern vs Traditional Bathroom Aesthetics with Vanity By Design

When it comes to finding the right bathroom style for your home, it’s a pretty unique journey. Ultimately your bathroom has to suit your lifestyle, aesthetics, and personal preferences, so no two bathrooms will ever be alike. We’re big fans of this individualised concept, but it does mean you have to really know what you want before you make your selections. 

To help with this, we’re sitting down with the team at Vanity By Design to chat about modern vs traditional bathroom aesthetics and ways you can customise your interior design projects. 

Modern Bathroom Aesthetics 

Modern bathrooms are a much-loved option due to the way they prioritise simplicity and minimalism, with a strong focus on innovative designs and materials. The palette is often neutral as shapes, patterns, and texture take centre stage to create visual appeal. As of late, there’s also been an increasing trend in modern bathrooms to opt for bold benchtops, such as marble, to really make a statement. 

Modern vanities are also increasingly becoming the focal point of the bathroom space and it’s not only due to striking benchtops. Take the design of Vanity By Design’s Finn cabinet, for example. Inspired by the architectural trend of arch shapes, this piece perfectly combines playfulness with elegance. It’s interesting shapes, such as these curves, that can really elevate and bring life into a modern bathroom. 

Traditional Bathroom Aesthetics

On the other hand, traditional bathrooms are still a popular choice, thanks to their emphasis on classic elements, symmetry, and timelessness. Traditional bathrooms will often be rich in craftsmanship, natural materials, such as timbers, and grounded palettes, such as brushed gold, deep greens, blues, and charcoal. We love how these bathroom spaces will feel comfortable, cosy, and even nostalgic. 

Some classic aspects of a traditional bathroom could include a claw-foot bath, metal fixtures and fittings, and stylish vanities. Think shaker profiles, which means simple and functional, with a minimalist design and quality craftsmanship, detailed legs, luxurious handles, and understated benchtops. 

Both modern and traditional design styles are equally full of interest but with such distinctive differences. It’s within these contrasts that can help you decide which route to go down.

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Customising Your Bathroom Aesthetics 

Customising your bathroom to fit your aesthetics is also a key part of your unique design journey. Tiles are chosen in shades and styles you love, mirrors are selected for their frame details, and even the hardware is perfectly picked to suit your space. So, why not customise your vanity, too?

A unique way to customise your vanity is by going beyond the normal selections, and instead opting to paint your vanity in any colour with Vanity By Design’s custom paint service. The team is passionate about enabling the design community to embrace boldness and create connection throughout their design projects, and what better way than by opting for a paint colour you love?

For example, in 2024, the most requested paint colour was Dulux’s Feather Soft, a warm, muted greige colour that creates a serene atmosphere. This colour could also be carried throughout your house, achieving perfect cohesion and relaxation. Or if you love the look of a traditional vanity, but want more of a fun, Palm-Springs style bathroom, you could opt to have it painted in a blue-green or even pink colour, the options are endless. 

Classic Farmhouse Bathroom mood board created by DOWN THE LANE by Tina Harris on Style Sourcebook.

Glen Iris Ensuite mood board created by Nikki Hogan Interior Design on Style Sourcebook.

If you’re ready to start exploring the endless possibilities for your next bathroom project, head to the Vanity By Design website. Otherwise, begin creating your dream bathroom using the SSB mood board tool, which also features a range of Vanity By Design products.