Modern bathroom vanities hark back to simpler times and tastes, intentionally communicating an absence of technological frills. While chrome and other man-made materials in bright colors were once in vogue, a modern bathroom vanity is best suited to be designed with sleek lines and a handcrafted sink or natural elements and tones.
A sink insert is part of any vanity, and the sink itself can also be included. A common theme in contemporary designs is a free-standing look, with the vanity raised into a cabinet and the sink artistically shaped. Modern bathroom sinks that are considered fashionable today can be made from stone, stained or hand-painted glass, acrylic, onyx, granite, marble, or bamboo, along with the more conventional porcelain and stainless steel. The fixtures are also made from unique materials, and the plumbing is as unobtrusive and invisible as possible. Water taps are replaced by waterfall taps, as a wide stream of water flows from a flat disc into a bowl or into a clear glass spout. The designs include concealed drains, the absence of any counter or storage under the sink, and the implementation of the concept of the sink as a vessel, once again disguising any plumbing connection between the water source and the drain, for a natural look while fresh air. .
Pedestal vanities incorporate abstract brushed nickel, cone-shaped chrome, and hardwoods. Sinks are incorporated into pedestals as a single granite or porcelain unit. A flat infinity sink, with water appearing to flow continuously over a rimless surface, can be mounted on a shelf with a concealed drain and no cabinet below. Porcelain rim-mount sinks rest on a full vanity-style cabinet or single shelf. Modern bathroom vanities strive to bring the outdoors indoors with functional simplicity.