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Asian Vanities For A Relaxing Asian Style Bathroom
If you're looking to do a big, full-scale remodel of your master bathroom, I'm willing to bet there's one thing above
all else that you want that space to be: relaxing. A big, decadent bathroom is all about comfort and style - creating
your own private little paradise where you can escape from the daily grind, settle into a tub full of bubbles or a
custom shower and let your stress and worries wash away. If you really want your bathroom to feel like a
getaway, aim for the exotic. An oriental or Asian-inspired bathroom decor can help transport you far, far away
from mundane worries and just maybe put you in a more zen frame of mind. How do you do it? Asian vanities are
a great place to start. As one of the most distinctive fixtures in any bathroom, the right Asian vanity can give your
whole bathroom an exotic look, even if your other choices aren't quote so bold.
Ming Modern Vanity With Frosted Glass By Hardware Resources
Pagoda-style bathroom vanities are one of the easiest ways to set the mood for an Asian style bathroom. The
shape is utterly distinctive and fairly universally familiar, and will immediately train the eye how to interpret other
elements of the bathroom. This Ming Modern Vanity is a perfect example of what I'm talking about: the flaired
upper edge subtly echoes the wood construction and upturned roofs of pagoda towers, and the beveled, frosted
glass paneling on the doors mimics their windows and doorways. As well, the glass door inserts are strongly
evocative of Japanese rice paper shades.
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2. Asian Vanities For A Relaxing Asian Style ...
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Asian Inspired 30 Inch Bathroom Vanity From Legion Furniture
This Dark Walnut Asian Vanity is quite similar, again drawing on the rice paper style of repeating lighter squares
divided by dark wood borders. But rather than a strictly architectural influence, the casually curved, overlapping
edges of the vanity and especially those of the matching Mirror are reminiscent of elegant brush painted Chinese
or Japanese character paintings. While the little flair at each corner is relatively subtle, it leaves a strong
impression on the Western eye and can really help transform your bathroom decor.
Legion Asian Inspired Single Vanity With Vessel Sink
Even just a little bit of curve on the legs is enough to add a touch of the exotic. As far as Asian vanities go, this
Asian Inspired Single Vanity is relatively neutral. No rice-paper style face, no overt flair. But the little flip of the feet
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3. Asian Vanities For A Relaxing Asian Style ...
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and the dark, lacquered wood finish are just different looking enough to draw the eye and make it the perfect pair
for an Asian styled bathroom.
Silkroad Exclusives Asian Vanity HYP-0711-26
The same goes for this Simple Asian Vanity from Silkroad Exclusive. The vanity is otherwise utterly minimal, but
the curved sides again give the subtle impression of brushstrokes. A little less bend to the edges and this vanity
wouldn't be much to look at, but that simple bow and the flared feet, coupled with the dark espresso finish make it
just that little bit eye catching, maybe not enough to scream "Asian bathroom" on its own, but definitely a great
way to set the scene.
Sagehill Designs Parkdale Bathroom Vanity
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4. Asian Vanities For A Relaxing Asian Style ...
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That said, rice paper styled glass-and-wood doors and drawers are really the most common features of Asian
vanities of any shape or size. This Parkdale vanity from Sagehill Designs is pictured above with the default
wood-frames-over-wood-paneling design, which is a little more subtle, but those wood panels can be removed
and replaced with included obscured glass panels for a higher contrast rice-screen style look.
Traditional Asian Style Double Vanity
Rice paper patterning is probably so prevalent in Asian vanities because, in the Western world, it's one of the
most common and widely recognized Asian symbols out there. From privacy screens to paper lanterns to pagoda
style structures themselves, the fragile repeating frames speak to us generally of "the East" - making it an easy
and fairly universal way to set the mood for an oriental bathroom. This Traditional Asian Vanity from Legion is a
perfect example. Other than the lantern-style windows on the doors, there isn't anything terribly overtly eastern
about it, but the style is just enough to set the stage for a more elaborate Asian style bathroom design.
Legion Asian Influenced Modern Bathroom Vanity
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One of my favorite things about an Asian inspired decor is that it pairs so well with a more modern design. Like
modern decor, the Asian aesthetic is typically fairly minimal and derives its distinct look primarily from simple,
repeating lines. Combine the two and you get a really stunning look. Take this Modern Asian Vanity for example; it
has the characteristic rice paper doors and beautiful wood finish, but trims down the silhouette of the vanity
significantly, making it quite shallow and visually giving the impression of being very tall. Add to that some ultra
modern, minimal-yet-shiny door and drawer pulls and stainless steel feet and this Asian vanity suddenly looks a
lot more sleek than antique.
Bambu Bathroom Vanity From Xylem
Of course, many of the vanities you might consider for your Asian style bathroom are actually pieces you'd
probably never find in most countries in Asia. Especially in Japan and heavily populated parts of China and Korea,
space is at a premium, and you'd be hard pressed to find a space to accommodate some of the larger vanities.
Instead, they're likely to have a much more compact, often very modern design to compensate for the smaller
space. Thankfully, you can have the best of both worlds - this Bambu vanity from Xylem is compact, sleek, and
modern, and it uses another material we commonly associate with the east - bamboo - both in solid wood veneers
and for an eye-catching Asian inspired accent.
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Asian Inspired Double Vanity With Cherry Finish From Silkroad Exclusive
Material is another thing that can go a long way towards turning just a vanity into something that would work well
into an Asian inspired bathroom. This Two-Tone Asian Vanity, for example has an Eastern look and feel almost
exclusively because of the gorgeous wood tones and finish. The gorgeous golden wood paneling is reminiscent of
fine Chinese antiques. The bold red cherry body and golden panels make for a very Chinese coloration, and when
paired with the same subtly curved legs as some of the other vanities here, it gives a very strong impression of
oriental decor.
Asian Inspired Modular Vanity With Floating Counter From Silkroad Exclusives
Vanities with floating counter tops, like this Modular Asian Vanity, also leave a strong Asian impression. Once
again, the modern design coupled with rich, decadent hardwood is eye-catchingly exotic, and is a prime platform
for an oriental design. In this case, the intricate but subtle carvings on the vanity doors do most of the legwork, but
material choice or coloration can go a long way as well.
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Sagehill Bathroom Vanity From The Apothecary Collection
Finally, sometimes the right hardware is all you need. This Apothecary Asian vanity implicitly mimics old fashioned
Chinese medicine and herb cabinets. Though the nine "drawers" are actually a single door covering a larger under
cabinet storage (which is MUCH better when it comes to bathroom utility), the decorative antique hardwares
create the impression of many drawers for a piece that looks straight out of a Chinese remedy shop. If you're
looking for a recipe for a little R&R, an Asian style bathroom might be just the little change you need to help you
unwind at the end of the day. The slightly exotic, slightly unexpected, and slightly unconventional style will help
signal your brain that it's time to relax, and the bold but subtle cues of Asian vanities are the perfect launching
point. Why are you considering an Asian style bathroom? Are you more interested in the antique, the natural, or
the minimal? I'd love to hear about your up and coming remodel in the comments!
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