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Bathroom Vanity

In my opinion, a vanity is the centerpiece of a bathroom. Of course, this could just be me—wood will always draw my eye more than tile or porcelain. Regardless, a bathroom vanity is a great chance to add style and color to an often less-than-glamorous room.

The vanity here clearly takes inspiration from the classic Mission aesthetic: thick legs, strong vertical and horizontal lines, and paneled sides for a simple sense of depth. Yet the sturdy design is offset by the bright, carefree color and the open, airy design of the bottom shelf.

This project was designed with smaller bathrooms in mind, to light up the room and provide the feeling of

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