Where's the best place to buy a bathroom vanity? A style editor's top recommendations

The room where most of us get ready in the morning – from makeup and skincare to taming uncontrollable hair – a bathroom needs to be functional for everyone in the house. Storage is essential, but so is introducing stylish pieces that feel cohesive in a bathroom scheme.

This is where a vanity comes in endlessly useful – no bathroom is complete without one, and it really makes the most of otherwise dead space around your sink. With the right design, you can maximize your storage space without compromising on style.

There are so many styles to choose between – from the decorative designs at Anthropologie and the timeless pieces from Pottery Barn to the sheer variety offered by Wayfair, there are plenty of brands offering inspiring ranges.

To save you from endlessly scrolling, I've spent hours searching top retailers' sites and taking stock of their selections – these are the eight brands that sell bathroom vanities to suit every size and style of space. And as Black Friday approaches, now is the perfect time to pick out a design you love.

Where to buy the bathroom vanities

I've rounded up our favorite brands to shop good quality bathroom vanities at good prices, and the best pieces to shop from those brands. But if you want to shop by your specific needs, here are some quick links to take you straight through the top buys:

Best single vanity: Render 30" Bathroom Vanity Cabinet from Wayfair

Best double vanity: Isley Double Bathroom Vanity from West Elm

Best floating vanity: ModernLuxe Wall-Mounted Bathroom Vanity from Target

Best for storage: Ambree 48'' Wood Vanity with Stone Top from Wayfair

Best for small bathrooms: Frances 26" Single Sink Vanity from Pottery Barn

Best for luxury bathrooms: Handcarved Samuel Vanity from Anthropologie

Best colorful vanity: Moro 30" Single Sink Vanity from Pottery Barn

Wayfair

Warranty: 1-year warranty with optional additional protection plans
Delivery: Delivery methods vary by product
Returns: 30 days
Best for: Easy installation

Wayfair is one of my favorite spots to shop because they are always way ahead of the current interior design trends at affordable prices. A quick search for 'bathroom vanities' gives you over 31,000 results, but you can sift through them by price, brand, size, type, assembly, and so much more.

So, if you're in the market for a colorful option that you don't have to set up or want a rustic, wooden look for your master bathroom that will require professional installation, both options are available at Wayfair, which makes the process of finding the perfect bathroom vanity for your home easier than ever.

Wayfair also offers a favorable price range on bathroom vanities, providing options for every budget. Much like Lowe's, designs are less unique and decorative than the likes of Anthropologie, but their selection, which features a vast array of brands, ticks the box for every design style.

Pottery Barn

Delivery: 7 days to 4 weeks, $159 to $429 depending on location and order size
Returns: 30 days
Best for: Rustic designs

Pottery Barn puts their bestselling bathroom vanities right at the top of the page, so you can see the pieces that have been bought and loved before.

Most of Pottery Barn's best vanities are shaker-style or transitional, combining classic materials like wood caning with all the modern conveniences. Eco-conscious shoppers will be pleased to hear that every purchase of a wooden vanity plants a tree.

Before you buy, it's worth noting that while their bathroom vanities arrive pre-assembled, Pottery Barn recommends professional installation. So, if budget is a key factor in your search, try Walmart or Target.

Home Depot

Warranty: Varies from 90 days to 1 year
Delivery: Standard and threshold delivery, price based on weight
Returns: Within 30 days. Call the customer care line for items too heavy to return to store
Best for: Variety of color options

Whether you know the exact make and model of your desired bathroom vanity, or you're just searching for inspiration, you'll find it on Home Depot.

You can shop for vanities by color, style, and width to find the unit that best suits your space. There's even an option to browse for bathroom vanities without tops and fit your own or select a new vanity top and slot it into your old cabinet.

For extensive bathroom redesigns, Home Depot is the place to go. Their 'Complete the Project' page links to all the best bathroom faucets, tiling, mirrors, and more to match your vanity.

Anthropologie

Warranty: Manufacturer warranty only
Delivery: Starts at $99 depending on order total and location
Returns: Furniture can be returned within 30 days
Best for: Luxury design

If you're shopping for a bathroom vanity that makes a statement, you'll find it on Anthropologie. While most of their vanities come in natural wood shades, there are a few painted pieces in blush pinks and blue-grays.

These units are ideal for anyone who wants to experiment with colorful bathroom ideas without redecorating the whole space. The vanities here are certainly more decorative in style compared to the likes of Lowes or Home Depot although this is reflected in the price.

Buyers on a budget will be disappointed to hear that Anthropologie offers limited control over which units you see. Since there are only two price categories, you can only shop for vanities that cost more or less than $500. There's no option to set your own upper and lower limit.

Walmart

Warranty: 3-year protection plan for furniture
Delivery: Free for orders over $35, free for Walmart+ members
Returns: Up to 30 days
Best for: Budget

Where most home stores stock vanities in modern, traditional, and transitional styles, Walmart gets much more specific. You can shop for coastal vanities to complement your beach bathroom decor or classic vanities with contemporary features that fit right into mid-century modern homes.

While other retailers on this list, such as Anthropologie and Pottery Barn, focus on aesthetics, Walmart factors in affordability, and lets you set your budget on a sliding scale.

You can fix your upper and lower limits down to the dollar. The best bathroom vanities cost hundreds, rather than thousands, of dollars at Walmart, ideal for anyone working on a budget.

West Elm

Warranty: Not mentioned
Delivery: 7 days to 4 weeks, $159 to $429 based on location and order size
Returns: 30 days for eligible items
Best for: Contemporary style

I'm going to be honest: West Elm's selection of bathroom vanities isn't for everyone. They can be on the expensive side, and the brand specializes in mid-century and contemporary styles in neutral colorways, so lovers of eclectic designs would do best to look elsewhere.

However, if you're looking for well-made, durable designs with a focus on construction and top-quality materials, you really can't go wrong with West Elm's classic collection of bathroom vanities for rooms of all sizes.

Target

Warranty: Varies between manufacturers
Delivery: 3-5 business days, price dependent on weight
Returns: 90 days
Best for: Smart storage

Another retailer offering affordable options, a quick search on Target's website a breadth of designs in different sizes, shapes, and styles. While you won't find the same authentic, rustic style as you might at Pottery Barn, Target's selling point really is it's variety.

Quick filters make shopping and finding your ideal bathroom vanity quick and easy – narrow down your results by price, size, material, color, and even style. Some of the options have really clever storage solutions, including narrow compartments that can be pulled out to make useful space, perfect for small bathrooms.

It's worth noting that price reflects quality here – their mid-range pieces are a safe bet for a balance of good design and affordability, but don't expect the same craftsmanship that you would get from more luxury brands.

Lowe's

Warranty: Warranty should be checked per item, but Lowe's Protection Plans offers additional coverage
Delivery: 7-10 days, free on orders over $35
Returns: Most products can be returned within 90 days with proof of purchase
Best for: Versatility

A simple search for 'bathroom vanities' yields over 12,000 results at Lowe's. With so many options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Luckily, Lowe's specialist filters help to narrow the search.

You can shop for bathroom vanities by width to ensure you only see the pieces that will fit into your space. Lowe's stocks everything from small to standard to super-sized vanities. You can also shop for specific features, such as integrated electrical outlets to plug in razors or charge toothbrushes, or soft-close doors and drawers for nearly-silent storage.

If you're a first-time renovator, and you're keen to avoid bathroom renovation mistakes, you'll love Lowe's how-to blogs which take you step by step through all manner of DIY tasks.

Bathroom vanity FAQS

How we chose the best places to buy a bathroom vanity

We chose the best places to buy a bathroom vanity by looking at different factors customers consider when purchasing. We selected a variety of brands that offered a balance of affordability, high-quality design, and more luxurious, style-led brands for anyone shopping with a particular design aesthetic in mind.

We also carefully considered each brand by its reputation as a seller, the delivery and returns options, as well as the warranty offered to ensure customers were covered in unfortunate (and unlikely) cases where the product might be faulty or have parts missing.

This buying guide has been curated by a team of experts, including our Kitchens and Bathrooms Editor, to ensure recommendations of the best places to buy a bathroom vanity are coming from our specialists in the area.

How to choose the best bathroom vanity

Choosing the best bathroom vanity will depend on your criteria – style, budget, and materials all need to be considered when choosing the right design for your space.

Budget

The first thing to consider is your budget. Are you looking for something luxurious, or something more affordable. If you're not looking to spend a lot, look to brands like Target, Wayfair, Lowe's, or Home Depot, which stock vanities at different price points and allow you to filter by price.

Style

If budget is less of a concern, or you're simply looking for a vanity that embraces your bathroom's interior design style, some of the more luxury brands that have their own, well-known aesthetics will be more suitable.

If you're looking for high-end and quality craftsmanship, look to brands like Anthropologie for decorative, vintage-inspired designs, Pottery Barn for farmhouse rustic style, or West Elm for something more contemporary.

What do you need to check when buying a bathroom vanity?

When buying a bathroom vanity, make sure you check the delivery and returns policies, and also make sure there is some level of warranty included.

It's also important to check that the materials used to make the vanity in question are suitable for your bathroom – being waterproof and watertight is essential – and check whether professional installation is required, as this will be a big factor in your budget.

And, most importantly, always check the measurements – twice! It's always a hassle having to repackage and return items because you didn't get the measurements quite right.

Does a bathroom vanity need to be flush against the wall?

In almost all cases, yes, your vanity should be flush against your bathroom wall. This should hide unsightly plumbing, but there are practical reasons, too. If a vanity isn’t set flush against the wall, it will shift slightly with daily use.

Since your vanity is attached to your sinks and pipes, these small shifts will put a strain on your plumbing and could cause leaks.

There’s just one exception to the rule. If you happen to have a very spacious bathroom, and your plumbing comes up through the floor rather than out of the wall, then you might consider a bathroom vanity island.

As you can now see, there are plenty of retailers offering bathroom vanities that perfectly blend practicality with aesthetics. We have done a lot of the research here for you, but all homes and homeowners are different, so it's worth making your own checklist for what you want and need from a bathroom vanity before you get spending.