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Which of these vanities do you prefer with this basin?

13 years ago
We want to install a piece of antique furniture underneath a handpainted Chinese handbasin in a powder room. (This will mean carpentry alteration, but the furniture store owners can arrange this and the vanity doesn.t need to store anything.) Also, do you have any suggestions about the type/colour of wall and wood finishes that might suit the basin & your preferred vanity ? P.S. Sorry the photos aren.t very clear.

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  • 13 years ago
    The middle one
  • 13 years ago
    I really love the turquoise ones, but I would definitely go with the white. It shows off the bowl! Maybe you can bring turquoise in in another way?
  • 13 years ago
    cre8a, you pics didn't attach. Happens to me all the time, sometimes I have to reboot. Slippery little devils!
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks olldbob, In could only attach 4 images to my last comment, so here are some more including a dark one. florencelorraine- Thank you, which of the middle ones do you mean?
  • 13 years ago
    Love the style of the third one. On my monitor, the fourth one reads pale lavender...and it's lovely in that color with the bowl.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would go with the whitish coloured one..Looks more fitting for a bath/powder room.
  • 13 years ago
    New pictures, top row, right. Definitely.
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    sorry having trouble attaching images to my comments hence double-ups of some photos and comments
  • 13 years ago
    I love the white one in the first set of pictures. Bright yellow walls for fun!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I like the skinny blue, the one with the price tag in front.
  • 13 years ago
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    The white one. The curved top and the basin look Asian together. I think yellow walls with white trim. OK. After looking at the bowl up close...The walls would look good with the green in the bowl. So PRETTY.
  • 13 years ago
    Here is the bowl itself so you can see the colours
  • 13 years ago
    The second one from the left. Pretty color .
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Blue one with lattice doors. The proportion of the bowl seems to work better with the narrower width of the cabinet, and the detailing/color on this cab seems most appropriate to the bowl. Curious to see which one you finally go with!
  • 13 years ago
    Definitely the very first one with the three drawers. The floral engraving and the colour make it perfect and the rack on the bottom would be great for storing towels or baskets.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I really think the one it's on is the best. (That would be the first picture) Perfect size and the green seems to match the green in yellow bowl (if it is green). If you want to neutralize the green then paint the walls a beige or yellow toned beige, if you want more color a medium to dark blue would look great. You could also use grasscloth wallpaper which is coming in a variety of colors.
  • 13 years ago
    I agree that the first white one sets the basin off the best.
  • 13 years ago
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    Thanks for all the comments so far. Most of you prefer the first white one or the blue/turquoise cabinets in Chinese or Indian styles rather than the attached images in my subsequent posts. If I chose the white vanity, what colour would you suggest that I put on the walls, floor and highlight areas? If I chose the turquoise/blue vanity I am thinking I would need a white wall paint/tiles(?), but what on the floor?
  • 13 years ago
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    Third pic-first set of photos-blue with lattice front. Then the white. Paint walls white if you go with the blue---royal blue or pink walls if you opt for the white. Nice selection... :)
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for all your advice everyone!!! I have some of the furniture on hold for another 5 hours so I need to make a decision asap and truly appreciate everyones thoughts.
  • 13 years ago
    Let the basin rule the bathroom... I would keep the furniture simple but with strong hardware.
  • 13 years ago
    I like the green one.
  • 13 years ago
    You have found great options! I agree with the white one, blue lattice one, or green. But most of them look great! Keep the rest of bathroom simple, especially if you choose a colorful vanity. Good luck, an please let us know what you choose!
  • 13 years ago
    i think the more natural woods look the best.
  • 13 years ago
    The green one, which was the first one you put on here. I know you do not need storage, bit it would allow for towels under the basin.
  • 13 years ago
    Green one!!
  • 13 years ago
    That bowl would look beautiful on a dark wood piece
  • 13 years ago
    I like either the green, cause you could always paint it white later. It has more storage areas. Or the dark brown-blackish one. It makes the bowl pop and not that too matchy look. I would want one that has some counter space which is why I wouldn't pic the blue lattice or smaller ones.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Definitely the green...ties in with the vessel sink accent color.
  • 13 years ago
    To me the style of the dark wood one matches the style of the bowl slightly oriental
  • 13 years ago
    I think we need to see the bathroom it is going into, but I lean toward the white one in the first group because it if oriental in feeling and has a light feminine quality that matches the delicate floral of the bowl. Personally, I'd have one custom made that drew no attention to itself but made the bowl the focus.
  • 13 years ago
    Green in the sink-bowl so go with the green cabinet. cute...Then if you have extra money buy the second piece that has a lighter blue for something else really cute.
  • 13 years ago
    I love the green stand. The carving complements the designs in the bowl. Proportionately they look good together.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
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    I love the darker blue with the carved see through doors. That against the yellow is fresh. Now, you will need to balance all this with something on the walls. Be brave. Try something like this wallpaper. Your powder room should be the most unique room in the house. Wow your guests.
    Follow my blog "Lauren's Style Library" for more design tips: http://blog.laurenjacobsendesign.com/
  • 13 years ago
    Gorgeous bowl! If you want the bowl to pop- go with the blue which really complements the overall yellow bowl. I would personally choose the green cabinet, It still gives a little contrast. But being closer on the color wheel is more harmonious with the bowl. Like a beautiful friendship, each individual piece looks more beautiful because of the other :)). Then I would go with a very soft cream/yellow if you want a cheerful bathroom. Or white tiles for a crisp clean look-OR to add a relaxing element go with a very light version of that blue in the bowl-I think it's blue, on the butterflies' wings?
  • 13 years ago
    Actually I would definitely pull blue in the room, either on the walls if you go with the green cabinet. Or go with the blue/turquoise with the pretty carving on the drawers. Such a beautiful color combo with that bowl- it Really really makes my heart smile
  • 13 years ago
    My vote is for the green in first photo--it really make the colors pop and brings out the pink too. The blues don't and are too busy. White is OK too, but I think the green straight shape is more practical.

    I think a white wainscot or tile with a pinky beige or gray porcelian tile and color on the wall drawn from the sink but taken down a notch could look really nice. White floor would look nice too, but harder to clean. If you pick white, then pick a color from the sink to contrast--maybe yellow or green..

    For something really different, you could do something in a colored tile border inspired by the sink, or black or dark blue, and have a bath rug inspired by Chinese Art Deco rugs--very bright with bold borders and simplified floral pattern in bright colors, like the sink. .

    Or you could go more rustic with distressed wood walls--reclaimed looking paneling.or planks and a nice picture of the emporer in his yellow robes on the wall. Would look good with either, but maybe best with white vanity. Yellow was a color reserved for royalty in ancient China.
    http://history.cultural-china.com/en/183History12836.html
    http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/china-news/traditional-chinese-clothing-dragon-robes-4087.html

    But I'm sure any of them will be lovey with such a georgous sink, however I would not get a dark natural wood finish--a friend did that and the finish was a mess in no time! You might want to put a few layers of hand-rubbed poly on the paint too, just for extra insurance against moisture, and if there is some discoloration, it will be less noticable in a mid-tone distressed painted finish than anything smooth and dark..
  • 13 years ago
    You have a them, obviously. Isn't there a simpler, cleaner-lined way to carry out your Asian theme? All pretty bad. I'd hate to tell you what it looks like to me.
  • 13 years ago
    The second one from the left in the top photos looks best.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I like the third one with Lauren's wallpaper! Gorgeous!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I like the third one with Lauren's wallpaper! Gorgeous!
  • 13 years ago
    I would be hesitant to design a powder room around the basin.

    http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/330702944/Hand_Painted_Bathroom_Ceramic_Wash_Basin.html
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    The style of the white table in the first set of pics looks like it was made with the basin in mind! I love that one. I personally would choose a very light mint green on the wall and cork look flooring. Since many different wall colors will enhance both whatever you are happy with will look great I am sure. Beautiful basin and great idea you had to it with an older and unique vanity-good sense of style. Have fun!
  • 13 years ago
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    Hi Everyone, Thanks again for all your very helpful and encouraging comments which as a whole helped us make a decision to choose the first green set of three drawers with the carvings below the drawers.

    faith6- thanks for your excellent advice which was pivotal in my decision making - 'you could always paint it white later' & although we didn't need longterm storage space your suggestion about the need for temporary counterspace ' I would want one that has some counter space which is why I wouldn't pic the blue lattice or smaller ones'

    As many people said the white 'set the bowl off' nicely, so we decided to make the wall colours white and if the basin chipped (as someone implied) we could easily replace the basin, paint the vanity and find something that matched white walls (tiles are harder to replace and coloured tiles would be harder to match)

    We are thinking of having a light above the vanity that looks like a simplified version of a Chinese birdcage/fishtrap/lantern as below. The rest of the room will just be white so hopefully that will not be too much. Please let me know what you think.

    Natalie- thank you so much for all your dedicated time & inspirational posts-I Love Klimt's work and like to incorporate the colour scheme ideas as highlights within the room.

    Lauren Jacobsen-my husband loves the wallpaper suggestion for the neighbouring room.

    victorianbungalowranch- looking into the reclaimed looking paneling type foorboards for this room thanks also for the paint finish advice.

    Hogan_Castillo- loved the lateral thinking -great idea!

    nevadan-on behalf of all houzz users- if you are going to be negative can you please try to be constructive too. Also it wasn't clear if you were writing to me or victorianbungalowranch???
  • 13 years ago
    other birdcage/fishtrap/lantern lights as possible inspirations for the light over the basin and vanity
  • 13 years ago
    other birdcage/fishtrap/lantern lights as possible inspirations for the light over the basin and vanity (for some reason not all the attachments are appearing after I submit them)
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I'm seeing this a bit late, but I do love what you ended up choosing! I really liked the second one too, but the first will offer more function in a bathroom. As far as the lantern options, I like the first one in your second post or the second one in the third as they mask the bulb a bit more and don't compete as much with the sink. I like how my first choice plays off the hardware from the cabinet and I like the warmth in the second choice as it relates to the overall color of the sink. You really want the sink to be what people notice as it was the inspiration for the room.
  • 13 years ago
    Love The bronze-birdcage idea (1st-pic)...You could also choose a design what you like & paint by hand (freestyle) tile blocks here & there on the wall..Or even a border..A nice basket to hold towels on bottom shelf. And bronze hooks for hanging,whatever...cute....Can't wait to see the end result ,please post.
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