The Bathroom Trend You'll See Everywhere In 2026 That's Perfect For Small Spaces

Choosing the right vanity can make or break a bathroom. These spaces provide you with a comfortable place to get ready, set your products down, and add storage to hide your stuff when you aren't using it. There are a lot of tips and tricks to help you choose the perfect bathroom vanity, but sometimes, nothing feels quite right. If you have a small bathroom, you may feel like your only options are between a tiny vanity that doesn't hold anything or something that takes up too much space. However, there is an option that allows you to meet in the middle — a floating vanity.

Floating vanities are just as they sound. Instead of attaching or touching the floor, they are mounted on the wall to give the appearance that they are hovering in the air. You may hesitate over the thought of a floating vanity. After all, another problem with small bathrooms is that they often don't have enough storage to match your needs. But there are actually many different designs, and quite a few of them feature not only the sink itself, but a few shelves or cabinets underneath. This means you can get the same amount of storage, or sometimes more, from a floating vanity that you would in a real one. Many of them also have flat space on top, where you can put items you use regularly or set things down while getting ready for your day in the morning.

Thankfully, even with that extra storage, adding a floating vanity creates more space, or at the very least, designs the illusion of a bigger area. Because it's not touching the ground, it makes your bathroom feel bigger, even if it's not. There is also the added benefit of being able to store things underneath the floating shelves on the ground. When you pair it with other bathroom vanity ideas to elevate your space, you can create your dream area, even when you don't have much room to work with.

Another, slightly less talked about benefit is that you can install floating vanities at heights best for you. If you have a children's bathroom, you can set it a little lower, or if your family members are on the taller side, you can raise the vanity to make it easier to use the sink. This can save you space in its own way, as you don't need a stepstool out for your children regularly, and you don't have to bend over and risk bumping into things if you're too tall.

These floating vanities aren't popular just because they are space savers. They create a minimalist aesthetic that feels modern and sleek as well. It is also easy to clean. With normal vanities, you have to try and fit cleaning tools behind and around the base of the vanity. But with a floating option, you can just sweep and mop underneath without any problem.

While floating vanities are nice, there are a few problems you have to consider before installing one. The biggest issue is that you have to make sure your bathroom wall can handle it. While it's always important to attach heavy objects to studs, you still need to make sure it isn't going to be too heavy. If your family tends to lean on the counters, you are using weighty building materials, or you have a lot of products and decorations, it may end up being too much for your wall to support. Because of the weight issues, it's a good idea to hire a professional to install one and make sure it has the support and correct placement it needs to stand strong. If you do want to do it yourself, you can choose something more minimal and lightweight. For example, you can DIY a stunning floating vanity with this IKEA EKBY hack.

Additionally, you need to think about plumbing and electrical. For some bathrooms, everything is set up nicely to help you install a floating shelf. However, sometimes, the pipes and wiring aren't lined up correctly or need to be adjusted to accommodate a floating shelf. This may mean you have to spend a little extra money to move away unsightly wires and pipes, or to get things lined up where you want them.