How to choose the right white vanity

The main decision within white is sheen level, not colour. Gloss white reflects light and can make a small bathroom feel brighter, but it shows water spots and fingerprints more readily and needs more frequent wiping to stay looking crisp. Matte white has become the more popular choice in newer renovations because it hides everyday marks better and gives a softer, more contemporary look, though it comes at a similar price point across most ranges. Check the product title carefully, as "gloss white" and "matt white" or "matte white" are listed as distinct finishes, not the same product.

White is the easiest vanity colour to build a bathroom scheme around, since it works with warm or cool-toned tiles, timber accents and any handle or tapware finish without risk of clashing. If you're renovating in stages, a white vanity also gives you the most flexibility to change tapware, tiles or accessories later without needing to replace the cabinet. Consider whether your top should match in white or contrast in stone or timber tones, depending on how bold you want the finished look.