Somewhere amidst the move towards more casual, contemporary design and the push for increasingly eco-friendly homes, natural finished wood has skyrocketed in popularity. Blonde and gray wood, reclaimed wood, and driftwood – both authentic and replica – have become must-have hot-ticket items for everything from floor boards to ceiling beams and all the furniture and furnishings in between. Driftwood bathroom vanities are at the forefront of this trend, combining a lightly weathered appearance with a sturdy construction that manages to be practical, casual, and beautiful all at once. Shop Driftwood Bathroom Vanities by James Martin Furniture: It’s worth saying up front that not very many bathroom vanities are made out of actual driftwood, or even reclaimed wood for that matter. While recycled or upcycled wood is great for a decorative accent, it’s a little too rough and porous for use in a bathroom. So keep in mind that most so-called driftwood bathroom vanities are made from new hardwood that’s artificially weathered and intentionally finished to look much older and more worn than it really is. There are two big up sides to this. First, because you’re using new wood, it’s going to be much less expensive than a similar vanity built from reclaimed pieces, which have to be hand selected for quality and regularity. Second, because the weathering is intentionally applied rather than organically acquired, the surface of the vanity will be much smoother (no splinters), and usually very well finished to prevent water damage. As a bonus, the finish itself will be more consistent. Though it might lack the individual character of furniture made from real driftwood, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting, and better still, it will stay looking that way for years to come, rather than fading with age. Part of the reason driftwood bathroom vanities are so popular is that this simple finish works well with such a wide variety of different bathroom styles. On the one hand, a driftwood finish can help bring out the simple, natural aspect of a spa style bathroom, but it can also create the more rugged, earthy look and feel you’d want for a rustic bathroom. A weathered gray wood can feel homey in a cottage style bathroom, but help evoke a sandy, wind-swept look for a seaside style or maritime themed bath. Shop Bathroom Vanities by Sagehill Designs: Driftwood bathroom vanities have a much more casual look and feel than most other wood finishes (and particularly dark wood finishes), which means you can have a more traditional vanity style and not wind up with a vanity that looks dated or too formal. On the flip side, because they have that great natural appeal, they can keep a more modern bathroom from feeling too cold – again moderating a slightly more formal looking style so it’s more comfortable and casual to use. Shop Bathroom Vanities by InFurniture: Because driftwood bathroom vanities are such chameleons, working equally well with traditional, modern, and contemporary bathroom styles, they have an amazing amount of crossover appeal, which can be great for your resale value. Even if a potential buyer’s taste is very different from your own, a driftwood finish can be a relatively neutral point. Because a simple, bare wood finish gives almost any style bathroom a more relaxed, contemporary, transitional feel, driftwood bathroom vanities can make the whole bathroom look more inviting to a wider variety of tastes. The versatility of driftwood bathroom vanities also means they probably aren’t going away any time soon. Natural finished wood is hugely popular throughout the entire home right now in all types of furniture and furnishings, but often it’s with a very distinctive style: shiplap walls, salvaged wine barrels, factory style furniture, and so on. Unless you actually build a “vanity” out of a slab of driftwood, driftwood bathroom vanities are a much quieter offshoot of this trend. It’s the wood itself – rather than the design – that’s the star of the show, which means you don’t have to go wild with your design to get a natural wood look you’ll love. What do you think of these driftwood bathroom vanities? Do you like the look of natural wood? Let me know in the comments!
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