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Floating Vanities vs. Freestanding: Which Adds More Value to Your Home?

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Floating Vanities vs. Freestanding: Which Adds More Value to Your Home?

Bathroom upgrades are one of the best ways to increase a home’s value — and your vanity plays a major role in both resale appeal and everyday function. One of the biggest design decisions homeowners face is choosing between a floating vanity or a freestanding unit. At BATHUSA, we offer top-tier options in both styles — and here’s how to decide which one is better for your space and your bottom line.

What’s the Difference?

Floating vanities are mounted directly to the wall, giving the illusion of more space. They create a clean, modern look and make the floor easier to clean underneath.

Freestanding vanities rest directly on the floor, often with furniture-like legs or full bases. They offer traditional styling and more built-in storage for busy households.

Benefits of Floating Vanities

  • ✅ Modern, minimalist design that boosts visual space
  • ✅ Ideal for smaller bathrooms or sleek remodels
  • ✅ Creates high-end, custom-built impression
  • ✅ Easier to clean around the base and floor

Design tip: Pair a floating vanity with under-cabinet lighting for a luxury hotel feel — something buyers and guests love.

Benefits of Freestanding Vanities

  • ✅ More storage space (drawers, cabinets, or shelves)
  • ✅ Easier to install — no wall reinforcement needed
  • ✅ Available in wider range of sizes, finishes, and layouts
  • ✅ Ideal for family homes or high-use bathrooms

Value tip: Freestanding vanities in natural wood or matte finishes appeal to a broad range of buyers and tend to show well in resale photos.

Which Adds More Value?

It depends on the home and target buyer:

  • Modern condo or luxury remodel? Floating vanities can boost perceived value with their sleek, upscale aesthetic.
  • Traditional home or family-focused space? Freestanding vanities with generous storage are more functional and practical — and often preferred by agents staging homes.

Best of Both Worlds

Today’s top designs blur the lines — some freestanding vanities have clean, modern profiles that feel custom, while some floating vanities include clever storage systems that match any family’s needs. At BATHUSA, you’ll find options that give you the best of both.

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Written by BATHUSA | Updated July 2025