The use of furniture in the vanity area is important as it sets a mood and theme, but it also needs to be functional. One of the latest trends in master bath furniture is hand-painted or carved antiques or replicas that are being cut to house the lavatory. Doing something like this can look great, but there are some issues that need to be considered.
First, the fixtures and the plumbing, installation can be a challenge as this type of lavatory design is frequently too shallow and/or too low to properly house the lavatory and the faucet. So, while this is the latest trend, remember that not just any antique will do, you must shop carefully to find the fixture and fittings that will work with the plumber not just the decor. Often a wall-mounted faucet is the best choice, and when the cabinet is low, a vessel-style sink can be a good choice.

One of the latest trends is taking these antique pieces of furniture, and adding a glass deck or encasement so that their beauty will show, but they will be able to withstand the bathroom conditions.

One of the latest trends in master bath is adding a creative back-splash to the vanity area. A wood backsplash is popular, and the most popular is that with a distressed look. Another popular back splash is a ceramic tile, or cut stone back splash complimented with a stone top.

As you can see, the latest trend in master bath design is having a both functional and highly sophisticated design concept for the vanity area.

A second trend in master baths focuses on the separation of vanities in a master suite. This may be as simple as placing a tall element between two vanities on a single wall, or as extreme as placing one or both in separate dressing zones.

In master baths with more generous spaces, the placement of vanity areas back-to-back has become quite the popular trends as it creates interesting opportunities for mirrors, lighting and visual impact. A current high-end trend, dating from older or grander homes, is the ultimate step of separate bathrooms, sharing only the shower or tub area. His and Hers is one of the latest trends in master bath design.

If space is tight in a master bath, the idea of using only one sink, sometimes oversized and with two faucets has become popular.

When you ask the average person what his or her priorities are in a vanity area, counter and storage space top the list, thus having plenty of that is the latest trend in master baths.

Last but not least, when it comes to the latest trends in the master bath lighting and mirrors are essential. In the bathroom you can never have too much light or mirrors.

Framed mirrors being hung on the wall or suspended from above, and with them, decorative sconces or pendant lights is one of the most popular designs for master baths.

Indirect or cove lighting as well as chandeliers and other larger lighting fixtures is growing in popularity, especially in bathrooms that utilize the framed mirror trend.

When it comes to master baths and the latest trends, longevity of fixtures and features is the most important.