To make your bathroom more innovative, focus on a few practical upgrades that solve real problems: open up the floor, improve your storage, add comfort with a whirlpool bathtub, choose pieces that are easier to install and built to last, and coordinate the whole space.
You don't need to change everything, most of the gains come from a handful of smart choices. Here's how to approach each one, and the ARIEL features that make it easier.
1. Open up the floor with a floating vanity
Start by mounting your vanity off the floor. A floating, wall-mounted vanity is one of the most effective ways to make a bathroom feel larger, because exposing the space beneath it opens up the room and makes the floor easier to clean.
It's especially worth doing in a small bathroom. To do it, choose a wall-mounted model and secure it to the studs at a comfortable height. Browse ARIEL floating vanities to compare wall-mounted options in different finishes and sizes.
2. Upgrade your storage with an all-drawer design
Next, improve how your bathroom stores things by choosing an all-drawer vanity. Drawers store more usefully than cabinet doors, because every drawer pulls its contents out to you instead of leaving items lost at the back of a deep cabinet.
When you're choosing one, look for these features:
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Notched under-sink drawers are cut with a U-shaped opening that fits around the sink plumbing, so you keep usable drawer space where a cabinet would otherwise be blocked.
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A 45-degree tilt-out drawer at the sink front gives you quick access to smaller everyday essentials.
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Full-extension, soft-close drawers open all the way for full access and close quietly without slamming.
The ARIEL Monroe Collection is one example of an all-drawer design that uses these features.
3. Add wall and linen storage
For the things that don't fit in the vanity, add a dedicated wall or linen storage piece. A good one combines drawers and open shelving with an adjustable shelf, so it easily fits towels, toiletries, and other daily essentials, and you can set the shelf height to what you're storing.
Adding storage like this keeps the vanity and countertop clear without giving up capacity. Browse ARIEL storage solutions to match your finish.
ARIEL Hamlet 49 In. Rectangle Sink Vanity In Midnight Blue
4. Make installation and daily use easier
Make the vanity easier to install and more comfortable to use by choosing designs built for it. Two features do most of the work, so look for them when you buy:
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An open back gives you clear access to the plumbing during installation, so connecting the water lines and drain is easier.
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An ergonomically designed toe kick base improves comfort and accessibility by letting you stand closer to the sink and work at it comfortably.
Also check that the vanity comes with a pre-drilled countertop and adjustable leveling feet, which make it quicker to set up and easier to level on an uneven floor.
5. Choose construction that lasts
Choose quality construction so you're not replacing the vanity later, which is an upgrade in itself. When you're checking a vanity, look for solid wood and plywood rather than MDF, dovetail joinery on the drawer boxes, and soft-close hardware on the drawers and doors.
A durable painted finish matters too. ARIEL vanities are hand-crafted from solid wood and plywood with no MDF, staples, or dowels, and are finished with Sherwin-Williams polyurethane (PU) paint, which creates a hard, durable surface that stands up to daily wear.
5. Add a whirlpool bathtub for hydrotherapy
Upgrade an ordinary soak by adding a bathtub with jets. A bathtub with jets, also called a whirlpool tub or jacuzzi bathtub, adds hydrotherapy massage to a standard soak.
ARIEL corner whirlpool bathtubs are built for two people, with 14 or 22 jets depending on the model and a 1.5 HP motor, and they're made from acrylic reinforced with fiberglass for durability. If you have room for it, it's the easiest way to make the bathroom a place to unwind. Browse these bathtubs to compare models.
5. Coordinate the space with a complete set
Coordinate the whole bathroom at once by choosing a complete set rather than sourcing each piece separately, which also avoids mismatched finishes.
ARIEL offers vanity and linen tower sets for extra storage, and complete sets that pair the vanity with a matching mirror and medicine cabinet. Every complete vanity set also includes a 4-inch matching backsplash, so the finish carries through without a separate purchase.
TheARIEL Stafford Collection is one example of a complete set. Explore all ARIEL vanities and countertops to build your own.
Conclusion
To make your bathroom more innovative, work through a few practical upgrades: mount the vanity off the floor to open up the space, choose all-drawer storage and add a wall or linen cabinet, add a whirlpool bathtub if you have room, pick pieces that are easier to install and built to last, and coordinate the room with a complete set.
Start with the change that solves your biggest problem, then work through the rest as your space and budget allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How do I make my bathroom more innovative?
ARIEL Bath: Focus on practical upgrades: mount the vanity off the floor to open up the space, choose all-drawer storage, pick easy-install and durable pieces, and coordinate the room with a complete set. Start with the change that solves your biggest problem. - Q: How do I save space in a small bathroom?
ARIEL Bath: Use a floating, wall-mounted vanity to expose the floor and make the room feel larger, choose all-drawer storage that uses the full depth of the cabinet, and add vertical storage to use wall height instead of floor space. - Q: How do I make a vanity easier to install?
ARIEL Bath: Choose a vanity with an open back for plumbing access and an ergonomic toekick base, and check that it comes with a pre-drilled countertop and adjustable leveling feet for an uneven floor. - Q: What is a notched drawer?
ARIEL Bath: A notched drawer has a U-shaped cutout that fits around the sink's drain and plumbing, so the under-sink drawer stays usable where a cabinet would otherwise be blocked.