Vanities were originally called toilet tables. They were used in the bathroom for general hygiene and included a wash basin beneath a fold down top. Over time, these tables became smater with elaborate drawers and openable paneels to keep beauty products, personal beloging etc. Vanities do much more than just house the sink.
They provide countertop space, storage, and a way to hide the plumbing. They often become the focal point of a bathroom, acting as the unifying design piece for the whole room.Vanities comes in few types: pedestal, free-standing, under-mounted sink and cabinet. They are the essential part of Powder Rooms.