Of all the rooms in a home, kitchens and baths typically see the most renovation work, from small improvements to complete do-overs. Not every project means a gut reno, of course, and there are relatively simple ways to give new life to your existing furnishings in an entirely different part of the house.

Our friends at Apartment Therapy have put together a guide to making creative use of vintage furniture in your bath as vanities for basins of every type. You can use old dressers that conceal pipework; side tables that hold a vessel basin; and even an antique sewing machine table—yes, a sewing machine—for a sink turned conversation-starter. Check out their tips for incorporating vintage furniture into your next bath remodel, no matter what your decorating style.

And for more inspiration and ideas, browse AD's DesignFile gallery of gorgeous master baths and powder rooms.