Pic #2 ...

Definitely #1 for me. I love the warmth of the color and the higher contrast it provides. #2 is nice but I think it blends in too much and isn't as visually interesting with your other materials.

Do you like a lot of contrast in things? I usually do, but I am liking your second picture; more soft and gentle looking to me. Either way it will be a good color comb.

Either one will look equally good, but if I had to choose one, I am drawn to #1 more.

Number 1 appeals to me - like the warmth and the contrast. But I quite like #2 as well; it's a more unusual choice, and the stain looks great with the floor tile. I don't like it as much up against the shower curtain, but since it won't be placed there, I think it would work.

(love those Grafton pulls and the pennyrounds!)

Love your choices! I would choose #1, it's warm, classic and I like the interesting contrast. But it would be great to know who this bathroom is for, and what the style of our house is. I think #1 would be great for any home and an adult, kids or guest bath though. #2 feels just a tiny bit more youthful and/or country, just a wee bit.

Thank you for all the comments!

Treasure - I wouldn't say I like a LOT of contrast - not too dramatic, but I definitely like some. A good balance.

kmcg - There will be a LOT of white in the bathroom. My tub surround is all the way to the ceiling with white subway and a border of pennyrounds at the top that you can't see in this pic.

phylhl - The guest bath is off the hall across from the guest bedroom. I live alone in a two bedroom condo so it doesn't get much use - just guests of course, or by me if my folks come to visit (I usually let them take the master). My place is getting a complete overhall, but I'd say my style is classic/casual. If I had to compare it to some well known stores, I'd say mainly Pottery Barn with a touch of Restoration Hardware and Z Gallerie glam - just a touch. :)

This is our next project too. I like the contrast of the darker stain, but I might like the lighter one with a darker shower curtain. What are you using for countertops?

Mayflowers - Thanks! I forgot to mention that. I will either do Carrera or Calacatta for counters. I'd like Calacatta as I think it typically has more golds in it, but would be fine with Carrera too.

Also, if this has any relevance, here is a picture of my wood floors (hall outside the bathroom as well as LR, DR, Kitchen) in relation to the vanity stain colors. The largest/darker one are the wood floors. (The floors in the bathroom, however, will be the tile in the first two pics).

I had also considered, if I were to go with the lighter stain, that I could frame the mirror in something darker to provide some contrast.

Thanks!!

Count me in as loving #1 also! and, I still love it with the hall floors.

Even I like the #1 because of the contrast in the colors but #2 is also not that bad, it would also look good because of the unique color combination.